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Iceland: Northern Lights Bus Tour from Reykjavik

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11146 reviews
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Guided tour
Iceland: Northern Lights Bus Tour from Reykjavik
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4.1363716 out of 5 stars
4.1
4.1363716 out of 5 stars
11146 reviews

Experience one of the world’s great natural phenomena on a 4-hour evening bus tour of Iceland. Depart the bright lights of Reykjavik to search for the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis).

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Duration 4 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Pickup optional
Pickup is included at selected hotels and guesthouses as well as authorized bus stops in the central areas of Reykjavik.

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Shannon N – United States

Sadly we didn't see the lights, but we learned about them and the tour was well run.

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Leah Jennifer – United States

This tour was great! We were super lucky to see some incredible northern lights despite it being so late in the season. Once we started to see them from the bus- our guide immediately pulled us over so we could get out and look. We were able to see two flares!

Highlights

  • See the light display of the Aurora Borealis
  • Escape the bright lights of Reykjavik for better views of the Northern Lights
  • Learn more about how and why the dancing lights occur
  • Free retry tour if you don´t see the aurora at the first attempt

Full description

Embark on an evening trip to see the Aurora Borealis. Hear fascinating facts about them from your guides, and search to see the lights firsthand.
Depart the bright lights of Reykjavík city center to see the dancing lights of the Aurora Borealis. Also known as the “Northern Lights,” it is one of the most spectacular shows during winter months.

Head for wherever meteorologists have predicted the lights will be at their best. To get stunning views of the sky you will aim for areas with no artificial light.
Hear explanations of how the Aurora Borealis is caused as a result of the gaseous particles in the earth’s atmosphere colliding with charged particles released from the sun’s atmosphere.

Benefit from an itinerary that includes stops for you to go outside and take photographs. The locations visited differ from day to day, but you will head in the direction with the most chance of seeing Mother Nature at work.
As the tour is weather-dependent, and sightings are not guaranteed, you are also invited to join another Northern Lights tour free of charge if the lights don’t appear. 

Includes

  • Evening trip to see the Aurora Borealis
  • Transportation
  • Professional guide
  • Stops to take photos
  • Free follow-up tour if you do not see lights on your first attempt

Not suitable for

  • Children under 6 years

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Participants

Meeting point

Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.

Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Warm clothing

Know before you go

  • Seeing the Northern Lights is not guaranteed even when operates
  • The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon and as part of nature, uncontrollable
  • The local partner does not offer refunds for those who have joined the tour but not seen the aurora. Instead they offer you the chance to reschedule for one free retry northern lights bus tour.
  • If you are leaving Iceland before the next scheduled tour, the activity provider will offer you an open ticket for the next 3 years for when you return
  • Remember to dress warmly with multiple layers. You may spend long periods of time in cold winter conditions.

From $72.32 per person

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Overall rating

4.1 /5

based on 11146 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.6/5
  • Transportation
    4.4/5
  • Value for money
    4.1/5

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Shannon N – United StatesMay 1, 2025 – Verified booking
Sadly we didn't see the lights, but we learned about them and the tour was well run.
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Leah Jennifer – United StatesApril 27, 2025 – Verified booking
This tour was great! We were super lucky to see some incredible northern lights despite it being so late in the season. Once we started to see them from the bus- our guide immediately pulled us over so we could get out and look. We were able to see two flares!
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Joanny – United StatesApril 27, 2025 – Verified booking
Thank you so much for the amazing Tour for the northern lights. My friend and I came from nyc and had such a wonderful time. Shoutout to Daniel and the bus driver for taking care of us. Now, we have such a great memory to last a life time!!! Many thanks!!! 💙💙💙

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