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title: Golden Circle & Northern Lights Tour from Reykjavik
lang: en
type: tour
city: Reykjavik
country: Iceland
price: 137
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.72
reviews: 149
duration_minutes: 750
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 55 of 71 (Golden Circle Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-22
data_updated: 2026-10-22
canonical: https://guidekin.com/iceland/reykjavik/tours/golden-circle-northern-lights-tour-from-reykjavik/
---

# Golden Circle & Northern Lights Tour from Reykjavik

In our comparison: #55 of 71 in Golden Circle Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## 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.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk
- Starts 09:00, 10:30: 2 departures a day
- Food not included: bring or buy your own
- Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €137 per person for the Meeting tour at Bus Stop 12 option; other options up to €159
- Duration: 12h 30m
- Rating: 4.72/5 from 149 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: BusTravel Iceland
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Tickets: Admission included
- Start times: 09:00, 10:30
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22

## Reviews

4.72 from 149 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
93% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 139 of 149.

- 5 stars: 121 (81%)
- 4 stars: 18 (12%)
- 3 stars: 7 (5%)
- 2 stars: 2 (1%)
- 1 star: 1 (1%)

## Tour options

Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page.

| Option | Price | Guide languages | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meeting tour at Bus Stop 12 | €137 / person | English | - |
| Tour with pickup included | €159 / person | English | Pickup included |

## What's included

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

## Not included

- Lunch

## Itinerary

1. **Golden Circle Route** (1h) - 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.
2. **Thingvellir National Park** (40m) - A UNESCO World Heritage site, Thingvellir National Park holds great importance both as a natural wonder as well as an historical and cultural center.
3. **Geysir** (1h 10m) - 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.
4. **Gullfoss Falls** (40m) - 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.
5. **Kerid Crater** (30m; admission included) - 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.
6. **Hveragerdi** (15m) - Short refreshment break
7. **Reykjavik** (2h) - 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.
8. **Reykjanes Peninsula** (4h) - 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...

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 09:00, 10:30
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-22
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

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

## Meeting point

Please allow up to 30 minutes after the tour start time for the bus to collect you from the meeting point.

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

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

## Compared with other Golden Circle Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #55 of 71** | €137 | 12h 30m | 4.72 (149) | shared |
| [Small-Group Golden Circle, Sky Lagoon with Ticket & Kerid Crater](/iceland/reykjavik/tours/small-group-golden-circle-sky-lagoon-with-ticket-kerid-crater/?format=md) | €226 | 10h | 4.96 (719) | shared |
| [Golden Circle Tales, Tomato Farm & Kerid – Small Group from RVK](/iceland/reykjavik/tours/golden-circle-tales-tomato-farm-kerid-small-group-from-rvk/?format=md) | €129 | 9h | 4.94 (1185) | shared |
| [Private Golden Circle, Sky Lagoon and Friðheimar Greenhouse Lunch](/iceland/reykjavik/tours/private-golden-circle-sky-lagoon-and-fri-heimar-greenhouse-lunch/?format=md) | €2914 per group | 9h 30m | 4.97 (389) | private |

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