Reykjavik Horseback Rides with Back or Heart Problems

Short answer: 10 of 14 horseback rides say they are not recommended with back or spinal problems and 9 with heart conditions. Check with your doctor and the operator. Updated 2026-11-02

We checked 14 horseback rides in Reykjavik; 10 state back and heart conditions details in the listing. 10 tours of 14 are not recommended for travelers with back or spinal problems, and 9 for travelers with heart conditions. The others do not mention it.

TourBack and heart conditionsOperatorFrom
Icelandic Horseback Riding Tour with Pickup Option from Reykjavik
“Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries / Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health”
 Not recommended: back, heart conditionsIshestar$131Check dates
Icelandic Horseback Riding Tour Including Pick Up from Reykjavik
“Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries / Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health”
 Not recommended: back, heart conditionsLaxnes Horse Farm$165Check dates
Red Lava Horse Riding Tour From Reykjavík
“Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries / Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health”
 Not recommended: back, heart conditionssolhestar$131Check dates
Viking Horse Riding and Golden Circle Tour from Reykjavik
“Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries”
 Not recommended: back conditionsGray Line Iceland$264Check dates
The Viking Horse Riding Experience in North Iceland
“Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries / Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health”
 Not recommended: back, heart conditionsHestasport - Riding Tours$117Check dates
1+ hour Private Horse riding tour from Reykjavík/Mosfellsbær
“Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries / Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health”
 Not recommended: back, heart conditionsIcelandic Riding$154Check dates
Icelandic Horse Riding and Whale Watching Tour from Reykjavik
“Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries / Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health”
 Not recommended: back, heart conditionsSpecial Tours Iceland$221Check dates
Horse Riding Tour in Reykjadalur (Smoky Valley)-All Riding Levels
“Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries / Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health”
 Not recommended: back, heart conditionssolhestar$120Check dates
One-Hour Horseback Riding Tour in the Icelandic Countryside
“Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries / Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health”
 Not recommended: back, heart conditionsEldhestar horse riding$97Check dates
Icelandic Horseback Riding Tour from Reykjavik
“Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries / Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health”
 Not recommended: back, heart conditionsViking Horses$192Check dates

Not stated in the listing

These horseback riding in Reykjavik do not mention back and heart conditions. Ask the operator before you book.

Questions

Can I do a horseback ride in Reykjavik with a back or heart condition?

10 of 14 horseback rides say they are not recommended with back or spinal problems and 9 with heart conditions. Check with your doctor and the operator.

How up to date is this information?

We last checked these listings on 2026-11-02 and re-check every listing monthly. Operators can change their rules, so confirm before you book.

Restrictions come from each tour’s listing on GetYourGuide or Viator: the suitability notes, “Know before you go”, booking rules, and what is and isn’t included. Last checked 2026-11-02. Operators change rules, so confirm before you book.

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