Geysir Hestar

We did not stay here but did the hour field ride with our kids. The kids have experience riding, but my husband and I did not. They were able to make it a great experience for all and we had so much fun! Guide let us know about some of the horses typical behaviors and personalities, and things to watch out for. She always checked in to make sure we were comfortable on the horses and with what we were doing. Staff was knowledgeable and horses easy to ride, even got to do some faster gaits. Great experience and would definitely go back!

We have been returning to Ásta and Hjalti’s fantastic horserental and accomodation close to Geysir for the last five years. The riding tours are fantastic, accomodation is extremely cosy and the hosts and their staff are tip notch. Hands down the best horse rental in Iceland

We did not stay here but we did go horseback riding. It was wonderful! Because it was April and cold, they only offered one hour rides which took us through the fields near the hotel. We were the only two people on the ride and our guide was wonderful. They had extra gloves for us (because it was cold) and after being fitted for helmets and learning the basics we got up on our Icelandic horses and got to ride. Riding the Icelandic horses was different than in the states - they are shorter and they trot differently. Our guide taught us all about the icelandic horses and even talked about the landscape. It was an amazing experience! The location of this is also premium. You are only a few minutes from the Geysir and about 8 minutes from the Gullfoss waterfall which makes it a perfect place to stop on your Golden Circle adventure!

What a wonderful place to stay! Our room was bright, immaculate, had very comfy beds and a fantastic view. The shared living spaces: toilets, showers and kitchen/dining areas were spacious and extremely clean. When we arrived, we were given a tour of the facilities by a very lovely young woman. All throughout the guesthouse, there were inspirational signs that were so uplifting. We loved staying here!!! We also took a two hour River Ride that was amazing! Our guide made sure we were feeling comfortable the whole way. We even forded a stream which has been on my bucket list! This is a place not to be missed! You will love it!

We had a very good riding experience here. My two young children were taken out for a very good paddock lesson run by a member of staff who was very attentive to the children’s safety and to the needs of the horses. They very much enjoyed it. I myself went out for a two-hour ride with Katrin as my guide. I am a nervous rider and Katrin was utterly professional and reassuring, even at times when I felt quite unsure. She really knew her stuff about Icelandic horses too. The horses were all in good condition and looked well cared for. The equipment was also in good condition. I was given time in the paddock to get comfortable with my horse before we left and lots of helpful instructions from Katrin on the way. The trail we took was beautiful and I thoroughly enjoyed getting out into the Icelandic countryside to places it would be tough to reach by foot and impossible by car. I read the review below before we had arrived and it really made me think about whether to attend. Since we did attend, I am trying to give the most honest review I can to try and help anyone else who is also weighing this up. My sense of this place is that if you go out on a ride with them they really do try to give you a horse riding experience. It’s not the pony treck you might get in some places we have back home where the horse is just being led around the same track it goes around everyday. At this place, you will have the opportunity to ride the horse and experience the wonderful nature of Icelandic horses, each with their own personality. The staff here are happy to do a trek where they walk and lead the horses, so I guess my advice would be to be clear with the staff about your abilities, experience in advance and how you’re feeling once you get up on that horse. It seemed to me that they are more than happy to work with you at the level you are at. The thing I liked most about the place was that they were really up for tailoring the experience to suit our family and what we wanted to do (unlike the pony trek places I mentioned above). We came into contact with three members of staff during our time at this place. I can say for sure none of them were apathetic. All three were knowledgable, caring and had clearly thought about which horses to pair us with.

I hadn’t ridden for over thirty years and my daughters hadn’t ridden for over ten years but we were made to feel comfortable and relaxed on our Icelandic ponies. The trail we followed for two hours was lovely and the guides excellent. A great experience for all!

This was the most exciting trail ride I have ever been on. Typically you are on a horse that follows the horse in front, and doesn’t change pace or direction no matter what you signal it to do. Not these horses! They aren’t wild horses, but the Icelandic horses definitely have their opinions and can be a bit feisty! Some of our group had more riding experience and some less, but everyone had a great time! We did the 2 hour “River crossing” tour, and we walked, tölt-ed, galloped (!), crossed a river (which was very exciting) and toured the beautiful countryside of Iceland with the view of Geysir, glaciers, and lupine all around. Josephine and Sofie were excellent guides- and very helpful for the “less experienced” of our group!! We would love to come back and ride again soon.

Excellent rural experience with the comforts of home. The staff was EXCELLENT in terms of a consistent positive/cheery attitude, always being attentive, and never saying "NO". We aid for meals to be included in our "package" and they were really good, and local fair. The bunkhouse was wonderfully upgraded with modern fixtures, etc. and beautifully decorated. We occasionally ran out of hot water briefly and one pipe had a leak with a bucket underneath, but all in all a GREAT rural farm experience. The horses were very tame, charming, and a joy to behold, ride, and feed. The riding gear (rain gear) was a bit tired and eclectic but did the trick in a driving wet rain for a beautiful ride in the country side.

If you want to explore icelandic Nature on a wonderfull Icelandic horse, with a very friendly and competent guide - then choose Geysir Hestar for your tour. We felt welcome from the first moment. They matched horse and rider perfectly and besides the beautifull Nature experience at “low” speed we did a lot of tölt and High speed gallop. The other part of the family (adult, 14, 12 and 10 years) were “first triers” and they had a perfect 1 hour trip and tried the tölt eventhough they have never been riding before. The horses were friendly and in good shape 😃