Beginner 1-Hour Midnight Sun Horse Riding Tour in the Thingvellir National Park

Explore the beautiful Thingvellir National Park on horseback under the glow of the midnight sun by booking this incredible guided excursion. Those eager to meet an Icelandic horse and marvel at a UNESCO World Heritage Site should book this beginner-friendly tour now. 

Your tour starts at the stables at Skogarholar Lodge in Thingvellir National Park. Here, you will meet the expert English-speaker guide leading the tour and the other guests. Your guide will choose a horse based on your height and weight.

Icelandic horses, native to Iceland, are a hardy breed known for their resilience in harsh conditions. With thick double coats and sturdy builds, they adapt well to the island's rugged terrain and unpredictable weather. 

Brought by Viking settlers over a thousand years ago, they've remained relatively unchanged, prized for their strength and sure-footedness. Despite their small size, they're robust animals capable of enduring long journeys and rugged landscapes. 

Icelandic horses have a unique gait called a tolt, which allows them to move quickly over Iceland's rugged terrain, giving riders a smooth and comfortable ride. They are known for their friendly, easy-going nature.

Your guide will give you all the necessary safety equipment, including a riding hat, and you will meet your horse. You'll be given a full safety briefing and shown the basics of controlling your horse, including how to make them stop and go. 

When you're ready, it's time to get on. This excursion is suitable for beginners. You don't need to have ridden a horse before. However, all levels of riders will be able to enjoy the tour. 

Once you're comfortable on your horse, it's time to begin your adventure. You'll ride to a vantage point where you can see over Thingvellir National Park, which has historical and geological significance. 

It's where Iceland's ancient parliament, the Althing, met from 930 AD onwards, making it one of the world's oldest democratic assemblies. 

The park sits within a rift valley formed by the separation of the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates, visible in the dramatic landscape of cliffs and fissures. You'll explore the park under the midnight sun.

Due to its high latitude, Iceland experiences the midnight sun during summer. Around the summer solstice, typically in June, the sun barely sets, resulting in almost continuous daylight for several weeks. 

This unique natural event offers extended hours for outdoor activities. It can be a surreal experience for visitors, as the sky remains bright well past midnight, casting a golden glow over the landscape. 

After around an hour of horse riding, you'll return to the stables, where you can enjoy a hot drink and relax before returning to your accommodation. 

Enjoy the incredible experience of seeing the Thingvellir National Park on horseback under the natural phenomenon of the midnight sun. Check availability now by choosing a date.