--- title: 2 hours Private Horse Riding to Lake Hafravatn, Reykjavík - Mos lang: en type: tour city: Reykjavik country: Iceland price: 180 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.98 reviews: 48 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 4 of 14 (Horse Riding) schedule_checked: 2026-10-22 data_updated: 2026-10-22 canonical: https://guidekin.com/iceland/reykjavik/tours/2-hours-private-horse-riding-to-lake-hafravatn-reykjav-k-mos/ --- # 2 hours Private Horse Riding to Lake Hafravatn, Reykjavík - Mos In our comparison: #4 of 14 in Horse Riding, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview *Escape the crowds - Private tour* Experience the Icelandic horse tradition on a small farm, located just 20 minutes from downtown Reykjavik. Despite being so close to the city, you will feel like you are deep in the countryside when you arrive at the farm. There just a small number of horses here and tours are always operated just for you and your private group, so that they have an intimate, personal and authentic feel. We will take you on a horse riding tour to Lake Hafravatn, where you can admire the scenery while spending time with our friendly horses. This is an excellent tour for first time riders and experienced riders alike. Full riding time is roughly two hours. ## Before you book - Pickup differs by option: Hotel pickup only on 1 of 2 options (Private 2h ride w pickup) - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - 7 start times: between 09:30 and 17:00 - Age rule: Minimum age is 12 years **Pickup:** Hotel pickup only on 1 of 2 options (Private 2h ride w pickup) ## Key facts - Price: from €180 per person for the Private 2h riding tour option; other options up to €275 - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.98/5 from 48 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Icelandic Riding - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English - Start times: 09:30, 10:00, 12:00, 12:30, 14:00, 15:00, 17:00 - Booking: Confirmation within 48 hours, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22 ## Reviews 4.98 from 48 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 48 of 48. - 5 stars: 47 (98%) - 4 stars: 1 (2%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Private 2h riding tour | €180 / person (for 2+ people) | English | No pick up: This tour option dose not include pick up. | | Private 2h ride w pickup | €275 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Pickup in Reykjavík included | ## What's included - Local guide - Private tour - Use of helmet ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:30, 10:00, 12:00, 12:30, 14:00, 15:00, 17:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-22 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point We are located at Riding stable at Akrar 2, 271 Mosfellsbær Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - Minimum age is 12 years - Any cruise ship passengers wishing to take the tour must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time - Important: Due to the comfort of the horses, unfortunately passengers weighing over 105kg will not be able to take part in the tour - Dress according to weather - Please note that any unwashed riding gear is not allowed to be brought into Iceland from abroad - Comfortable riding shoes are recommend or walking shoes/ good sneakers - The easiest way to get to our farm is to take bus no 15 from Reykjavík to us - If a rider is not following instructions, is not capable of riding or if guides feel insecure about taking a guest for a riding tour - the tour might be cancelled, with out refund. - Guest must be fit to mount and dismount the horse without stepping stool - Guest must weigh less than 105kg - Not recommended for those with allergy for horses, dogs or grass ## Compared with other Horse Riding | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #4 of 14** | €180 | 3h | 4.98 (48) | private | | [Golden Circle, Fridheimar Farm & Horses Small Group Tour from Reykjavik](/iceland/reykjavik/tours/golden-circle-fridheimar-farm-horses-small-group-tour-from-reykjavik/?format=md) | €118 | 9h | 4.87 (578) | shared | | [Silver Circle: Lava Cave, Waterfalls & Iceland Horses-Small Group](/iceland/reykjavik/tours/silver-circle-lava-cave-waterfalls-iceland-horses-small-group/?format=md) | €208 | 10h | 4.89 (227) | shared | | [Small Group Husky Sledding Tour with Reykjavik Pickup Option](/iceland/reykjavik/tours/small-group-husky-sledding-tour-with-reykjavik-pickup-option/?format=md) | €352 | 1h | 4.89 (190) | shared | Ranked #4 of 14 in Horse Riding by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €77 to €474, median €140; typical length 3h. 2 of 14 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/iceland/reykjavik/horse-riding-iceland/?format=md ## More in Reykjavik - All Reykjavik tours: https://guidekin.com/iceland/reykjavik/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/iceland/reykjavik/tours/2-hours-private-horse-riding-to-lake-hafravatn-reykjav-k-mos/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/iceland/reykjavik/?format=md