Rijtour op een Vikingpaard en Golden Circle Tour vanuit Reykjavik
Beschrijving
Wil je het kleine maar machtige IJslandse paard ontmoeten en in één dag meedoen aan de populairste tour in IJsland? Dan wil je de Viking Horse and Golden Circle Tour niet missen. Je rijdt door het prachtige IJslandse landschap op een paard dat afstamt van de eerste paarden die hoef zetten op het eiland in de Vikingtijd en bezoekt vervolgens de meest iconische locaties in IJsland: Thingvellir, Gullfoss en Geysir geothermisch gebied. Het is de droom van een natuurliefhebber en de beste manier om het meeste uit uw bezoek aan Reykjavik te halen.
Rondreisopties
Reisroute
Ervaar de schoonheid van IJsland te paard met een paardrijtocht bij Eldhestar, een van de meest gerenommeerde paardenboerderijen van het land. Net buiten Reykjavík biedt Eldhestar onvergetelijke rondleidingen door prachtige landschappen gevormd door vulkanische activiteit - weelderige valleien, lavavelden, dampende warmwaterbronnen en schilderachtige heuvels. Het berijden van het unieke IJslandse paard is een hoogtepunt op zich. Bekend om zijn vriendelijke temperament en soepele töltgang, maakt dit speciale ras de reis comfortabel en plezierig voor zowel beginners als ervaren ruiters. Deskundige gidsen delen inzichten over de paarden, de lokale geschiedenis en de omliggende natuur, waardoor een diepere verbinding met het land ontstaat.
Bezoek Thingvellir National Park, een door UNESCO aangewezen werelderfgoedlocatie. Hier begon de IJslandse democratie meer dan 1.000 jaar geleden op de velden van het parlement (Thingvellir) en het is ook waar twee tektonische platen geleidelijk aan scheiden, waardoor een prachtig landschap van steile kliffen en brede velden met Thingvallavatn, het grootste natuurlijke meer in IJsland, ontstaat.
Bezoek het geothermische gebied Geysir met zijn kokende modderpoelen, stoomopeningen, Geysir, de naamgenoot van alle geisers.
Verderop zie je een van de meest populaire en krachtige watervallen in IJsland is Gullfoss (gouden waterval). Het gebrul van de Hvita-rivier die over twee lagen in de kloof beneden valt, is opwindend en op zonnige dagen ontstaat regenboog op regenboog. Met je camera en een goede regenjas kun je de schoonheid van de waterval en de regenbogen vanuit verschillende engelen vastleggen via de paden die beschikbaar zijn rond de waterval, waaronder een die naar de bodem leidt.
Een geiser die regelmatig uitbarst, tot grote vreugde en soms tot verrassing van de toeschouwers.
De populairste toeristische route van IJsland.
Hoogtepunten
Wat is inbegrepen
Ophaallocaties en -tijden
Ophalen bij alle hotels, bushaltes en andere ontmoetingspunten is 30 minuten voor het geplande vertrek van de tour. Je moet na het boeken contact opnemen met de lokale operator om je ophaallocatie of ontmoetingspunt te bevestigen.
Beoordelingen van reizigers
Belangrijke informatie
- Er zijn speciale kinderzitjes beschikbaar
- Niet aanbevolen voor reizigers met ruggengraatletsel
- Niet aanbevolen voor zwangere reizigers
- Geschikt voor alle condities
- Minimumleeftijd voor paardrijden is 7 jaar
- Er is geen eerdere paardrijervaring vereist
- Noodzakelijke uitrusting voor het paardrijden
- Maaltijden zijn niet inbegrepen, maar er worden stops gemaakt in lokale restaurants of winkels waar maaltijden en snacks kunnen worden gekocht.
Beoordelingen(157)
Great way to see the countryside. Beautiful, calm horses. I underestimated the physical demands, however. For someone to average physical fitness without back injury, this is a great activity. However, for myself had a car accident back injury, I did not take that into account. The hosts were very kind and very understanding. Keep in mind that you will be bouncing up and down a bit on the back of the horse when it trots, so if you have back problems or other physical issues, definitely consider that. I was also very exhausted from traveling so if you do this activity, make sure you are well rested before hand. But if you like riding horses and have some degree of physical fitness, this is a great activity! They also had gear such as helmets, and waterproof pants because it rains a lot. Everyone is required to wear a helmet. There was no danger of getting thrown from the horse, however, things can happen and it’s best to be safe. You might want to wear a beanie hat to keep your head warm underneath the helmet. I wore a hat with a big snowball on the top, which would not fit under the helmet. I brought plenty of warm clothes so I wasn’t cold, but it’s something to think about also definitely wear a scarf! These horses are very well trained and very calm and they know what to do even if you are not an experienced rider. Wear clothes that you don’t mind getting a little wet, you’ll be riding through some water! Laxnes farm picked me up from my accommodations, even though I was a little bit off the route. They can pick up guests from most of the hotels and hostels in Reykjavic. They were very responsive by phone.
Dear Customer, Thank you for your detailed and thoughtful review! We’re glad you enjoyed the beautiful horses and the calm experience at Laxnes Farm. Your advice on physical readiness and clothing is very helpful for future riders. It’s great to hear the team was kind and accommodating with your pickup and needs. Wishing you a speedy recovery and happy riding! Best regards, Gray Line Team
It was a lovely day! Will do it again if I ever get back to Iceland! The scenery was beautiful, and the horses were well carried for
Dear Customer, Thank you for sharing your lovely experience! We’re so glad you enjoyed the beautiful scenery and felt the horses were well cared for. We’d be happy to welcome you back anytime you return to Iceland for another unforgettable day! Best regards, Gray Line Team
The horse farm is a family run establishment. Very friendly and competent staff greeted us. The horse ride was a fun experience w beautiful backdrops. A horse for everyone’s riding background was available. You road on a trail w a guide for about one hour. The Golden Circle was a decent tour to see some of the landmarks. However, it was difficult to understand our tour guide and the guide did not take the group to see attractions at each stop. We were left at each stop and given a time to meet at bus. Some may like that style, but I would have preferred the guide coming with us and giving us more information about the attractions we were visiting. Bus was very comfortable. It was a long day starting from 9am and back to hotel at 7:30p.
Dear Customer, Thank you for sharing such detailed feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed the horse farm visit, the friendly staff, and the comfortable ride through beautiful scenery. We’re also happy the Golden Circle landmarks impressed you, though we regret the guiding style wasn’t what you expected. Your comments will help us improve future experiences. Best regards, Gray Line Team
Horseback riding was wonderful with this great family-owned farm. Hosts were so gracious and had beautiful Icelandic horses and an unforgettable ride up to the hills. Highly recommend!!
Dear Customer, Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted you enjoyed the horseback riding experience and our Icelandic horses. It’s wonderful to hear the ride and the scenery were unforgettable for you. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon! Best Regards, Gray Line Team
The horse ride in the nature was just a dream. The organisers and guides were more than friendly and kind always ready to help everyone. I would recommend it to everyone
Dear Customer, Thank you for your wonderful feedback! Thank you so much for sharing your lovely experience! We’re thrilled to hear that the horse ride felt like a dream and that our organisers and guides made it special for you. Your kind words and recommendation mean a lot to us, and we’ll be sure to share this with the team. Best Regards, Gray Line Team
The horseback riding was great. The people at the farm could not have been nicer, the horses are beautiful as is the scenery. The reason for only three stars is that Grey Lines forgot to tell the horse farm to pick me up (and the other party on the tour was forgotten as well). This delayed everything and we were rushed through the Golden Circle Sightseeing. All of the sites on the Golden Circle tour are gorgeous. Too bad we felt rushed.
Dear Customer, Thank you for sharing your experience. We're happy to hear you enjoyed the horseback riding and stunning scenery. We’re sorry to hear about the pickup issue and the rushed schedule. It’s certainly not the experience we aim to provide. Your feedback helps highlight where improvements are needed. Best, Gray Line Team
The tour was great. I wish we could have stayed longer at Thingvellir. Gullfoss waterfall was unbelievable!!
Dear Customer, Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted you had a great experience and hope you’ll join us again in the future. We will take note of your suggestion. Best, Gray Line Team
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.
Dear Customer, We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and frustration you experienced with your booking. We understand how disappointing it must have been to have your plans disrupted, especially with such short notice. We strive to provide the best possible service, and it’s never our intention to cause stress or inconvenience to our guests. While partial refunds are typically issued for the affected portion of a tour, we regret that our resolution did not meet your expectations. As our refund department ensure that decisions are made in align with our policies. Hope to see you again in the future. Best regards, Gray Line Team
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.
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 😞
Dear Lisam, We sincerely apologize for the experience you had with us. We completely understand how disappointing and frustrating this must have been, especially when it was meant to be a highlight of your trip. Not being notified of the cancellation in advance is unacceptable, and we deeply regret the inconvenience it caused. Additionally, your refund should have been handled properly, and we are truly sorry for the delay and lack of communication. Please reach out to us directly at iceland@grayline.is with your booking details, and we will escalate this matter immediately to ensure it is resolved fairly. Your feedback is invaluable, and we truly appreciate the opportunity to make things right. Best regards, Gray Line Team
