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Golden Circle and Northern Lights Tour from Reykjavik — The Loop by Day, the Sky by Night

A Golden Circle and northern lights tour from Reykjavík is two trips on one ticket: the day loop, back in town by early evening, then a night bus out of the city lights to look for the aurora. Four run from €127 to €189 per adult, from late August to mid-April. No one can promise the lights; three of the four let you join the night tour again free if they don't show.

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€127–189 per adultAug–Apr3 of 4 retry free
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Golden Circle & Northern Lights Combo

★4.4398 reviewsday + night
from €140 per adult
From-price per adult, meeting at the BSÍ Bus Terminal; pickup in town is €8 more. If you don't see the lights you can join the night tour again free, the tour page says. The price depends on the date and season, the option, the number of travellers and availability; you see the exact price in the GetYourGuide calendar.
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€127With Kerið€145Most reviewed€189Secret Lagoon€1,200Private car
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Golden Circle and Northern Lights Tour from Reykjavik: Which One Suits You

Four combo tours with reviews pair the Golden Circle with a night aurora tour. They differ in what happens if the sky stays dark, whether Kerið or a lagoon is on the day, and how many people have reviewed them. Choose what matters most to you to see the tour that fits, why it fits, what to keep in mind and the alternative. Prices are per adult.

Golden Circle & northern lights combo
Best for: A second try if the sky stays dark

Golden Circle & northern lights combo

★4.4 (398) · day starts 08:00, 10:00 or 12:30
Why it fits
  • If you see no lights, you can join the night tour again free, the tour page says
  • Three day start times, from the BSÍ Bus Terminal or with pickup for €8 more
  • The night bus leaves about an hour and a half after you are back, a guest writes

Keep in mind: One guest found the stop at Þingvellir short, about 30 minutes; another says the night tour went out under cloud and a full moon.

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Also consider
Combo with Kerið & hot chocolateAlso a free retry, Kerið included€127Book

From the tours' GetYourGuide pages and verified reviews, checked Nov 2026. Retry terms and times as the tour pages give them.

Two trips, one day

How the Golden Circle and Northern Lights Day Runs

The day tour runs first and brings you back to Reykjavík in the late afternoon or early evening. You then have one and a half to three hours for dinner before the night bus leaves, at 20:30–22:00 depending on the tour and the month, and drives out of the city lights. The night tour takes around three hours, so expect to be back around midnight or 01:00.

Gullfoss falling into its canyon under a bright sky
By day · Gullfoss on the loop
Green aurora arching over a lava plain with two people watching
By night · the aurora tour
TourDay tour startsBack in townNight tour startsMeet
Combo with Kerið & hot chocolate09:00 or 10:30about 17:30 or 19:0020:30 or 21:30Bus Stop 12 or pickup
Secret Lagoon & aurora chase08:00dinner break in town20:30 or 21:30Pickup included
Golden Circle & northern lights combo08:00, 10:00 or 12:30not statedabout 1.5 h after you are back, a guest writesBSÍ or pickup
Golden Circle & northern lights tour08:00, 10:00 or 12:30not stated21:00–00:00 Oct to mid-Mar; 22:00–01:00 late Aug, Sep and mid-Mar to mid-AprBSÍ or pickup
Eat between the tours. A guest on the combo says food at the BSÍ terminal is average and pricey, so plan dinner in town or bring something.

Times as the GetYourGuide tour pages give them, Nov 2026; "a guest writes" marks what only a review says.

No guarantees

If the Northern Lights Don't Show

The aurora needs a dark, clear sky and enough solar activity, and no tour can promise all three. Three of the four combos say you can join the night tour again free if you see nothing; the most-reviewed one does not say. Night tours are also cancelled for weather. Book the combo early in your stay so a second night is still possible.

Golden Circle & northern lights comboYes, join the night tour again free
Combo with Kerið & hot chocolateYes, another night free
Secret Lagoon & aurora chaseYes, another night free
Golden Circle & northern lights tourNot stated; a guest was moved to another date after a cancellation

Retry terms as written on each GetYourGuide tour page, Nov 2026. Check them again on the page before you pay.

★★★★★
“We were so lucky to have a fantastic show from the lights. Wrap up warm!”
Zoe · Sep 2026Golden Circle & northern lights tour
★★★★★
“Unfortunately, the weather didn’t cooperate, so the northern lights tour was also cancelled.”
Stefanie · Oct 2026Combo with Kerið & hot chocolate
★★★★★
“There were people who were disappointed because the northern lights were barely visible to the naked eye.”
Franziska · Oct 2026Combo with Kerið & hot chocolate
★★★★★
“We wouldn’t see them due to low KP, high cloud cover and a full moon, but they went ahead anyway.”
Alexander · Nov 2024Golden Circle & northern lights combo

Verified GetYourGuide reviews, shortened. All four guests rated the tour 5 stars; three of them did not see a good show.

One ticket or two

Combo Tour or the Golden Circle and a Separate Night Tour

A combo puts both trips on one ticket and one long day, which suits a short stay. Booking the Golden Circle alone, from €78, and a separate aurora tour lets you pick the night by the forecast and rest in between. If you have three or more nights in Reykjavík, the second way gives the sky more chances.

Combo tourday and night togetherTwo toursGolden Circle + a night tour
BookingsOne ticket, one pickupTwo tickets
Choosing the nightThe same day as the loopThe clearest night in the forecast
The dayFrom the morning to about midnightTwo shorter days
If you see nothingFree retry on three of fourDepends on the night tour
Price€127–189 togetherFrom €78 for the day, plus the night tour
✓ better on that rowCombo · €140Day tour · €78

Combo prices: GetYourGuide, Nov 2026. Night tours sold on their own are not compared here.

Prices

Golden Circle and Northern Lights Tour Prices

The four combos cost €127 to €145 per adult from a meeting point, or €147–159 with pickup; the Secret Lagoon combo is €189 with pickup and the lagoon entry included. Private tours with the lights cost €1,200–1,490 per car, but none has a review yet.

TourWhat the day addsRetryMeet atPickupFrom
Combo with Kerið & hot chocolate★4.5 (54)Kerið entry, hot chocolateFreeBus Stop 12€147€127retry free · pickup €147Book
Golden Circle & northern lights combo★4.4 (398)Geysir, Gullfoss, ÞingvellirFreeBSÍ€148€140retry free · pickup €148Book
Golden Circle & northern lights tour★4.1 (707)Camera help from the aurora guideNot statedBSÍ€159€145retry not stated · pickup €159Book
Secret Lagoon in winterSecret Lagoon & aurora chase★4.9 (8)Secret Lagoon, Kerið, hot chocolateFreepickup onlyincluded€189retry free · pickup includedBook

From-prices per adult, pickup prices and ratings: GetYourGuide, checked Nov 2026. One more combo, with 26 reviews and a ★4.0 rating, is left out. Private tours: see the private page.

Before you go

What to Wear and Bring for the Night Tour

Dress for standing still outdoors at night, often in wind and cold, for up to three hours. The tour pages ask for warm, waterproof layers and good shoes; bring swimwear and a towel only for the Secret Lagoon combo, which also rents towels.

Northern lights over a lake near Reykjavík
  • Warm, waterproof layersA waterproof jacket and trousers over thermals, as the pages ask
  • Hat and glovesNamed on the pages; you stand outside for long stretches
  • Good outdoor shoesFor dark, often icy paths
  • A phone or camera with night modeThe aurora guide on one combo shows you how to set it up
  • Your own headphonesFor the app audio guide on the most-reviewed combo
  • Dinner or a snackThere is little time between the two tours

From "Know before you go" and "What to bring" on the GetYourGuide tour pages, Nov 2026.

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Dates for the Golden Circle and Northern Lights Combo

Live dates and the final price for the Golden Circle & northern lights combo. The night tour runs from late August to mid-April, and only when the guides think the sky gives a chance.

Questions

Golden Circle and Northern Lights: Questions

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Can you see the northern lights on a Golden Circle tour?–

Not on the day tour itself: the aurora needs darkness. The combos add a separate night tour after you are back in Reykjavík, at 20:30–22:00 depending on the tour and the month.

When do Golden Circle and northern lights tours run?–

From late August to mid-April. The most-reviewed combo runs its night tour 21:00–00:00 from October to mid-March, and 22:00–01:00 in late August, September and from mid-March to mid-April.

Are the northern lights guaranteed?–

No. Three of the four combos say you can join the night tour again free if you see no lights; the most-reviewed one does not say. Night tours can also be cancelled for weather.

How much is a Golden Circle and northern lights tour from Reykjavik?–

€127–145 per adult from a meeting point, €147–159 with pickup, and €189 for the Secret Lagoon combo with pickup and entry included.

Which Golden Circle and northern lights tour includes Kerið?–

The combo with hot chocolate, from €127, and the Secret Lagoon combo, from €189, both include the Kerið entry. The other two stop at Þingvellir, Geysir and Gullfoss only.

How long is the Golden Circle and northern lights day?–

About 12 hours of touring, with a break in Reykjavík between: out from 08:00–12:30 and back around midnight or 01:00.

Is a combo better than booking two tours?–

For a short stay, yes: one ticket and a free retry on three of the four. With three or more nights, booking the night tour separately lets you choose the clearest sky.

Is there a private Golden Circle and northern lights tour?–

Yes, four are listed at €1,200–1,490 per car, but none has a review yet. Our private page compares the reviewed private tours.

Geysers by Day, a Chance of Lights by Night

Golden Circle & northern lights combo, from €140 per adult · free retry
All toursBy busWith a lagoonPrivate
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Golden Circle & northern lights combofrom €140 · ★4.4 · 398Check dates