Romantic moment under the northern lights

About this experience

Our Golden Circle & Northern Lights Tour from Reykjavik allows you to fit two uniquely Icelandic experiences in one bumper tour.

Start the day with our fantastic tour featuring the natural highlights of the Golden Circle, Iceland´s most famous tourist trail. Highlights include the winding path between the continental plates at Thingvellir National Park as well as the world renowned Geysir where Strokkur erupts every 5 to minutes.

After a full day spent exploring those and other highlights of the Golden Circle, you return to the city for a few hours to rest and have dinner.

Feeling re-energized, join our evening northern lights hunting tour. We search for clear skies. We wait patiently for nature´s great display and while we do so you can enjoy complimentary hot-chocolate.

At a glance

Duration: 12 hr 30 min

Choose your tour option

Select a date and travellers to compare current prices and departure times.

Meeting tour at Bus Stop 12

Tour with pickup included

Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour12 hr 30 min

Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details

Guide languagesEnglish (live guide)

Set aside 12 hr 30 min for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.

Before you go

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Local guides to help you plan

A base for the Golden Circle you want

Compare a Reykjavík starting point with a stay in the wider region by the arrangements that matter to you.

Plan the Golden Circle with room to look

Connect the principal places with a clear route, useful current information and a pace that fits your visit.

What is included

WiFi on board
Kerid Crater
Air-conditioned vehicle
Restroom on board
Experienced local guide

Not included

Lunch

Itinerary and highlights

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 and pickup information

Please allow up to 30 minutes after the tour start time for the bus to collect you from the meeting point.
Pickup service can take up to 30 minutes so we ask for your patience while we collect all passengers from their various pickup points.

Languages and tickets

English — Guide
Mobile Only

Tour operator

BusTravel Iceland

Meeting points and locations

Accessibility and practical details

Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Tour duration includes driving time

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?

The supplier lists a duration of 12 hr 30 min. Check your chosen tour option for its specific itinerary.

What are the pickup arrangements?

Pickup service can take up to 30 minutes so we ask for your patience while we collect all passengers from their various pickup points.

Which guide languages are listed?

English (live guide).

What ticket format is listed?

Mobile ticket.

What ticket age bands are listed?

Child tickets: age 8–11; Youth tickets: age 12–15; Adult tickets: age 16+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.

What accessibility information is provided?

Wheelchair accessible

What is the cancellation policy?