Southern
Comfort
4 days / 3 nights
For private families /groups only
This 4-day private riding and sightseeing tour explores South Iceland through a mix of horse farms, giving intermediate and experienced riders the chance to try different Icelandic horses each day.
Tour Overview
This tour is for those who wants to try different horses each day by riding from various horse farms. A great introduction of riding in Iceland but only for intermediate and experienced riders. This tour also include visit to the most popular sights in Iceland including hot springs, waterfalls, black beach, puffins and visit to different baths.
Driver/guide is a horse person and ride with the group every day so riders will not only get the know different horses but also a local horse person. Great tour for a group of friends too!
Join us for an unforgettable riding experience where nature, history, and comfort come together.
This tour is only suitable for intermediate and experienced riders
(NOT for beginners)
Included:
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Private transfers with local guide
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3x nights in double/twin or single rooms with private facilities at Hotel Lóa & Hotel Geysir
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3x breakfast
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4x lunch during the tour
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4x riding days according to program,
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English speaking guide. Other languages upon request.
Please note: Dinner is not included and only the riding tour is guided.
Guide is not staying at the hotel
Avalibility 2027
Upon request
Duration
4 days / 3 nights / 4 riding days
Accommodation
Hotel Geysir & Hotel Lóa
Level of expertise
Experienced riders in good physical shape.
Maximum Weight
95kg
2027 Price
Based on group size
Day by day itinerary
Day 1: Þingvellir National Park - Friðheimar Greenhouse Restaurant – Horse Riding
Pick up at 9 am at your hotel in Reykjavík. Please be ready in your riding clothes at pick up. We drive to Þingvellir National Park which is on the Unesco Heritage Site our guide will tell us all about. We also go for a short walk "in between the continents" before enjoying a lovely lunch at
renowned Friðheimar Greenhouse Restaurant before visiting their stables where they will inform us about the Icelandic horse breed and display all the gaits. From there is a short transfer to a local horse farm for your first private ride.
After an introduction into the safety issues, tack and gaits of the Icelandic horse we set off for a lovely gentle ride over good tölting tracks through the lush countryside. After the ride we drive to Hotel Geysir where we stay for next 2 nights.
Riding: Approx 2 hours.
Day 2: Geysir hot spring – Gullfoss Waterfall – Forrest Ride - Soak in the Secret lagoon
Since we are staying at hotel Geysir, we can go and admire the hot spring area without the crowd. Perfect f.ex. early morning or in the evening. This morning we start by driving to Gullfoss Waterfall or the Golden Waterfall before the crowd arrives. After spending some time in the area our next stop will be at a horse farm where we go for a private ride into Haukadalur forest and many other beautiful rivers and fields, we offer you to experience a truly nature-oriented ride. Be prepared to cross some rivers and ride deeply into Icelandic nature! This is a 3 hours ride but after the ride there is a short drive to one of the oldest geothermal pool in Iceland or the Secret Lagoon where we ease up our muscles after the ride before driving back to hotel.
Riding: Approx 3 hours.
Day 3: Waterfalls – Glaciers and Black Beach ride
After a heartful breakfast we check out and say goodbye to hotel Geysir. Today we enjoy sightseeing tour along the Southshore, visiting the mighty Skógafoss waterfall, Dyrhólaey bird sanctuary where we might spot some puffins and village of Vík where we enjoy lunch. On our way back we stop at a horse farm and enjoy riding to the black beach. We start at the farm and head south towards the ocean. Along the way, we will cross several rivers and fields before reaching the beautiful Black Beach and the vast Atlantic Ocean. If we are fortunate, we may see a curious seal popping its head up to greet us! We can also enjoy a canter in the soft black sand before making our way back to the farm. After the ride we visit Seljalandsfoss waterfall (without the crowd) and take a walk behind the fall. From there is only a short drive to our hotel where we
stay for one night.
Riding: Approx 3 hours.
Day 4: Countryside River Ride – Sky Lagoon
After breakfast we check out and drive to our last farm (but not the least) for a 3 hours ride along the Rangá river banks. This is a beautiful ride that takes you longer next to the beautiful and quiet river Rangá, crossing several times little rivers going into the Rangá river. Riding through green meadows and next to an old lava field. After the ride we drive back to Reykjavik but before checking in at our hotel we enjoy our last bath together and the renowned Sky Lagoon where the sea meet the sky. Tour ends at your hotel in Reykjavik
Riding: Approx 3 hours
