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The 5 Best Glacier and Northern Lights Day Trips Worldwide

5 day trips  ·  from $126 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 5 glacier and northern lights day trips worth a free day, each with its price and the one thing to know before the pickup.

Reykjavík: South Coast Waterfalls, Black Sand & Glacier Tour - The first break at Hvolsvöllur
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Reykjavík: South Coast Waterfalls, Black Sand & Glacier Tour

1.Reykjavík: South Coast Waterfalls, Black Sand & Glacier Tour

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

Spend a full day with an English-speaking guide such as Sara, Eva, Barbara, or Andrea, traveling from Reykjavík to two major waterfalls, a glacier snout, Vík, and Reynisfjara. You can walk behind Seljalandsfoss when conditions allow, but bring waterproof layers and expect weather or sea warnings to change the plan.

“As a solo traveler, I felt completely safe and taken care of on the South Coast tour with Eva and Hero. Hero was our driver, and he navigated through a snowstorm with incredible skill and calm. You could tell safety was always the priority. Eva was knowledgeable and engaging, keeping everyone informed and comfortable throughout the tour. Even with the challenging weather, the experience was unforgettable. I’m so grateful for their professionalism and would highly recommend this tour.”

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Tromsø: Reindeer Sled, Dinner, and Chance of Northern Lights - Why feeding beats the sled ride
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Tromsø: Reindeer Sled, Dinner, and Chance of Northern Lights

2.Tromsø: Reindeer Sled, Dinner, and Chance of Northern Lights

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,651 reviews · 4h 30m · from $219

Meet Sami herders and a herd of about 300 reindeer on this five-hour evening trip from Tromsø. Feed the animals by hand, take a nighttime sled ride, eat bidos stew and other three-course dishes, then hear stories and a joik around the fire. English-speaking hosts, hot drinks, and a chance to see the Northern Lights are included.

“really great experience, well organised, never any down time between activities, highlight was definitely feeding the reindeer, closely followed by the Sami hosts, very knowledgeable and friendly”

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Golden Circle and Glacier Snowmobiling Day Trip from Reykjavik - Geysir’s steaming ground and sudden eruptions
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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

This 10-hour Reykjavik Excursions trip combines Iceland’s Golden Circle with a one-hour snowmobile ride on Langjökull Glacier. You’ll visit Þingvellir, Geysir, and Gullfoss, travel by coach, and receive helmets, gloves, overalls, and overshoes for the glacier. A valid driver’s license is needed to drive, and two people share each snowmobile.

“It was quite a large group of around 60 people, but Gudjon (our guide) and Anna (the coach driver) did a fantastic job managing such a group. We spent some time exploring the Golden Circle and the snowmobiling activity took about 3–4 hours in total (including transport to the glacier; I think the snowmobiling activity itself was about one hour) It might be better to avoid this time of year (mid to late December) as the sun sets quite early (we didn’t manage to spend much time at the Geysir). Also it’s worth noting that snowmobiling isn’t very easy and that there’s a chance you might flip over. I didn’t…”

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From Reykjavik: Glacier Hike, South Coast and Waterfalls Day Trip - Skógafoss: a powerful first stop
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From Reykjavik: Glacier Hike, South Coast and Waterfalls Day Trip

4.From Reykjavik: Glacier Hike, South Coast and Waterfalls Day Trip

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

Spend about 12 hours exploring Iceland’s South Coast with a maximum of 15 people. Walk on Sólheimajökull with crampons, helmet, and ice axe, then visit Skógafoss, Reynisfjara, Seljalandsfoss, and possibly Gljúfrabúi. Guides such as Michal, Svenni, Roberto, and Christopher are praised for adapting the route to changing weather.

“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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From Banff: Athabasca Glacier and Columbia Icefield Day Trip - An early pickup from Banff
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From Banff: Athabasca Glacier and Columbia Icefield Day Trip

5.From Banff: Athabasca Glacier and Columbia Icefield Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 408 reviews · 11 hours · from $276

Spend 11 hours on the Icefields Parkway with an English-speaking guide, traveling from Banff to the Athabasca Glacier by comfortable minibus. Ride an Ice Explorer onto the ice, cross the Glacier Skywalk above the Sunwapta Valley, and stop at Bow Lake, Crowfoot Glacier, and Waterfowl Lakes. Guides such as Jake, Emma, Rob, and Kelsey are known for lively local commentary.

“This trip was just perfect!! Sebastian was absolutely the best guide ever!! He was full of interesting and useful info and pleasant and helpful with everything. He made a long drive so much better. We were impressed by his knowledge and history of the area! Our guide at the glacier, Marc, was also fabulous! Funny, helpful and just nice! He too was knowledgeable and entertaining. The entire day could not have been more perfect! Kudos to everyone involved!! PS. I emailed several questions before our trip and everyone was answered timely and was very helpful. Staff was just great. This is the second trip we took and both were just…”

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