Ride Icelandic horses through East Iceland.
A family horse farm five minutes from Egilsstaðir. Private rides with a local guide, at a pace that suits you, from first-timers to experienced riders.
5.0 on Tripadvisor from 35 reviews
Choose your ride
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River ride
Along the Eyvindará river towards Lagarfljót. Lively birdlife and wide views in every direction.
- Private ride, 1.5 hours
- 20–30 min practice in the paddock, then 50–60 min on the trail
19,900 ISK
Life at Finnsstaðir
Every ride includes
- Riding course and practice in the paddock
- Private guide and a small group
- Helmet and safety gear
- Coffee, hot cocoa, tea or juice after the ride
- A visit to our farm animals
Good to know
- Maximum rider weight is 110 kg (240 lbs), for the horses' sake.
- You get to try every gait of the Icelandic horse, including the smooth tölt.
- Times don't suit you? Get in touch and we'll find one that does.
Helga, Siggi and the horses of Finnsstaðir
Finnsstaðir is a family farm run by Helga Guðrún Sturlaugsdóttir and Sigurður Hlíðar Jakobsson. Helga is a horsewoman and a pharmacy technician. Siggi is a mechanic who speaks two languages: Icelandic and horse. Our horses live on the farm all year round and you are welcome to say hello. You will meet the dogs, cats, goats and calves too.
The Icelandic horse
Small, sure-footed and famously good-natured, with a gait few horses have: the tölt, so smooth the rider barely moves.
Stay on the farm
Wake up with the horses outside your window. Views over the lake and mountains, and in winter a good chance of Northern Lights.
The farmhouse
3 bedrooms, up to 6 guests, 2 bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, washer and dryer, Wi-Fi and a private outdoor hot tub.
The remote house
A more secluded private house for extra peace and quiet.
Campground
Bring your tent and camp on the farm.
5.0
out of 5 on Tripadvisor, 35 reviews, every one rated Excellent
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What riders and guests say
“I had a fantastic tour with the guide Helga through the beautiful landscape of East Iceland. It was so much fun and the horse was picked perfect.”
“Our wonderful guide Marzena took the two of us on the most delightful 2 hour private ride.”
“Really everything was great, my mount was delightful and well schooled and I had a ball.”
“It was amazing for me being on a horse for the first time!”
“The horses were wonderful, well training and very friendly!”
“The horses are so well behaved and it was amazing to do the tölt!”
“Do NOT miss the opportunity to join Finnsstaðir for an Icelandic Horseback ride.”
“I had the most wonderful time during this horseback riding tour.”
“Thank you for this wonderful experience – it was magic!”
“Spacious & well equipped farmhouse. Kids enjoyed playing with the dogs & cats, visiting the other farm animals.”
“Everything is perfect. Despite being in a rather secluded location, my family and I absolutely love the house.”
“We really liked all the amenities they had for us, from hot tub to laundry machine/dryer.”
“Spacious with 3 bedrooms. Just a few minutes drive from town. I saw aurora there.”
“Good scenery, very friendly host. Horse riding was excellent.”
“Nice place directly on a ranch.”
“It's really nice to see farm animals early in the morning. The kitchen is also well equipped and the rooms are clean.”
“Wonderful location! It's not in the middle of the town, so that was a big plus for us.”
“What a wonderful little farm stay. The guest house was very spacious, the jacuzzi was hot and ready when we arrived.”
“Everything was great. Clean, spacious and comfortable.”
Request a ride
Send us your date and we'll confirm by email. Prefer to talk? Call Helga and Siggi.
Call +354 892 1803 galdrahestar@gmail.comFinding Finnsstaðir
Finnsstaðir 1, 701 Egilsstaðir. About 5 km from Egilsstaðir, roughly a ten-minute drive and close to the Ring Road. Pool, shops, cafés and restaurants are all in town.
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