Thingvellir is a very beautiful area of rock forms and waters. It is the site of the parlaiment and legislature that was based here in about 930 and functioned for almost 9 centuries here. The European and American tectonic plates are exposed in theis valley. Then it's back to Reykjavik by late afternoon. We might be able to squeeze in a little hiking during the day, Golden Tour of the South A ride through the scenic wilderness of Southern Iceland.
Trails go through lavafields and heather meadows and past and through impressive rocky areas.
August 12 and 21. Seals sea stacks and great smooth riding as the tour nears the coast- a moderate 8 day trip. Perfect for those with little time, but who want to ride to Geysir and Gullfoss, seeing southern Iceland's sights from the back of a horse. Stay at farm and guesthouses, both with hot tubs. It's the longer version of the Geysir - Gullfoss Special listed just above.