Viking Horse and Golden Circle: Iceland's Top Tour

Experience the thrill of Viking horse riding and explore the iconic Golden Circle in Iceland. Ride through stunning landscapes and visit Thingvellir, Gullfoss, and Geysir geothermal area.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Laxnes Horse Farm - Known for their small yet robust statures, gentle temperaments, and unique fifth gait (tölt), the Icelandic horse breed has remained virtually unchanged since it was first brought to Iceland during the Viking Age in the 9th century. You’ll ride out into the picturesque Icelandic landscape of Laxnes, just outside the city of…
What's Included
  • On-board WiFi
  • National Park fees included
  • Guided horse riding tour
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Professional English-speaking guide
  • Convenient pickup and drop-off from cruise ports, hotels, and designated points in Reykjavik
  • All necessary gear for horse riding provided
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Keen to experience the petite yet robust Icelandic horse, while embarking on Iceland’s top-ranking travel route within a single day? Then the Viking Horse combined with the Golden Circle Tour is a perfect match for your adventurous spirit. You’ll explore the stunning landscapes of Iceland on a horse, which traces its lineage back to the original…

Location
Reykjavik Terminal
Skógarhlíð
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Hayley_g
Feb 18, 2025
Horse Riding - The horse riding was awesome. Our visit to the farm was amazing and the ride we went on was well managed and great fun.
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Madison_c
Nov 4, 2024
Horse farm was AMAZING - The horse ride was the highlight of the tour! This lived up to all of my expectations. It was cold but they give you an extra layer and it was totally worth it, just dress warm. They were all so nice and gave us coffee and pastries after the ride. We were then picked up by the tour bus and went to Thingvellir. This was very cool to see and we were able to get food and go to the bathroom. The geysir was cool to see and all the hot springs. The waterfall path was closed due to weather but still so cool to see. Great way to see a lot of Iceland and I thought there was plently of time at each stop with lots of food and bathroom options.
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Lauren_l
Oct 8, 2024
Horses ride is a must do- golden circle tour was good but there are other more enjoyable ways to see it - We loved this tour! Caution, you do have to message to book your pick (the farm picks you up) then the bus line will pick you up from the horse farm for the express golden circle tour. The horse farm was AMAZING one of my favorite experience in Iceland. Everyone was so nice and welcoming. The ponies are happy and healthy. The views are indescribable. Dress warm for the ride (they do have gear if your arnt dress appropriately) but the golden circle tour is more of a bus ride here see the site bus ride there see the site. Warm clothes and sneakers will do just fine for that part of the experience. It was a nice relaxing experience after being in the cold on horses for several hours. The bus was full so it was a little annoying getting off at destination and trying to get pictures without people in your pictures when your driving around with 65 other people.
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Lucia_h
Aug 20, 2024
Iceland in a day - Riding the Icelandic horses was a stellar experience. The bus trip around the Golden Circle was also wonderful. Our guide was knowledgeable and lovely.
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Abbie_c
Jul 3, 2024
Breath taking! - I loved the horseback riding and the horses were beautiful! We were able to trot if we wanted and the scenery was amazing. The waterfall later on the tour was amazing!
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Gina_p
Sep 1, 2024
Do this early in your trip. - This was a good tour. Horse back riding was excellent. Tour of golden circle was what you would expect. Had time to see everything and take pictures. I would recommend this.
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Rebecca_l
Nov 25, 2024
Split them up but if going to see horses go to this farm! - Horse riding was fabulous- 6 stars if I could! Lovely people, great ride off-roading, crossing streams, up and down hills- bring a fully charged phone for the pictures! But second half bus tour was not as great- wish I’d gone in smaller group- stops were short and drive in overheated bus with screaming baby was low point of my trip. Would recommend small bus or solo trip to see golden circle.
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Nadja
Mar 14, 2025
Gray Line cancelled our tour and didn’t offer full refund! - They cancelled on us and didn’t offer full refund. We booked the horse riding + golden ring tour combo. Gray Line cancelled the golden ring tour with less than 24 hours notice and said we could only get a partial refund for the Golden Ring part of the tour. We wanted to see the Golden Circle, so booked a different operator’s tour. This meant we couldn’t go horse riding as the other operator departs early. Gray Line said we could not get a full refund as ”we could still go horse riding”. We booked the combo with Gray Line and the combo was not offered. We were not offered the option to cancel the entire combo which seems unreasonable. Even after emailing them and having the lady from the tourist information centre call them on the phone, they said they could not authorise or guarantee a full refund.
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Safari42283704361
Mar 11, 2025
Nit reliable. Terrible customer service - Not reliable. Canceled our trip on Christmas day but didn't tell us so we were outside in the freezing cold at 6am waiting to be picked up. They only refunded half the amount and are now ignoring emails. DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY WITH THEM. I'd hate for others to be left disappointed like we were.
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Lisamp3821ct
Feb 28, 2025
AVOID! They cancel, don't inform you and don't refund - AVOID them if you don't want to be disappointed. I emailed them roughly 4 months prior to double check the date I wanted was available prior booking. They confirmed so I booked. Tour day came and we didn't get picked up. We rang them. They said it was cancelled. They never eamiled or rang us to advise. This was devastating! It was going to be the highlight of our trip. They also decided to refund less than half the cost. I've emailed them multiple times to explain they cancelled it, not me, so a full refund should be issued. Now they aren't replying and haven't issued a full refund. Paid €358. Refund €166 😞
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).