Horse riding travel guide
As a country of contrasts with areas of outstanding natural beauty, the countryside of Iceland should certainly be explored during any holiday there. What better way than to see the rugged landscapes of mountains, volcanoes and glaciers than from the back of a horse? The Travellers Club holiday guide to horse riding in Iceland could give you some useful tips about the best places to go if you decide to try horse riding in Iceland.
To get back to the routes of Icelandic horse riding, you should visit the north of the country. The Skagafjorour region is the birthplace of the Icelandic horse, which is a very pure breed of the animal.
As a country with such vast expanses of wilderness, there are plenty of opportunities wherever you go to try horse riding in Iceland. If you are a complete beginner then our holiday guide to horse riding in Iceland could help you find a school where you can master the art of riding before setting off on some treks. There are several places that offer day-long horse riding experiences in Iceland and you will be able to choose from a number of routes.
If you want to combine your day of horse riding with some of Iceland's other sights, you could think about going on a tour which takes in the hot springs or visits one of the many lava fields.