Black Sand Beach Horse Riding Tour from Vik: A Scenic Ride Perfect for Beginners

Experience the beauty of Vík’s black sand beaches on a scenic horse riding tour. Perfect for beginners, our friendly horses and stunning landscape will leave you in awe.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Vík Horse Adventure - The stable serves as both the starting and finishing point for the horseback rides. The journey takes riders along the stunning black sand beaches of Vík í Mýrdal, known as Víkurfjara.

Participants must be at least 10 years old, with a maximum weight limit of 100kg/220lb. Regrettably, pregnant individuals are not permitted to ride. We reserve the right to request riders to weigh themselves.

What's Included
  • Horse riding adventure
  • Helmet included
  • Meet the Icelandic horse
What's Not Included
  • Shoes
Additional Information

Experience breathtaking riding tours along the stunning black sand beaches of Vík, located in South Iceland.
The Black Beach Riding Tour offers a relaxed one-hour ride, ideal for beginners and those who ride infrequently, though riders of all skill levels are welcome. Our horses are friendly and sure-footed, making them perfect for exploring the wild…

Location
C283+MJ Vik
Arrival Time: 15 minutes before departure, dressed ready for the weather of the day. If you are late, it is not possible to delay the tour for you. Meeting point: our stable at Smiðjuvegur 6 in Vík. Access is through the Orkan petrol station, opposite Hotel Kría.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Maximiliano_a
Mar 16, 2025
Great Experience - Great experience! Lovely ride on the beach. Would do it again. Glowa was a great horse. My gf also loved hers .
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P1200gypatrickr
Mar 10, 2025
Had a great time - Experience was really great. Horses were easy to ride and know to follow each other, not much to do except sit up and hold on. Staff were great as well and patient with us newbies.
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N2331ddfrancesca
Mar 5, 2025
Horse riding tour on black sand beach - The experience was amazing. We could not join the ride in the morning as this was cancelled because of bad weather but the staff was very flexible in reorganising. We went in the afternoon and despite the rain the horses were so good and we had a nice ride and took great photos. We met the horses before and after and it was really worth it. Would recommend, and thanks again!
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Mariago9631he
Mar 3, 2025
An unforgettable experience with breathtaking views - This was my first time horseback riding. I was a bit nervous going into it, but the team was amazing. They were supportive and made me feel completely at ease from the start. It was such a wonderful experience to share with my daughter. We both loved it! We even got to jog on the horses, something I never imagined I would do on my first ride. I highly recommend this to anyone, whether you're a beginner or experienced rider. The scenery was stunning, the staff takes pics of you. I would definitely do this again.
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Gordon_k
Mar 1, 2025
Amazing experience riding... - Amazing experience riding Icelandic horses in the snow on black sand beach. Highly recommended, unforgettable
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Joshua_b
Feb 22, 2025
Fantastic experience,... - Fantastic experience, this is our third time with Vík Horse Adventure. We'll do it again! And Hector is a rockstar.
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Insa
Jan 5, 2025
Great ride on the black beach - Nice ride on the beach, unfortunately in snow and wind, but our carers entertained us with a very nice kind. The stable is very well maintained and clean. The horses are calm and relaxed.
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Jose
Dec 20, 2024
Amazing horse riding - First time I rode a horse, beautiful horses, the view of Vik and the black sand beach. Amazing experience! Must do thing in Vik
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Zachary_p
Jan 9, 2025
Meh - I mean yeah. Horses on the beach. You crawl 300 yards down from the barn. They take a pic of you on the horse on the beach. You “might” get to tolt back IF the people IF IF the people in your 30 person group know how to sit on a horse. Overall. Not worth the money. Great guides thus are friendly but this is just another Iceland tourist rip
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Rakshit_j
Feb 22, 2025
Rude staff - Very rude staff and wont recommend the tour. Very rude and racist staff and wont recommend the tour.
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