Go in search of the Northern Lights on a tour from Reykjavik.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
- Reserve now & pay later
- Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.
- Duration 3 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Live tour guide
- English
- Audio guide included
- Spanish, Chinese, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean
- Pickup optional
- Pickup begins 30 minutes prior to the tour start time. Pickup is only available in Reykjavík city center. Please be ready and on the lookout for a green Smartbus. As each driver usually has a few stops to make, it can take up to 30 minutes to finish the pickup service. There is no need to worry if the bus is not there exactly on time. In the city center, some areas are restricted to buses, and therefore buses can only stop at nearby bus stops. If you need directions to your nearest bus stop, please visit this website: www.busstop.is. Pickup is available from most hotels, hostels, and guesthouses. It is not available from Airbnbs or private residences. It is recommended that you select the nearest hotel address or bus stop and request pickup from there.
Highlighted reviews from other travelers
This trip was 100% worth it!! I recommend. we had a car rented and tried to look for the northern lights however it is harder than you think to know good places. the trip was cancelled for the first 2 nights due to weather but the 3rd night it was so worth the wait !!! most magical place ever.
It was awesome. our guide was both informative and funny. I honestly didn't think we were going to see the lights well. Even though we couldn't see them well with the naked eye, the photos came out beautifully. The aurora was truly awe-inspiring when you look back at it. I love that our guides made sure we were able to find it and they gave us ample time to enjoy the views. 10/10 experience
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Your tour starts from Reykjavík Terminal, centrally located at Skógarhlíð 10, 105 Reykjavík.
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Know before you go
- Teenagers 12-15 years: 50 percent discount; children 0-11 years old join for free
- From August 15th - August 24th & April 15th to April 25th at 22:30.
- From August 25th to October 15th & 15th of March to 14th of April at 21:30.
- From October 16th - March 14th at 20:30
- If you do not see the Northern Lights, you can take the tour again for free anytime
- Departures are highly dependent on weather
- There is no minimum number of participants
- There are no age limits
- Be sure to dress according to the weather. In Iceland it is always wise to dress in warm, waterproof clothing. Weather changes can be sudden so expect the unexpected.
- Audio guide on bus: it is a good idea to bring your own headphones because they will fit you best. It is also great for the environment. If you don’t have headphones with you or forgot to bring them, you can purchase them on board
- Tour duration: approximately 3 hours
- Bringing a tripod is highly recommended