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.
“Absolutely gorgeous tour. Times in the attractions are adequate, and the guide was helpful. Thank you!”
Golden Circle geysers and Gullfoss by day, then an aurora hunt from Reykjavik at night for $165, weather permitting.
“the trip was well organised with enough time in each stop. The northern lights part got cancelled though due to bad weather.”
Super Jeep Golden Circle by day and northern lights by night, with small-group pickup from Reykjavik and expert aurora scouting.
“AMAZING! Great guide, great spots, perfect timing. So much better being in a small group and not a bus. CANT MISS”
15-hour guided trip from Reykjavík covering the Golden Circle, Blue Lagoon comfort package, and a late Northern Lights hunt with photo help.
“Full five stars for Tony! We had the most magical day-from the transport, to the information, to the landscape and experiences-it really could not have been more perfect! Apart from the weather change for the Northern Lights-but the guide for that part was extremely enthusiastic and a delight! 100% recommend :)”
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.
“From start to finish, we absolutely loved every second of our tour of The Golden Circle. Barbara, our tour guide, was friendly and extremely knowledgeable. We loved the interesting facts she talked about between the spots. The evening tour of the Northern Lights was equally as enjoyable! Despite the rainy and cloudy conditions, our guides…”
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.
“We had a wonderful Golden Circle tour with Ava on 1/17!! She was very friendly and knowledgeable. The highlights for us were Gulfoss and the Secret Lagoon. Unfortunately the Northern Lights tour was cancelled two days in a row due to weather.”
A fast four days of Iceland in winter: Golden Circle, South Coast, Vatnajökull glacier hike, volcano scenery, and a northern lights night.
“Our 4d3n land tour for our family of 6 (with 2 teenagers) was well-organized including online messages were promptly received within couple of hours with Arctic Adventures when we had queries. We left a little disappointed because we could not find the auroras during the northern night tour. Planners should leave a few days later…”
Reykjavik Golden Circle by 4x4 plus an evening northern lights hunt. Small group, hot drinks, and flexible stops from $222.
“Adam was fantastic, he collected us from our hotel before going to the golden circle. He was very informative and we found the tour very interesting learning so much about the country along the way. It was well organised, good communication and Adam is friendly and genuine. The tour itself was amazing, and having the…”
