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From Reykjavik: Northern Lights Tour

3.7  / 5594 reviews
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From Reykjavik: Northern Lights Tour
3.7  / 5594 reviews

Search for the beautiful and mysterious Northern Lights on this exciting 4-hour tour from Reykjavik. Admire the magnificent phenomenon of the Aurora Borealis as the sky comes alive with lights.

About this activity

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Duration 4 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Pickup included
Please wait outside of your hotel or guesthouse for the pickup bus. Pickup starts 30 minutes prior to the tour departure time. Pickup in front of hotels in the city center is not possible, instead, you must wait at the nearest bus stop.

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Carol A – United States

Very satisfied with the tour. Unfortunately, it was not the best viewing but Mother Nature was to blame. However, as we were boarding the bus, our guide quickly told us there is a streak of light visible with the naked eye and allowed us to get off the bus to view it. Very impressed that the guide was more concerned that we saw the lights rather than meeting a time schedule!

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Carol A – United States
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Coleen – United States

The tour guide Arman was great, he had some jokes on the way to the spot that we were going. He was very attentive and explained what and how the northern lights worked. We all got great pictures of the lights, even pictures of them moving. Great tour and a good price. Only complaint was that we could go into the bus for a “warm up” in between seeing the lights but the bus was neither on nor was it warm. I don’t know if it was that way for the other buses or just ours so just keep that in mind.

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Coleen – United States

Experience

Itinerary

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    40 pickup location options:

    Dalur - HI Hostel & Cafe, Bus Hostel Reykjavik, Bus stop #4 Miðbakki, Bus Stop #6 - Safnahúsið The Culture House, Hilton Reykjavik Nordica, Atlantic Apartments & Rooms, Skarfabakki Harbour, Bus Stop #13 Rauðarárstígur, Fosshotel Rauðará, Reykjavik Lights by Keahotels, Downtown Reykjavík Apartments, ODDSSON hotel, Hótel Klettur, Skógarhlíð 10, Bus Stop #9 Snorrabraut, Hótel Múli, Bus Stop #12 Höfðatorg, Bus Stop #2 Tjörnin The Pond, Bus stop #11 Austurbær, Bus Stop #14 - Skúlagata, Bus stop #1 - Ráðhúsið - City Hall, Norðurey Hotel City Garden, Grand Hótel Reykjavík, Icelandair Hotel Reykjavík Natura, Fosshotel Baron, Reykjavík Airport, Hotel Cabin, B14 Hostel, Kex Hostel Reykjavik, Eyja Guldsmeden Hotel, Bus Stop #3 Lækjargata, Northern Comfort Apartments, Hotel Lotus, 22 Hill Hotel, Bus stop #5 Harpa, 105 - A Townhouse Hotel, BSÍ Parking, Reykjavík Hotel Center, Hotel Orkin, Bus Stop#15 - Vesturbugt

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    View point

    Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Free time, Sightseeing, Bus tour, Scenic views on the way (4 hours)

  • 40 drop-off locations:

    Reykjavik Lights by Keahotels, Grand Hótel Reykjavík, Hotel Orkin, Atlantic Apartments & Rooms, Bus Stop #14 - Skúlagata, Bus Stop #9 Snorrabraut, Bus Stop #6 - Safnahúsið The Culture House, Bus Stop #2 Tjörnin The Pond, Bus Hostel Reykjavik, Dalur - HI Hostel & Cafe, Downtown Reykjavík Apartments, Bus stop #4 Miðbakki, Reykjavík Airport, Icelandair Hotel Reykjavík Natura, Bus Stop#15 - Vesturbugt, Reykjavík Hotel Center, BSÍ Parking, 105 - A Townhouse Hotel, 22 Hill Hotel, Eyja Guldsmeden Hotel, Bus Stop #13 Rauðarárstígur, Bus stop #5 Harpa, Northern Comfort Apartments, Skógarhlíð 10, Bus Stop #3 Lækjargata, Hotel Cabin, Kex Hostel Reykjavik, Bus stop #1 - Ráðhúsið - City Hall, Hótel Klettur, Fosshotel Rauðará, ODDSSON hotel, Hilton Reykjavik Nordica, Hotel Lotus, B14 Hostel, Skarfabakki Harbour, Norðurey Hotel City Garden, Bus stop #11 Austurbær, Bus Stop #12 Höfðatorg, Hótel Múli, Fosshotel Baron

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Admire nature’s own spectacular lightshow – the magnificent Northern Lights
  • Drive into Iceland’s countryside, far away from the city lights of Reykjavik
  • Watch as the Lights dance across the sky in dramatic shapes, colors and patterns
  • Free unlimited retries in case no lights are seen

Full description

Join this mysterious trip on a dark winter’s night to search for the Northern Lights. This spectacular natural display can be witnessed at any time from the onset of the autumn darkness to the light nights of spring. Far from the glow of the city you will hunt for the magnificent Aurora Borealis – known as the Northern Lights. On a clear night you may be lucky enough to see the Northern Lights swirling in a wild and carefree dance across the sky in dramatic shapes, colors, patterns, and sizes. The expert tour guides will always check the weather forecast around the south-western part of Iceland before the tour begins. Using their experience and intuition, the tour guide will decide where to lead your journey to have the best chance of spotting the Northern Lights.

Includes

  • Transfer by bus
  • English-speaking guide
  • Wi-Fi onboard
  • Complimentary second-chance tour if no lights are seen
  • Food and beverages

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Participants

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Warm clothing

Know before you go

  • If you do not see the Northern Lights, you can take the tour again for free anytime
  • The activity provider reserves the right to cancel this tour if the evening sky is heavily clouded over or weather conditions are not favorable for a sighting. A decision is taken daily, no later than 5:00 PM, whether the tour will take place or not. All hotels and booking agents in Reykjavik are informed by email about the decision so please contact the front desk of your hotel or contact the activity provider directly by email or phone
  • The discount for children and youths is a family discount, and applies to maximum of 2 children/youths per each full paying adult

Customer reviews

Overall rating

3.7 /5

based on 594 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.1/5
  • Transportation
    4.2/5
  • Value for money
    3.8/5

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Carol A – United StatesNovember 24, 2024  – Verified booking
Very satisfied with the tour. Unfortunately, it was not the best viewing but Mother Nature was to blame. However, as we were boarding the bus, our guide quickly told us there is a streak of light visible with the naked eye and allowed us to get off the bus to view it. Very impressed that the guide was more concerned that we saw the lights rather than meeting a time schedule!
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Coleen – United StatesNovember 20, 2024  – Verified booking
The tour guide Arman was great, he had some jokes on the way to the spot that we were going. He was very attentive and explained what and how the northern lights worked. We all got great pictures of the lights, even pictures of them moving. Great tour and a good price. Only complaint was that we could go into the bus for a “warm up” in between seeing the lights but the bus was neither on nor was it warm. I don’t know if it was that way for the other buses or just ours so just keep that in mind.
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Sashcha – PanamaSeptember 5, 2024  – Verified booking
I loved the tour specially the guide which I dont remember the name but he was well prepared and had more than the necesaary knowledge and skills to guide us on the tour he explained everything about the northeen lights from the small details, we were about to leave when he said “there is activity” we all ran out of the bus and saw a tiny bit of the beautiful aurora, we enjoyed it! I suggest they open some shop to sell coffee hot chocolate for the midnight snacks thank you it was fun worth the cold the time and the money. Seeing the northern lights is priceless
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Product ID: 2017

Activity provider:Gray Line Iceland

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