Horse Riding & Yoga
in the South of Iceland
Midnight sun, fluffy Icelandic horses, and endless open landscapes… Iceland enchants on so many levels. If you’ve always dreamed of discovering this magical island from the saddle, this retreat is exactly what you’ve been looking for.
For six days, we immerse ourselves in Iceland’s unique nature and culture. Together, we explore the famous Golden Circle with Þingvellir, Gullfoss, and Geysir, relax in a traditional Icelandic hot spring, and stroll along the black sand beach of Vík.
Of course, daily rides on the gentle Icelandic horses are also part of the experience. Complementing our adventures, specially designed yoga sessions will accompany your journey, bringing more balance, flexibility, and a deeper connection with yourself and the horses. You will also discover a special form of meditation that will help you experience this connection even more profoundly.
A retreat filled with nature, freedom, and unforgettable moments – are you ready for your Iceland adventure?
DATE
31. May - 5. June 2027 (Mo-Su) - with Debbie & Joanna
6 Days / 5 Nights
RIDING & YOGA
Suitable from Riding Level 4 – Advanced Intermediate: I am confident at walk, trot and canter, including on lively horses, and able to trot and canter over longer stretches. Stamina for longer trot, tölt and canter stretches. Experience with gaited horses an advantage, but not a requirement.
YOGA
All yoga levels
REGISTRATION
PRICE
from 3’490 CHF
10 SADDLES in May
available saddles: 10
reserved saddles: 0
booked saddles: 0
Program
Day 1
Your retreat begins in Reykjavík, where we meet at the BSÍ Bus Station and set off together on our Golden Circle tour. Today, you will experience some of the most breathtaking sights in southern Iceland: Þingvellir National Park, the majestic Gullfoss waterfall, and one of the island’s largest geysers. After an eventful day, we arrive at the farm, where you can settle into your cosy room. Following dinner, we take a stroll to the horses in the midnight sun and end the day in a relaxed atmosphere.
10:00 AM – Meeting point in Reykjavík and departure for the Golden Circle tour
7:00 PM – Arrival at the farm
8:00 PM – Dinner
Day 2
Rise and shine, enjoy breakfast, and head to the horses! Because, honestly – aren’t we all here for the Icelandic horses? After an introduction to Icelandic riding techniques and some first guidance on the tölt, it’s time to get into the saddle. During an instructional ride, you’ll get to know your horse and the surrounding landscape.
After lunch, you’ll have some time to yourself. Perhaps you’ve had a busy and stressful period and simply want to unwind – whether in nature, with a good book, or in pleasant company. In the afternoon, we come together for a meditation session with the horses, followed by a relaxing yoga class. We then end the day with a shared dinner.
8:00 AM – Breakfast
9:00 AM – Meet the horses, introduction to Icelandic riding techniques including guidance on the tölt, followed by our first group ride
1:00 PM – Lunch followed by free time
2:30 PM – Introduction to meditation with horses, followed by a yoga session
4:00 PM – Tea, coffee & snacks
7:30 PM – Dinner
Day 3
After breakfast, we head to the stables for our first full-day ride. By now, you’ll understand why so many people keep coming back to Iceland! We leave the horses in a corral and return to the farm, where a light refreshment awaits us. Afterwards, you’ll have time to relax before we meet again for yoga.
In modern life, movement often takes a back seat – our bodies become stiff and tense, and we feel this in the saddle as well. The yoga sessions during this retreat are specifically designed to address these issues. You’ll learn targeted asanas (physical postures) that will help improve your seat and increase your flexibility.
After a delicious dinner, you’ll fall into bed feeling pleasantly tired, fulfilled, and completely refreshed.
8:30 AM – Breakfast
9:30 AM – Start of our full-day ride with a picnic lunch
4:00 PM – Tea, coffee & snacks
5:30 PM – Yoga session
7:30 PM – Dinner
Day 4
Refreshed from the last few days, we head into a new day of adventure after breakfast. We drive to the horses and start our second riding day. The stillness of nature invites you to breathe deeply and settle into yourself. With every step, you become more at one with your horse and the breathtaking Icelandic landscape. After a small snack and a restorative yoga session, we round off the day with a relaxed dinner. Those who wish can ease their riding-weary muscles in the sauna afterwards.
8:30 AM – Breakfast
9:30 AM – Start of our full-day ride with a picnic lunch
4:00 PM – Tea, coffee & snacks
5:30 PM – Yoga session
7:30 PM – Dinner
Day 5
Another wonderful day in the saddle awaits. Before riding, we explore a cave dug by Irish monks in the 8th century – a fascinating and moving piece of history. We start with a pre-ride yoga session right beside the horses, before heading out to discover a new part of Iceland. Eventually we say goodbye to our faithful companions – a special moment, full of gratitude. After the ride, we drive to a local thermal bath in Hella to soak in the warmth, before heading back to the farm for dinner.
8:30 AM – Breakfast
9:30 AM – Drive to the horses, pre-ride yoga and start of the full-day ride with picnic
3:00 PM – Tea, coffee & snacks
4:00 PM – Visit to a local thermal bath in Hella
7:30 PM – Dinner
Day 6
Nothing gold can stay. After a restful night, we start the day with a hearty breakfast and a farewell ceremony. Then we set off to Vík, where we have lunch, explore the black sand beach and take a few photos to remember the trip by. In the afternoon, we drive back to Reykjavík to the BSÍ Bus Station. With new friendships, unforgettable experiences and many beautiful memories packed away, it's time to head home – but a part of Iceland will stay in your heart forever.
8:00 AM – Breakfast
9:00 AM – Closing ceremony
10:00 AM – Departure for Vík and lunch
Approx. 6:00 PM – Arrival in Reykjavík BSÍ Bus Station
PHOTOS OF PAST ICELAND RETREATS
Your Guide - Debbie
I’m Debbie, originally from Bavaria, Germany, and I love animals, nature, and yoga. My love for horses practically began while I was still in my mother’s womb! I grew up with horses and cherish every moment spent in the company of these incredible animals. They are my wise teachers, and with them I find comfort, passion, and joy. Being in the saddle gives me a unique sense of connection and freedom, and what I love most is sharing this feeling with others.
Meeting and connecting with different people means a great deal to me. I believe that we can learn so much with and from one another. That’s why my connection with people inspires me just as much as my connection with animals.
Yoga with Debbie
In 2018, I also discovered my love for yoga and began my first teacher training in 2020. During that time, I had the opportunity to explore the many different facets of yoga and experience the profound impact it can have. The decision to continue on this path came naturally to me, and I quickly realised that I wanted to share what I had learned and make yoga accessible to as many people as possible.
Since then, yoga has become a daily companion and a strong foundation in my life.
My wish is to support people in leading healthier lives on every level – physically, mentally, emotionally, and energetically. It is therefore very important to me that what we learn on the mat can also be applied to everyday life.
In my classes, I place great emphasis on the anatomically correct alignment of yoga postures, while also creating space for mindfulness and awareness within each pose. It is especially important to me that every participant honours their individual abilities and needs and recognises that yoga is, above all, about connection and coming into contact with yourself.
In my relationships with both people and animals, I deeply value consideration, harmony, and mutual respect. I spend a lot of time exploring relationship dynamics and how we can build deep, loving, and trusting connections based on genuine interest, patience, compassion, and understanding.
I would be delighted to accompany you on your journey and to share a part of the adventure – and the ride – together.
Level
Whether you are a complete beginner or an experienced yogi, the yoga classes are suitable for all levels. The small group size allows for individual attention and support tailored to your needs.
Yoga mats, blocks, and straps are provided.
Your Guide & Photographer - Joanna
I’m Joanna, a horse girl at heart for as long as I can remember and a passionate traveller. Over the past few years, I have spent around 17 months exploring the world, including many weeks and months working as a volunteer, guide, and photographer on ranches in Canada, Chile, Argentina, and Ecuador.
These experiences inspired me to create my own project, Untamed Trails, through which I share the unique riding adventures that I have personally experienced and wholeheartedly recommend – so far with a strong focus on South America.
Cat and I share a passion for extraordinary riding experiences around the world, and that’s how we met in 2025 and began working together. “Normally,” I work behind the scenes as a digital marketing specialist, making sure that Reiten & Yoga is seen and booked. In recent years, I’ve also had the wonderful opportunity to accompany selected rides as a guide myself.
I’m incredibly excited to join this ride in Iceland as both your guide and photographer! For me, the joy of this experience is at the very heart of it all. If our guests are glowing with happiness in the saddle just as much as I am, then this journey has been a complete success.
Horse Riding
The greatest happiness on earth is found on the back of a horse. What could be more beautiful than exploring the diverse landscapes of southern Iceland from the saddle?
Included in the retreat are:
An introduction to Icelandic riding techniques, including guidance on riding the tölt
One instructional ride
One half-day ride
Two full-day rides
We ride from one station to the next with the horse. This means that the horses remain at each overnight location while we return to the farm by car.
This retreat is suitable from Riding Level 5. Tölt is not a requirement, but experience with gaited horses is an advantage.
Iceland has clear and strict regulations regarding which horse-related equipment may be brought into the country and under what conditions. After registering, you will receive a detailed list explaining which of your riding gear you can bring and the requirements for doing so. Don’t worry – there’s no need to buy everything new!
The maximum rider weight is 80 kg (176 lbs), and wearing a riding helmet is mandatory.
Accommodation at the Riding Farm
Throughout the retreat, we will stay in cosy cottages at the riding farm in the south of Iceland. The horses are stabled right next door, and a sauna is available for you to relax and unwind. You can choose from the following accommodation options:
Double Room in a Three-Person Cottage
You will share a private cottage with two other guests. The double room is located on the upper floor. On the ground floor, there is an additional single room and a cosy sitting area with a small kitchen where you can make yourself a cup of tea. Each cottage has its own bathroom with a shower and toilet. There is also a small cottage located between the two cottages, offering two additional toilets and two showers that may be used by all guests.
Single Room in a Three-Person Cottage
You will share a private cottage with two other guests. The single room is located on the ground floor, where you will also find a cosy sitting area and a small kitchen for making tea. The double room is situated on the upper floor. Each cottage has its own bathroom with a shower and toilet. In addition, a small cottage between the two main cottages provides two extra toilets and two showers for shared use.
Sleeping Loft in the Main House
The main house is built in the style of an old Viking longhouse and is divided into three sections. The first section contains a sleeping loft for two guests. The middle section features one single room and one double room, while the rear section houses the kitchen, which is available for you to use at any time. The main house has one shower and one toilet shared by five guests. Additionally, a small cottage between the two main cottages offers two extra toilets and two showers that can also be used.
Double Room in the Main House
The main house is built in the style of an old Viking longhouse and is divided into three sections. The first section contains a sleeping loft for two guests. The middle section features one single room and one double room, while the rear section houses the kitchen, which is available to you at any time. The main house has one shower and one toilet shared by five guests. In addition, there is a small cottage between the two main cottages with two extra toilets and two showers available for shared use.
Single Room in a 3-Person-Cottage
Double Room in 3-Person-Cottage
Double Room in the Main House
Sleeping Loft in the Main House
Single Room in the Main House
Getting There
Airport
You will fly to Reykjavík (the international airport is located in Keflavík). We recommend booking a hotel in Reykjavík for your first night, as the retreat begins at 10:00 AM on 31 of May, and we will pick you up at the BSÍ Bus Terminal in Reykjavík.
Arriving a day early also gives you the opportunity to explore Iceland’s charming capital and start your adventure feeling relaxed and well-rested.
Insurance & Terms and Conditions
Your place on the retreat is secured with a deposit of CHF 1,500 or €1,500. Please note that this deposit is non-refundable in the event of cancellation, unless we are able to find another participant who books the retreat under the same conditions.
In this case, we will either:
issue you a full credit, valid for 10 years, or
refund the full amount minus a CHF 100 administration fee.
The remaining balance is due no later than six months before the start of the retreat. The General Terms and Conditions of Reiten & Yoga apply.
We strongly recommend taking out travel cancellation insurance, which may cover the contractual cancellation costs if you need to withdraw from the retreat. If you do not already have travel cancellation insurance, we recommend the policy offered by Allianz. It can be used to insure any retreat of your choice.
You can find all information about this insurance here.
Rooms & Prices
Double Room in a 3-Person-Cottage
3’890 CHF / Person
Single Room in a 3-Person-Cottage
4’190 CHF / Person
Single Room in the Main House
3’690 CHF / Person
Double Room in the Main House
3’490 CHF / Person
Sleeping Loft in the Main House
3’490 CHF / Person
You can pay in CHF or Euro.
Included in the Price
1 introduction to Icelandic riding techniques, including tölt instruction
1 instructional ride
3 day rides with pic nic
Rain gear and riding helmets
3 yoga sessions plus one additional session during a day ride
5 nights' accommodation in your chosen room category
Full board
Golden Circle sightseeing tour
Entrance to the geothermal pool in Hella
Information and guidance on bringing riding equipment into Iceland
dōTERRA essential oils during the retreat
Professional photo documentation of the retreat by Joanna
A farewell gift
Yoga sessions with Debbie
Guidance and support from Debbie & Joanna throughout the retreat
Not Included in the Price
Flights to and from Iceland
Additional overnight stays
Extra drinks at restaurant visits
Tips
Registration
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Your place will be reserved for 7 days after registration.
We review all incoming deposits every Wednesday. Once we have received your deposit, we will contact you with all further information. If no deposit has been received within seven days of your registration, your reserved place will be released again.
Waiting List
If the retreat is already fully booked, you will see the note "Waiting List" next to the date. To join the waiting list, simply complete the form and submit it.
You will then receive an email confirming that the retreat is fully booked and that you have been added to the waiting list. Should a place become available, we will contact you immediately.
Unfortunately, we cannot predict if or when a place will become available.
Do you have any questions? We are always happy to help – simply get in touch with us at hello@reitenundyoga.ch.
Registration Form
The retreat will take place in all weather conditions and with a minimum of eight participants. In the event of very poor weather conditions, the route may need to be adjusted.
Your place on the retreat is definitively reserved once we have received your deposit of CHF 1,500 or €1,500. This amount is non-refundable in the event of cancellation. The remaining balance is due no later than six months before the start of the retreat.
The General Terms and Conditions of Reiten & Yoga apply. We strongly recommend taking out travel cancellation insurance, which may cover the contractual cancellation costs should you need to cancel your participation.