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Golden Circle Tour & Northern Lights Experience: Explore Iceland's Renowned Landscapes & Phenomena
4.7
36 Ratings
Reykjavík
Experience Iceland’s iconic Golden Circle and witness the captivating Northern Lights in one incredible tour. Explore breathtaking landscapes and marvel at nature’s wonders.
Experience Iceland’s iconic Golden Circle and witness the captivating Northern Lights in one incredible tour. Explore breathtaking landscapes and marvel at nature’s wonders.
Duration:
12 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Golden Circle Route - Golden Circle is the ultimate day tour route from Reykjavik. It includes three Iceland’s iconic destinations: Geysir geothermal area, Gullfoss waterfall and Thingvellir national park.
- Thingvellir National Park - A UNESCO World Heritage site, Thingvellir National Park holds great importance both as a natural wonder as…
- Golden Circle Route - Golden Circle is the ultimate day tour route from Reykjavik. It includes three Iceland’s iconic destinations: Geysir geothermal area, Gullfoss waterfall and Thingvellir national park.
- Thingvellir National Park - A UNESCO World Heritage site, Thingvellir National Park holds great importance both as a natural wonder as well as an historical and cultural center.
- Geysir - Geysir is an iconic location that is a must-see for all visitors to our shores. Strokkur is the main attraction, the geyser which reliably erupts every 5-10 minutes with the water and steam reaching heights of 130ft.
- Gullfoss Waterfall - Gullfoss falls, or the Golden waterfall, is one of our most powerful and stunning waterfalls. Fed by a glacial river to the north, the torrent rages over several drops before reaching the canyon bottom.
- Kerid Crater - Kerið crater is the remnant of a massive volcanic eruption some 6500 years ago. At the bottom of the crater is a lake fed by groundwater. Take the steps to the water´s edge or walk along the top of the crater.
- Hveragerdi - Short refreshment break
- Reykjavik - We return to Reykjavík for a few hours between the sightseeing tour of the southern coastline and pickup for your northern lights hunting tour. You have time to freshen up and grab dinner.
- Reykjanes Peninsula - Our evening northern lights tours searches for the northern lights in the countryside within a 90 minute radius of Reykjavik. Our aurora guides study the Icelandic Met. offices aurora forecast as well as cloud cover charts to find clear skies and hopefully a spectacular and colorful aurora display.
What's Included
- On-board WiFi
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- On-board restrooms
- Experienced local guide
- On-board WiFi
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- On-board restrooms
- Experienced local guide
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Lunch
Additional Information
Experience two iconic Icelandic wonders in one comprehensive tour with our Golden Circle & Northern Lights Tour from Reykjavik.
Kick-start your day with our awesome journey through the renowned Golden Circle, Iceland´s foremost tourist trail. Main attractions include the serpentine route between the continental plates at Thingvellir National Park and…
Experience two iconic Icelandic wonders in one comprehensive tour with our Golden Circle & Northern Lights Tour from Reykjavik.
Kick-start your day with our awesome journey through the renowned Golden Circle, Iceland´s foremost tourist trail. Main attractions include the serpentine route between the continental plates at Thingvellir National Park and the globally famous Geysir, where Strokkur bursts every 5 to 10 minutes.
Following a day full of exploration and awe, we take a break in the city, allowing for rest and dinner.
Revitalized, embark on our evening quest for the northern lights. We pursue clear skies and patiently await nature´s grand spectacle, all while providing you with complimentary hot-chocolate and local treats.
- Tour duration includes driving time
Location
Bus Stop #12 Höfðatorg
Þórunnartún
Please allow up to 30 minutes after the tour start time for the bus to collect you from the meeting point.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(36 Ratings)
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Wingki_w
Dec 18, 2024
Perfect trip to hit the... - Perfect trip to hit the Golden Circle and hunt for northern lights! Bonus points having Gary in the morning and David coming with some hot chocolate for the evening tour.
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Scott_w
Dec 15, 2024
Great day out - This was a great day out. We were picked up by our driver Lucas and tour guide Noi, and they took us on a journey filled with incredible sights. From the geysers to Gullfoss falls, these are memories that will stick with me.
The conditions were pretty bad at times, so the driver did really well to deal with it all. The young tour guide Noi was a wealth of information and really kept us entertained with his stories particularly during times of travel.
Only downside was the weather was so bad that the Northern Lights part was cancelled, and as we were on our last day we couldn't reschedule. Just bad luck though.
Highly recommend this tour to anyone!
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Shaynesookoo
Dec 8, 2024
Excellent Tour!! Our... - Excellent Tour!! Our guide Ritchie Ritch was absolutely fantastic! Definitely ensured we captured the most magical sceneries of Iceland!
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Jennyanneb
Dec 3, 2024
10/10 trip and tour guides - On the Golden Circle Tour we had Richie who was super enthusiastic, friendly and really engaging. Told us a load of facts along the way too. Unfortunately our Northern Lights Tour got cancelled that night however it was very smooth and quick to reschedule. A lot of advice I read was to do it on your first night if possible just in case you need to reschedule so luckily we did! When we went on the northern lights tour the following day we had Jennifer who was lovely and really knew so much about Northern Lights! Putting our trust and patience in her was worth while as we finally saw the beauty of the northern lights. Trip and guides were 10/10 couldn’t be more happier 🙌🏼
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Kinkit_w
Nov 29, 2024
Beautiful scenes from day to night. - The whole experience was lovely, although very very cold!
The day trip was efficient and we made it to all destinations with god sunlight which was tough in the winter with around 4-5 hours of sunlight only! Sindri our coach driver and your guide was very attentive and knowledgeable about Iceland, giving us a thorough tour with some comedy sprinkled throughout.
The evening trip to hunt for the northern lights was lead by Gudjon who as a fantastic guide, giving us detailed explanations of the science behind the northern lights and successfully brought us too see the lights! We had hot chocolate and enjoyed the lights with some interesting facts about the stars. Gudjon was a great tour guide, informative and funny, and was especially helpful with camera setting, ensuring we got the best pictures we could of the lights.
Overall, great experience and would recommend to anyone visiting Iceland!
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Annie_w
Nov 26, 2024
PERFECT TOUR! - Incredible tour!!! Truly spectacular! We were there for 36 hours and in that time period, we saw everything that we wanted to! It went at a great pace, allowing us to take in the scenery. The tour guides were amazing! We were lucky enough to see the Northern Lights within the first 15 minutes of driving. Our nighttime guide was great and allowed us to stop in multiple places to take in the natural beauty. We also saw the volcano errupt! I couldn't recommend it enough! It was perfectly priced!
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Melaniev7f
Oct 26, 2024
Great day with many beautiful impressions - I can recommend the tour to anyone who wants to see a lot in a short time. Denis, our tour guide and entertainer, did a great job. He provided us with a lot of information about the spots and Iceland in general. The break in the evening in Reykjavik was perfect for warming up, eating and energizing for the Northern Lights tour. Sunny, our guide in the evening, led and to two different spots. Unfortunately, many people are very reckless. That's why I'd prefer a small-group Northern Lights tour next time.
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Amanda_b
Dec 7, 2024
Great way to see the countryside and have a variety of experiences - Amazing guides and comfortable buses. The only reason we aren’t giving it five stars is the northern lights were r very strong. Obviously, that’s out of their control (and they were excellent about managing our expectations), but if the auroras had been clearer/brighter, that would’ve taken the experience to the next level.
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Miu_e
Dec 3, 2024
the tour guide was so... - the tour guide was so amazing!! the trip wouldn't have felt completed without him
apart from the amazing nature, I loved the availability the guide and the bus driver had, they really brought amazing vibes to the trip
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Joanne_g
Oct 26, 2024
Highly recommend - Brilliant trip and the info on camera settings to get the best pics was superb we got amazing pictures. The tour guide was fantastic telling us exactly was happening but also informed us on what was needed to see a perfect northern light experience. Highly recommend!
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