Iceland · Horse Riding

Horses & Northern Lights by boat

6 Hours Round trip from Reykjavík Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Combine horseback riding and a Northern Lights boat tour in one day
02 Ride an Icelandic horse at Laxnes Horse Farms
03 Suitable for all riding skill levels
04 Sail from Reykjavík Old Harbour away from city light pollution
05 Learn about the Northern Lights from expert guides on board
06 Warm riding gear and boat overalls included
07 Free retry ticket for the boat tour if no lights are seen

Combine two classic Iceland experiences in one memorable day: an afternoon horseback ride followed by an evening Northern Lights cruise from Reykjavík. Ride an Icelandic horse through the landscapes around Laxnes Horse Farms, then head back to the city before setting out from the Old Harbour in search of the aurora away from the glow of city lights.

This tour is suitable for all skill levels, with horses matched to each rider based on experience. Riding gear is provided, and on the evening boat tour you can stay comfortable with warm overalls while guides share facts, stories, and legends about the Northern Lights.

Please note that Northern Lights sightings can never be guaranteed. If no lights are seen during your boat tour, you will receive a ticket to try again, valid indefinitely.

Combine two classic Iceland experiences in one memorable day: an afternoon horseback ride followed by an evening Northern Lights cruise from Reykjavík.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Reykjavik

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Horseback Riding - Laxnes Horse Farms

Start your combo tour with an afternoon of horseback riding at Laxnes Horse Farms. If you have selected hotel transfers, the pick-up begins 60 minutes prior to departure, and once you arrive you will be greeted by one of the expert staff members to go over safety and other information. Total riding time is 1.5 - 2 hours depending on weather and season.

Northern Lights by Boat

After your horseback riding tour you will return to Reykjavík, where you'll have a couple of hours between tours to relax at your hotel or grab a bite to eat. The Northern Lights by Boat tour sails from Reykjavík's Old Harbour (transfers available for an additional fee). We sail out to a perfect location to view the lights, eliminating the affects of the light pollution from the city.

The Northern Lights by Boat tour sails at 21:00 or 22:00 depending on season - please check your voucher for more information.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Reykjavík 1 city · 6 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Horse riding: Helmet, rubber boots, rainwear or a warm outfit in the winter
Northern Lights by Boat: Guided tour in English, warm overalls, free WI-FI

What's Not Included

Transfers are not included for either tour. If you would like to add transfers for the horse riding, it is an additional cost of 2.000 ISK per adult and 1.500 ISK per child. If you select transfers when booking, this is for the horse riding.

For the Northern Lights by Boat tour, transfers are an additional 2.000 ISK per adult, and 1.000 ISK per children. To book these transfers, please contact us after booking.