Highlights experiencing iceland from the back of a viking horse bonding with nature in a unique way relaxing at the blue lagoon description enjoy a riding tour on the outskirts of the capital and get to know the icelandic viking horse which is a breed that has remained virtually unchanged since the early settlers brought it to iceland in the 9th century bred to carry people for long distances over the most treacherous terrain the icelandic horse is an extremely sure footed animal st