Small groups only for real horse riding experience
Ride and dinneron the farm
Riding has long been how people moved between places and each other in Iceland. This experience follows that tradition: beginning with a calm ride across the land and continuing at the table with a shared meal on the farm.
The pace is unhurried, the horses carefully chosen, and time is taken to learn before riding. It is our most popular way to experience the rhythm of Mr Iceland.
This ride follows the open black sands of South Iceland, where land meets ocean and the pace is set by wind and space. It is a demanding ride, suited only for confident, experienced riders who are comfortable riding independently in open terrain.
The landscape is vast and uncompromising. Horses move steadily across the sand, dogs run freely alongside, and the coast stretches wide in every direction. There is no performance here: only movement, balance, and trust between horse and rider.
This experience is offered to those who are ready for it.
Experience an intimate Icelandic storytelling evening at Mr Iceland – Efri-Úlfsstaðir, the historic home of Njál’s Saga.
Every night at 8 PM, guests are welcomed into the story barn to meet the Icelandic horses, enjoy a traditional Icelandic food tasting, and sit together at the long table as the evening unfolds.
In candlelight, local storyteller Valdimar Flygenring shares tales from the sagas, along with stories of Icelandic traditions, elves, and trolls. It is not a performance, but a gathering: a quiet, personal way to step deeper into Iceland.
An Unforgettable Viking Farm Stayin the Heart of Iceland
BY
LUXURY HOTEL AND RESORT MAGAZINE
At Mr Iceland Farm, horseback riding is just the beginning of an unforgettable journey. Here, we focus on building both spiritual and physical connections with our majestic Icelandic horses, creating a deeply enriching experience that goes beyond the saddle.
To complement this unique philosophy, we’ve designed our exclusive “Sleeping with the Horses” cabins. These cozy accommodations are nestled right in the heart of the horse pastures, offering an unparalleled connection to nature.
Wake up to breathtaking views of grazing horses, majestic glaciers, and awe-inspiring volcanoes. The tranquil setting is perfect for those seeking a serene retreat while immersing themselves in the beauty and culture of Iceland.
Discover a truly holistic Icelandic adventure – where the bond with nature and horses takes center stage.
« The world is not in your books and maps... it's out there. »
Gandalf, The Lord of the Rings
« The world is not in your books and maps... it's out there. »
Gandalf, The Lord of the Rings
A tailored Icelandic adventure
Privatehorsebackriding
Private rides offer time and space to ride at your own pace. Each ride is adapted to your experience level, whether you are new to riding or confident in the saddle.
Horses are carefully matched, and time is taken before riding to understand how they move and communicate. The ride follows the surrounding land at a steady, unhurried pace, allowing attention to remain on the horse, the terrain, and the moment.
This is a focused way to experience the farm and the Icelandic horse: without rush or distraction.
The foundation upon which we design all of our tours. But we also believe that the power of the Icelandic Sagas multiplies when paired with horse riding, natural beauty, and camaraderie that nourish the heart, body, and soul. That’s why each of our luxury horse riding experiences combines mindfulness, history, great food… and so much more.
Horses areour passion
The foundation upon which we design all of our tours. But we also believe that the power of the Icelandic Sagas multiplies when paired with horse riding, natural beauty, and camaraderie that nourish the heart, body, and soul. That’s why each of our luxury horse riding experiences combines mindfulness, history, great food… and so much more.
What they say about us
Words from ourdear guests
We are proud of the fact that our guests have voted us for being the best experience of all experiences in Iceland.
Feel free to look at our reviews.
The highlight of our trip! My daughter and I spent two unforgettable nights sleeping with the horses, and we loved every minute. The cabins are newly renovated and thoughtfully equipped, including a stove for cooking. Our guides, Alina and Meta, were fantastic, and the horses were absolutely stunning. We can’t wait to return in the summer for their longer rides!
The farm is located along a gravel road, so we rented a 4x4 and made sure to have appropriate car insurance.
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Nora K.
3 weeks ago
The highlight of our trip! My daughter and I spent two unforgettable nights sleeping with the horses, and we loved every minute. The cabins are newly renovated and thoughtfully equipped, including a stove for cooking. Our guides, Alina and Meta, were fantastic, and the horses were absolutely stunning. We can’t wait to return in the summer for their longer rides!
The farm is located along a gravel road, so we rented a 4x4 and made sure to have appropriate car insurance.
Jen F.
1 month ago
Staying with Mr. Iceland was a dream come true! The accommodations were lovely and seeing real live horse from your bed was magical. Hordur, aka Mr. Iceland, was the most generous host. He gave lessons before our ride and really made sure we had the confidence before leaving the ring. After our amazing ride on his property- where we crossed rivers and saw the beautiful Icelandic landscape- he prepared the most delicious meal. This was a true one of a kind experience and I will definitely stay longer next time I make it to Iceland!
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Jen F.
1 month ago
Staying with Mr. Iceland was a dream come true! The accommodations were lovely and seeing real live horse from your bed was magical. Hordur, aka Mr. Iceland, was the most generous host. He gave lessons before our ride and really made sure we had the confidence before leaving the ring. After our amazing ride on his property- where we crossed rivers and saw the beautiful Icelandic landscape- he prepared the most delicious meal. This was a true one of a kind experience and I will definitely stay longer next time I make it to Iceland!
K
1 month ago
Strongly recommend booking some time with Mr. Iceland . This is a "MUST DO" for anyone visiting Iceland who wants to learn more about the Icelandic horse and what good horsemanship looks like. The farm is beautiful and serene and the people are wonderful human beings. We were running a little late for our tour and called to notify Mr. Iceland. He was incredibly kind and understanding and didn't make us feel bad or cut our visit short. He also recommended a few points of interest when we were leaving that were worth a visit - quite right!
We booked directly with Mr. Iceland and did not go through a 3rd party, which I think is generally the best option for a multitude of reasons in any case. While the process may not be as convenient as large booking sites make it, it was still very simple and easy to reserve our spot and communicate with the business.
We had such a pleasant experience and will absolutely be returning when we get back to Iceland. Next time, however, we are going to book a longer experience and are already looking forward to another memorable visit!
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K
1 month ago
Strongly recommend booking some time with Mr. Iceland . This is a "MUST DO" for anyone visiting Iceland who wants to learn more about the Icelandic horse and what good horsemanship looks like. The farm is beautiful and serene and the people are wonderful human beings. We were running a little late for our tour and called to notify Mr. Iceland. He was incredibly kind and understanding and didn't make us feel bad or cut our visit short. He also recommended a few points of interest when we were leaving that were worth a visit - quite right!
We booked directly with Mr. Iceland and did not go through a 3rd party, which I think is generally the best option for a multitude of reasons in any case. While the process may not be as convenient as large booking sites make it, it was still very simple and easy to reserve our spot and communicate with the business.
We had such a pleasant experience and will absolutely be returning when we get back to Iceland. Next time, however, we are going to book a longer experience and are already looking forward to another memorable visit!
A Bespoke, magical experience. We’ve had dude ranch vacations in Colorado and always try to ride horses wherever we travel, but this experience stood out as the most magical and immersive of them all. Mr. Iceland — Hörður — has a rare gift for helping people connect with horses on a deeper level. Before we ever saddled up, he taught us to communicate through eye contact, touch, and voice. He guided us to focus inward, showing how our energy influences these gentle, powerful animals. It felt like a yoga or meditation class on horseback.
Once we were ready, we rode through stunning Icelandic landscapes with his loyal dog running beside us. Afterward, we gathered for an intimate Viking dinner for eight and spent the night in one of his cozy cabins, waking to the sight of horses grazing right outside our door.
Hörður has even been featured in Vanity Fair and it’s easy to see why. This wasn’t just a ride — it was a soulful, unforgettable experience that captures the heart of Iceland itself.
A Bespoke, magical experience. We’ve had dude ranch vacations in Colorado and always try to ride horses wherever we travel, but this experience stood out as the most magical and immersive of them all. Mr. Iceland — Hörður — has a rare gift for helping people connect with horses on a deeper level. Before we ever saddled up, he taught us to communicate through eye contact, touch, and voice. He guided us to focus inward, showing how our energy influences these gentle, powerful animals. It felt like a yoga or meditation class on horseback.
Once we were ready, we rode through stunning Icelandic landscapes with his loyal dog running beside us. Afterward, we gathered for an intimate Viking dinner for eight and spent the night in one of his cozy cabins, waking to the sight of horses grazing right outside our door.
Hörður has even been featured in Vanity Fair and it’s easy to see why. This wasn’t just a ride — it was a soulful, unforgettable experience that captures the heart of Iceland itself.
Jade K.
4 months ago
Magical riding experience, the best day of our honeymoon! Our time with Mr Iceland was nothing short of magical. Hördur was attentive, informative and caring. His horsemanship skills are second to none and his teaching was appropriate for both myself as a rider and my husband who is a beginner. Importantly, the horses are healthy, happy and well looked after. Coming from the UK where horsemanship is rigid and rooted in tradition over anything else, it was refreshing to use energy and body language to effectively communicate with the horses and build a bond with them. The riding tour was stunning, around the farm and on old viking trails. We were blessed with excellent weather, which for Iceland is quite impressive. Then the food: fresh, locally produced and delicious! We couldn't rate the experience highly enough and will most definitely be back to do another tour!
Magical riding experience, the best day of our honeymoon! Our time with Mr Iceland was nothing short of magical. Hördur was attentive, informative and caring. His horsemanship skills are second to none and his teaching was appropriate for both myself as a rider and my husband who is a beginner. Importantly, the horses are healthy, happy and well looked after. Coming from the UK where horsemanship is rigid and rooted in tradition over anything else, it was refreshing to use energy and body language to effectively communicate with the horses and build a bond with them. The riding tour was stunning, around the farm and on old viking trails. We were blessed with excellent weather, which for Iceland is quite impressive. Then the food: fresh, locally produced and delicious! We couldn't rate the experience highly enough and will most definitely be back to do another tour!
Landorin
5 months ago
Unforgettable experience! It was an absolute amazing, exclusive and unique experience! Hordur is a very sympathetic, experienced and empathetic man who respected everyone's riding experience/background and ensured it was a great experience for everyone, beginner and experienced riders! Both inside and outside riding!
As an experienced rider (who does not simply ride the horse but also tries to understand their world) I could tell Hordur is a great teacher and very aware how to treat horses adequately, be it on the ride as well as taking care of the horse, giving everyone valuable advice and commendation once we were sitting on the horses!
The viking dinner was very immersive, very yummy and it was fun how everyone at the table exchanged stories! Since the group is considerably small it ensured it remained an exclusive and lovely experience!
I clearly noticed how everyone, including myself, would have wanted to stay a bit longer when it was time to go! 🙂
Thank you so much Hordur for this unforgettable experience and your hospitality! I definitely took some nice impressions and some valuable thoughts you shared with me!
P.S.: location can easily be reached from Reykjavik. Almost all roads have motorway like quality. Took me a bit less than 2 hours of driving.
Unforgettable experience! It was an absolute amazing, exclusive and unique experience! Hordur is a very sympathetic, experienced and empathetic man who respected everyone's riding experience/background and ensured it was a great experience for everyone, beginner and experienced riders! Both inside and outside riding!
As an experienced rider (who does not simply ride the horse but also tries to understand their world) I could tell Hordur is a great teacher and very aware how to treat horses adequately, be it on the ride as well as taking care of the horse, giving everyone valuable advice and commendation once we were sitting on the horses!
The viking dinner was very immersive, very yummy and it was fun how everyone at the table exchanged stories! Since the group is considerably small it ensured it remained an exclusive and lovely experience!
I clearly noticed how everyone, including myself, would have wanted to stay a bit longer when it was time to go! 🙂
Thank you so much Hordur for this unforgettable experience and your hospitality! I definitely took some nice impressions and some valuable thoughts you shared with me!
P.S.: location can easily be reached from Reykjavik. Almost all roads have motorway like quality. Took me a bit less than 2 hours of driving.
We had an absolutely wonderful stay at the farm. The horses were stunning, and we were lucky enough to have a very special companion — a friendly, talkative, and cuddly cat who joined us on long walks and kept us company for two days. The beds were hands down the most comfortable we’ve ever slept in, and we had incredibly restful nights. This is truly a place we would recommend to anyone looking for a memorable and peaceful stay. As a perfect ending, we even got to see the northern lights on our last evening ✨
We had an absolutely wonderful stay at the farm. The horses were stunning, and we were lucky enough to have a very special companion — a friendly, talkative, and cuddly cat who joined us on long walks and kept us company for two days. The beds were hands down the most comfortable we’ve ever slept in, and we had incredibly restful nights. This is truly a place we would recommend to anyone looking for a memorable and peaceful stay. As a perfect ending, we even got to see the northern lights on our last evening ✨
Nora
Applegate, Michigan
9 months ago
Hordur has created an incredible experience for guests! The cabins are tastefully decorated with care and attention to detail. Beautiful and peaceful location. Everything was exactly as described and in pristine condition. I'm hoping to visit again! Thank you!
Hordur has created an incredible experience for guests! The cabins are tastefully decorated with care and attention to detail. Beautiful and peaceful location. Everything was exactly as described and in pristine condition. I'm hoping to visit again! Thank you!
Silene
Breña, Perù
9 months ago
¡Excelente alojamiento! Todo es tal cual las fotos. Sin embargo, lo mejor fue la tranquilidad y paz que se encuentra en el lugar. Totalmente alejado de ruidos y con una vista hermosa. Tan solo en la primera noche vi por primera vez Auroras. Bello por donde se vea! Gracias por la acogida. Definitivamente volvería!
¡Excelente alojamiento! Todo es tal cual las fotos. Sin embargo, lo mejor fue la tranquilidad y paz que se encuentra en el lugar. Totalmente alejado de ruidos y con una vista hermosa. Tan solo en la primera noche vi por primera vez Auroras. Bello por donde se vea! Gracias por la acogida. Definitivamente volvería!
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