Excursions

 

The Golden Circle tour allows visitors to get in touch with some of Iceland’s most famous and exciting natural phenomena.
Our first stop is at Þingvellir National Park, which is one of Iceland’s most significant historical sites because it was there that Iceland’s first parliament was founded in the year 930 AD. From Þingvellir we head along mountain tracks toward the world-renowned geothermal area around Geysir hot spring, the one spouting hot spring on Earth after which all other spouting hot springs are named.
From there we continue on to Gullfoss (“the Golden waterfall”) where your proximity to its edge is so close you can feel the spray of the glacial water on your face.
Next we kick the action into higher gear to get even closer to Iceland’s nature and go for a snowmobiling tour on Langjökull, Iceland’s second largest glacier.
We reserve the right to alter the itinerary according to weather and road conditions.

 

Please note:

Choices of roads and availability of activities are condition dependent.
For snowmobiling tours drivers need to present a valid driver’s license.  2 persons share each snowmobile. Lunch and refreshments are not included in the prices and please note that operation period is dependent on snow layers.
Extra cost for 1 person per snowmobile, ISK 3.900.- per person.

 

 

 

On the Golden Circle Gullfoss-Geysir tour you can walk around the world-famous Geysir geothermal area, a geothermal field where hot springs are in abundance, geysers explode and pools of mud bubble.

One of the Golden Circles many highlights is the Gullfoss waterfall, the queen of Iceland's waterfalls. Finally, but no less spectacular is a visit to the Þingvellir National Park.

This is the original site of the oldest existing parliament in the world. The Great Atlantic rift is clearly visible, a rift that is slowly pulling Iceland apart along tectonic plates. Lunch and refreshments not included.

 

 

An adventurous ride from the Íshestar Riding Centre into the lava fields surrounding Mt. Helgafell volcano to the old Kaldársel sheep corral or to Lake Hvaleyrarvatn through lava fields and across beautiful hillsides. View rough lava fields and look for different formations in the lava, maybe you will be able to spot a troll or two. The beautiful Bláfjöll Mountains tower above on the horizon. All riding is on excellent riding paths.

Departures: Daily at 10:00 and 14:00. Transfers from hotels and guesthouses to the Riding Center start 8:45 and 12:45. Transfers back to hotels and guesthouses start at 12:15 and 16:15.

You can also enjoy lunch at Jósalir Restaurant at the Riding Centre before (14:00 departure) or after (10:00 departure) our popular Lava Tour (additional cost and must be pre-ordered). 

Riding Centre: The Íshestar Riding Centre is unique here in Iceland with facilities as good as they get. It’s set in beautiful surroundings just outside the town of Hafnarfjörður, about 10 minutes drive from Reykjavík. The facilities and the fascinating area provide endless opportunities of riding, hiking and other outdoor activities.

We welcome individuals, families and all kinds of groups who want to enjoy themselves outdoors. The facilities offer people an easy way to enjoy our horses and the experience of our staff will ensure the safety of all our guests.

The locker room of the Riding Centre is well equipped. All customers are provided with warm overalls, raingear, riding boots and helmets in theirl sizes. The Íshestar staff take pride in finding horses to suit individual needs as well as secure the safety of everybody.

Included in package: Transfers to and from the Riding Centre, horse riding as per itinerary, riding helmets, rubber boots, and rainwear or a warm outfit during the ride.English and Scandinavian speaking guidance. Please note that you cannot take any backpacks or bags with you on the ride but there are safety boxes at the Riding Centre where you can store your valuables.