Viking Horse Riding and Golden Circle Tour from 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

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.

• Pickup and drop-off from cruise ports, hotels and designated meeting points in the Reykjavik area

• Professional English speaking guide

• National Park fees

• Air-conditioned vehicle

• Guided horse riding tour

• Necessary gear for riding

• WiFi on board

• Entry/Admission - Laxnes Horse Farm

• Entry/Admission - Golden Circle Route

• Entry/Admission - Thingvellir National Park

• Food and drinks, unless specified

• Gratuities