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From Reykjavik: Northern Lights & Golden Circle Tour

View of the Gullfoss waterfall in Iceland
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Visit Iceland's geological marvels with an optional stop at Kerid Crater on this guided bus tour. Then end the day with a Northern Lights hunt.

Highlights

  • Discover Iceland's beauty on a day tour through its iconic landmarks with an expert guide and optional transfers from select locations.

  • Channel your inner Viking at Thingvellir National Park and see the majestic Gullfoss Waterfall and natural geysers that erupt every few minutes.

  • After dinner and time to explore Reykjavik's streets, you'll go in search of the elusive Northern Lights.

  • Level up your adventure with an option to add a stop at the Kerid Crater and a hot chocolate during the Northern Lights search.

  • Fun fact: You can walk between continents at Thingvellir National Park, where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates meet.

Inclusions

  • Full-day tour of Golden Circle

  • Northern Lights search tour

  • Expert English-speaking guide

  • Transfers from select locations (as per option selected)

  • Entry to Kerid Crater (as per option selected)

  • Hot chocolate and sweet treat during Northern Lights search (as per option selected)

  • Free WiFi

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Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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See Iceland’s geological wonders

Hop aboard your tour bus and head into the enchanting wilderness of Iceland with an expert guide. As you enter Thingvellir National Park, prepare to be awestruck by stunning cliffs, meandering rivers, and deep gorges. Shortly after this, you will get a chance to visit one of the country’s most sought-after attractions, the Geysir Hot Springs. Here, you will see the Strokkur Geyser shooting steam and water high into the air every few minutes. Gullfoss Waterfall will be the final stop on the Golden Circle Tour, where you will see the glacial waters of the Hvítá River thunder down through the rugged canyon, dropping 32m in two stages. You’ll likely catch sight of the golden-hued spray that lent this waterfall its name.

A quest for the Aurora Borealis

After a break for dinner and time to explore Reykjavik, your guide will take you on a quest to find the elusive Northern Lights. They appear as a green arc with fuzzy edges. The bottom of the arc is sharp, while the upper edge is more blurred. Occasionally, the arc can become active and shift, creating a curtain-like effect. If you're lucky enough to spot the lights, you'll get instructions on setting up your camera to capture it. Upgrade your Golden Circle adventure with a stop at the unique Kerid Crater, then cozy up with hot chocolate as you search for the Northern Lights.

What to bring

  • Dress in layers, wear comfy shoes, and pack a rain jacket, hat, and gloves for unpredictable weather.

Additional information

  • If you don’t see the Northern Lights on your tour, you can return for another tour at no additional cost. This offer is valid for 36 months, but refunds are not available for unsuccessful tours.

  • The Kerid Crater and hot chocolate tour is restricted to children aged 7 and under.

  • Winter months offer the best chance to see the Northern Lights and departure for the search is dependent on weather conditions.

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

  • Please arrive at the meeting point 30 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

Meeting point

  • Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions.

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