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Golden Circle and Northern Lights Superjeep Tour from Reykjavik
Badge of ExcellenceReykjavik, Iceland
- 10 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
See Iceland’s Golden Circle and search for the Northern Lights on an afternoon and evening tour from Reykjavik. Board a rugged 4x4 Super Jeep tough enough to navigate the country’s challenging terrain and explore the Golden Circle. See the ancient geological formations and parliament site at Thingvellir National Park; watch the Strokkur waterspout at Geysir; and admire the beautiful Gullfoss Waterfall. As darkness falls, seek out the Northern Lights, escaping light pollution to experience the incredible light show.
- Golden Circle and Northern Lights tour from Reykjavik by Super Jeep
- Explore Iceland’s natural wonders in a 4x4 jeep, specially built to cope with rugged terrain
- Roam Thingvellir National Park to see ancient geological formations and the old Althing parliament site
- Visit the Gullfoss Waterfall and see the bubbling pools and Strokkur geyser at the Geysir geothermal field
- Go in search of the spectacular Northern Lights as darkness falls
- Tour the countryside away from light pollution and with luck, witness the magical lights
- Enjoy a flexible itinerary and small-group atmosphere on a tour limited to six people
What's Included
- Hotel pick up and drop-off
- Professional guide
- WiFi connection
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Start time
12:00 PM
What To Expect
Start with a Reykjavik hotel pickup, and travel inland by Super Jeep, a comfortable 4x4 designed to negotiate rugged terrain.
As you travel, hear from your guide about Iceland’s volcanic geology and perhaps use the flexible itinerary to adjust the times you spend at each site, according to your group’s wishes.
Stop first at Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2004. Learn how the landscapes have been formed over millennia, and absorb the contrast between the lush green vegetation and rich, black ground. See Lake Thingvallavatn, Iceland’s largest natural lake, and stop at Althing, where the world’s first parliament met in AD 930.
Travel on to Geysir, a geothermal field of hot springs, steam vents and the remnants of an old volcano. Stroll around the boiling mud pools and view Strokkur; the geyser that shoots hot water high in the sky every few minutes.
Continue to Gullfoss Waterfall, whose name means ‘Golden Falls,’ a reference to the shimmering, multi-colored mists that can sometimes appear above the waters. Admire the waterfall, whose waters plunge into a canyon, and if the weather permits, get close to the cascades.
As dusk falls, begin your quest for the Northern Lights. Iceland is one of the world’s best places to see them, and your all-terrain 4x4 and knowledgeable guide will allow you to identify and access the best potential viewing sites.
On your search, hear how the lights appear when cosmic rays, solar wind, and magnetospheric plasma interact with the upper atmosphere. Make stops to survey the dark skies, and with luck, enjoy a sighting. The pulsating colors of the lights, usually green and blue, split the darkness and sometimes shine brighter than the moon.
Your tour finishes with a hotel drop-off.
As you travel, hear from your guide about Iceland’s volcanic geology and perhaps use the flexible itinerary to adjust the times you spend at each site, according to your group’s wishes.
Stop first at Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2004. Learn how the landscapes have been formed over millennia, and absorb the contrast between the lush green vegetation and rich, black ground. See Lake Thingvallavatn, Iceland’s largest natural lake, and stop at Althing, where the world’s first parliament met in AD 930.
Travel on to Geysir, a geothermal field of hot springs, steam vents and the remnants of an old volcano. Stroll around the boiling mud pools and view Strokkur; the geyser that shoots hot water high in the sky every few minutes.
Continue to Gullfoss Waterfall, whose name means ‘Golden Falls,’ a reference to the shimmering, multi-colored mists that can sometimes appear above the waters. Admire the waterfall, whose waters plunge into a canyon, and if the weather permits, get close to the cascades.
As dusk falls, begin your quest for the Northern Lights. Iceland is one of the world’s best places to see them, and your all-terrain 4x4 and knowledgeable guide will allow you to identify and access the best potential viewing sites.
On your search, hear how the lights appear when cosmic rays, solar wind, and magnetospheric plasma interact with the upper atmosphere. Make stops to survey the dark skies, and with luck, enjoy a sighting. The pulsating colors of the lights, usually green and blue, split the darkness and sometimes shine brighter than the moon.
Your tour finishes with a hotel drop-off.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
Operated by Try Iceland Tours
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Maggie_S
Adam was the absolute best guide. Super helpful, knowledgeable and fun. We had the best day and we were with a great group of people.
My favorite part of the trip was hiking between the continental divide. And Adam had clip ons for your shoes to use.
We didn’t see the northern lights but we were able to go to a secret lagoon which was amazing and the restaurant Mika. Highly recommend if in Iceland.
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194 reviews
Darren_F, Apr 2024
Adam was fantastic for the entire day. Very knowledgeable of all the sights and an expert locating the Northern Lights. Also an amazing photographer!!
The car was fantastic, the day was well planned, and even if it was freezing, I would do it all over again happily.
Highly recommend Adam. Adam if you're seeing this - hope we can get in contact for those photos too!!
Purvik_P, Mar 2024
Very good tour guide, friendly and knowledgeable, will definetly booke with him again. Saw northern lights and other sites were worthwhile seeing, 10/10.
Liz_B, Mar 2024
Spent almost 11 hrs with our guide, Adam…loved every second!
The vehicle was comfortable and clean, Adam was knowledgeable and entertaining, and the sights speak for themselves in the photos. We didn’t manage to see the Northern Lights (can’t control nature!), but boy did Adam try for us!
Highly recommend this tour for couples, solo travelers or a small group/family. Max 6 people in the vehicle. We travelled as a couple and had a lovely family (mum, dad, 14yr old) as companions on the tour.
Yinxuan_T, Mar 2024
Adam was an amazing guide who never gave up on finding the elusive Northern Lights, employing his extensive experience to show us how he locates them. We also thoroughly enjoyed him sharing his photography experiences (he's really really cool) and walking us through the various sights on the Golden Circle. If you want to make your trip to Iceland an amazing one to remember for ages to come, trust Adam! :)
Tania_E, Mar 2024
Loved this trip, Adam our guide was wonderful and we saw the elusive Northern Lights after trying several other countries. Big thanks to Adam who stayed out on a cloudy night and persevered.
Whole trip was great, highly recommended.
Amy_E, Mar 2024
We were blessed to have Adam as our knowledgeable guide for our tour. We drove around Iceland and enjoyed seeing Thingvellir National Park, Geysirs, Gulfoss Falls, enjoyed dinner together, and ended the day on a Northern Lights tour where he used all sorts of advanced technology to help us find them!
While the sights were amazing, this tour is special because of Adam and his experience and knowledge. This tour was the highlight of our weeklong visit!
John_M, Feb 2024
Simple. We actually saw the northern lights after searching many times in Iceland, Finland, and Norway. While we agree there is a degree of pure luck involved, Adam, our driver and guide clearly knew the best spots to look. Also kudos to him for helping one of the passengers who misplaced his wallet try to find it by backtracking on the route, thereby demonstrating a real concern for his tour group. He also made major efforts to help people make the most of their cameras. In other words excellent guide with a real concern for his tour group.
Maggie_S, Feb 2024
Adam was the absolute best guide. Super helpful, knowledgeable and fun. We had the best day and we were with a great group of people.
My favorite part of the trip was hiking between the continental divide. And Adam had clip ons for your shoes to use.
We didn’t see the northern lights but we were able to go to a secret lagoon which was amazing and the restaurant Mika. Highly recommend if in Iceland.
Brett_S, Feb 2024
Adam did a phenomenal job of bringing us to the unique sights and accommodating the needs of our group. Being in a rugged 4x4 with only two other couples allowed for plenty of interaction. Adam brought us to a remote area, where we were able to see the Northern Lights and get pictures. It was obvious that he is as excited about nature and photography as the people on the tour.
Roy_K, Feb 2024
Adam’s knowledge and energy gave us a tour of a lifetime for our daughters 18 birthday we even saw the lights even if through a camera lens ,we saw the best Iceland had to offer and the restaurant we went to was great.Adam has said he will forward on some photos that he took of us and they will go into the memory make album.Thanks Adam.
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