Riding in Iceland is a unique experience - an opportunity to ride strong, willing horses over exciting and adventurous terrain. Riding an Icelandic horse is not only tremendous fun, it's also a great way to experience the natural beauty of Iceland; snow topped mountains, the largest glacier in Europe, volcanoes, thundering waterfalls and striking lunar landscapes.

The Icelandic horse is a pure-bred descendant of those brought to Iceland by the Vikings over a thousand years ago. Horses remain an important part of Icelandic culture; they are used on remote farms to round up livestock and are still the best means of getting around in many parts of the island. Although small, the Icelandic is a powerful horse and has no difficulty carrying someone weighing 100kgs.

What makes this horse special is its fourth gait, the tölt, which is comparable to a running walk. Most riders can master it fairly quickly; it's fast, comfortable and enables the horse to cover great distances.

GOLDEN CIRCLE - 'Southern Comfort'
There is no better way to visit the hot springs area of Geysir and the Golden Waterfall of Gullfoss, than by riding through the lovely countryside of South Iceland. As you ride towards the magnificent waterfall at Gullfoss and Geysir, your guides lead spare horses for you. The last two days of the ride are more challenging as the spare horses will now travel with you as a loose herd as you cross the highland moor of Hrunaheði.

Farmhouse accommodation on the trail is in two to four person rooms with shared facilities and two nights are spent at Geysir Hotel in twin ensuite rooms. In Reykjavik you stay in a guesthouse with shared facilities. This tour is ideal for families and for those who do not have the required riding experience for the highland tours.