15 Northern Lights Tours in the Golden Circle You Can Book Before You Land

1.Golden Circle and Northern Lights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 673 reviews · 9 hours · from $153Our pick

Travel from Reykjavik to Þingvellir, Geysir, and Gullfoss with an English-speaking guide, then return for an evening Aurora hunt. You’ll have Wi-Fi, USB charging, camera tips, and optional pickup. The large coach keeps the price sensible, but the Northern Lights outing may use one main viewing stop rather than chase across several locations.

“The golden circle tour was great. Very informative and the guide and driver were great. Unfortunately our northern lights tour was cancelled due to the weather so we weren’t able to make that part of the tour.”

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2.Golden Circle and Northern Lights Combo

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

Spend the day visiting Þingvellir, Geysir, Strokkur, and Gullfoss, then return to Reykjavik before heading out again after dark to search for the aurora. English-speaking guides such as Albert, Eric, Jonas, and Chris have led memorable trips, but clear skies are never guaranteed.

“The Golden Circle was fun, the guide spoke perfect English and shared with us many interesting facts about Iceland. The scenery at the National park, geysir and gullfoss were all beautiful!! The northern lights tour kept getting cancelled, we kept rescheduling to the following day to have it cancelled again. After 4 cancellations, the final day we were here it was finally on. And we managed to catch the spectacular aurora borealis! So relieved they didn’t cancel on us again. It’s a beautiful sight to behold.”

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3.Golden Circle and Northern Lights Superjeep Tour from Reykjavik

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

Join a group of up to six for a long Iceland day out with hotel pickup, Thingvellir, Geysir, and Gullfoss, followed by a Northern Lights search. Guides such as Adam and Peter adjust the route to weather and sky conditions. The Superjeep adds comfort and access to darker viewing spots, but the aurora is never guaranteed.

“Adam’s knowledge and energy gave us a tour of a lifetime for our daughters 18 birthday we even saw the lights even if through a camera lens ,we saw the best Iceland had to offer and the restaurant we went to was great.Adam has said he will forward on some photos that he took of us and they will go into the memory make album.Thanks Adam.”

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4.Golden Circle, Blue Lagoon, and Aurora Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 207 reviews · from $338

Start with Thingvellir, Gullfoss, Geysir, and Kerið, then soak at the Blue Lagoon with a towel, silica mask, and drink included. After dark, head beyond Reykjavík to search for the aurora. Guides such as Addi, Roman, Michael, and Andri are praised for clear stories, humor, and help with night photography.

“Picked up busy stop #13 outside our hotel & taken to a transfer point to get on a smaller bus. We drove through some hairy weather, snow & winds but all was well, the driver seeming very confident. The sights as described were great but we felt a little rushed at each one as apparently we were booked into the thermal spa at 4.30 so everything seemed to be set around that. The Blue lagoon was still closed so we were taken to Hvammsvick instead, basically directly in the sea. The hot water was fantastic but the howling cold wind was something else. There is privacy available when changing for…”

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5.Golden Circle & Northern Lights Tour from Reykjavik

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

Spend the day at Thingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss, Kerið Crater, and Hveragerði, then return to Reykjavik for dinner before heading into the countryside to search for the Northern Lights. Guides such as Sunny, Barbara, Thor, and Doolie are praised for clear stories, humor, and helpful aurora advice.

“Driver said pickup was between 1030 and 11 and to be there at 1030. Got there at 1030 and waited in the rain until after 11. If you’re going to make it a 30 minute window please be on time. Then the bus had an issue and we had to stop and switch buses before we even begin. Northern lights tour was cancelled due to weather. I think the tour was overcrowded making it difficult to hear the tour guide who was slightly hard to understand but did a good job. Wouldn’t do it again”

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6.The Golden Circle & Northern Lights Guided Combo tour

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

Spend about six and a half hours at Þingvellir, Geysir, and Gullfoss, then return to Reykjavik for a three-hour northern lights search. An English-speaking guide leads both outings. Pickup is available from selected points, Wi-Fi is included, and a free second aurora outing is offered if the lights do not appear.

“Our tour guide for the Golden Circle was very knowledgeable and her love for Iceland shone through loud and clear. I gained appreciation for Iceland, including the culture. The Northern Lights guides were very solicitous and they gave tips to optimize our experiences. It was a successful trip.”

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7.Golden Circle, Secret Lagoon and Northern Lights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 63 reviews · 13 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $185

Spend a full day seeing Kerið, Geysir, Gullfoss, and Þingvellir, then soak at the Secret Lagoon before returning to Reykjavík for a separate Northern Lights hunt. Round-trip transport, entry to Kerið and the lagoon, WiFi, and guides are included. Expect a large bus, a long day, and weather-dependent aurora viewing.

“We went on the Golden Circle tour. We saw a beautiful crater, swam in the secret lagoon, saw a geyser, had a secret stop after, and last during the day, we went to the national park. The night we went and saw the northern lights, which were stunning! I highly recommend this trip.”

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8.Golden Circle, Northern Lights and Blue Lagoon Tour with Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 42 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $353

Spend about 14 hours visiting Thingvellir, Gullfoss, Geysir, and Kerid Crater, then relax at the Blue Lagoon before a separate evening aurora hunt. Guides such as Denis, Monica, Helgi, and Zack have earned praise for clear explanations and photo help. Pickup, WiFi, and key admission fees are included.

“What a fantastic trip! Our guide, Siggie, was super great, he kept the day very lively and had a great sense of humour, as well as very interesting facts about each spot we stopped off at, I would highly recommend. Thank you for a smooth and easy journey too!”

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9.Golden Circle & Northern Lights 4×4 Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · from $222

Join guide Adam from Reykjavik for a 10-hour Golden Circle and Northern Lights trip in a 4x4 limited to six people. Visit Thingvellir, Geysir, Strokkur, and Gullfoss, then seek dark skies for the aurora. If clouds block the lights, the day may include the Secret Lagoon, viewpoints, dinner, or other local stops.

“We had a really good time with Adam. He told us very interesting things about Iceland, the surrounding etc. Always enough time to have a look to all spots. And he found really great place to watch the northern lights and took amazing photos of the lights with us. Thank you!”

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10.Golden Circle & Northern lights in Iceland

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 35 reviews · from $144Best value

Spend the day at Thingvellir, Geysir, and Gullfoss, then head out after dark to search for the northern lights. Reykjavik Sightseeing provides hotel pickup for both outings, a professional guide, onboard Wi-Fi, USB charging, and audio commentary in 10 languages. The lights are never guaranteed, but the Golden Circle portion delivers a full day of Iceland’s essential sights.

“Kristina our guide and Martin our driver we’re incredible! Great story telling, scenery, and day in Iceland!”

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11.Golden Circle & Northern Lights Combo

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 24 reviews · 11 hours · from $185

Spend the afternoon at Thingvellir, Geysir, and Gullfoss with an English-speaking guide, then return to Reykjavík for dinner before a second minibus heads into the countryside for the Northern Lights. Greta has led some Golden Circle departures, and guides may stop for photos when conditions allow. Aurora sightings are not guaranteed, but a free rebooking option is offered.

“Both guides were really knowledgeable! I could enjoy a day tour with a guide who loves punk? metal? music ( sorry, I forget his name) and his narratives were very much informative. Highly recommended:) Also, we were lucky that we could see Aurora. The guide (orely? Sorry I am not sure of the spell) was carefully checked the rights, and he told us when we were able to see. He took our picture using pro cameras, which were amazing!!!”

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12.Golden Circle and Northern Lights Small-Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 16 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $180

Spend the afternoon at Thingvellir, Gullfoss, Geysir, and Kerið, then return to Reykjavik for dinner before an evening aurora hunt. Arctic Adventures uses a minibus for up to 18 people, with hotel pickup from listed locations. Guide quality and pickup coordination can vary, and the lights are never guaranteed.

“Did a great job showing all the sights in less than a day. Didn't quite get to see the green and purple Northern Lights you see in photos, but we definitely saw something.”

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13.7 Day Iceland with Reykjavik Northern Light | Blue Lagoon | Golden Circle ……

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 7 days (approx.) · from $3,685

Spend seven days exploring Iceland from Reykjavik, with six hotel nights, breakfasts, coach transfers, a 24-hour city bus, Northern Lights hunting, the Golden Circle, Snæfellsnes, South Coast waterfalls, and Blue Lagoon entry. The plan suits you if you want major sights arranged for you, though hotel quality and daily road conditions can vary.

“Overall, was a great itinerary. Viator uses Arago Travel agency out of India. Some good, some not so good aspects. Pro’s: itinerary, responsiveness and re-bookings when needed, they tracked all issues and changes and adjusted quickly. Con’s: hotel chosen. Was one of 3 FossHotels in area and were put in the oldest and cheapest facility. We weren’t there much of course, but property was very bare bones. For example, if you pointed your elbows out on either side of you, the shower wasn’t big enough to accommodate. Very cramped and noisy, every sound could be heard through walls. Not one good night sleep.”

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14.Private Northern Lights Adventure With Secret Lagoon and Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $915

From Reykjavik, Thor of Different Iceland takes your private party to Flúðir’s Secret Lagoon, then to a family-run dinner before searching for the aurora. The 6 to 7-hour outing includes transport, hot chocolate, soda with dinner, WiFi when available, and optional professional photos. Aurora sightings are never guaranteed.

“My father and I visited Iceland at the end of September as a father-son bonding trip and for my dad to visit his roots (his grandfather was from Iceland). In any case, I really wanted to see the Northern Lights. We booked a tour with Thor and it Read more”

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15.Golden Circle, Glacier & Northern Lights/Midnight sun / guided private tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $2,170

You’ll explore Þingvellir, Geysir, and Gullfoss with a private driver-guide, then ride a Super Jeep onto Langjökull when weather and snow allow. Pickup and drop-off in Reykjavik are included. The tour starts at noon, lasts about 6 to 9 hours, and snowmobiling, food, and drinks cost extra.

“Great day from the start , prompt pick up from door to door by Olav Not sure if this is Icelandic spelling Very knowledgeable about the history and the surrounds , couldn't do enough to help , very laid back approach . Would definitely recommend this service”

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