Description
Leave Reykjavík's glow behind and let an experienced guide use the evening's cloud, weather and aurora forecasts to choose a promising dark-sky direction. The route is deliberately flexible, so the tour can respond when the clearest opening changes.
This is a straightforward way to experience Iceland's winter night without planning the drive yourself. Settle into the coach, learn what creates the Aurora Borealis and step outside at selected viewing areas when conditions offer the best opportunity.
The tour normally lasts around three to three and a half hours. Choose optional pickup during booking or meet the group at BSÍ Bus Terminal in central Reykjavík.
What is included
- Guided Northern Lights search
- Coach transport from Reykjavík
- Professional local guide
- Wi-Fi on board where connection permits
- Multilingual audio guidance on a compatible smartphone
- One complimentary retry under the operator's current no-sighting terms
What do I need to bring
- Warm thermal and insulating layers
- Windproof and waterproof outerwear
- Warm hat, gloves and sturdy winter footwear
- Charged camera or phone
- Headphones and a connected smartphone if using the audio guide
Good to know
Pickup or meet on location: Add pickup from an available Reykjavík location during booking, or meet at BSÍ Bus Terminal, Vatnsmýrarvegur 10, 101 Reykjavík. Follow the exact place and departure time on your voucher.
- Minimum age: 6 years.
- Duration: approximately 3–3.5 hours.
- The route and exact return time can change with sky, weather and road conditions.
- The current complimentary retry terms apply when no aurora is seen; follow the instructions issued by the operator.
Highlights
- Forecast-led route
- Local aurora guidance
- Dark-sky stops beyond Reykjavík
- Photography help
- Free return opportunity
Northern Lights Tour from Reykjavík – Frequently Asked Questions
Transport, forecast monitoring and guiding are organised for you, while the approximately 3–3.5-hour format keeps the evening focused and easy to add to a Reykjavík stay.
Yes. Add an available Reykjavík pickup during booking or meet the group at BSÍ Bus Terminal. Your voucher confirms the exact place and time.
The guide reviews cloud, weather, road and aurora information and selects a suitable accessible dark-sky direction. The route can change during the evening.
Bring a compatible connected smartphone and your own headphones. The operator provides access to the audio guidance as part of the tour.
Wear warm layers, weatherproof outerwear, sturdy winter footwear, a hat and gloves. Standing outdoors after dark can feel colder than central Reykjavík.
If no aurora is seen, the operator's current complimentary retry terms apply. Follow the instructions issued after the tour because the repeat is subject to the stated conditions and availability.
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