Riding and Golden Circle sightseeing
South Iceland2-5 daysBeginners
A comfortable multi-day tour featuring scenic rides and classic Iceland highlights. Well suited for families and riders of all experience levels, from beginners to seasoned riders.
- Duration
- 4 days - 3 nights – 3 riding days
- Riding skills
- All riding levels
- Region
- South Iceland
- Price from
- 1.590 EUR
The ride
A comfortable multi-day tour featuring scenic rides and classic Iceland highlights. Well suited for families and riders of all experience levels, from beginners to seasoned riders.
When we ride
Day by day
- DAY1
Reykjavík – Kálfhóll
Pick up at BSÍ Bus Terminal in Reykjavík at 16:00. Our journey takes us south through fertile farmland and wide open landscapes, offering a gentle transition from city life into the Icelandic countryside. Along the way, we stop at the powerful Urriðafoss, where glacial waters thunder toward the sea, setting the tone for the days ahead. We continue on to Kálfhóll, where our hosts and horses are waiting. After settling into our accommodation, we enjoy a hearty welcome dinner together and take time to get to know our fellow riders. In the evening, guests may choose to relax in the outdoor hot pot, soaking in warm geothermal water under the open sky. Overnight at Kálfhóll.
- DAY2
Kálfhóll – Friðheimar – Secret Lagoon – Kálfhóll≈ 10 km
After breakfast, we meet our Icelandic horses and receive an introduction to their unique qualities and smooth gaits. We then head out on our first ride of the tour, approximately 10 km, following quiet riding tracks through peaceful farmland—an ideal way to build confidence and connection with your horse. At midday, we visit Friðheimar for lunch. Dining inside a working greenhouse, surrounded by lush tomato plants, offers a truly Icelandic farm-to-table experience. In the afternoon, we unwind at the Secret Lagoon, where naturally heated water invites relaxation after a day in the saddle. Dinner and overnight at Kálfhóll. Riding distance: approx. 10 km.
- DAY3
Kálfhóll – Hestakráin – Kálfhóll≈ 20 km
Following breakfast, we set out on the longest riding day of the tour. Today’s route takes us through varied countryside, with open stretches perfect for enjoying the Icelandic horse’s tölting gait, as we ride approximately 20 km to Hestakráin. A warming soup lunch awaits us before we ride back to the farm in the afternoon. The evening is dedicated to enjoying our final full night at Kálfhóll, sharing stories, reflecting on the days spent riding, and savoring the relaxed rhythm of farm life. Dinner and overnight at Kálfhóll. Riding distance: approx. 20 km.
What’s included
- Bus transfer from Reykjavík to the farm.
- During the ride full board is provided. Our menu consists of a large breakfast and traditional Icelandic meals (fish or lamb). Vegetarian meals are available if requested when booking. All riders make their own packed lunch from the breakfast table.
- Alcoholic beverages are not included in the tour price and are hard to get in the highlands. They can be bought at a reasonable price in the Duty-Free Store at Keflavik Airport upon arrival.
- Rainwear, water bottle, saddle bag, riding helmet.
Where you stay
Riversite cabins at Kálfhóll farm
Kálfhóll Farm
River Cabins summerhouses at Kálfhóll farm
- Number of cabins
- 5
- Number of rooms per cabin
- 3
- Number of beds per cabin
- 5
- Outdoor jacuzzi
- –
- Number of showers per cabin
- 1
- GSM connection
- Yes
- WiFi
- Yes
- Made up beds
- Yes
- Number of WC per cabin
- 1
Good to know
Here you can book your Flybus ticket to and from Reykjavík. The Flybus departs from Keflavík airport 35-40 minutes after each arrival. Busses are located right outside the terminal building. Book my ticket
Terms & conditions
If you book the tour through the website the full amount is requested. If you book via e-mail or phone we request a 30% confirmation payment upon booking to be able to confirm a seat. When we have received the confirmation payment the seat is secure. The remaining balance is due 2 weeks before the tour starts. Children’s under 12 years receive 25% discount on our multi day tours.
Our cancellation terms are as follows:
- A cancellation made with more than 42 days – deposit paid by the client.
- A cancellation made with more than 21 days but less than 42 days’ notice is subject to a 50% cancellation fee.
- A cancellation made with less than 21 days’ notice means that the full price will be collected.
Liability:
Íslandshestar reserves the right to alter routes, itineraries or timetables without prior notice, should the necessity arise. No liability is accepted for loss or expenses due to delays or changes of arrival or departures of flights or other services, injury, sickness, accident, strikes, damage, negligence, weather, wars or other causes outside the control of Íslandshestar. All such losses and expenses are the personal liability of the traveler. The estimated duration of tours as indicated by km or timing can change according to road or weather conditions.
For more information please see also our Frequent Asked Questions and/or contact us at info@islandshestar.is
