Northern Lights Tours in Iceland

Northern lights

# Iceland's most popular natural wonders in one day

The **Golden Circle** Tour is in the morning, which allows for a 3 to 6-hour interval before heading off on the **Northern Lights** tour. 

The Golden Circle Tour is where we visit the country´s three iconic natural treasures: **Þingvellir National Park**, where the **American** and **Eurasian** plates have been pulling apart; the **erupting geyser** that sends water and steam spouting skywards; and the spectacular **Gullfoss Waterfall** where a **glacial river** thunders 32 meters into a canyon. When night falls we set off hunting for the **magical** and **elusive** **Northern Lights**. Of course, it all depends on the weather forecast and visibility conditions as to whether we go, so do keep this in mind. And, don´t forget, the **Auroras** are only visible during the winter months.

 GOLDEN CIRCLE AND NORTHERN LIGHTS

Waterfalls, Glacier & the Black sand beach  

Drive along the southwestern stretch of the ring road leading from Reykjavik along **volcanoes**, **waterfalls**, and **glaciers** to the **black sand beach** and Iceland's southernmost town, Vík. The tour starts with a drive through the Hellisheiði mountain pass bringing you through moss-covered lava fields and past geothermal springs down to farmland along the coastline.

On clear days, Hekla, the infamous **Eyjafjalljökull volcanoes** along with the Westman Islands can be seen rising in the distance as you approach the **Solheimajökull Glacier**, a photographer's delight and the first stop on the tour. The next destination is the otherworldly **black beach** known as **Reynisfjara** where the waves of the Atlantic Ocean crash upon the **black sands** from which the seemingly man-made hexagonal **basalt columns** rise to cliffs filled with nesting sea birds. After taking in your fill of the amazing geological formations, the tour will continue onto the small village of **Vík** with a church upon a hill overlooking three volcanic stone columns, said to be **trolls turned to stone** along the shores of the Atlantic Ocean.

After Vík, the trip back towards Reykjavik will take you to the powerful **Skógafoss waterfall** where a short walk up a flight of stairs will reveal one of **Iceland´s most scenic views**. From here we will head to the final stop, the 60-meter-high **Seljalandsfoss Waterfall** famous for the hidden pathway leading behind and around this stunning sight. With some luck and sunny weather conditions, **rainbows** may add to the spectacular experience at each waterfall. 

The Aurora is both wonderfully mysterious and magical, and once seen never forgotten. Simply put, nothing says “Icelandic Winter” like the idea of hunting for the Northern Lights. A result of powerful **solar storms**, the Northern Lights need **clear winter skies** to be visible. Rest assured, our expert operational team has decades of experience analyzing weather patterns. We carefully review on a daily basis the **cloud forecast** and the Northern Lights forecast. We never set off unless we think we have a good chance of spotting them, meaning we have a **high success rate**.

 SOUTH COAST AND NORTHERN LIGHTS

Welcome aboard this 1,5-2,5 hr. winter cruise in search of the incredible Aurora Borealis. Experience the captivating display of Northern Lights as they shift in color, intensity, and movement against the vast night sky, accompanied by the soothing rhythm of the ocean. 

Enjoy the comfort of our heated indoor areas, an onboard café, and a 360° viewing platform for panoramic views. Our knowledgeable aurora guides will enhance your experience by providing insights into the lights and answering any questions. Warm overalls are available for borrowing, but don’t forget to bring a hat and gloves. 

We'll venture far enough from the city for a comfortable and scenic sailing experience where the journey offers a chance to witness the auroras in a serene and mystical setting. As the Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon, sightings cannot be guaranteed, however, our experienced guides are dedicated to maximising your chances of experiencing this incredible phenomenon by monitoring solar activity, weather conditions and cloud cover. Understanding that weather can change rapidly, we will always give it a go as long as conditions allow!

_Eager for more sea adventures? Combine this activity with_ [_**whale watching**_](https://elding.is/whale-watching-northern-lights-cruise) _or check out some of our_ [_**other tours**_](https://elding.is/tours)_!_