Þingvellir UNESCO Trail

The ride

Ride through the heart of Icelandic history on a journey connecting the geothermal wonders of Geysir with the extraordinary landscapes of Þingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

When we ride

Day by day

1. DAY1

   Reykjavík – Kjóastaðir – Geysir – Ketilvellir≈ 30 km

   Pick up at BSÍ Bus Station in Reykjavík at 9AM. We drive to Kjóastaðir located between Gullfoss and Geysir, where horses and staff are waiting for us.

   After meeting the horses and preparing for the first ride, we set off through the famous Geysir area. Along the way, we take time to stop and explore the geothermal hot springs, where Strokkur erupts regularly and the ground steams with natural power.

   From Geysir, we continue our ride towards Ketilvellir. At the end of the riding day, we say goodbye to the horses for the evening and drive back to Kjóastaðir for dinner and overnight stay. Approx 30km

2. DAY2

   Ketilvellir – Laugarvatn – Kringlumýri≈ 20 km

   After breakfast, we return to the horses and continue our journey westward. On today’s route we pass Laugarvatn a historic area surrounded by lakes, hills, and open farmland and up to Lyngdalsheiði heath beside the mountains towards Kringlumýri.

   We ride through varied landscapes with wide views over the southern lowlands and towards the highlands in the distance. The day ends at Kringlumýri, a simple mountain hut where we spend the night in sleeping-bag accommodation. This evening has a true highland feeling, peaceful, remote, and close to nature. Approx 20km

3. DAY3

   Kringlumýri – Skógarhólar, Þingvellir≈ 20 km

   Today we continue from Kringlumýri towards Þingvellir National Park. The landscape gradually changes as we ride closer to one of Iceland’s most historic and meaningful places.

   Our destination is Skógarhólar, a traditional horsemen’s gathering place in Þingvellir. Here we stay in a comfortable hut with sleeping-bag accommodation, showers, and a spacious dining hall. After a good day in the saddle, we enjoy dinner and a relaxing evening together. Approx 20km