






3 Day South Coast, Golden Circle & Northern Lights Tour
Tour Description
This three-day guided tour focuses on exploring Iceland’s key geological and historical sites, offering a comprehensive winter experience of the Golden Circle and South Coast. The tour operates from Reykjavík and includes two nights' accommodation.
The tour features Iceland's most significant natural and historical landmarks. You will visit Þingvellir National Park, where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates visibly pull apart. You will witness the geothermal activity at the Geysir Area, watching the active Strokkur geyser erupt up to 35 meters every five minutes, and see the powerful cascade of Gullfoss Waterfall. The South Coast route includes walks behind Seljalandsfoss and along the 60-meter-high Skógafoss Waterfall, exploration of the basalt columns at Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach, and a journey to the glacier-fed Jökulsárlón Lagoon and Diamond Beach. The tour includes a supervised glacier hike with essential safety equipment and an opportunity to visit a natural Ice Cave (October–March). At night, your guide will actively monitor the forecast to maximize your chances of seeing the Northern Lights (September–March) from the remote hotel locations.
From Reykjavík
October - April
3 Days
Minibus tour: Pick up & Drop off included
Easy to moderate
Highlights of the Tour






What's Included
Available Add-ons

Rent shoes for keeping your ankles safe to prevent injuries

Rent a jacket to keep you dry

Rent pants to keep you dry

Buy our Troll Beanie and Gloves to feel part of our winter Trolls and keep you warm in the Icelandic cold

Buy our Troll Neck-warmer to feel part of our winter Trolls and and protect your face from cold wind

Buy our Troll Summer-Cap to feel part of our summer Trolls and protect yourself from the sun
Store your extra luggage.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Warm clothes (first layer)
- Waterproof outdoor clothing (second layer)
- Hiking boots (available for rent on booking)
- Gloves and hat
- Joy and happiness!
For pickup, select your designated location in Reykjavík from the drop-down menu when booking; please inform us of your choice at least 42 hours in advance if you are unsure at the time of booking.
Pickup is scheduled between 8:00 AM and 8:45 AM from your chosen point and is not available from Keflavík airport or outside the greater capital area.
- The tour is generally suggested for participants 8 years and older due to activity restrictions.
- The Glacier Hike specifically requires a minimum age of 8 and a minimum shoe size of EU 34.
- The minimum age for the Ice Cave visit is 6. If a child does not meet the requirements for a restricted activity, an accompanying adult must remain with them.
- Furthermore, a seat must be reserved for any child aged six and under to accommodate a legally required child safety seat.
- This tour can be cancelled up to 24 hours from the departure time by sending a written email to info@troll.is. You will receive a full refund except the 3% card fee. All cancellations requested less than 24 hours from the departure time are non refundable.
- In the case of cancellation of the tour by the operator because of extreme weather, road conditions, or other factors, we will assist you with rebooking to another date or booking other activities when possible or provide a full refund.
- If you do not cancel your booking in time, you might then be offered a discount on another tour.
It is possible that your tour itinerary may be altered due to bad weather or road conditions. You will be notified of any changes either by email or by your tour guide. But do not worry, we will try our best to visit all the most beautiful places on our journey.
- Customers traveling alone must pay a Single Supplement Fee during the payment process, as it is not possible for solo travelers to share a room with other solo travelers on this tour.
- Reservations for 2 people: will be allocated a double room (supplement fee does not need to be paid unless you want another private room).
- Reservations for 3 people: 1 triple room will be automatically allocated (supplement fee does not need to be paid unless you want another private room).
- Reservations for 4 or more people: 2x Double Rooms will be allocated (supplement fee does not need to be paid unless you want another private room).
- Order or availability of attractions may change due to road or weather conditions, and we may have to adjust timings to the short daylight of winter days. •The limit is one suitcase of 24 inches per person, but you can store your extra luggage in our office for 1,750 ISK per item. It can be added as an additional fee at the time of booking and is non-refundable upon payment in all cases.
- The Northern Lights are a sightseeing a natural random phenomenon and cannot be guaranteed by the operator. The hotels are in prime locations to maximise the chances of seeing them. Keep in mind that the best time to see them is from September to April, depending on the weather conditions. If no Northern Lights have been seen during the tour, you are welcome to book a specific tour to the Northern Lights from Reykjavik, once your multi day tour has finished, please get in contact with us for more information and special discounts.
- Ice caves are a dynamic, ever-changing natural phenomenon only accessible during wintertime when temperatures drop below zero. Each year, new unique caves are formed in different areas of the glacier. We see a naturally formed ice cave during this tour. The photos on our website and social media are from this winter season, but the ice cave we see might have changed in appearance due to the dynamic nature of these formations. We strive to provide you with the best possible experience on our tours, and we hope you find this information helpful as you plan your trip with us.
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