Reykjavik: Northern Lights, Golden Circle, South Coast Tour

Discover the best of Iceland on a 3-day tour from Reykjavik. See the Northern Lights, visit the Golden Circle, and explore the South Coast.
Combine the popular and famous Northern Lights tour, Golden Circle Tour, and South Coast tour over the weekend. Start with the Northern Lights tour on Friday, the Golden Circle on Saturday, and finish with the South Coast on Sunday.

On the Golden Circle tour, visit Thingvellir National Park, where the North-American and Eurasian tectonic plates meet. Take a hike to the beautiful Öxararfoss waterfall, one of the very few human-made waterfalls in Iceland.

Visit Efstidalur dairy farm, where you can taste organic and homemade ice cream. Stop at the Geysir geothermal area to witness the geyser Strokkur erupt every 5 minutes.

Head towards the thundering Gullfoss waterfall, which tops many lists as a powerful and hypnotizing natural phenomenon. Stop for a delicious lunch at Friðheimar tomato farm before heading out to explore the surroundings.

Finish the day with a visit to Kerið crater lake, with pristine waters, inside a 3,000-year-old caldera. The colors of Kerið are intense and beautiful.

On the South Coast tour, head out of Reykjavik towards the prominent agricultural towns of Selfoss and Hvollsvöllur. As you venture further south, the characteristic lowland vistas give way to more mountainous landscapes and soon the ice caps come into view.

Make a stop at the ever-popular Seljalandsfoss waterfall where, and if conditions allow, take a walk behind the waterfall’s curtain before paying a visit to its nearby cousin Gljúfrabúi, found hidden from view in the mountainside.

Then it’s back on the road to hunt down yet another of Iceland’s famous waterfalls; this time it’s the impressive Skógafoss with its dramatic 60-meter fall. Take a moment to savor yet another of Mother Earth’s superb creations before heading in the direction of one of the most visited towns in the country: Vík í Mýrdal.

From the church, take amazing photos of a fantastic panoramic view not only over the village but also the coast beyond. Having now reached the most Southern point, turn and make your way back to the black sand beach of Reynisfjara where you spend some time exploring and soaking up the atmosphere of these dramatic environs.

The sight of the mighty North Atlantic as it crashes onto the black sands makes for a powerful and unforgettable image. Back on the Viking Trail, take the coast road and head towards Sólheimajökull glacier.

Having now placed a foot upon the glacier, return to Reykjavik where you will be able to browse through the photos you have taken all day of the magnificent scenery that this tour offers.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.