Description
Travel by small-group minibus from Reykjavík to Þingvellir National Park, the erupting springs of Geysir, Gullfoss waterfall and the colourful Kerið crater. A certified guide connects the geology, landscapes and history along the route.
After a Reykjavík dinner break, join the separate evening pickup and head away from city lights. The guide selects the viewing area from the forecast and takes complimentary Northern Lights photographs when conditions allow.
Why choose this small-group Golden Circle and aurora adventure?
This version adds Kerið crater to the classic Golden Circle, uses a small-group minibus and includes Reykjavík pickup, aurora photographs, hot cocoa, chocolate and a blanket. It is a strong choice when you want more personal guiding and practical winter comforts.
Itinerary
Free pickup in Reykjavík
Be ready from 12:00 at the hotel or authorised nearby pickup point confirmed on your voucher. Collection can take up to 30 minutes.
Þingvellir National Park
Walk through the UNESCO-listed rift valley where Iceland’s historic parliament met and two tectonic plates continue to move apart.
Geysir geothermal area
See steam rise from Haukadalur and watch Strokkur erupt at regular intervals.
Gullfoss waterfall
View the Hvítá river plunging through its rugged two-tiered canyon.
Kerið crater
Walk along the rim of the volcanic caldera and look down towards the contrasting crater lake.
Reykjavík dinner break
Return to the city with time to purchase dinner before the separate evening pickup.
Northern Lights hunt
Rejoin at the voucher time, normally around 20:30, and travel to the area offering the best combination of dark sky and forecast conditions.
Return to Reykjavík
Return around midnight, with timing dependent on winter roads, the selected viewing area and aurora conditions.
What is included
- Reykjavík pickup and drop-off
- Small-group minibus transport
- Certified English-speaking guide
- Þingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss and Kerið visits
- Separate guided Northern Lights hunt
- Complimentary Northern Lights photographs when conditions allow
- Hot cocoa, chocolate and a blanket
- Wi-Fi where connection permits
- Unlimited aurora retries valid for up to three years under current terms
What do I need to bring
- Warm layers and a weatherproof outer layer
- Hat, gloves and scarf
- Hiking boots or sturdy shoes
- Shoe spike grips from October to April
- Food or money for meals during the Reykjavík break
- Voucher with confirmed pickup details
Good to know
Free Pickup: Pickup begins at 12:00 from your Reykjavík hotel or an authorised nearby pickup point. Choose the available hotel or bus stop during booking, allow up to 30 minutes for collection and use the voucher as the final confirmation.
After the Golden Circle, you are dropped in central Reykjavík for a dinner break. The separate Northern Lights pickup is normally at 20:30, but the voucher governs the final evening time and location.
Meals are not included. The Northern Lights portion can be cancelled separately when the forecast is unsuitable, while the daytime tour can still operate.
Highlights
- Þingvellir National Park
- Geysir geothermal area
- Gullfoss waterfall
- Northern Lights hunt
Golden Circle & Northern Lights Adventure – Frequently Asked Questions
You visit four Golden Circle highlights by minibus, including Kerið crater, and continue with a separate evening aurora hunt. Smaller-group transport gives the guide more opportunity to share context throughout the day.
The planned route includes Þingvellir National Park, Geysir geothermal area, Gullfoss waterfall and Kerið crater. Order and access can change when winter roads or site conditions require it.
After the Golden Circle you are dropped in central Reykjavík with time to purchase dinner. You then join the separate Northern Lights pickup, normally around 20:30, using the final time and point on your voucher.
The current package includes hot cocoa, chocolate and a blanket on the Northern Lights portion. The guide also takes complimentary aurora photographs when conditions allow.
Choose an available hotel or authorised nearby stop during booking and be ready from 12:00. Collection can take up to 30 minutes, and the voucher confirms the final pickup details.
If the Northern Lights tour operates without a sighting, current terms provide unlimited retries for up to three years. The operator’s customer-care team arranges the retry, which can use a different minibus format.
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