The 7 Best Golden Circle & Northern Lights Tours from Reykjavík

1.3-Day Ice Cave, South Coast, Golden Circle and Northern Lights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 634 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $1,058Our pick

You’ll travel from Reykjavík through Iceland’s Golden Circle and South Coast, sleeping two nights on the road. Expect glacier hiking with crampons, a super-jeep ride to a natural blue ice cave, waterfalls, black beaches, breakfast, and Northern Lights chances. Guides such as Bran, Paul, Max, and David are praised for safe driving and local stories.

“Wonderful trip covering many destinations. Love the ice cave tour and glacier hike. Bus driver and guide was fabulous in providing stories and information along the journey. He even took us to an extra stop to see the amazing arch in the ocean.”

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2.Golden Circle and Northern Lights Combo

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 393 reviews · 9 hours · from $165

See Þingvellir, Geysir, Strokkur, and Gullfoss on a guided Golden Circle coach tour from Reykjavik, then return after dark to search for the Aurora Borealis. The two outings are separate, with a break in Reykjavik between them. English-speaking guides, transport, and free rebooking if weather cancels the lights are included.

“We had an excellent tour guide who was helpful, knowledgeable and fun on both tours. We had booked other tours with other companies and I would highly recommend this company. Thank you for a lovely day and night. Best place ever to see the northern lights. Magical.”

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3.Golden Circle, Blue Lagoon & Northern Lights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 245 reviews · 15 hours · from $345

Spend about 15 hours seeing Thingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss, and Kerið before soaking at the Blue Lagoon. Your English-speaking guide, such as Addi, Siki, or Monica, handles the driving and stories. After dark, search for the Northern Lights with hot chocolate and help with night photography.

“Andri, our guide, was AMAZING! So knowledgeable, and even added additional stops, like seeing the Icelandic horses and feeding them candy. What a beautiful country to explore. Thank you so much ☺️”

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4.Golden Circle and Northern Lights Superjeep Tour from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 220 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $239

Join a six-person Superjeep tour from Reykjavik with guides such as Adam or Peter. Visit Þingvellir, Geysir, and Gullfoss, then head into darker country to search for the Northern Lights. The day lasts about 10 hours, includes hotel pickup, WiFi, and hot drinks, but dinner and aurora sightings are not guaranteed.

“I booked the Golden Circle and Northern Lights Superjeep tour, and it was one of the most memorable experiences of my trip to Iceland. From start to finish, the day was packed with incredible scenery, fascinating history, and a true sense of adventure that you simply don’t get on a standard bus tour. During the day, we explored the classic Golden Circle route, i.e. Þingvellir National Park, Geysir, and Gullfoss, but what made it special was the small-group feel and the flexibility of travelling in a Superjeep. Our guide, Adam, was extremely knowledgeable, sharing Icelandic stories, geology facts, and great photo tips along the way. Walking between tectonic plates at…”

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5.4 Day Blue Ice Cave, South Coast, Golden Circle, Snæfellsnes & Northern Lights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 90 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $1,523

Travel from Reykjavík in a small group of up to 18, with three nights of accommodation, breakfast, glacier gear, and English-speaking guides included. You’ll visit Snæfellsnes, the Golden Circle, South Coast, Jökulsárlón, and a blue ice cave. Guides such as Siggy, Gummi, Jon, Thales, and João are praised for lively stories and smooth timing.

“Whole entire journey was awesome! Thank you for the tour guide and the crews feed us with Iceland information , if you want to experience the leisure with Abit adventure sport to touch this beautiful land I highly recommend this tour . Once again thank you the troll expectations crew with quick response communication , despite our tour has been postponed one day . But we are truly enjoy it .”

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6.Golden Circle & Northern Lights Tour from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 77 reviews · 12 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $151Best value

Spend the day at Thingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss, Kerið Crater, and Hveragerði, then return to Reykjavik before heading into the countryside to search for the Northern Lights. Guides such as Sunny, Barbara, Thor, and Doolie have been praised for lively stories, clear explanations, and patient aurora hunting.

“The tour was informative, educational, insightful and fun - this was a whole day your and to say we has been surprised is an understatement. From seeing the volcano’s to the northern light hunt”

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7.The Golden Circle & Northern Lights Guided Combo tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 74 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $157

Spend the day visiting Thingvellir, Geysir, and Gullfoss, then return after dark to search for the northern lights. The tour includes central Reykjavik pickup, bus transport, English-speaking guides, Wi-Fi, and free rebooking if the aurora does not appear. Bring food, warm clothing, and patience with changing weather.

“Great guide. Walk to geyser was too long for Sharon with a cane. Not enough time. Bus was high up. Might want to take a van”

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