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Explore Iceland’s iconic Golden Circle with an extra experience along the way: a close-up encounter with Icelandic horses. Visit Þingvellir National Park, the Geysir geothermal area, Gullfoss waterfall and Kerið volcanic crater, plus stop at a local horse farm to meet, pet and feed friendly Icelandic horses. Icelandic Horse Candy is included, so you can interact with the horses without taking part in horseback riding. It’s a perfect choice for travelers who want to experience Iceland’s famous Golden Circle while also meeting one of the country’s most beloved animals up close. On selected cruise days, dedicated departures are timed around ship schedules, allowing cruise passengers to enjoy the experience and return comfortably to port.
At Þingvellir National Park, travelers will explore one of Iceland’s most historically and geologically significant sites. Walk between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates, visit the area where the world’s oldest parliament was founded, and enjoy views of lava fields, cliffs, and clear spring-fed water. The guide will explain the site’s history, geology, and cultural importance during a short walk through the park.
At the Geysir geothermal area, travelers will explore an active geothermal landscape filled with steaming vents and bubbling hot springs. The highlight is Strokkur geyser, which erupts regularly, sending hot water high into the air every few minutes. The guide will explain the geothermal activity of the area and what causes these natural eruptions.
At Gullfoss waterfall, travelers will experience one of Iceland’s most powerful and iconic natural sights. The river Hvítá cascades in two dramatic stages into a deep canyon, creating mist and impressive views from several walking paths. The guide will share insight into the waterfall’s formation, history, and its role in Iceland’s natural heritage.
Meet Iceland’s iconic horses up close at Brú Horsefarm. Enjoy time to pet, photograph and feed the friendly horses with Icelandic Horse Candy, included with your tour. This is a relaxed horse encounter and does not include horseback riding.
Kerið is a striking volcanic crater known for its vivid red slopes and turquoise lake at the bottom. Visitors can walk along the rim for panoramic views of the crater and surrounding landscape, or follow a safe path down to the lake itself. The site offers a close look at Iceland’s volcanic geology and is an easy, accessible stop that allows time for photos and short walks.
Pickup and meeting time starts at 09:00 and may take up to 30 minutes. If you have selected pickup, please be ready and wait at your chosen pickup location from 09:00. If you do not require pickup, please meet us at: Bus Stop #12 – Höfðatorg Þórunnartún 6, 105 Reykjavík The bus will arrive anytime between 09:00 and 09:30. Important for cruise ship passengers: If you are visiting Reykjavík on a cruise ship, please follow the pickup and meeting time shown on your voucher. On cruise days, we often operate dedicated departures tailored to ship schedules, and the time you selected during booking is the correct one for your tour.
Golden Circle Tour & Meet the Icelandic Horses from Reykjavik lasts about 8 hours. The itinerary has 5 stops.
Prices start at $81 per person for this Reykjavik experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 4 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. Pickup and meeting time starts at 09:00 and may take up to 30 minutes. If you have selected pickup, please be ready and wait at your chosen pickup location from 09:00. If you do not require pickup, please meet us at: Bus Stop #12 – Höfðatorg Þórunnartún 6, 105 Reykjavík The bus will arrive anytime between 09:00 and 09:30. Important for cruise ship passengers: If you are visiting Reykjavík on a cruise ship, please follow the pickup and meeting time shown on your voucher. On cruise days, we often operate dedicated departures tailored to ship schedules, and the time you selected during booking is the correct one for your tour. Pickup points include MEET_AT_DEPARTURE_POINT, CONTACT_SUPPLIER_LATER, LOC-6eKJ+or5y8o99Qw0C8xWyMALbX/aYR5o8av1CMjkrmM=.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 57 participants.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 116 verified reviews; it is run by Magic Iceland Travel. Most-mentioned highlights: Icelandic Horse Candy for feeding the horses; Visit to Gullfoss waterfall; Brand-new modern coach with WC and Wi-Fi on board.
Expierence was good Did not have enough time to explore very short stops for visiting sights Parking should be closer to the attractions. Thalis was friendly could have done a couple of places more .. Instead of the surprise ( it delayed and made it rain to the next attraction… Over all it was good.
Thale was awesome! He shared a lot of background about the country, answered questions. Very friendly and personable. We got an extra bonus stop at fridheimar, which was such a cool spot and made this experience so great.
Our tour guide, Jessica & bus driver, Lucas made us feel welcome & relaxed from the start. Jessica's delivery of information is done in such away that you're never overwhelmed with long monologues. She has a wonderful sense of humour and engaged with the passengers and their questions. Lucas also engaged with the passengers at the various stops and answered any questions also. Due to immigrations procedures they kindly delayed the tour departure time by an hour to accommodate the cruise passengers. There was plenty of time at each stop to enjoy the uniqueness that is Iceland. We struck gold with this company and would definitely book through them again.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted that Jessica and Lukasz made you feel so well looked after throughout the day. We always try to accommodate cruise schedules whenever possible, so it’s wonderful to know the adjusted departure helped. We’ll be sure to share your lovely comments with both of them. We would be very happy to welcome you on another adventure in Iceland!
Tour was ok, ticket stated new coach with toilet, we got mini bus with no toilet,,pick up was chaotic as we were looking for a new coach as stated not a mini bus, so we’re a lot of others, not a well organised pickup also never got to meet horses, the good bits were the places we visited even though it was a wet day
Thank you for sharing your experience. We apologize that the vehicle provided differed from what was indicated in the booking information and that this caused uncertainty at the start of the day. The number of guests that day did not justify operating a larger coach, so a minibus was used instead. We will make sure such changes are communicated more clearly to guests in the future. We’re also sorry the horse visit could not take place, as the farm unexpectedly closed due to the weather. We’re pleased that, despite these circumstances, you enjoyed Iceland’s remarkable scenery.
The tour was a full day around Iceland. We had 6 stops and all were great. The guide was very knowledgeable and kept it interesting between stops. Highly recommended!
Thank you for the fantastic recommendation! We’re happy to know you enjoyed the variety of places along the Golden Circle and that the journey between them was just as engaging. It’s always wonderful to hear that our guides make the day both interesting and memorable. Thank you for joining us!
Such a worthwhile excursion. Our tour escort Jessica was so knowledgeable and she provided lots of interesting information about living in Iceland and the folklore. Loved the surprise as well.
We’re so pleased you had a great day exploring the Golden Circle with us! Jessica has a wonderful way of bringing Iceland to life through local stories and traditions, and we’ll be sure to share your lovely feedback with her. Thank you for joining us, and we hope to welcome you back someday!
Our guide, Daniel, was very welcoming, a terrific story teller and very knowlegable. Our driver Pavel was also excellent and the Mercedes bus was one of the nicest I have seen.
We truly appreciate your recommendation! It’s great to hear that Daniel’s storytelling and warm approach made the journey engaging, while Pawel ensured a comfortable ride throughout the day. We’ll make sure to share your kind comments with them both. Thank you for choosing Magic Iceland Travel!
Four must-see experiences. A very enjoyable day that I would recommend especially as our tour guide/driver, Roman, made the trip so much more informative with his knowledge of Icelandic history and culture as we travelled from place to place.
Thank you for the wonderful recommendation! We’re delighted that Roman’s stories and insights into Iceland’s history and culture added so much to your journey. We’ll be very happy to pass your kind words on to him. We hope your day with us will remain a special part of your Iceland memories!
The tour was interesting and informative. Although it lasted over 8 hours, it was very stressful at the sights because the time was very limited. All in all, I would recommend the tour.
Thank you for sharing your feedback! We appreciate your recommendation and are glad the experience was worthwhile overall. We understand that fitting everything into a full day can sometimes make certain stops feel a little rushed, and we will keep your feedback in mind as we continue improving the experience. Vielen Dank!
Excellent! We were picked up on time. The horses were matched to each rider, we rode along a trail, through lava rocks and fields. Partway through we broke into 2 groups, experience and beginner. It was a nice long ride, approx. 1 hour. We stopped and they took pictures for us. Would highly recommend!
While this was fun to read, we have to admit that we may have a case of mistaken identity here. Our Golden Circle tour visits the Icelandic horses at a local farm, but no horseback riding is included. It sounds like you had a fantastic ride though, so aside from our Golden Circle tour, we hope you enjoyed whichever other adventure you joined! :)
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