Golden Circle One-Day Tour & Horse Riding Experience

Visit Thingvellir National Park, a renowned UNESCO World Heritage Site

Marvel at the magnificent Gullfoss waterfall, watching the massive cascade drop from a 32‑metre crevice

Witness the powerful eruption and splashing of the famous geothermal geyser, Geysir

Ride a purebred Icelandic horse, strolling through fields and hillsides, fully enjoying the pastoral scenery

Icelandic horses are small and adorable, with gentle temperaments, and are not averse to human contact

The Iceland Golden Circle tour is a must‑do itinerary for first‑time visitors to Iceland, encompassing three famous attractions: Thingvellir National Park, Gullfoss Waterfall, and Geysir Geothermal Area, which are scattered along a circular road, earning this route the name "Golden Circle".

Everyone visiting Iceland will explore the Golden Circle scenic area. If you adore the adorable Icelandic horses and wish to experience as much of Iceland's natural beauty and unique activities as possible in a single day, then this tour is perfect for you!

[Itinerary Reference]:

Time: 09:00 ‑ 18:00

09:00 depart from Reykjavik

Drive to Eldhestar horseback riding center

Guided horseback riding tour of Icelandic countryside (1.5‑2 hours)

Light lunch at local farm

Visit Geysir geothermal area, including the active Strokkur Geyser

Visit Gullfoss (Golden Falls) waterfall

Visit Thingvellir National Park

18:00 return to Reykjavik

Head to the Eldhestar riding centre for a 1.5‑2 hour horseback riding experience. The professional guide will prepare all necessary riding equipment and explain basic riding knowledge, allowing you to enjoy the fun of horse riding without any prior experience.

Then you will explore Iceland's three most popular scenic areas: Thingvellir National Park, Gullfoss Waterfall, and Geysir Geothermal Area. At Gullfoss, take a short walk along the trail, and get up close to this powerful waterfall, feeling the glacial mist splash on your face, leaving you feeling refreshed and exhilarated.

After leaving Gullfoss, the Geysir geothermal area is nearby, known locally as "The Tears of the Earth". If you're lucky, you can capture the blue water dome just before an eruption. Accompanied by a guide, tour the impressive facilities, learn about the science of geothermal energy, and then take the bus back to the capital, ending your wonderful day trip.