Awe-Inspiring 9-Hour Golden Circle and Northern Lights Combo Tour from Reykjavik

Explore Iceland's top attractions during the day and marvel at the aurora borealis at night on this spectacular 9-hour bus tour from Reykjavik. Winter travelers keen to discover the Golden Circle sightseeing route and northern lights in a single day should book this tour now.

Your combination trip begins at 12:30 in central Reykjavik. You'll greet the bus driver, tour guide, and other participants, ready and excited to start a six-hour excursion around the Golden Circle.

The Golden Circle is the country's most well-known sightseeing route. It's renowned for three awe-inspiring and diverse attractions, which you'll see today. These are the Geysir geothermal area, the Gullfoss waterfall, and Thingvellir National Park.

Wear warm, waterproof clothing and water-resistant shoes or boots for your tour. You should also have a warm scarf, hat, gloves, and socks. 

Because it's winter, crampons are ideal. Today's attractions are in natural outdoor environments and can be icy and slippery.

When everyone is on board, you'll depart Reykjavik on a scenic bus ride to your first destination, the Geysir geothermal area. The bus is comfortable and has free Wi-Fi. Relax and enjoy Iceland's incredible winter landscape from your window as you anticipate the sites that await.

The Geysir geothermal area boasts an otherworldly landscape dotted with bursting geysers, bubbling mud pits, and steaming fumaroles. Its title comes from the Great Geysir, which gave its name to other geysers worldwide.

The Great Geysir is mostly dormant today, but its neighbor Strokkur puts on a magnificent show. Every 5-10 minutes, it sprays boiling water high into the air, an unforgettable spectacle.

Next, your driver will take you to the Gullfoss waterfall, one of the country's most beautiful cascades. It tumbles down a 105-foot (32-meter) drop in two stages. You can see it from several angles and may even witness a rainbow on sunny days.

The final stop on the Golden Circle is Thingvellir National Park. Thingvellir is a UNESCO World Heritage site with gorgeous scenery renowned for its historical and geological significance.

Thingvellir is the original site of Althingi, the longest-surviving parliament globally. It's also a place where the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates move apart slightly more every year. You can walk between the continents at Thingvellir, a fascinating phenomenon to ponder.

After a brilliant afternoon exploring the Golden Circle sites, you'll arrive back in Reykjavik at about 18:30. Then, you'll have around three hours of free time before embarking on your nighttime northern lights tour.

The northern lights excursion departs at 21:00 in midwinter and 22:00 early and late in the season. It's crucial to wait until it's dark enough for the best chance to see the lights. This part of your combination tour lasts around three hours but can vary depending on the conditions.

Your driver will take you away from the city lights to experience this mesmerizing natural occurrence. On a clear night, you'll see the winter night sky light up in splashes of vibrant color, a sight you'll never forget.

If you don't see the lights, you can join for free on another night.

After a magical evening enjoying one of Iceland's top winter bucket list activities, your driver will take you back to Reykjavik with memories to last a lifetime.

Don't miss the opportunity to see Iceland's most famous natural wonders on this 9-hour bus tour from Reykjavik. Visit the Golden Circle during the day and hunt for the northern lights at night. Check availability now by choosing a date.