Search for the aurora in a small minibus with a local guide, flexible viewing stops and Reykjavík pickup and return included.
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Head out from Reykjavík in a small minibus for an evening looking for the Northern Lights. Your guide chooses where to go using the weather and aurora conditions, so the route can change from night to night. There may be one viewing stop or several as you search for clearer skies.
Allow around 2–4 hours, including travel and time outside. The tour runs only when conditions are favourable, and a sighting is never guaranteed. Bring warm, windproof layers and your own refreshments; food and drinks are not included.
Viewing locations change with the weather and aurora conditions.
A local guide, a small group
Travel in a minibus with space for up to 17 passengers.
Time under the night sky
Step outside, look up and take in the changing light when it appears.
Included in your evening
Pickup and return at your selected listed Reykjavík location
Small-group minibus transport with Wi-Fi
Local guide and live commentary in English
Not included
Food and drinks
What to bring
Warm layers, windproof outerwear and warm shoes
A hat and mittens or gloves
Your own refreshments; a flask of warm tea is a useful option
How the evening unfolds
1Pickup in Reykjavík
Choose your listed pickup location in Travel details. The marker shows the Reykjavík area, not your exact pickup point. Follow your confirmation for location and timing.
2Search for the Northern Lights
Travel away from Reykjavík’s city lights. Your guide chooses the viewing locations for the conditions that night, with one or more stops along the way. There is no fixed sightseeing route and no guaranteed aurora sighting.
3Return to Reykjavík
Return to your selected listed Reykjavík location after the search. The length of the evening depends on the conditions.
Choose your listed pickup location in Travel details. The marker shows the Reykjavík area, not your exact pickup point. Follow your confirmation for location and timing.
The map marks the Reykjavík pickup and return area only. Viewing locations are chosen on the night and are not mapped. Follow your confirmation for the exact pickup location and time.
Ready for the night?
Starting time
Choose a date to see departure times.
Pickup location
Choose a pickup location. Your confirmation will show where and when to be ready.
Price checked at checkout
Who can join
See traveller age categories and requirements in Travel details and the tour’s activity guidance.
Accessibility
Minibus boarding and outdoor viewing may involve dark, uneven or icy ground. Contact us before booking so we can check specific mobility or boarding needs.
Cancellation terms
Cancel at least 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Later cancellations and no-shows are not refunded. Cancellation policy.
A few useful answers
Are the Northern Lights guaranteed?
No. Clear skies and aurora activity are both needed, and conditions can change during the evening. The tour only runs when the outlook is favourable, but a sighting is never guaranteed.
What if the weather cancels the tour?
The weather decision is made on the day. We will contact you if the tour is cancelled. You can arrange another available date or receive a full refund if you cannot travel.
What if the tour runs but we do not see the lights?
An operated tour is not refunded solely because the aurora does not appear. A free second attempt is offered on a different night; contact us to arrange it and check availability.
Why do you ask for backup dates and a phone number?
Weather may prevent a departure, so we ask for up to two alternative dates and a phone number where you can be reached. Plan this tour early in your stay if you would like room for another evening.
Where will we go?
There are no fixed viewing stops. Your guide chooses locations away from the city lights according to the weather and aurora conditions. The map shows the pickup and return area, not the evening’s route.
What are the cancellation terms?
Cancel at least 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Later cancellations and no-shows are not refunded. Cancellation policy.
