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Grand Golden Circle & Horse Riding Tour

Meet & ride the Icelandic horse, visit Geysir, Gullfoss waterfall & much more

Grab this unique chance to ride the Icelandic Horse in this combo tour

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Geysir in Island

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Gullfoss waterfall in summer-0722

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Whether you are pushed for time or just want to make the most of your every second in Iceland, this fantastic day tour spent exploring Icelandic nature via both horse-back and bus, might just be the perfect choice for you.

The day is divided into two sections. Start your day getting up and close to the Iceland horse. Then join our Golden Circle Day Tour

Starting point

Reykjavík

Duration

11 hours

Accomodation

Not included

Difficulty

Easy

Live tour guide

English

Minimum age

7 years

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Qualified, energetic and fun guides for the best adventure!

We take immense pride in our exceptional team of local guides who are professionals, experts, and friendly. Their goal is to make your tour unforgettable.

From

24990 kr.

Tour highlights & itinerary

This is what awaits you

Horse Riding Tour

Thingvellir National Park in summer

Thingvellir National Park

Strokku geyser geysir

Geysir geothermal area

Gullfoss Waterfall

Kerið volcanic crater

What's included & excluded

Professional guides
Free WiFi on board bus
Kerið crater entrance fee
Horse riding gear
Pickup and drop off from designated central locations
Food or drink

What do I need to bring

The weight limit on this tour is 120kg or 264lbs

Important information

Disclaimer:The tour duration is approx. 11.5 hours. Please note that tour durations can be affected by weather and other unexpected delays.
Cancellation policy:Full refund is offered if the tour is cancelled 48 hours in advance. No refund is offered if cancelled with less than 48 hours notice.

Got more questions or need help? No problem. Read FAQ or contact us on live chat or info@bustravel.is

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The Golden Circle 101

As one of Iceland’s most popular driving routes, the Golden Circle Tour gives visitors the best opportunity to see a side of Iceland that is simply breath-taking and covering the essential natural sights in the country. The Golden Circle spans a distance of about 300 km. It starts in the Icelandic capital of Reykjavik and continues on to the east, before turning in a loop and ending back in the city.

Best Things To Do in Reykjavik When it’s Stormy

When your tour is cancelled and the roads outside the city are closed due to weather conditions – what to do in Reykjavik? Well, you are not going to do much leisure walking on its cute streets, are you? But there is a lot to explore and experience in the Icelandic capital.

Reykjavík

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Horse Riding Tour

Whether you an experienced riding enthusiast or absolutely new to horse riding, Iceland is the perfect destination for you. The Icelandic horse breed is famous for its small size, as well as its 5th gait called the tolt which is unique to the breed. The tölt is a smooth four-beat gait where the horse seems to glide onwards, and the rider hardly moved in their saddle as a result.

Horse riding tours have been offered from our farm near Mosfellsbær for for over 50 years, so you know you are in good hands. The history of the Icelandic horse goes back much longer of course, back to settlement times or over 1000 years. The purity and health of the breed is treated very seriously and once an Icelandic horse has been exported, it may never again return to Iceland.

We will outfit you with all the required gear, before introducing you to your steed for the day. We match the perfect horse to your size and experience level. Ride through lush countryside, over hills, beside rivers, and enjoy the company of these calm and noble creatures.

Once your riding tour is over, you can buy refreshments at our saloon while you await your Golden Circle tour pickup.

Thingvellir National Park in summer

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Thingvellir National Park

Our Golden Circle bus will collect you from Laxnes Horse Farm. The first stop of the Golden Circle is a visit to Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site boasting impressive geological features like Almannagjá gorge, which marks the mid-Atlantic rift, where the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates meet.

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Geysir geothermal area

Iceland is very lucky to have almost limitless access to geothermal water, which is untilised from swimming pool, heating our homes and much more. At Geysir in Haukadal valley, one can see the influence and effects of unfettered volcanic geothermal waters at every turn. Steaming hot-pools and the smell of sulphur are but precursors to the main event, an erupting geyser called Strokkur. This wonder can be relied upon to erupt every 5 minutes or so.

Gullfoss rainbow

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Gullfoss Waterfall

Continuing on to Gullfoss waterfall, admire the raging water of the Ólfusá River as it cascades down several levels on its journey towards the sea far to the south. Multiple viewing points offer stunning photo opportunities of this magnificent waterfall.

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Kerið volcanic crater

Our final stop before the tour concludes is at Kerid Crater – the remnant of a massive eruption 6,500 years ago. This massive crater measures 170m in diameter and a small lake sits at its bottom. A winding path leads down to the water’s edge, where you can take in the beautiful scenery.

Reykjavík

After an unforgettable day featuring horse-riding, exploration and sightseeing, we drop you back to the same location from which you were collected earlier in the day.