Golden Circle & Meet the Icelandic Horses - Small Group Minibus

by Magic Iceland Travel · Horse riding · cruise-excursion · Golden Circle

4.80(177) · operator on Google
Golden Circle & Meet the Icelandic Horses - Small Group Minibus — Magic Iceland Travel

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  • Duration

    8 hours

  • Difficulty

    Easy

  • Season

    All year

  • Starts in

    Reykjavík

  • Languages

    EN, DE, ZH, KO, PT, EN, JA, IT, FR, PL, ES, ZH

  • Departs

    08:00, 09:00

  • Minimum age

    6

  • Cancellation

    Free until 24h before

About this experience

Discover Iceland’s legendary Golden Circle on a relaxed small-group minibus tour from Reykjavík, combining the country’s most famous natural wonders with a special opportunity to meet Icelandic horses up close.

Begin your journey at Þingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its dramatic landscapes, fascinating history, and unique location between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates.

Continue to the Geysir geothermal area, where bubbling hot springs and steaming ground surround the famous Strokkur geyser, erupting high into the air every few minutes.

Next, experience the impressive Gullfoss waterfall, where powerful glacial water plunges into a rugged canyon, before visiting the colorful Kerið volcanic crater and its striking crater lake.

Along the way, enjoy a special stop to meet Icelandic horses up close. Spend some time with these friendly and iconic animals, pet them, take photos, and feed them special Icelandic Horse Candy, included with your tour.

This is not a horseback riding activity, making it a great option for travelers who would love to interact with Icelandic horses without getting in the saddle. No riding experience is needed.

Traveling by small-group minibus creates a more personal and relaxed experience, with fewer passengers and a friendly atmosphere throughout the day. Your knowledgeable guide will share stories about Iceland’s nature, history, and culture as you explore the Golden Circle.

Experience Iceland’s essential sights, spectacular landscapes and one of its most beloved animals, all in one memorable day from Reykjavík.

Description from the operator, Magic Iceland Travel . Prices and availability in the booking panel are live.

Where you go

  1. Þingvellir National Park
  2. Geysir Geothermal Area
  3. Gullfoss Waterfall
  4. Meet the Icelandic Horses
  5. Kerið Volcanic Crater

Included

  • Professional English-speaking guide
  • Transportation by comfortable small-group minibus
  • Pickup and drop-off from selected Reykjavík locations
  • Entrance fee to Kerið volcanic crater
  • Visit to Þingvellir National Park
  • Visit to Geysir geothermal area
  • Visit to Gullfoss waterfall
  • Meet, pet and feed Icelandic horses
  • Icelandic Horse Candy for feeding the horses
  • Free Wi-Fi onboard, when available

Not included

• Food and drinks
• Personal expenses

Good to know

• Warm, weather-appropriate clothing
• Waterproof jacket or outer layer
• Comfortable walking shoes
• Camera or smartphone
• Snacks and drinks (optional)
• A good mood and readiness to explore Iceland’s nature

• The tour duration is approximately 8 hours, depending on weather and road conditions.
• Pickup from hotels and selected bus stops in Reykjavík is included.
• Pickup starts at 9 AM and may take up to 30 minutes.
• This tour is operated in a small-group minibus with an English-speaking guide.
• Icelandic weather can change quickly, so please dress warmly and wear comfortable shoes.
• Food is not included, but there will be stops where you can purchase meals and snacks.
• The itinerary may be adjusted depending on weather and road conditions.
• The Icelandic horse stop does not include horseback riding. You’ll have time to meet, pet, photograph, and feed the horses.

• Icelandic Horse Candy is included for feeding the horses.

• Please follow your guide’s instructions when interacting with the horses.

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.

If the weather cancels this tour

Iceland's weather is real. What usually stops this one is a forecast the operator judges unsafe. Here is exactly what happens to your booking.

  1. 1Magic Iceland Travel decides, and tells us. Operators cancel when it is unsafe or pointless, and we back that call every time — we do not ask them to run anyway.
  2. 2We contact you by email, and by phone if your tour is the same or next day. You choose: another date if there is one you can make, or a full refund. There is no fee and nothing to argue.
  3. 3The refund goes back to the card you paid with, through Stripe, usually visible within a few working days. If this tour was one of several in your booking, the others are untouched.

What you do not get is the day back. If this is the only free day in your plan, put a spare day next to it — the planner leaves days free with the rest-day option. And if you want out because the forecast looks bad, that is your own cancellation: free until 1 day before departure, the operator's policy after that.

Questions on the day: [email protected] · +354 497 1373. How cancellations work in Iceland →

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 6 cannot join this one.

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Why we list it

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What travellers say about Magic Iceland Travel

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Operator rating 4.8/5 from Google — these are reviews of the company, not this specific tour. Shown as Google returns them, unedited.

  • Julian Thompson

    ★★★★★ · 3 months ago

    What a great tour at such a reasonable price! Went on the Golden Circle 9 hour tour today with Daniel (the guide) and Pavel (the driver). We survived so Pavel's obviously a good driver 😉 but the amount of information Daniel knew (despite not being a native Icelander) was astounding and presented in a very accessible manner. We had the cruise ship terminal pickup tour but they also pickup all around Reykjavík. Highly recommended to anyone looking for excellent value for money and a really interesting tour. We'll definitely use them again when we return to Iceland.

  • Elaine Low

    ★★★★★ · 3 months ago

    I did the Golden Circle with Surprise Tour in Reykjavik with tour guide Viktoria and driver Pawel on June 10, 2026. The tour totally exceeded my expectations. Viktoria was engaging and energetic and gave us information throughout the tour that was interesting and filled with humor. An added bonus is that she is a very good singer. Our driver Pawel was very courteous and helpful. They went out of their way to route the tour to try to minimized crowds and this was greatly appreciated by all. I would highly recommend this tour to everyone.

  • L. Olsen

    ★★★★★ · 5 months ago

    ​⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An Unforgettable Icelandic Adventure👌 ​If you’re in Reykjavik, stop scrolling and book this Golden Circle tour. Seriously 😉 ​Our guide, Thales, was an absolute legend. The man is a walking encyclopedia of Icelandic lore, but with way better jokes. He turned a scenic drive into a full-on masterclass about the land of fire and ice. ​The amazing stuff: ​Þingvellir: Walked between continents ​Geysir: Got some epic "eruption" videos ​Gullfoss: Absolutely mystical and magical ​Kerið Crater: amazing view from the top ​​The "Surprise" (The Legend of the Shark): 🦈 The itinerary mentioned a "small local surprise." Thales whipped out some fermented shark. Let’s just say it’s a... unique culinary experience that stays with you (mostly in your nose). 🤣It was the highlight of the trip and had the whole bus laughing. ​An unforgettable day with a world-class guide. 10/10 highly recommend! 🤌👌🫶

  • Miks Rieksts-Hofmanis

    ★★★★★ · 4 months ago

    We today had a fabulous Golden Circle tour! Our lovely guide Daniel made sure everyone felt comfortable. He is like a walking encyclopedia and conversations with him are fascinating. The beauty on this tour is beyond comprehension. I highly recommend it! Greetings from Latvia, Miks

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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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