Golden Circle Tour and Evening Northern Lights Cruise from Reykjavik
Reykjavík, Iceland
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Trip Type: Day Trips
Duration: 10 hours
Experience the thrilling forces of nature on a daytime Golden Circle tour and evening Northern Lights cruise from Reykjavik. Follow Iceland’s famous sightseeing route to discover its three natural wonders: Geysir geothermal field, the tectonic rift at Thingvellir National Park; and the spectacular Gulfoss Waterfall. Then, enjoy a 2.5-hour Northern Lights cruise to look for nature’s magic show in the night skies. Watch for the lights from deck as you learn about the phenomenon and sip on warming hot drinks.
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Experience the thrilling forces of nature on a daytime Golden Circle tour and evening Northern Lights cruise from Reykjavik. Follow Iceland’s famous sightseeing route to discover its three natural wonders: Geysir geothermal field, the tectonic rift at Thingvellir National Park; and the spectacular Gulfoss Waterfall. Then, enjoy a 2.5-hour Northern Lights cruise to look for nature’s magic show in the night skies. Watch for the lights from deck as you learn about the phenomenon and sip on warming hot drinks.
Start with a morning pickup from your central Reykjavik hotel, and travel along the famous Golden Circle route by air-conditioned vehicle. Stop at one of Iceland’s fascinating greenhouse farms: Friðheimar Greenhouse Cultivation Centre. Take a tour and learn about the magic behind growing delicious and pesticide-free tomatoes and cucumbers with the aid of geothermal heat.
Then continue to the stunning geothermal area of Geysir to admire its bubbling hot pools. Watch the Strokkur hot spring shoots water high in the air every few minutes, and then head inside Geysirstofa museum to see a short multimedia show about Iceland's natural wonders.
Next, travel to Gulfoss waterfall. Stop to take photos of the 105-foot (32-meter), two-tier cascades and then continue along the circular route. After a break for lunch (own expense), visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Thingvellir National Park, where two continental plates almost meet across a rugged plain.
In the evening, make your way to Reykjavik Old Harbour for your Northern Lights cruise. Put on your supplied coveralls and cruise out to sea to seek the dazzling lights.
As you watch, listen to the informative onboard commentary and savor hot drinks (own expense) to keep warm. With luck, see a shimmering light display — although sightings cannot be guaranteed.
After roughly 2.5 hours, your tour ends with a hotel drop-off.
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