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Where to Go: the 5 Best Glacier and Northern Lights Day Trips Worldwide

5 day trips  ·  from $126 a head

Sorted by what travellers actually book: 5 glacier and northern lights day trips across five continents, each with its price, its real length and the one thing to check before you pay.

Reykjavík: South Coast Waterfalls, Black Sand & Glacier Tour - Skógafoss: Iceland’s 60-meter wall of water
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Reykjavík: South Coast Waterfalls, Black Sand & Glacier Tour

1.South Coast Waterfalls, Black Sand & Glacier Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 11,030 reviews · 10 hours · from $126Our pick

Explore Iceland’s South Coast on a 10-hour tour with waterfalls, a glacier, black sand beaches, Vík, and an English-speaking guide.

“It was perfect! Guide Darren and driver Augustin were great, and Darren gave us SO much information about Iceland. Beautiful scenery, great stops, just all round a brilliant day and would 10000% recommend”

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Tromsø: Reindeer Sled, Dinner, and Chance of Northern Lights - Feeding 300 reindeer by hand
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Tromsø: Reindeer Sled, Dinner, and Chance of Northern Lights

Golden Circle and Glacier Snowmobiling Day Trip from Reykjavik - Geysir: watch the earth send water skyward
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Golden Circle and Glacier Snowmobiling Day Trip from Reykjavik

3.Golden Circle and Glacier Snowmobiling Day Trip from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,328 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $300

Review of Iceland’s Golden Circle and glacier snowmobiling tour from Reykjavik, with practical advice on value, timing, weather, gear, and safety.

“Well organised tour. Good amount of time at most stops. Awesome views and the snowmobiling was spectacular! Driver and tour guide were fab. Lena and blazej so friendly and helpful.”

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From Reykjavik: Glacier Hike, South Coast and Waterfalls Day Trip - Starting in Reykjavik: pickup details that matter
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From Reykjavik: Glacier Hike, South Coast and Waterfalls Day Trip

4.Glacier Hike, South Coast and Waterfalls Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 915 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) Top rated

Hike Sólheimajökull, visit Iceland’s waterfalls and black-sand coast, and enjoy a small-group South Coast day trip from Reykjavik.

“This Reykjavik glacial hike, South Coast and waterfalls day trip was an unforgettable experience and a perfect introduction to Iceland’s natural beauty. We visited two stunning waterfalls, Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss, both absolutely breathtaking and well worth the trip. The highlight of the day was climbing the glacier, which was made even more special by our incredible tour guide, Sven. He was extremely capable, professional, and clearly passionate about Iceland. He went above and beyond to make sure we saw as much as possible and genuinely wanted us to experience everything the country has to offer. On the drive back, he even stopped when he spotted the northern lights, giving up…”

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Geneva: Zermatt Day Trip & Glacier Paradise Cable Car Option - Täsch and the electric ride into Zermatt
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Geneva: Zermatt Day Trip & Glacier Paradise Cable Car Option

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