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Golden Circle & Northern Lights: Iceland's Wonders
4.6
79 Ratings
Reykjavík
Embark on a thrilling adventure through Iceland’s famous Golden Circle, visiting iconic landmarks and ending the day with an enchanting northern lights hunt.
Embark on a thrilling adventure through Iceland’s famous Golden Circle, visiting iconic landmarks and ending the day with an enchanting northern lights hunt.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Thingvellir National Park - The UNESCO site Þingvellir National Park is geologically and historically significant. Apart from being the location of the oldest parliament in the world, Alþingi, it is also a place where you can see the Mid-Atlantic ridge above ground.
- Thingvellir National Park - The UNESCO site Þingvellir National Park is geologically and historically significant. Apart from being the location of the oldest parliament in the world, Alþingi, it is also a place where you can see the Mid-Atlantic ridge above ground.
What's Included
- 6.5-hour Golden Circle tour
- 3-hour Northern Lights tour
- Bus fare
- Carbon Neutral tour in cooperation with Vaxa Technologies
- Free Wi-Fi
- Expert guide on both tours
- 6.5-hour Golden Circle tour
- 3-hour Northern Lights tour
- Bus fare
- Carbon Neutral tour in cooperation with Vaxa Technologies
- Free Wi-Fi
- Expert guide on both tours
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Food and drinks
Additional Information
Discover the wonders of Iceland in just one day with our Golden Circle and Northern Lights tour. Start your journey by visiting the geological wonders of Thingvellir National Park, the stunning Gullfoss waterfall, and the active geysers in the Geysir area. Following this exciting daytime exploration, take some time to unwind, change outfits, and enjoy a…
Discover the wonders of Iceland in just one day with our Golden Circle and Northern Lights tour. Start your journey by visiting the geological wonders of Thingvellir National Park, the stunning Gullfoss waterfall, and the active geysers in the Geysir area. Following this exciting daytime exploration, take some time to unwind, change outfits, and enjoy a delightful dinner at your leisure.
As evening approaches, prepare for an extraordinary Northern Lights adventure. Our knowledgeable guides will transport you away from the city lights to prime viewing locations, offering you the best opportunity to see the aurora’s spectacular display. Although sightings depend on natural conditions, our team is dedicated to enriching your experience with local knowledge and real-time updates on aurora activity.
- The Northern Lights tour depends on weather & sightings are not guaranteed.
- Indicated return times can vary.
- If you don’t see any lights on the tour we will offer you to join the Northern Lights Tour for free by contacting the service provider.
Location
Bus Terminal Reykjavík
Vatnsmýrarvegur
BSI Bus Terminal is our centrally located Bus Terminal. Please be there at least 15 minutes prior to your scheduled departure.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(79 Ratings)
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Harrytizz
Mar 7, 2026
Great trip, Be prepared for the weather - Brilliant trip, hats off to Kajus our driver as the weather was very wet, windy and snowy and I would definitely not want to drive a 4x4 around. Let alone a bus.
Gudjon our guide was very knowledgeable and gave us a lot of information about place we drove past and stopped at.
We see geezers erupt, waterfalls, and the North American/European plate.
The bus was full so quite a lot of people to keep interested and Gudjon definitely did that.
When we stopped to view the observation deck at the waterfalls the wind was so strong and we had sleet, snow, rain so layer up and be ready for the weather to change, as it does on a regular basis.
The souvenir shops and food places are quite expensive.
Unfortunately due to the weather the northern lights sight seeing trip was cancelled but we re - booked the trip for the next evening and got to see some amazing views.
I would definitely recommend booking the northern lights trip at the start of your holiday so you can re- book later if your trip gets cancelled.
Overall a brilliant trip and I would definitely recommend if you want to see the natural beauty of Iceland 🇮🇸.
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Coastal40646803819
Mar 5, 2026
Incredibly good tour guides!!! - The golden circle tour and snowmobile ride with Anna and “Richie Rich” on 05.03. was absolutely incredibly entertaining and worth knowing
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Bradwk217ty
Feb 9, 2026
10.5/10 experience, would recommend - Albert was our tour guide and parvel was our driver. Albert was very friendly and informative, he was also extremely helpful if anyone had any questions. He speaks incredible English, and I noticed he can also speak many other languages too. We would recommend this tour to anyone visiting Iceland! We loved it!
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Ledionab2026
Jan 29, 2026
Two unforgettable experiences in Iceland – Golden Circle & Northern Lights - Our experiences with Golden Circle Direct were absolutely incredible. The Golden Circle tour offered breathtaking views at every stop — powerful waterfalls, geysers, dramatic landscapes, and nature that feels truly untouched. Everything was well organized, with a comfortable pace and time to really enjoy each location.
The Northern Lights tour was simply magical. We were lucky enough to see the auroras, and it was an emotional and unforgettable moment. Watching the lights dance across the sky is something we will carry with us forever.
A special mention goes to the guide — warm, kind, and attentive — who made both experiences even more enjoyable. Their positive energy and interesting explanations created a truly pleasant atmosphere throughout.
Highly recommended for anyone visiting Iceland. These were highlights of our trip!
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Leeh315
Jan 27, 2026
Great experience with super hosts and guide. Breathtaking scenery - Tour guide Eric and driver Eirikúr were brilliant.
Eric was very knowledgeable and witty and made the journey fun as well as informative, the broke the journey up a lot and made it pass very quickly. There were plenty of stops for food and drinks and sights along the way. Each stop was fantastic and breathtaking. We really enjoyed the day.
Also, he gave us the opportunity to relax and rest on the ride home ready for the northern lights tour which was a nice touch.
I would definitely recommend this tour and the tour company.
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Jeanfran_oisb117
Jan 15, 2026
Very pleasant excursion - Very nice tours with a very good guide and an excellent driver. We were able to make as many visits in a very pleasant atmosphere.
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468alfiek
Jan 14, 2026
Golden circle - Amazing, definitely recommend
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H3861bejackm
Jan 9, 2026
Amazing tours of Iceland with Reykjavík Excursions! - Fantastic 6 hour tour to see the main 3 attractions on the golden circle. “Frosty” was a brilliant tour guide around the golden circle, very enthusiastic and knowledgeable. The tour was very well timed and was the perfect introduction to Iceland for people who might not know where to start. Make sure you bring plenty of warm clothing in the winter and keep your phone fully charged for some amazing photo opportunities of some impressive sprouting hot springs, waterfall and a tectonic plate rift valley!
The northern lights tour combo was well worth the added cost. The team were extremely proactive in making sure the coaches took everyone to a spot away from light pollution and with clear skies, and even though on the night I went the chance of seeing the Northern Lights was the lowest possible (KPI 1) they still managed to get us some incredible bucket list views of the lights, so thank you! Group sizes were big for both tours but this didn’t have any negative impact whatsoever and certainly shouldn’t put off using RE.
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Andrewfa5570jl
Jan 3, 2026
Brilliant day! - Brilliant trip with an even better guide, Marianne was a great driver and very knowledgable. Bus was immaculate had an amazing day!
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Martinapc6496ku
Dec 26, 2025
Great experience - I took the Golden Circle tour in Iceland on December 25th, and it was an unforgettable experience. Despite the winter conditions, everything was perfectly organized and felt very safe. The landscapes were absolutely stunning, especially with the snow and winter light.
What truly made the tour exceptional was our guide Marianne. She was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about Iceland. She explained the history, geology, and local stories in a clear and engaging way, and she was always happy to answer questions. Her enthusiasm and professionalism made the day both educational and fun. I highly recommend this tour, especially if you’re lucky enough to have such an amazing guide.
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