About this experience
Don't miss the opportunity to take a mysterious night trip to witness the famous Northern Lights, one of nature's most spectacular displays. Join us on a guided tour that takes you to optimal locations for Northern Lights sightings.
And in case no lights are seen on your tour, you can try again for free, as often as it takes!
At a glance
- Duration: 3 hr–5 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 3 hr–5 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- WiFi on board
- Professional guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Complimentary repeat tour if no lights are seen
Not included
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Itinerary and highlights
Before setting off on the Northern Lights tour, our specialists and guides make a decision of where the best possible chances to see the lights are. That means that there is no fixed location visited, and the destination is selected on a day-to-day basis.
We can say with certainty that the Aurora Borealis is one of the most unique spectacles that life on Earth has to offer. That is why we make every effort to provide an unforgettable Northern Lights experience to our passengers with daily tours, supervised by our expert guides.
After operating Northern Lights hunting tours for many years, we know a thing or two about finding the best possible viewing conditions. Before each tour, we study the weather forecasts to help us decide what the best location that night will be.
If the conditions are right, you may be lucky enough to see the Northern Lights swirling in a wild and carefree dance across the heavens, painting dramatic shapes, colors and patterns on the night sky.
Meeting and pickup information
- BSÍ Bus Terminal is our centrally located hub in Reykjavík, just a short walk from the city center. It's the main departure point for airport transfers and day tours —making it easy and convenient to start your journey with us.
- All passengers must be ready at their designated Starting Point/Hotel/Bus Stop 30 minutes before the tour is scheduled to depart. The "No pickup" does not include hotel pick-up, but complimentary pickup from the BSI Bus Terminal, please be at meeting point 15 minutes prior to departure. In Reykjavik City Center, pick up directly from hotels is not permitted, therefore there are special bus stops within walking distance that are specifically for pickup/drop off for airport transfers and tours. For further information and to find which bus stop you should select for pick up, please enter your accommodation address in the search box of www.busstop.is. Please note, city center hotels aren’t included in the pick up list, you will need to select your closest bus stop number.
Languages and tickets
- German — Audio
- fi — Audio
- Korean — Audio
- cmn — Audio
- Japanese — Audio
- English — Audio
- English — Guide
- Italian — Audio
- French — Audio
- Dutch — Audio
- Spanish — Audio
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Gray Line Iceland
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- If the tour is cancelled due to weather, clients can re-book for another evening free of charge, or get a refund. If the tour goes ahead but no northern lights can be seen, clients can re-book for another evening free of charge but no refund is offered.
- Passengers will be dropped off at their original pickup point or as close as possible.
- The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon and sightings cannot be guaranteed
- It is important to dress appropriately for this tour, warm clothing is required
- The tour lasts between 3-5 hours.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Questions about this experience
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What are the pickup arrangements?
The "No pickup" does not include hotel pick-up, but complimentary pickup from the BSI Bus Terminal, please be at meeting point 15 minutes prior to departure.
In Reykjavik City Center, pick up directly from hotels is not permitted, therefore there are special bus stops within walking distance that are specifically for pickup/drop off for airport transfers and tours. For further information and to find which bus stop you should select for pick up, please enter your accommodation address in the search box of www.busstop.is.
Please note, city center hotels aren’t included in the pick up list, you will need to select your closest bus stop number.
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