# Golden Circle & Northern Lights Tour from Reykjavik

> Reykjavik northern lights tour: Golden Circle & Northern Lights Tour. 12 h 30 min, shared with up to 59 travellers, rated 4.7 out of 5 by 136 travellers.

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Updated on: 2026-10-09

A 12 h 30 min northern lights tour from Reykjavik by BusTravel Iceland, shared with up to 59 travellers. From 151 USD per person, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 136 reviews on the booking site and Tripadvisor.

## In short

Golden Circle & Northern Lights Tour is a 12 h 30 min aurora tour from Reykjavik, shared with up to 59 travellers, run by BusTravel Iceland. It costs from 151 USD per person and is rated 4.7 out of 5 by 136 travellers. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. Before booking, check the aurora probability over Reykjavik and the Kp forecast lower on this page.

## What the operator says

Our Golden Circle & Northern Lights Tour from Reykjavik allows you to fit two uniquely Icelandic experiences in one bumper tour.
Start the day with our fantastic tour featuring the natural highlights of the Golden Circle, Iceland´s most famous tourist trail. Highlights include the winding path between the continental plates at Thingvellir National Park as well as the world renowned Geysir where Strokkur erupts every 5 to minutes.
After a full day spent exploring those and other highlights of the Golden Circle, you return to the city for a few hours to rest and have dinner.
Feeling re-energized, join our evening northern lights hunting tour. We search for clear skies. We wait patiently for nature´s great display and while we do so you can enjoy complimentary hot-chocolate.
Operator listing, read on 9 Oct 2026. Prices are starting prices and change with the date.
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## What the price covers

### Included
- WiFi on board
- Kerid Crater
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Restroom on board
- Experienced local guide

### Not included
- Lunch

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

## Itinerary

- Golden Circle is the ultimate day tour route from Reykjavik. It includes three Iceland's iconic destinations: Geysir geothermal area, Gullfoss waterfall and Thingvellir national park. (60 min)
- A UNESCO World Heritage site, Thingvellir National Park holds great importance both as a natural wonder as well as an historical and cultural center. (40 min)
- Geysir is an iconic location that is a must-see for all visitors to our shores. Strokkur is the main attraction, the geyser which reliably erupts every 5-10 minutes with the water and steam reaching heights of 130ft. (70 min)
- Gullfoss falls, or the Golden waterfall, is one of our most powerful and stunning waterfalls. Fed by a glacial river to the north, the torrent rages over several drops before reaching the canyon bottom. (40 min)
- Kerið crater is the remnant of a massive volcanic eruption some 6500 years ago. At the bottom of the crater is a lake fed by groundwater. Take the steps to the water´s edge or walk along the top of the crater. (30 min)
- Short refreshment break (15 min)
- We return to Reykjavík for a few hours between the sightseeing tour of the southern coastline and pickup for your northern lights hunting tour. You have time to freshen up and grab dinner. (120 min)
- Our evening northern lights tours searches for the northern lights in the countryside within a 90 minute radius of Reykjavik. Our aurora guides study the Icelandic Met. offices aurora forecast as well as cloud cover charts to find clear skies and hopefully a spectacular and colorful aurora display. (240 min)

## Group size, pickup and languages

- Shared with up to 59 travellers
- Hotel pickup or meeting point, chosen at booking
- Guide languages: English
- Booking size: 1 to 30 travellers
- Operator: BusTravel Iceland
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Tour duration includes driving time

## Aurora over Reykjavik tonight

The probability below comes from the NOAA OVATION model for the current forecast hour. The [Iceland page](/iceland/) has the Kp Reykjavik needs and the 3-day forecast.

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## Reviews of Golden Circle & Northern Lights Tour by rating

| Rating | Booking site | Tripadvisor |
|---|---|---|
| 5 stars | 67 | 43 |
| 4 stars | 13 | 4 |
| 3 stars | 5 | 1 |
| 2 stars | 2 | 0 |
| 1 star | 1 | 0 |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does Golden Circle & Northern Lights Tour in Reykjavik cost?

From 151 USD per person. That is the starting price set by the operator for the cheapest option on the listing, and the final price depends on the date, the group size and the options chosen at checkout.

### How long does Golden Circle & Northern Lights Tour in Reykjavik last?

12 h 30 min according to the operator listing. Northern lights tours leave in the dark hours and often return after midnight, so the duration counts from pickup or the meeting point.

### Is Golden Circle & Northern Lights Tour in Reykjavik private or shared?

It is shared with up to 59 travellers. The operator sets this on the listing, so the figure here is read from the catalogue and not estimated.

### What is the cancellation policy for Golden Circle & Northern Lights Tour in Reykjavik?

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. The exact wording and any weather clause are on the listing at the time of booking.

### What Kp index does Golden Circle & Northern Lights Tour need to see the northern lights from Reykjavik?

Reykjavik needs Kp 1 or more by the NOAA rule used on this site, and a dark, clear sky. The live probability over Reykjavik is shown on this page and refreshes every 15 minutes.

### Who runs Golden Circle & Northern Lights Tour in Reykjavik?

BusTravel Iceland, the operator named on the listing. Reviews shown here combine the booking site and Tripadvisor counts as published in the catalogue, and this site adds no reviews of its own.

## Sources

- [Viator, operator listing 16698P53](https://www.viator.com/tours/Reykjavik/South-Iceland-and-Northern-Lights-Tour-from-Reykjavik/d905-16698P53?pid=P00082625&mcid=42383&medium=link&campaign=kpforecast-reykjavik), checked on 2026-10-09
- [NOAA SWPC, OVATION aurora forecast model](https://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/aurora-30-minute-forecast), checked on 2026-10-09