--- title: The Golden Circle & Northern Lights Guided Combo tour lang: en type: tour city: Reykjavik country: Iceland price: 157 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.58 reviews: 85 duration_minutes: 540 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 61 of 71 (Golden Circle Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-22 data_updated: 2026-10-22 canonical: https://guidekin.com/iceland/reykjavik/tours/the-golden-circle-northern-lights-guided-combo-tour/ --- # The Golden Circle & Northern Lights Guided Combo tour In our comparison: #61 of 71 in Golden Circle Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Experience the best of Iceland in a single day with our Golden Circle and Northern Lights tour. Begin by exploring the geological marvels of Thingvellir National Park, the breathtaking Gullfoss waterfall, and the bubbling geysers of the Geysir area. After this enriching daytime adventure, enjoy leisure time to relax, change clothes, and savor a delicious dinner at your own pace. As night falls, gear up for an unforgettable Northern Lights expedition. Our expert guides will whisk you away from city lights to optimal viewing spots, where you'll have the best chances to witness the aurora's celestial ballet. While sightings are subject to nature's whims, our team is committed to enhancing your experience with local insights and real-time updates on aurora activity. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Starts 08:00, 10:00, 12:30: 3 departures a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €157 per person for the Tour from Bus Terminal option; other options up to €171 - Duration: 9h - Rating: 4.58/5 from 85 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Reykjavik Excursions - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 08:00, 10:00, 12:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22 ## Reviews 4.58 from 85 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 91% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 77 of 85. - 5 stars: 67 (79%) - 4 stars: 10 (12%) - 3 stars: 1 (1%) - 2 stars: 4 (5%) - 1 star: 3 (4%) ## 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 | |---|---|---|---| | Tour from Bus Terminal | €157 / person | English | Bus Terminal: The meeting point is at the BSI Bus Terminal our centrally located Bus Terminal. Please be there at least 15 minutes prior to | | Pickup starts 30 min before | €171 / person | English | Pickup Included: This option provides pickup from various hotels and designated locations in central Reykjavik and starts 30 minutes before. Pickup included | ## What's included - 6,5 hour Golden Circle tour - 3 hour Northern Lights tour - Pick-up/Drop off from selected meeting point - Bus fare - Carbon Neutral tour in cooperation with Vaxa Technologies - Free Wi-Fi - Expert Guide on Both Tours ## Not included - Food and drinks ## Itinerary 1. **Thingvellir National Park** (30m) - 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. 2. **Site de Geysir** (1h) - The Geysir geothermal area boasts spouting springs, including Strokkur, the most active geyser in Iceland 3. **Gullfoss Falls** (45m) - Gullfoss is one of the most famous waterfalls in Iceland and rightly so. The three-step waterfall is a part of the glacial river Hvítá and falls into a 62-metre (203 ft.) deep canyon ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:00, 10:00, 12:30 - 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 BSI Bus Terminal is our centrally located Bus Terminal. Please be there at least 15 minutes prior to your scheduled departure. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - 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. ## Compared with other Golden Circle Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #61 of 71** | €157 | 9h | 4.58 (85) | 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 | Ranked #61 of 71 in Golden Circle Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €75 to €2520, median €171; typical length 8h 30m. 13 of 71 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/iceland/reykjavik/golden-circle-tours/?format=md ## More in Reykjavik - All Reykjavik tours: https://guidekin.com/iceland/reykjavik/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/iceland/reykjavik/tours/the-golden-circle-northern-lights-guided-combo-tour/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/iceland/reykjavik/?format=md