Horseback Riding at Vorsabær II
Vorsabær II is a family-run Icelandic horse breeding farm in South Iceland, home to around 100 horses and approximately 15 foals born each summer.
Our primary focus is breeding and training quality Icelandic horses for international riders and competition.
Alongside daily farm life, we offer carefully guided Icelandic horseback riding experiences in South Iceland for private and small-group tours. Horses are matched thoughtfully to experience level and comfort.
All horseback riding tours take place in the open countryside between Selfoss and Flúðir, within easy reach of the Golden Circle.
Working Icelandic Horse Breeding Farm
Explore our riding options
Horseback riding at Vorsabær II offers a calm, personal way to experience our working horse-breeding farm in South Iceland. Choose between small-group tours, private tours, or a short introductory ride in the riding hall.
Private and small-group tours are available from February through October, with selected year-round riding options.
Private Horseback Riding Tours
Private horseback riding tours offer a more personal and flexible way to experience our working Icelandic horse breeding farm in South Iceland. They are ideal for couples, families, friends, and riders who value a quieter pace or more individual guidance.
All tours take place at our working Icelandic horse breeding farm in South Iceland.
Small-Group Horseback Riding Tours
Our small-group horseback riding tours offer a shared riding experience on our working Icelandic horse breeding farm in South Iceland. They are well-suited to guests who enjoy riding with others while still benefiting from thoughtfully matched horses and careful guidance.
All tours take place at our working Icelandic horse breeding farm in South Iceland.
Protecting the Icelandic Horse
Protecting the Icelandic horse from infectious disease is essential to our breeding work.
Private Requests or Custom Arrangements
If you have specific interests, experience levels, or timing in mind, feel free to contact us.
We are happy to help arrange a riding experience tailored to your wishes and circumstances.
FAQs
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Our tours are suitable for beginners, families, riders returning after a break, and experienced riders who appreciate well-trained Icelandic horses.
We speak with each guest before riding and match you with a horse suited to your experience and confidence level.
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Yes. The 1-Hour Tour is well-suited for first-time riders. Most guests with reasonable balance and mobility do very well.
If you prefer a shorter or more introductory experience, the Ride in Riding Hall may be a good fit.
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Vorsabær 2 is first and foremost a breeding farm, home to approximately 100 Icelandic horses, with around 15 foals born each summer.
Many of the horses used for tours are bred and trained here. We know their temperament, training history, and development well. Guests ride horses that are part of our long-term breeding and training program - not anonymous riding school horses.
Rides begin in our stable, where you are introduced to your horse and receive instruction before departure. Tours are intentionally small and conducted in the natural surroundings of a working farm.
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Vorsabær 2 is a working Icelandic horse breeding farm in South Iceland, located between Flúðir and Selfoss and within driving distance of Gullfoss, Geysir, and Þingvellir.
Although close to the Golden Circle, the farm itself is surrounded by open countryside with wide views toward Hekla volcano. Daily farm life continues alongside guest visits.
You can see detailed directions here.
Small-Group 1-Hour Horseback Riding Tour
1 hour - Small-Group - Ages 6+
Season: Feb 15 - Oct 15
Small-Group 2-Hour Horseback Riding Tour
2 hours - Small-Group - Ages 9+
Season: Apr 15 - Sep 30
Small-Group 3-Hour Horseback Riding Tour
3 hours - Small-Group - Ages 9+
Season: May 15 - Sep 15
Small-Group Horseback Riding Day Tour
5 hours - Small-Group - Ages 13+
Season: Jun 1 - Sep 15