This private Golden Circle & Northern Lights Day Tour offers a perfect blend of relaxation and sightseeing, featuring all our hand-picked sites within the renowned Golden Circle region of Iceland. With a delightful lunch at the Friðheimar Tomato Greenhouse, this extended day tour showcases some of Iceland’s most celebrated spots, with the added bonus of, hopefully, witnessing the Northern Lights in all their glory!
This must-visit region is rich in history and boasts powerful waterfalls, geothermal hot pools, erupting geysers, and separating continental plates. Plus, it’s home to some of the most delicious food production, all on Reykjavík’s doorstep. By adding the possibility of a nighttime Northern Lights hunt to your Golden Circle day, this tour truly provides all the highlights of Iceland in one incredible day.
We start our private Golden Circle & Northern Lights Day Tour at the UNESCO Heritage Site of Þingvellir National Park. Here, we’ll delve into the settlement of Iceland and observe the effects of separating tectonic plates. The National Park holds both historical and geological significance as the original site of the world’s longest-living democracy and is a place of astounding beauty, located in the rift valley of the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates.
Next, we’ll head to the Friðheimar Tomato Greenhouse for lunch. Dining from their delicious tomato-inspired menu inside the greenhouse among the plants is a truly unique experience! You’ll be able to try everything from their renowned tomato soup and homemade bread to ravioli pasta and unique tomato-based desserts.
After a delightful lunch, we’ll continue exploring the Golden Circle marvels. Our next stop is the mighty Gullfoss waterfall, one of Iceland’s most iconic waterfalls, whose glacier waters originate from the nearby Langjökull glacier. On clear days, you can glimpse the surrounding glaciers and mountains, offering a stunning view.
Then, we’ll head to the geothermal area of Geysir to witness the bubbling hot springs and erupting geysers. By this time, the day will be turning to dusk. We’ll have dinner at a local restaurant (not included), allowing the night sky to darken, which is essential for seeing the Northern Lights when the aurora conditions are favourable. Please note that the tour only extends into the evening, if the conditions are favourable for Northern Lights viewing. To be determined by your guide during the day.
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Depending on the time of year, we may need to wait for complete darkness. Where better to do this than in the warm, relaxing geothermal waters of Laugarás Lagoon, the perfect location to warm up and have dinner while the skies turn dark.
Tour Highlights
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 DURATION 8–12 hours* |
 MINIMUM AGE No minimum age |
LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY |
GROUP SIZE |
START & END |
*Please note: We only extend into the northern lights component if there is a reasonable chance of seeing the lights. If the forecast is to be cloudy/rainy, we return to Reykjavík after dinner.
| Inclusions • All-inclusive lunch at Friðheimar Tomato Greenhouse (besides alcoholic beverages) • Northern Light hunting, for up to 4 hours • Private transportation in our luxurious vehicle • Led by one of our guides for the duration of the tour Optional |
Exclusions • International flights • Meals unless otherwise specified • Accommodation • Re-run of the northern lights |
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FAQ
If there's little chance of witnessing the Northern Lights, we return to Reykjavík in time for dinner. You'll receive a refund for the Northern Lights portion of the tour in such cases.
Following dinner at a local restaurant, we’ll dedicate up to 4 hours to searching for the elusive Northern Lights before heading back to Reykjavík. Please note that due to legal driving constraints for our guides, we cannot extend beyond this timeframe. However, if you prefer a longer experience, we offer a 2-day overnight option upon request. You can ask for this during the booking process.
While we strive to ensure optimal conditions for Northern Lights viewing, sightings cannot be guaranteed. If your guide accompanies you for the extended 4-hour period and the lights remain elusive, no partial refund will be issued.
Unfortunately, we do not offer standalone Northern Lights tours nor re-runs of this tour. However, if you're passionate about seeing them, there are other companies offering dedicated Northern Lights tours on different dates. We believe in offering a comprehensive package so that regardless of the lights, you still enjoy a memorable day exploring Iceland's wonders.
