Golden Circle & Northern Lights Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Thingvellir National Park
- Witness the power of Gullfoss Waterfall
- Experience the erupting Strokkur geyser
- Capture the mesmerizing Northern Lights
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Visit to Thingvellir National Park
- Gullfoss Waterfall exploration
- Geysir geothermal area tour
- Northern Lights viewing experience
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
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.
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 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 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.
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.
Short refreshment break
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.
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.
Meeting point
Start Location
Bus Stop #12 Höfðatorg, Þórunnartún, Reykjavík, Iceland
Important information
Know before you book
- Tour availability is subject to weather conditions; check forecasts before booking.
- Northern Lights sightings are not guaranteed and depend on solar activity and weather.
- Confirm the tour's departure time and location upon booking.
Know before you go
- Dress warmly in layers, as temperatures can drop significantly in the evening.
- Bring a camera with a tripod to capture the Northern Lights.
- Wear sturdy, waterproof footwear suitable for walking on uneven terrain.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible
Good to know
- Tour duration includes driving time
Traveler reviews
This tour was an amazing...
This tour was an amazing way to see some of the most beautiful sights of Iceland. I would recommend this tour to anyone and everyone! I felt like there was plenty of time at each spot to see what we were there to see.
Perfect program
The Golden Circle program was great. Every place was incredibly beautiful. The tour guid was very professional and friendly. I could say it was a perfect program! For the Northern Light, i understood that the week that i went was the last week of the aurora season but the tour guide did his best to chase the northern lights until we could see it. Incredible!! We were really impressed.
Great day, helped we had...
Great day, helped we had nice weather so be sure to check this before going, but well worth hitting all the spots and taking in the fantastic sights! Big thank you to our driver Gregor and Guide Kristi, she was very nice and funny and really helped the tour vibes!
Once in a lifetime experience
The experience was great and we were very lucky to have a clear night and had a great show. Bring your patience.
Beautiful landscapes and interesting history
Natural beauty at every turn! The Golden Circle tour with visit to the Secret Lagoon was a perfect one day tour to see Iceland on an extended IcelandAir layover.