Viking Horse Riding and Golden Circle Tour from Reykjavik | 9 hours

146 Reviews | Reykjavik
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Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • WiFi on board
  • National Park fees
  • Guided horse riding tour
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Professional English speaking guide
  • Pickup and drop-off from cruise ports, hotels and designated meeting points in the Reykjavik area
  • Necessary gear for riding
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities

Overview

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.

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Itinerary

  • Laxnes Horse Farm

    Known for their small yet robust statures, gentle temperments and unique fifth gait (tölt), the Icelandic horse as a breed has remained virtually the same since it was first brought to Iceland at the peak of the Viking Age in the 9th century. You’ll ride out into the picturesque Icelandic landscape of Laxnes just outside of the city of Reykjavik and experience the land in the manner similar to that of the early settlers. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced rider, this tour is wonderful way to enjoy roaming the Icelandic countryside

    2 hours

  • Golden Circle Route (Pass By)

    Iceland's most popular sightseeing route.

  • Thingvellir National Park

    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.

    45 minutes

  • Geysir

    Visit Geysir geothermal area with its boiling mud pits, steam vents, Geysir, the namesake of all geysers.

    45 minutes

  • Gullfoss Waterfall

    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.

    1 hour

  • Strokkur

    A geyser that erupts on a regular basis to the delight, and sometimes surprise, of onlookers.

    30 minutes

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Additional Info

  • 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 8 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.

Free Cancellation

April 25100% refund
April 26No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Reviews

4.6

146 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
  • 5 stars
    106
  • 4 stars
    30
  • 3 stars
    9
  • 2 stars
    0
  • 1 star
    1

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Showing 1-5 of 106 reviews with 5 stars

Horse Riding

Published on Feb, 2025

The horse riding was awesome. Our visit to the farm was amazing and the ride we went on was well managed and great fun.

Horse farm was AMAZING

Published on Nov, 2024

The horse ride was the highlight of the tour! This lived up to all of my expectations. It was cold but they give you an extra layer and it was totally worth it, just dress warm. They were all so nice and gave us coffee and pastries after the ride. We were then picked up by the tour bus and went to Thingvellir. This was very cool to see and we were able to get food and go to the bathroom. The geysir was cool to see and all the hot springs. The waterfall path was closed due to weather but still so cool to see. Great way to see a lot of Iceland and I thought there was plently of time at each stop with lots of food and bathroom options.

Horses ride is a must do- golden circle tour was good but there are other more enjoyable ways to see it

Published on Oct, 2024

We loved this tour! Caution, you do have to message to book your pick (the farm picks you up) then the bus line will pick you up from the horse farm for the express golden circle tour. The horse farm was AMAZING one of my favorite experience in Iceland. Everyone was so nice and welcoming. The ponies are happy and healthy. The views are indescribable. Dress warm for the ride (they do have gear if your arnt dress appropriately) but the golden circle tour is more of a bus ride here see the site bus ride there see the site. Warm clothes and sneakers will do just fine for that part of the experience. It was a nice relaxing experience after being in the cold on horses for several hours. The bus was full so it was a little annoying getting off at destination and trying to get pictures without people in your pictures when your driving around with 65 other people.

Iceland in a day

Published on Aug, 2024

Riding the Icelandic horses was a stellar experience. The bus trip around the Golden Circle was also wonderful. Our guide was knowledgeable and lovely.

Breath taking!

Published on Jul, 2024

I loved the horseback riding and the horses were beautiful! We were able to trot if we wanted and the scenery was amazing. The waterfall later on the tour was amazing!

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