GOLDEN CIRCLE
The loop's standouts.
These are the 10 standout golden circle + northern lights tours on Iceland's Golden Circle loop. Where each one goes, who runs it, what it costs, and the verdict left by travellers who took it.
Golden Circle at Þingvellir, Geysir and Gullfoss by day, then chase the Northern Lights with camera tips from Reykjavik.
“Both guides PJ and Lauren we very informative and good sense of humour The pick ups for both parts of the tour were on time and very comfortable Ample time was given at each location to enjoy the sights”
Golden Circle geysers and Gullfoss by day, then an aurora hunt from Reykjavik at night for $165, weather permitting.
“Great day, we were lucky enough to see the northern lights and the golden circle on a clear sunny and snowy day. We got an hour at each stop, would have been nice if the tour started an hour earlier just to give slightly longer and make the most of the daylight. Also, it was…”
Super Jeep Golden Circle by day and northern lights by night, with small-group pickup from Reykjavik and expert aurora scouting.
“Took me way over a year to write a review and I don’t even know why. This trip was absolutely breathtaking. Adam was a great guide and very knowledgeable of the area. Felt safe throughout the journey even when we hit some bad weather which just added to the adventure. Would 100% book this trip…”
15-hour guided trip from Reykjavík covering the Golden Circle, Blue Lagoon comfort package, and a late Northern Lights hunt with photo help.
“So much fun, perfect way to spend the day and axel and JP were both great”
4 days linking Snæfellsnes, Golden Circle, and South Coast with glacier gear and a blue ice cave, plus tips to catch northern lights.
“The tour was fantastic, and our guide was very informative and knowledgeable. We saw waterfalls, Black Sand Beach, a Glacier, an ice cave, and, of course, the magnificent Northern Lights. Highly recommended. We were very happy to see so many beautiful sights. Overall, the small group tour is amazing. Thank you.”
Golden Circle by day and Northern Lights by night from Reykjavik, with comfy coach comfort, big sights, and real aurora odds.
“We booked a combined tour of golden circle in the morning and northern light hunt at night. The first one was superb. With limited day light our guide Sunny and bus driver Eugene were super efficient to complete all the attractions. Unfortunately, our northern light light experience was not that good. The weather was fantastic…”
Golden Circle + Northern Lights combo from Reykjavik: guided tour of Þingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss, then 3 hours chasing aurora skies.
“Fantastic tour guide, wonderful experience overall. I highly recommend this tour! Very informative. First time in Iceland and I was blown away by the beauty.”
Golden Circle, Kerið, Secret Lagoon, and a Northern Lights hunt from Reykjavik by coach. Pickup, WiFi, and key tickets included.
“The morning started off well with Syzman and Jessica providing a smooth ride with key information without being overwhelming for others still trying to wake up. We had a scenic day with clear skies and even had time to see the horses. The Northern Lights tour with JP was great as he really tried to…”
A fast four days of Iceland in winter: Golden Circle, South Coast, Vatnajökull glacier hike, volcano scenery, and a northern lights night.
“Our guide was great (Carl). He was flexible and when one of the sites was too crowded, he suggested that we come back to it a bit later do we could enjoy it more and take better pictures. There was a good mix of guidance and photo tips and then we would be free to…”
Reykjavik Golden Circle by 4x4 plus an evening northern lights hunt. Small group, hot drinks, and flexible stops from $222.
“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!”
