About this experience
Experience Iceland’s best small-group Northern Lights tour, boasting a 93% sighting rate and led by a highly experienced local photographer and guide. Enjoy unlimited professional photos, cozy warm winter jumpsuits, outdoor chairs, extra tripods, and traditional Icelandic snacks and drinks in a private, intimate setting of no more than 18 guests. Recognized as a Travelers’ Choice and Best of the Best winner, this premium tour takes you far from city lights for optimal Aurora Borealis viewing comfort. Plus, with unlimited re-runs offered if the lights don’t appear, your magical Arctic adventure is guaranteed.
At a glance
- Duration: 4 hr–6 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 4 hr–6 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- WiFi on board
- Warm Winter Jumpsuits
- Pick-up and drop off from select locations in Reykjavik
- Free re-trie in case of non-sighting (Depending on availability)
- Small Group Tour
- Hot Cocoa, Cinnamon Rolls, Pastries, Dried Fish, Chocolate and Premium Icelandic Vodka & Snaps
- Tripods
- Unlimited High-Res photos from the tour
- Comfortable Outdoor Chairs
- Assistance with your own camera settings
Not included
- Gratuities
Itinerary and highlights
On this Northern Lights tour, you’ll leave behind the city lights of Reykjavík and venture into the dark Icelandic wilderness to maximize your chances of witnessing the Aurora Borealis in all its stunning glory. Your guide, a professional photographer, will set up camera equipment for a memorable photo session with guests, then prepare a cozy table with hot chocolate and snacks to enjoy while you wait. Along the way, you may pass some of Iceland’s most breathtaking natural landscapes, with your guide sharing insights about these hidden gems. Each tour is carefully planned to head to the best locations based on weather, cloud cover, and geomagnetic forecasts, ensuring the highest chances of spotting the Northern Lights.
Meeting and pickup information
- VERY IMPORTANT PICK UP & DROP OFF INFORMATION : We offer pick up and drop off within the city of Reykjavik. We can pick-up directly from some hotels as well as from the Reykjavik cruise ship terminals but parts of the Reykjavik city center are restricted for bus driving. This means that tour companies can only stop at certain designated BUS STOP locations in the center of Reykjavík to pick up the guests from hotels or other accommodations located within this area. If your accommodation does not have direct pick-up due to being located within the restricted area, then you can use the map here down below for the walking route from your accommodation to the nearest bus stop. Please note that we offer pick up only from Reykjavík city center. If you are staying outside of the city than we can pick you up from BSÍ Bus Terminal.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Ultimate Iceland & Aurora Experts
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- In the rare event that unforeseen circumstances obstruct the view, we offer unlimited re-runs until you see the lights.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Questions about this experience
How long is this experience?
What are the pickup arrangements?
We offer pick up and drop off within the city of Reykjavik. We can pick-up directly from some hotels as well as from the Reykjavik cruise ship terminals but parts of the Reykjavik city center are restricted for bus driving. This means that tour companies can only stop at certain designated BUS STOP locations in the center of Reykjavík to pick up the guests from hotels or other accommodations located within this area. If your accommodation does not have direct pick-up due to being located within the restricted area, then you can use the map here down below for the walking route from your accommodation to the nearest bus stop.
Please note that we offer pick up only from Reykjavík city center. If you are staying outside of the city than we can pick you up from BSÍ Bus Terminal.
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