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Golden Circle & Northern Lights Tour from Reykjavik

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Reykjavik, Iceland
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12 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Overview

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.

What's Included

  • WiFi on board
  • Kerid Crater
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Lunch
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Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point

Included with the option “Tour with pickup included”.

Pickup details

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

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Meeting point

For the option “Meeting tour at Bus Stop 12”.

Þórunnartún 6
105 Reykjavík, Iceland

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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

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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.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

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.
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40 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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.
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1 hour 10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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.
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40 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Hveragerdi

Short refreshment break
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Free

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.
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4 hours Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Tour duration includes driving time
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 59 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions (8)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Golden Circle & Northern Lights Tour from Reykjavik?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Tour duration includes driving time
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 59 travelers

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