This private Golden Circle & Northern Lights Day Tour on is a perfect mix of relaxation and adventure featuring all of our handpicked sites within the famous Golden Circle region of Iceland. Hopefully with the added bonus of seeing the Northern Lights in all their glory!
The Golden Circle with the inclusion of the Secret Lagoon and a Friðheimar Tomato Greenhouse lunch combines all that Iceland has to offer. This must visit region is rich with history and boasts powerful waterfalls, geothermal hot pools, erupting geysers and separating continental plates. Not to mention, some of the most delicious food production, all on Reykjavík’s doorstep.
By adding a northern lights extension to your Golden Circle day you gain some free time in the morning. Either to have a tranquil morning and rest for the exciting day ahead, or to see a bit of our favourite little city before heading out. Another advantage is that you get to have a lovely dinner in a rural setting before the Northern Lights hunt.
For this customised version of our Golden Circle: Platinum tour we change the order around slightly and start just before lunch. The first stop is the UNESCO Heritage Site Þingvellir National Park where you will hear a bit about the settlement of Iceland and see the effects of separating tectonic plates. This National Park holds historical and geological significance as Þingvellir is the site of the first known parliament in the world, while it is also a place of incredible beauty, sitting in the rift valley of the separating North American and Eurasian tectonic plates.
Then we head to Friðheimar Tomato Farm for lunch where we eat from their delicious tomato inspired menu right inside the greenhouse amongst all the plants. It’s a truly unique and amazing experience! We will be able to try their famous tomato soup, homemade bread, ravioli pasta or grilled tortilla.
Autumn at Thingvellir National Park in the Golden Circle Platinum Tour. Photo by Dennis Stever
Öxarárfoss Waterfall in Þingvellir National Park. Oxarafoss in Thingvellir on our Golden Circle Platinum Tour.
Silfra fissure at Þingvellir National Park in the Golden Circle: Platinum Tour. Hidden Iceland. Photo by Mark Hoey
Friðheimar Lunch
Friðheimar Greenhouse Restaurant. Golden Circle: Platinum tour. Hidden Iceland. Photo by Lucas Peters
Icelandic Horse by Brendan Bannister
Friðheimar Tomato Greenhouse Lunch by Kat Craats
From here it’s on to the mighty Gullfoss waterfall, one of Iceland’s most iconic waterfalls, whose glacial waters come from the nearby Langjökull glacier. Just a short drive away we’ll fine the bubbling hot springs and erupting geysers at the geothermal area of Geysir.
After seeing all the main sights it’s time to warm up and relax in the geothermal waters of the Secret Lagoon hot pool, Iceland’s oldest natural swimming pool. By that time it would already be starting to get dark. After the lagoon we’ll visit a nearby local restaurant for dinner. Having dinner outside of the city allows the night sky to darken further and after dinner, whilst we make our way back to Reykjavík, we go on the hunt for Northern Lights stopping as we go, looking for the lights.
Colourful northern lights by Marc Hoey.
Gullfoss in winter. Golden Circle: Platinum Tour. Hidden Iceland. Photo by Norris Niman. Feature
Secret Lagoon. Hidden Iceland | Photo by Kat Craats
Strokkur at Geysir Erupting in the Golden Circle by Guindo Amezcua
Northern Lights by Norris Niman. Hidden Iceland
Tour Highlights
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Inclusions
Lunch at Friðheimar Tomato Greenhouse (all inclusive lunch besides alcoholic beverages) and entrance to the Secret Lagoon geothermal pool with towel hire. Private transportation in our luxurious vehicle with wifi, led by one of our wonderful guides for the day. Reykjavík accommodation, airport pickup and/or drop off can be included when requested.
Exclusions
Accommodation, meals unless otherwise specified, re-run of the northern lights
Good to know
We only extend into the Northern Lights component if there was a reasonable chance of seeing the lights that evening. If the forecast is unfavourable, we return to Reykjavik after the Secret Lagoon. In this case, you’ll receive a refund for the Northern Lights component of the tour.
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