Íslandshestar

15/09/2026

What does it feel like to ride across Lake Hóp?

Maybe you can find out by watching this wonderful video from our guest Eva! She’s captured some amazing moments from her rides, which you can enjoy on her YouTube channel, Adventures on Icelandics. Thank you for sharing, Eva!

Our 2027 departures are ready and bookable on our webpages, if you would like to join our Trail of Hope tour next summer remember to use the Early Booking Discount code: early2027:
https://islandshestar.is/tour/trail-of-hope/

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Watch the sturdy Icelandic horses splashing through the shallow wat...

13/09/2026

A new blog to read with your morning cup:
The Golden Circle is one of Íslandshestar’s longest-running tours and has introduced riders from around the world to the Icelandic horse, the tölt and the beautiful countryside of South Iceland.

Dreaming of riding across Iceland on the back of an Icelandic horse? Now is the perfect time to start planning. Book your 2027 adventure before the end of October and receive a 7% early booking discount with the code early2027.

02/09/2026

Here is a wonderful video created by our guest Ralph, capturing some of the unforgettable moments from his Trail of Hope tour with us. Thank you, Ralph, for sharing your adventure!

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27/08/2026

This year, as in previous years, we’re excited to host our annual Íslandshestar Photo Competition! 📸🐴

We’ve received so many wonderful photos from our tours over the years, and we can’t wait to see the special moments you captured with us in 2026.

🏆 Prizes:
🥇 1st prize – An Íslandshestar jacket
🥈 2nd prize – An Íslandshestar sweater
🥉 3rd prize – An Íslandshestar T-shirt

If you joined us on a tour in 2026 and would like to participate, simply send your photos to [email protected]. Please include the name of the tour you joined and submit up to 10 of your favorite photos. Here you can see examples of the great photos we have got from our wonderful guests.

We’ll announce the winners in mid-October, so stay tuned!

Good luck – we can’t wait to see your Íslandshestar adventures through your eyes!

13/08/2026

Due to cancellation we have availability on our Landmannafrettir Sheep Round up tour September 13th! If you want a last minute adventure book now at https://islandshestar.is/tour/sheep-round-up-landmannaafrettur/

06/08/2026

We have availabilty on two of our most authentic tours this autumn! Landmannafréttur: Sept 11-17th and Rangárvallaafréttur: Sept 13-19th

Round-ups are among Iceland’s oldest and most cherished cultural traditions. Throughout the summer, horses and sheep roam freely across the mountains and valleys. In autumn, they are gathered from their pastures and driven back to the countryside, where they are sorted and returned to their farmers.

By joining one of our Round-Ups you become part of this authentic Icelandic tradition. You will ride alongside local farmers, helping to herd and sort the animals. It is a truly memorable experience!

https://islandshestar.is/tour/sheep-round-up-rangarvallaafrettur/

https://islandshestar.is/tour/sheep-round-up-landmannaafrettur/

Sheep Round Up Landmannaafréttur On this special tour, we join the farmers in South Iceland as they round up thousands of sheep from the mountains. We gather the sheep into the Landmannaafréttur communal sheepfold close to the famous Landmannalaugar geothermal area. Dates 2026 September: 11 – 17...