Viking Horse Riding and Golden Circle Tour from Reykjavik
Overview
About
Experience the thrill of Viking horse riding and explore the stunning natural beauty of Iceland on this unique Golden Circle tour from Reykjavik.
What you'll do
Meeting and pickup
What is included?
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infant seats available
What is not included?
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- 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.
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
Meet your host
Itinerary
Reykjavik Cycling Tours Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for Viking Horse Riding and Golden Circle Tour from Reykjavik in Reykjavik, Iceland. This cycling tours experience includes 6 stops over 1 day. Duration: 9 hours. Activity level: Extreme.
Here is the starting point
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
Golden Circle Route
Iceland's most popular sightseeing route.
Þingvellir 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.
Site de Geysir
Visit Geysir geothermal area with its boiling mud pits, steam vents, Geysir, the namesake of all geysers.
Gullfoss
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.
Strokkur
A geyser that erupts on a regular basis to the delight, and sometimes surprise, of onlookers.
This concludes the tour.
