Golden Circle & Northern Lights Tour

From$151
8 hours
Reykjavik, Iceland

About this activity

Discover Iceland's natural wonders on a full-day tour from Reykjavik, including the Golden Circle and Northern Lights viewing.

Highlights

  • Explore Thingvellir National Park
  • Witness the power of Gullfoss Waterfall
  • Experience the erupting Strokkur geyser
  • Capture the mesmerizing Northern Lights

Full description

Join this exhilarating full-day tour from Reykjavik to experience Iceland's most iconic natural attractions. Begin with a visit to Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates meet. Marvel at the stunning Gullfoss Waterfall, known as the 'Golden Falls,' and witness the erupting Strokkur geyser in the Geysir geothermal area. In the evening, venture into the countryside to hunt for the elusive Northern Lights, a spectacle of vibrant colors dancing across the Arctic sky. This tour offers a perfect blend of geological wonders and celestial beauty, making it an unforgettable Icelandic adventure.

Included / Excluded

  • Visit to Thingvellir National Park
  • Gullfoss Waterfall exploration
  • Geysir geothermal area tour
  • Northern Lights viewing experience
  • Meals and beverages

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

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

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

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A day to remember!

Thank you Denis for a brilliant day! So knowledgable and fun, this will be one birthday I will not forget in a hurry!

P6132LCjacquisNov 2, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Amazing tour

The guide was incredibly kind and passionate about sharing his knowledge of every place we visited throughout the day.

J2636RA_Nov 2, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Amazing Golden circle tour

The tour was amazing. Our guide Denis was very professional and informative. Our family enjoyed the tour so much. 🙂

675nessasNov 2, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Highly recommend

Very well organised trip and Tomasson was an excellent tour guide. Highlighly recommend!

tsvetinatodorovaNov 1, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Well-rounded trip!

Covered everything I expected to cover on this trip. For the Golden Circle portion of the day, our tour guide was Alain. Awesome guide, very knowledgeable, willing to be everyone’s photographer too. I appreciated how he would encourage everyone to stick around for the first few minutes so he could give us some history about each site at the golden circle. The Northern Lights portion had a different guide. We go really lucky with the lights at our second stop. It would be helpful if the company could arrange both the day trip and evening portions of the trip before starting the day, so that customers know what to expect for the whole day. I didn’t get my evening itinerary until 10 am or so the day of the trip, so I spent my morning not knowing how my evening was going to go. Otherwise successful day.

geraldineanneeNov 1, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Additional information

Tour duration includes driving time