Northern Lights Night Tour from Reykjavik
About this activity
Highlights
- Witness the mesmerizing Aurora Borealis
- Explore Iceland's stunning night landscapes
- Learn about the science behind the Northern Lights
- Enjoy comfortable transportation from Reykjavik
- Capture unforgettable photographs of the night sky
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided tour to prime Northern Lights viewing locations
- Comfortable transportation from Reykjavik
- Expert commentary on the Aurora Borealis phenomenon
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
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 point
Start Location
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Important information
Know before you book
- Tour availability is subject to weather conditions; cancellations may occur
- Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult
- This tour involves minimal physical activity; suitable for most travelers
Know before you go
- Dress warmly in layers to stay comfortable during the night
- Bring a camera with a tripod for optimal Northern Lights photography
- Check the weather forecast for clear skies to enhance visibility
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Infant Seats Available
Good to know
- 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.
Traveler reviews
Not recommend
We got canceled 12 h before departure as they decided my one year old daughter can't come with. Just two weeks ago it was okay and they would organize a carseat for her..
Amazing. Very cold specially if windy! so Suit up!
When I was looking for Northern light tours I wanted to book one that would allow me to rebook for free as many times as possible so that I could get the best chances since I knew that it was not guaranteed as it’s a natural phenomenon. This was the main reason I booked Reykjavik Excursions. The first time I was not able to see the northern lights, so they rebooked me for free for another day where I had a snowmobiling & Golden circle tour with them in the morning. I asked if they believed I would have time to make it to the northern lights tour and they advised I did. I’m glad I decided to not sleep that day because that day I did saw the northern lights. It appeared briefly and we managed to take pictures, but it was enough to satisfy us. Lauren was our tour guide for that day & Leo (Lionheart) our driver. Lauren was extremely bubbly; she was very funny and made each way very entertaining for us. She also explained a lot about the northern lights and the best way to be able to detect them. Because it was brief they will went to another area to see if it was possible to see more northern lights but there weren’t. Nevertheless, we saw them and even if brief, ti was enough for us and many of us in the bus. They still however, offered us the chance to rebook for free. My husband and I were satisfied so we decided not to rebook so that other people could get the chance to rebook if they needed. So far, in Iceland I booked tours with two different company’s and let me say, the best tours were all the ones I went with Reykjavik excursions with. This is a very comfortable and good option to see the northern lights. From Edwin & Steph (PR)
Good way to see the Northern Lights
Boarded a 50 seat passenger bus, and headed out to selected area to observe clear skies, along with another 7-8 buses. In total, there were approximately 400 people. This was not a problem, as the viewing area was large enough to accommodate everyone. Having the buses there was a “good” thing as it was very cold/windy so you could go back on the bus to warm up. Unfortunately we did not see much in the sky, which was very clear. Many constellations were visible. There were some glimpses of the lights. One suggestion. Make sure you have a good camera! This was a great way to get out to see the lights in expensively.
Great Opportunity/ Poor Execution
You should of never used this viewing site the 7 high intensity highway lights polluted the site with stray light as did the radio tower in the background, rendering the site vitually useless on a night with growing clouds and there a dim northern lights experience
Totally crap experience
Well, the bus left me stranded at the pick up location for more than an hour and never picked me up. I will never book a trip with TripAdvisor again. Ever.