The viking horse ride was so much fun!! The horses are well trained and the staff is very friendly. Really made me feel like a local to go horseback riding through the nearby roads, trails, and river.
Review by: Leslie T, February 2018
One of a kind experience! Went in Jan and it was so cool! The people at the farm were really nice and the animals were treated very well. This is for sure one of our tours we won't forget. Riding in the snow on these beautiful horses was great. Nice and warm with the gear they provided. I would love to come back and do it again.
Review by: Kimberly K, December 2017
This tour was amazing!
Review by: Jennifer K, October 2017
This tour was amazing!
Review by: Sheri H, October 2017
I am rating the horse riding experience a 5 star event. And the half day golden circle only a 3 star. I would recommend the horse riding experience to everyone as it allowed new and more experienced riders a chance to shine. The guides and horses were top of the line. _br/_ The golden circle half day was long, boring, too much time at each stop and guide was not very good. This was with Gray Line.
Review by: Jules, September 2017
The stable and horseback ride was wonderful, the tour of the golden circle was packed full of waterfalls, geysers, and amazing landscapes.
Review by: Siyu Z, March 2017
The horse part isn't that great, even though the people at the farm were very nice, the experience could be improved. You get dropped off with no instructions on what's happening, paired up with a horse that they deem fitting, and off you go with the herd. No basic instructions/tips on how to properly ride, no information about the horses and what makes them special. The ride itself was nice but again, you're in a big group 30-ish and following the leader in a single file line. The guides don't do any talking during the ride. You get off a little more than halfway through the ride, they don't tell you why, I assume to give the horses a break. The people and horses were just standing there with nothing to do. My horse tried to eat some snow, it would have been nice to have a snack to feed them. My horse also didn't seem to be too happy, but I'm no expert so maybe my assessment is incorrect.
Review by: Mareike J, February 2017
Der Wikingerausritt entfiel wegen Schneeregen....was ich sher sehr schade fand._br/_ Die Golden Circle Tour war schön, ich hätte mir aber pro Stop mehr Zeit geschünscht, es waren nur ca 30 Minuten pro Wasserfall Geysir und Nationalpark .... da kann man wirklich nur ein paar fotos machen und nicht wirklich erkunden...
Review by: Lu78, January 2017
Me and my 2 girls deeply loved this experience. The Icelandic horses are among the sweetest animals I ever met, they were very docile and so easy to ride! I adapted very quickly to the Icelandic riding style and loved every second of my ride. My 7 years old and my 10 years old loved it too down to their hearts. The farmers felt true local people as well as the food and their simplicity transmitted a true warmth to my soul which I discovered in that moment was longing for a real escape from a crazy tarmac and bricks world. I didn't mind the stinging cold and rain a bit. My young daughter played for hours with the farmers' dog at was bringing back a tiny stone to her to be thrown over and over again._br/_ The afternoon geysir tour has also been nice and very interesting from a geological point of view.
Review by: Jessica P, December 2016
The horses and the farm were very fun and friendly! We did this tour in the winter, which meant dark was falling middle of the bus tour and by the time we reached Strokkur it was completely dark.
Review by: Jeffrey H, November 2016
LOVED THIS. I love riding horses so riding the Icelandic ones was a great experience
Review by: Desiree R, November 2016
The actual tour itself is nice because it combines all key points to see in Reykjavik. Gulfoss is HUGE and beautiful! The viking horse-ride was good until my horse slipped on the ice and I fell really hard on the ground! I was disappointed in how the company handled the situation. It was one of my fellow tour travelers who caught the horse. The trail leaders who were in charge did not show any concern for me. They just made me get back on the horse. I could barley walk and I was bruised all down my leg. I finally made it back to the stable.
Review by: Julie.murphy29, November 2016
This tour was really good. The horses were lovely and gentle so my 8 yr old and I who are complete beginners had no trouble at all riding them. Even though it was an express tour of the Golden Circle we still got to see lots. Darren our guide was funny and informative. Highly recommend this tour!
Review by: Justin S, October 2016
the horseback riding was the highlight of my time in Iceland! the farm and ride were amazing, as well as the soup/bread for lunch. the rest of the day was spent touring the golden circle and it is magnificent. highly recommend this tour!
Review by: rherr, August 2016
The Golden Circle tour was amazing. We had a great time horseback riding for the most part. We were part of a HUGE group 30 people which made it feel like you were being herded at times more than on a trail ride. My husband's horse also fell while trotting and he was completely knocked off the horse. Luckily he didn't suffer any injuries except for some soreness, but after the ride the employees didn't even mention it or ask him how he was doing, which we found a little unbelievable. The scenery during the ride was gorgeous though and about halfway through you get a chance to get off the horses and take some pictures. The ride then splits off into two groups- a slower group and a faster group for experienced riders or those who want to go faster trotting the entire way back.
Review by: Lauren F, August 2016
Absolutely amazing tour!! The staff was incredible, very friendly and helpful. It was very well organized and lots of fun. I would recommend this tour to anyone visiting beautiful Iceland!
Review by: Stephanie H, August 2016
The Golden Circle tour was great and something that you should definitely do, but the highlight of our Viator trip was our visit to the Laxnes Horse Farm. Pori and Heida the owners were wonderful and took care of us like we were family. The Icelandic horses were very well-behaved and a joy to ride. My group had people that ranged from experienced riders to people who had never ridden before and we all felt comfortable with the horse choices that were made for us. Besides getting to ride the most adorable horses in the world, we were also treated to a ride through the beautiful Icelandic countryside. I would absolutely recommend this trip in whatever tour combination you are considering. I am definitely coming back to Laxnes on my next trip to Iceland!
Review by: Mark R, July 2016
Highly recommended. Really enjoyed the Geysir and horses
Review by: Heather-Anne G, July 2016
Incredible day. The horseback riding was fantastic with incredible scenery. We loved the lunch in between activities of soup, warm breads and cake and coffee (available for a very reasonable fee). Our afternoon tour was excellent led by an outstanding tour guide. Highly recommended !!
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