Description
Make a Reykjavík winter evening feel like two signature Iceland experiences in one well-paced programme. Begin at Sky Lagoon, where warm geothermal water, North Atlantic views and the seven-step Skjól ritual create a deeply restorative start to the night.
After your lagoon visit, return to Reykjavík for free time before the evening continues with a guided Northern Lights hunt. The guide uses the latest weather, cloud and aurora forecasts to choose the most promising available route away from the city’s stronger lights.
Why choose this tour? It combines the comfort and atmosphere of Sky Lagoon with the excitement of an aurora search, while leaving breathing room between the two experiences. It is an easy, memorable option for travellers who want to enjoy a standout Icelandic winter evening from Reykjavík without arranging separate outings.
Itinerary
Sky Lagoon
Geothermal warmth beside the North Atlantic
Relax in warm oceanfront geothermal water and take in Sky Lagoon’s dramatic setting before the night’s next adventure.
Skjól ritual
A seven-step sensory reset
Enjoy the signature cold, warm, steam and sensory stages that form the Skjól ritual.
Free time in Reykjavík
A relaxed pause between experiences
Return to Reykjavík after the lagoon and enjoy free time before joining the Northern Lights tour later in the evening.
Northern Lights hunt
A forecast-led search beyond the city lights
Head out with a local guide who selects the most promising available viewing area according to the evening’s weather, cloud and aurora forecast.
What is included
- Bus fare and transport for the programme
- Free Wi-Fi on the bus
- Professional local guide for the Northern Lights tour
- Sky Lagoon entrance ticket
- Towel
- Seven-step Skjól ritual
What do I need to bring
- Swimwear
- Warm thermal layers for the aurora hunt
- Weatherproof winter outerwear
- Hat, gloves and winter footwear
- Camera or phone
Good to know
Meeting point: You can select either pick-up or meet on location when booking. If you choose to meet on location, meet at BSÍ Bus Terminal, Vatnsmýrarvegur 10, 101 Reykjavík.
Pick-up: If you select pick-up, use the exact pick-up point and departure time shown on your voucher. Follow the separate times for the Sky Lagoon and Northern Lights parts of the evening on your voucher.
- Bring swimwear for Sky Lagoon and warm, weather-appropriate clothing for the Northern Lights tour.
- You return to Reykjavík after Sky Lagoon and have free time before the Northern Lights tour begins.
- The Northern Lights tour is weather-dependent, so the guide uses the latest cloud, weather and aurora forecast.
- Sky Lagoon body scrub contains almond oil and sesame seed oil.
Highlights
- Sky Lagoon oceanfront geothermal bathing
- Seven-step Skjól ritual
- North Atlantic views
- Free time in Reykjavík between experiences
- Guided, forecast-led Northern Lights hunt
Sky Lagoon & Northern Lights Evening – Frequently Asked Questions
It brings together two very different Icelandic experiences in one well-paced evening: geothermal relaxation by the North Atlantic, then the atmosphere of a guided search beneath Iceland’s winter sky. You also have free time in Reykjavík between the lagoon visit and the Northern Lights tour.
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