ICELAND EXPERIENCE
Viking Horse Riding and Golden Circle Tour from Reykjavik
LOCAL CONDITIONS
Weather for this experience
Forecast near Thingvellir National Park · Þingvellir forecast
6°
Overcast
Today · Wind 4 m/s
Tomorrow
6° 0°
Overcast
Tue
8° 0°
Overcast
Wed
6° 2°
Rain showers
Thu
6° 4°
Rain
Fri
8° 5°
Light rain
Sat
8° 5°
Cloudy
Sun
7° 3°
Light rain
Data: Icelandic Met Office
Forecast shown for the nearest supported Icelandic Met Office station. Conditions can vary along tour routes and at higher elevations.
DRIVING CONDITIONS
Road signals for South Iceland
Official road alerts from Vegagerðin that IceWay can confidently match to this travel region.
For guided tours, the operator makes the final operational decision. If you are self-driving, always check the official road map before departure.
About this experience
Want to meet the small but mighty Icelandic horse and get in the most popular tour in Iceland all in one day? If so, you won’t want to miss the Viking Horse and Golden Circle Tour. You’ll ride through the gorgeous Icelandic landscape on a horse descended from the first horses to set hoof on the island in the Viking-Age and then visit the most iconic sites in Iceland: Thingvellir, Gullfoss and Geysir geothermal area.
It's a nature-lover's dream, and the best way to make the most of your visit to Reykjavik.
What's included
Included
- ✓WiFi on board
- ✓Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
- –Gratuities
Itinerary
- Tour stop
Experience the beauty of Iceland on horseback with a riding tour at Eldhestar, one of the country’s most renowned horse farms. Just outside Reykjavík, Eldhestar offers unforgettable guided tours through stunning landscapes shaped by volcanic activity—lush valleys, lava fields, steaming hot springs, and scenic hills. Riding the unique Icelandic horse is a highlight in itself. Known for its friendly temperament and smooth tölt gait, this special breed makes the journey comfortable and enjoyable for both beginners and experienced riders. Knowledgeable guides share insights about the horses, local history, and the surrounding nature, creating a deeper connection to the land.
- Tour stop
Visit Thingvellir National Park, a designated UNESCO world heritage site. This is where Icelandic democracy began more than 1,000 years ago on the fields of parliament (Thingvellir) and it’s also where two tectonic plates are gradually separating creating a gorgeous landscape of steep cliffs and broad fields featuring Thingvallavatn, the largest natural lake in Iceland.
- Tour stop
Visit Geysir geothermal area with its boiling mud pits, steam vents, Geysir, the namesake of all geysers.
- Tour stop
Next up, you will see one of the most popular and powerful waterfalls in Iceland is Gullfoss (golden falls). The roar of the Hvita River falling over two tiers into the gorge below is exhilarating and on sunny days creates rainbow upon rainbow. With your camera and a good raincoat, you’ll be able to capture the beauty of the waterfall and its rainbows from several angels by way of the paths available around the waterfall, including one that leads to its bottom.
- Tour stop
A geyser that erupts on a regular basis to the delight, and sometimes surprise, of onlookers.
- Tour stop
Iceland's most popular sightseeing route.
Know before you go
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age for horse riding is 7 years
- No previous horse-riding experience is required
- Necessary gear will be provided for the horse riding
- Meals are not included, but stops will be made at local restaurants or shops where meals and snacks can be purchased.
Ticket informationMobile or paper ticket accepted
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
This activity may be cancelled due to bad weather.