This riding tour is a short version of the popular Golden Circle in the south of Iceland. We visit the Geysir fountain and the mighty Gullfoss waterfall and experience a special kind of riding holiday. Another highlight is the Thingvellir National Park, which we visit on the way back. An all-round exciting holiday in Iceland.
Evening pick-up in Reykjavik at the central bus station BSI at 18:00. Our bus will take you to Kalfholl Farm, where the horses and tour guides will be waiting for you. After a delicious dinner, you will have time to get to know the other guests and prepare them for the adventures of the next few days.
After an introduction to the Icelandic riding style, we start our ride along the glacial river Thjorsa. This day is ideal for getting to know the Icelandic horse in a relaxed atmosphere. We leave the horses in Sandlaekjarmyri and return to the farm, where the warm jacuzzi offers relaxation before a hearty dinner. (approx. 9 miles)
In the morning, we return to our horses. We ride through the fertile pastureland of the neighbouring community of Hrunamannahreppur. We take spare free-range horses with us so that we can change horses on the way. This enables us to ride at a brisk pace. We cross the famous salmon river Stora-Laxa and have our picnic at Hrunarettir, a sheepfold that is used for the annual sheep drive in autumn. We continue on good bridleways to the gigantic Bruarhloed gorge. Milky green glacier water swirls impressively through bizarre rock formations. From here we continue to Kalfholl farm, where we will spend the next night. (approx. 19 miles)
We follow the river Hvita at toelt along an ever deepening gorge to the impressive Gullfoss waterfall, where we will have lunch before riding back to Kalfholl farm, where we will spend the night. (approx. 13 miles)
Our ride takes us through the lovely Haukadalur valley, which is covered in birch forest. We cross clear mountain streams and enjoy the rich vegetation of wild flowers that bloom there in midsummer. As we ride up to a highland plateau, the landscape gradually changes to a barren stony desert. The view of the surrounding mountain ranges and glaciers of the interior is breathtaking. We spend the rest of the day at the Geysir geothermal area, where we can admire the countless bubbles of the hot springs in peace and quiet. (approx. 11 miles)
After breakfast we set off in the direction of Reykjavík. Arrival in Reykjavík at around 11.30 am.
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Suitable for:
Advanced riders: Can easily control the horse at a walk, trot (tölt) and on short canters and feel comfortable in the saddle for long hours.
Accommodation:
2 to 4-bed rooms with shared shower/WC
Duration:
6 days-5 nights-4 riding days - approx. 53 miles
Dates 2025:
31st May - 05th June
16th - 21st August
23rd - 28th August
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| Accommodation | Low Season | High Season |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-bed room with shared shower/WC | 1,483.- | 1,589.- |
High Season: 22.06.-16.08.
Low Season: 01.06.-21.06. & 17.08.-31.08.
You can request the holiday you would like to book, and we will check the availability and contact you via e-mail within two business days to confirm the availability.
Please note that the itinerary and overnight lodges may be altered if necessary during the riding tour.
Tour Code ILH13