Departing from Reykjavik in the morning the course is set to Hverageri, a lovely small town nesting below the mountain pass Hellisheii. In Hverageri, you will learn about how the town is using the energy from the ground. You will also discover why the earthquakes are common in this town, and you will make a short stop at the local bakery (not included).
From Hverageri you will be taken directly to Gullfoss waterfall where you have the opportunity to see the waterfall, both from above and up close. After your stop at Gullfoss, it will be time to get some lunch. The perfect place to do that is Geysir geothermal area. You will stop long enough at Geysir to observe the beautiful hot springs and geysers in the area and to get a good lunch (not included).
The last stop of the day is at ingvellir national park. You will drive trough an agricultural area and a small university campus at Laugarvatn. You will spend 30-45 minutes at ingvellir national park, a birthplace of a nation and one of the most important historical sights in Iceland. This park is also one of the filming locations of Game of Thrones.
You will head back to Reykjavik in the afternoon to rest and prepare for the Northern Lights hunt in the evening.
Your guide will then pick you up and drive out of the city lights to find the best possible spots to look for the Northern lights. Your tour will conclude with drop-off at your hotel.
Full-Day Golden Circle And Northern Lights Tour - Reykjavik
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Tour Information
Key Details
- Mobile Voucher Accepted
- Hotel pickup Available
- Free Cancellation
- Duration: 1 Day
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Language:
English
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Departure Time :
8:30 AM Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time
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Departure Details :
Reykjavik hotels - please note that some city center hotels and guesthouses are in a bus restricted zone that requires guests to wait at certain bus stops
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Return Details :
Tour ends with drop-off at your hotel
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Cancellation Policy : For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.
Overview
The Golden Circle tour starts in Reykjavik and takes about 8 hours and the Northern Lights tour in the evening is about 4 hours. Your guide will take you to the best spots on the Golden Circle and explain the way of life in Iceland, history, culture and geology by minivan. In the evening you will then go on an exiting Northern Lights hunt in the surroundings of Reykjavik. Sights include: Earthquake center in Hverageri, Gullfoss "The Golden Waterfall",Geysir geothermal area, ingvellir National park and one of the filming locations for Game of Thrones.
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Inclusions
Driver/guide
Professional guide
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions
Food and drinks
Additional Info
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Infant seats available
Not wheelchair accessible
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Dress code is smart casual: Warm waterproof clothes and comfortable walking shoes recommended
Children must be accompanied by an adult
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 54 travelers
Traveler Reviews
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Everything went well, but, on the Golden Circle part of the tour, the driver/guide gave the impression he just wanted to get home. He didn't accompany us on any of the stops or give much explanation as to what was what. I've done the Golden Circle twice and the previous time came with more explanation. However, the Northern Lights part was very different. The guides were local and went to extraordinary lengths to find the northern lights. We didn't find any and we were offered a no-cost re-book.
