Golden Circle - Geysir - Things To Do Reviews

At first I want to say that I love horses... and I love working with them...

And I think there is no better way to visit the hot springs area of Geysir and the Golden Waterfall – Gullfoss – than by riding through the lovely countryside of South Iceland.

This summer I went as a guide in the Golden Circle... which is a 7 days riding tour, this popular tour is ideal for families and those who do not have the required riding experience for the highland tours. Still riding days can be long so you should be in good physical condition and have a basic knowledge of horsemanship.

first riding day the tourists got acquainted with the Icelandic horses and their special gaits on a relaxed ride through the countryside surrounding Fossnes Farm (the starting point)
We, the guides lead spare horses (but the tourists that wanted to try could)along as we ride towards the magnificent Gullfoss Waterfall and the hot springs area of Geysir.
We ascend through lovely birch forests with wild mountain flowers to a highland plateau with great views of mountains and glaciers.
Riding over 3 rivers ( depends on the weather how deep they are)
The last two days of the ride are more challenging since you now herd your spare horses along. The last 2 days are the best... more speed and beutiful landscape.
You experience riding along the edge of civilisation when crossing the highland moor of Hrunaheiði. On our last riding day we enjoy the good riding tracks when we follow Laxárdalur Valley on our way back to Fossnes Farm.

I highly recommend exploring Iceland by riding :) you cant imagine how wonderful it is being on the highland, how quite it is, only birdsong, the rivers and the sound from your horses feet.



I guess I will go again this summer :) and the next.... and the one after that haha