Golden Circle & Horseback Riding Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Þingvellir National Park's geological wonders
- Marvel at the powerful Gullfoss Waterfall
- Witness the erupting Strokkur geyser in Geysir geothermal area
- Enjoy a delicious tomato-based lunch at Fridheimar Farm
- Experience horseback riding on unique Icelandic horses
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided tour of Þingvellir National Park, Gullfoss Waterfall, and Geysir geothermal area
- Visit to Fridheimar Farm for a tomato-based lunch
- Horseback riding experience on Icelandic horses
- Personal expenses and gratuities
Itinerary
Golden Circle is one of the most popular destinations from Reykjavik. It boasts picturesque landscapes and includes three Iceland's famous attractions: Geysir geothermal area, Gullfoss waterfall and Thingvellir national park.
Kerið is an iconic volcanic crater of 55 meters depth.
At this farm will you learn about and see the icelandic horses. You can also purchase food there in case you are hungry.
Gullfoss is a waterfall of the White River Hvítá. It has two steps of 11 and 21 meters and there are pulling more 100 m3 water through it at a second.
The Thingvellir are both historically and geologically a important location. Here was the first icelandic parliament founded in the late 900s and this is also the a visible division between the eurasian and the north american continental plates.
Strokkur is the little brother or the famous Geysir which not active anymore. Strokkur though is still very active blowing water up into the air every 7 to 10 minutes. At this stop can you also purchase food.
Important information
Know before you book
- Minimum age for horseback riding is typically 12 years; check with the operator for specific age requirements.
- Tour operates in all weather conditions; cancellations may occur due to severe weather.
- Availability may vary seasonally; confirm dates and times when booking.
Know before you go
- Dress in layers to accommodate changing weather conditions.
- Wear sturdy, waterproof footwear suitable for walking and riding.
- Bring a camera to capture the stunning landscapes and moments.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- At time of booking, cruise ship passengers must provide the following information: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Traveler reviews
Best experience and must to do
It's was a great experience. Our tour guide Monica is amazing and highly recommend. Best tour with explanation of different places. Language friendly tour guide
Golden Circle with Tomato Farm and Icelandic Horses
Wonderful tour, made all the better by our driver Thor who was very funny, and made our trip so interesting We loved the tomato farm, and Iceland horses.
Golden Circle Tour -Great Tour
Julianna , our guide, was great. It was a wonderful tour! Bus Travel Iceland was very professional. They sent us reminders of our excursions and were excellent to work with.
Mixed
The experience was good in the end but we arrived before 9am for our pick up as instructed and had to wait at a stop with no shelter for 30 minutes in the cold rain. So we started the tour wet and cold. I realize it’s Iceland and the weather is to be expected, but I think the tour company should do better to ensure the pick ups are timely or located at places with some sort of shelter. I started the tour cranky and annoyed as a result. This didn’t need to be the case if the pick up had been managed more efficiently or taking into account the weather and pick up location,
A wonderful, educational experience
My experience with BusTravel Iceland was absolutely wonderful. I could not believe how knowledgeable our guide was of Iceland. This was the best part for me, as I learned so much and saw so much that I might have otherwise not noticed. Each stop along this trip had something special and the additional farm stop was one of the best parts. Seeing the Icelandic horses up close and learning about what makes them unique was very cool. The company also took care to ensure that guests were picked up and dropped off safely.