Golden Circle and Northern Lights guided tour from Reykjavik
Attractions & guided tours

Golden Circle and Northern Lights guided tour from Reykjavik

4.8/5
Excellent
Based on 5 reviews
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£113.00
Free cancellation
Language: English, Italian, French, Spanish, German, Dutch, Japanese, Finnish, Chinese, Korean
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 10 hours 30 minutes
Do this because
  • View Iceland's most popular natural wonders in one day
  • Find the dancing Northern Lights after visiting the Golden Circle
  • Experience a natural phenomenon with the evening stars above
What to expect

Start off with the Golden Circle Tour where you'll visit the country's three iconic natural treasures: Þingvellir National Park, where the American and Eurasian plates have been pulling apart; the erupting geyser that sends water and steam spouting skywards; and the spectacular Gullfoss Waterfall where a glacial river thunders 32 meters into a canyon.

After a day of touring around Iceland's most popular sites, as night falls, you will join your guide on a hunt for the northern lights. The knowledgeable northern lights guides will be happy to share stories and information about this ever elusive phenomenon.

The Golden Circle Tour is in the morning, which allows for a 3 to 6-hour interval before heading off on the Northern Lights tour. That interval is the perfect opportunity to grab dinner or go around Reykjavík.

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What's included
  • check Entrance fees
  • check Guided tour
  • check Souvenir photo (available for purchase on site)
  • check Audio guide (can be purchased on site)
  • check Local guide
What's not included
  • x_not_included Food and drinks
  • x_not_included Hotel pick-up/drop-off
Where

Reykjavik Terminal, Skógarhlíð, Reykjavík, Iceland

Meeting point:
Tours depart from the Reykjavik Terminal located at Skógarhlíð 10. Please be sure to arrive 15 minutes prior to departure along with a printed or digital copy of your ticket/voucher
What to remember

Extra fees to be paid on site:

for the In-Bus audioguide, you can bring your own headphones. Otherwise, headphones are available for purchase in every bus from the guide

Know in advance:

  • the Northern Lights sightseeing depends on the weather forecast and visibility conditions, so it may not always be possible, but the guides maximize your chances by selecting the best locations. Seeing the Northern Lights is not guaranteed
  • the Auroras are only visible during the winter months
  • if the Northern Lights portion of the tour is cancelled due to bad weather, and you can't participate in a subsequent tour, you will receive a refund for the Northern Lights portion.
  • in case of an unsuccessful hunt, the tour operator will give you the opportunity to re-book as many times as needed until you successfully witness the Northern Lights. This is a lifetime guarantee
  • the tour includes an in-bus audio guide with a choice of 10 languages, free Wi-Fi, USB chargers in every seat, a photo memory of you and the Northern Lights, and free instructions on how to set up your camera to capture the Northern Lights and the night sky.

Remember to bring:

  • dress appropriately for the weather in warm waterproof clothes, including a waterproof jacket and pants, headwear, gloves, and warm socks/waterproof shoes. Be prepared for sudden weather changes, as you'll be outside at night during the Northern Lights hunt
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Provider
Reykjavík Sightseeing
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.8/5

Based on 5 reviews from verified customers

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  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - March 2024

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Both trips were incredible. However communication for the Northern lights part was poor. Driver had no info on what time we needed to be back for at n ...

  • Anonymous

    From United Kingdom - March 2024

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - January 2024

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - January 2024

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - December 2023

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Northern lights part was cancelled (still waiting to hear back about a refund for this) but golden circle tour was great and the tour guide was really ...

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