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Golden Circle and Horses: An Experience of Iceland's Unique Geography and Equestrian Culture
4.3
18 Ratings
Reykjavík
Embark on a journey through Iceland's iconic Golden Circle, visiting historic sites and breathtaking natural wonders. Experience the unique Icelandic horse and go horse riding in the picturesque countryside. A perfect blend of adventure and culture!
Duration:
11 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Hótel Eldhestar - Tours depart from the Reykjavik Terminal located at Skógarhlíð 10. Please be sure to arrive 15 minutes prior to departure along with a printed or digital copy of your ticket/voucher.
If you have booked a hotel pickup with SmartBus™, please be at your chosen pickup location 30 minutes before the departure of the tour. Look for the Green SmartBus™ which will be outside your accommodation at within the 30 minutes of pickup.
You will see the world famous erupting geyser & hot springs, experience the magnificent Gullfoss Waterfall and follow in the footsteps of the Vikings of old as you walk down the lava canyon at Þingvellir. The day will end with horse-riding through meadow and lava fields.
What's Included
- Complimentary onboard WiFi
- Multilingual in-bus audio guide (10 languages)
- Local guide fluent in English
- All horseback riding equipment included
- USB charging ports at every seat
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Headphones / earbuds for the on-board audio guide (please bring your own; or, they are available for purchase on site)
- Hotel pickup is not included with your purchase. SmartBus™ hotel pickup is available at extra cost.
Additional Information
Discover the illustrious Golden Circle and get acquainted with unique Icelandic horses in the tour known as the Golden Circle & Horses. Listen to audio guides in 10 different languages as you traverse through Þingvellir, the site of the world’s earliest parliament and where the continents are peacefully separating. You’ll visit the original Geysir’s geothermal area, famed for its spouting geysers, and marvel at the grand Gullfoss Waterfall. Ending the day, indulge in a horse ride through the traditional Icelandic countryside. It’s a fantastic mix!
- Dress according to weather: In Iceland it is always wise to dress in warm, waterproof clothes. Weather changes can be sudden so expect the unexpected. Bring a waterproof jacket and pants, headwear and gloves. Good outdoor shoes are recommended
- It is recommended that you bring your own headphones for the on board audio guide simply because they will fit you best. It is also great for the environment. If you don’t have your headphones or forgot to bring them, earphones are available to purchase on board (own expense)
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Because of traffic limitations, customers staying in postcode 101 might have to make their way to the closest pick-up spot. Your hotel receptionist can help you find out which one that is. If you are staying in a private accommodation, please contact the local supplier
- Please note: pickup is not available from Airbnb or private housing. Please contact the operator for information information on the nearest pick up location to your accommodation
- Audio-guide languages available: English, French, German, Dutch, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Finnish
Location
Reykjavik Terminal
Skógarhlíð
The tour will start from Reykjavik Terminal, Skógarhlíð 10, 105 Reykjavik. Please be there at least 15 minutes before your chosen departure time.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.3
(18 Ratings)
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Mihkel_l
Mar 30, 2024
Good memories - Good service, professional guide with lot of knowledge and nice weather! I love Iceland! Looking foward to next trip!
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James_s
Sep 20, 2023
Amazing experience - Amazing day day seeing Iceland. This was a perfect tour. The guides were very nice and the scenery was amazing.
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Mila_b
Jul 25, 2023
Must do 1st time Icelandic adventure - Great guide, amazing locations - enjoyed the Golden Circle and horse back ridding. Our guide, Roman, offered insight to life and history of Iceland. He made our tour very memorable.
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John_t
Jul 12, 2023
Marylanders in Iceland - The sheer beauty of the landscape and our guide (Bo) was great! The weather has been ideal and pictures really do not do this place justice. You have to see it firsthand.
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Dmadventures19
Dec 7, 2022
A must do experience in Iceland - A truly incredible experience. Many thanks to Darren the tour guide who was fun, knowledgeable and interesting. Great stops at the National Park, Geysir and Gullfoss waterfall where sufficient time and freedom was given to explore. Long enough stop at the waterfall to grab lunch too which was a bonus. Finally dropped off at the horse farm and myself and my partner had an hour long horse riding experience which I would highly recommend! Transfers then provided back to our hotel in Rekjavik.
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Tara_d
Oct 17, 2022
Great tour and amazing ride - The trip was organized well! The sights were amazing and the bus was comfortable. The guide was informative and great!
We decided not to do the Blue Lagoon and rode the Icelandic horses instead. The stables are beautiful and the horses were easy for a beginner but the gaiting was great for a seasoned rider as well. Highly recommend!!
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Y3055fooscars
Oct 6, 2021
Really great crew in Transportation - Jojo and Farooq. Thank you. Great storytelling. Great driving as well. I liked the tour a bit short time
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Mankwong_y
Oct 16, 2021
Decent transportation option. Horseback riding was certainly the highlight. - The highlight was certainly the horseback riding. They were very gentle and suitable suitable for riders of all types. The Golden Circle portion was pretty much self guided. Your driven to see the waterfall and geyser with a android device to give you information. The guide is with you for the first sight, Thingvellir National Park. The other two is more of a drop-off and you have plenty of time to see it on your own.
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Charlotte_c
Nov 26, 2021
Not worth the money - The golden circle is definitely a must see, but I would definitely not use this tour again. First of all, we went to the national park at 9am, when it was pitch black so we couldn’t see anything. We didn’t really understand the reasoning for this, the weather can’t be controlled but we know what time is sunrise- if the tour had been the full day as it was advertised then fair enough, the national park would’ve had to be squeezed in, but it wasn’t. We were back in Reykjavik by 4pm, and it was still light. The tour was advertised as 10-11 hours, but in fact it was 8 hours, which is quite a big difference. It also wasn’t really a tour, it was more of a drop off and it felt like a bit of a cop out using the tablets as the guide, because the actual guide didn’t really engage with us very much. I’ve been on some tours where the guide is amazing and tells us all these extra things about Iceland as a local that really make the day, but this was not one of them. The horse riding was definitely the highlight, the horses were lovely and our guide was amazing, really knowledgeable and really chatty. I would recommend trying to do the horse riding separate to the golden circle tour as it would work out an awful lot cheaper. We paid £120 each for this day and it was incredibly overpriced and not worth that much money
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Sheri_t
Nov 7, 2022
A Clusterfck - The tour neglected to confirm pick up so we drove to the meeting point. We were told the parking lot was full at the meeting point and if we left the car it would be towed so we would be stranded in a foreign country. We had to follow behind the tour bus in the car, on our own gas expense. We did not experience the guided tour part, or any part woth the tour. The tour neglected to inform me that the horseback riding location emailed them that they were full 2 months before my trip. So when I drove myself there, there was no tour, no riding. I was thoroughly disappointed and will be requesting a refund for a service not provided.
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