Viking Horse Riding and Golden Circle Tour from Reykjavik

After a morning pickup from your Reykjavik hotel or other designated pickup point, board an air-conditioned coach and head for the horse ranch just outside the city.

Get introduced to your trusty steed and learn all about the Icelandic horse, a small but sturdy breed brought to Iceland by the Vikings. The famously 5-gaited Icelandic horse is also noted for its good nature, making it an ideal ride for first-timers and pros alike. Put on your provided gear, mount your horse, and head out for a ride around the peaceful countryside.

Afterward, get back aboard the coach for a journey to the UNESCO-listed Thingvellir National Park, site of the first Icelandic parliament and home to the “rift valley,” where the continental plates of North American and Eurasia meet.

After a stroll around Thingvellir, it's onward to the mighty Gullfoss, an impressive 2-tiered waterfall set in a canyon on the Hvítá River. Your final stops are the nearby spouting hot springs of Geysir and Strokkur, both of which erupt every few minutes, sending plumes of water into the air.

Your tour concludes with a drop-off back in Reykjavik.

• Get out of the city and away from the crowds on horseback
• All necessary riding gear provided
• Good-natured horses are suitable for beginners and pros alike

Make the most of your time in Iceland by combining two excursions on this full-day tour from Reykjavik. Enjoy the experience of riding an Icelandic horse, known for its unique tölt gait, before heading out for a sightseeing tour around the Golden Circle. Visit Thingvellir National Park; marvel at the mighty Gullfoss, and watch geysers shoot water into the air at Strokkur and Geysir.

Confirmation will be received at time of booking<br>Minimum age for horse riding is 8 years<br>No previous horse-riding experience is required<br>Necessary gear will be provided for the horse riding<br>Meals are not included, but stops will be made at local restaurants or shops where meals and snacks can be purchased.<br>Not wheelchair accessible<br>Infant seats available<br>Not recommended for travelers with back problems<br>Not recommended for pregnant travelers<br>Most travelers can participate<br>This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund<br>This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers