Day Trips

From Reykjavik: Northern Lights & Golden Circle Tour

Tourist viewing Northern Lights over snowy landscape in Iceland.

Tourists in Blue Lagoon geothermal spa under Northern Lights, Comfort Admission package.

Gullfoss waterfall cascading over rocky cliffs in Iceland.

Visit Iceland's geological marvels with an optional stop at Kerid Crater on this guided bus tour. Then end the day with a Northern Lights hunt.

Highlights

Discover Iceland's beauty on a day tour through its iconic landmarks with an expert guide and optional transfers from select locations.
Channel your inner Viking at Thingvellir National Park and see the majestic Gullfoss Waterfall and natural geysers that erupt every few minutes.
After dinner and time to explore Reykjavik's streets, you'll go in search of the elusive Northern Lights.
Level up your adventure with an option to add a stop at the Kerid Crater and a hot chocolate during the Northern Lights search.
Fun fact: You can walk between continents at Thingvellir National Park, where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates meet.

Inclusions

Full-day tour of Golden Circle
Northern Lights search tour
Expert English-speaking guide
Transfers from select locations (as per option selected)
Entry to Kerid Crater (as per option selected)
Hot chocolate and sweet treat during Northern Lights search (as per option selected)
Free WiFi

Itinerary

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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Nicole

4/5

Feb, 2025

Very nice experience! Our guide Noi was literally THE BEST person, soooo enthusiastic and fun. Loved his Nordic tips and stories. The driver, Arthur, was incredible and kept us safe in the Icelandic winter roads. We sang traditional Nordic chants and saw the northern lights in all stops. At the end we received some warm cocoa and Noi showed us planets and constellations. The golden circle tour was so beautiful! Loved the Gullfoss waterfall and in the end we stopped in a horse farm for an unplanned meet and greet - super cute! The only thing is that we had a few problems with the bus stop system (our ticket showns bus stop 6 and to be there 30' earlier, which we did but the pick up never happened. We called the main office and they were very quick in reallocate our tour). Also it would be nice if we could have bit more stop time in some attractions, as the snow made us move slower, I understand that the weather in Iceland changes in a blink of an eye but it would be nicer to have bit more time on the park etc . But overall, very nice experience, would deffo recommend it!

Angela

5/5

Dec, 2024

Kyle

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Sep, 2024

Jessyca

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Sep, 2024

Brook

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Sep, 2024

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Your experience

See Iceland’s geological wonders

Hop aboard your tour bus and head into the enchanting wilderness of Iceland with an expert guide. As you enter Thingvellir National Park, prepare to be awestruck by stunning cliffs, meandering rivers, and deep gorges. Shortly after this, you will get a chance to visit one of the country’s most sought-after attractions, the Geysir Hot Springs. Here, you will see the Strokkur Geyser shooting steam and water high into the air every few minutes. Gullfoss Waterfall will be the final stop on the Golden Circle Tour, where you will see the glacial waters of the Hvítá River thunder down through the rugged canyon, dropping 32m in two stages. You’ll likely catch sight of the golden-hued spray that lent this waterfall its name.

A quest for the Aurora Borealis

After a break for dinner and time to explore Reykjavik, your guide will take you on a quest to find the elusive Northern Lights. They appear as a green arc with fuzzy edges. The bottom of the arc is sharp, while the upper edge is more blurred. Occasionally, the arc can become active and shift, creating a curtain-like effect. If you're lucky enough to spot the lights, you'll get instructions on setting up your camera to capture it. Upgrade your Golden Circle adventure with a stop at the unique Kerid Crater, then cozy up with hot chocolate as you search for the Northern Lights.

Know before you go

What to bring

Dress in layers, wear comfy shoes, and pack a rain jacket, hat, and gloves for unpredictable weather.

Additional information

If you don’t see the Northern Lights on your tour, you can return for another tour at no additional cost. This offer is valid for 36 months, but refunds are not available for unsuccessful tours.
The Kerid Crater and hot chocolate tour is restricted to children aged 7 and under.
Winter months offer the best chance to see the Northern Lights and departure for the search is dependent on weather conditions.

My tickets

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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
Please arrive at the meeting point 30 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.