Golden Circle Horseback Riding Tour

by Skjol Center · Horse riding · Golden Circle

4.50(72) · operator on Google
Golden Circle Horseback Riding Tour — Skjol Center

Would this be cheaper direct? No — we sell at Skjol Center's own price and take our commission from them, not from you. What you get here is one checkout across operators, one confirmation, and one place to change or cancel it. If you ever find it cheaper on their own site, tell us and we will match it or explain why we cannot.

  • Duration

    1 hour

  • Difficulty

    Easy

  • Season

    All year

  • Meeting

    Meet on location

  • Languages

    EN

  • Departs

    10:00, 14:00

  • Minimum age

    8

  • Cancellation

    Free until 24h before

About this experience

Highlights of the Tour:

  • Lava Trails & Open Fields:
    Enjoy breathtaking views as your horse comfortably carries you through open grassy fields and winding lava formations. Learn how these impressive volcanic landscapes shaped the region.
  • Riverside Paths:
    Experience serene riverside riding, where the soothing sounds of flowing water accompany your journey, enhancing the peacefulness of Iceland's countryside.
  • Authentic Icelandic Horses:
    Feel the distinct rhythm of the Icelandic horse’s famous gait, the tölt, known for its smoothness and stability—perfect for riders of all ages and experience levels.
  • Guided Insights:
    Our experienced guides will enrich your experience with fascinating stories about Icelandic horse culture, the unique geological formations around Geysir, and insights into local traditions and natural wonders.

Description from the operator, Skjol Center. Prices and availability in the booking panel are live.

Where you go

  1. The Golden Circle Horseback Riding Tour

Good to know

Warm jacket or overcoat.
Warm (woolen or fleece) sweater.
Warm socks and gloves, at lest two pairs, scarf and a cap or hat.
Warm underwear, long if possible (protects also from chafing).

Cancellation for this tour

Free cancellation until 24 hours before departure; no refund after that. If the operator cancels for weather or safety, you get a full refund or a new date.

Why this one and not the cheaper one?

The nearest cheaper Golden Circle & Meet the Icelandic Horses | English Guide + Selected German Departures from Magic Iceland Travel is €86 — €14 less. Here is every difference we can actually measure.

Skjol Center · €100Magic Iceland Travel · €86
How long it runs1 hour8 hours

On everything we can measure, the Magic Iceland Travel tour is the better buy. The €14 is not buying anything we can point to, so unless you want this operator in particular, take the cheaper one.

Sold out on your date?

Seats come back — a cancellation, or the operator adding a vehicle. Tell us the date and we will check once a day and email you if one opens. One email, then we delete the address; nothing else is ever sent to it.

Who this is not for

  • Children under 8 cannot join this one.

Read off the operator's own conditions. If none of it applies to you, this is a good one.

Why we list it

Skjol Center is one of 154 operators we work with — chosen for reliability, honest descriptions and how they treat guests when weather changes plans. We don't list everything; we list what we'd book ourselves. The six checks every operator passes →

What travellers say about Skjol Center

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Operator rating 4.5/5 from Google — these are reviews of the company, not this specific tour. Shown as Google returns them, unedited.

  • Denise Kitchen

    ★★★★★ · 3 months ago

    Super tasty large pizza's! The dough was nice, thin and crispy, the best. The service was amazing. The place is under construction right now, but the place is still open! 10/10 would recommend!

  • Jurgen Hesselink

    ★★★★ · a year ago

    Food at Geyser restaurant is ridiculous expensive. Better to drive 4 km to this restaurant. Service was quick and friendly. Food was fine. Pizza has a lot of cheese on it and the burger something sweet (which I didn’t like) fries were nice seasoned. Overall fine for lunch.

  • Nassy Sparkle

    ★★★★ · 2 years ago

    The food was really good. Friendly and polite staff. Sadly, it took nearly half an hour before we could place the order. The restaurant was packed but there was only one waiter. The food was fast though.

  • Jake

    ★★★★★ · 2 years ago

    Amazing food and a cool building. We had the Lamb schnitzel which we haven’t been able to find anywhere outside of Australia! It was just up the road from the Geyser and very quiet at the time. Easy parking to do would definitely recommend it if near the geyser! They also spoke excellent English. Thanks for a great meal :)

Reviews from Google · updated 13 Sept 2026

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Horse riding — questions people ask

Can complete beginners ride Icelandic horses?

Yes, and most people on the tours are beginners. Icelandic horses are small, calm and used to novices, and the one- to two-hour rides on the farm tours (/experience/164615/, /experience/170834/) move at a walk with a taste of tölt, the smooth fifth gait the breed is known for. You get a helmet and a short briefing. If you have ridden before, tell the guide; they will match you to a livelier horse.

Why can't I call it a pony?

Because Icelanders will correct you, politely. The Icelandic horse stands around 13 to 14 hands, pony height elsewhere, but it has been bred as a horse for a thousand years with no outside blood since the settlement. It has five gaits, including tölt and the flying pace. Once a horse leaves Iceland it cannot come back, to protect the herd from disease. Call it a horse; the guides will like you more.

Can I bring my own riding gear to Iceland?

Only if it has been disinfected. Iceland has strict rules to protect its horses from foreign disease: used riding clothing, gloves and boots must be disinfected before entering the country, and used leather tack, saddles and bridles are not allowed at all. The stables provide helmets and rain overalls, so most people bring nothing. Wear long trousers and closed shoes with a small heel if you have them.

Is there a weight limit for horse riding in Iceland?

Yes. Icelandic horses are small, and most stables set a rider weight limit somewhere around 100 to 110 kilograms, sometimes lower for longer rides. The tour page states the exact limit, and stables do enforce it on the day. If you are close to the limit, email us before booking and we will check with the operator. Minimum ages also apply, usually six to eight for a farm ride.

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