Northern Lights Tour from Reykjavik, Iceland
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Witness the awe-inspiring colorful lights dancing across the night sky on this Northern Lights tour from Reykjavik. Enjoy a comfortable bus ride with free Wi-Fi along the way. This tour has multiple evening departure times giving you flexibility when planning your itinerary.
Travelers have rated this tour 3.7 out of 5 stars in 972 reviews.
You’ll begin this Northern Lights tour from Reykjavik by unraveling the mystery of this natural phenomenon from your guide. Learn how solar particles interact with the Earth's atmosphere to create this natural phenomenon. Discover the science behind the varying colors of the Aurora lights. Each destination is selected based on the latest forecasts, offering optimal chances to see these elusive lights.
Throughout the experience, a knowledgeable expert will guide you, offering valuable insights and information. The activity is offered in 1 language: English, welcoming English speakers of all levels.
This tour only runs from September to mid-April because Iceland's northern lights can be seen during that period. However, there are no guaranteed sightings. If you did not see them on your tour, you can rejoin another night for free, so it's best to book early in your trip for potential rescheduling. For your comfort, be sure to dress warmly and note that the return times for the tour may vary.
The starting point for this northern lights tour is located in Reykjavik. The exact address is Vatnsmýrarvegur 10, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland. The endpoint of the tour is located at Vatnsmýrarvegur 10, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland.
Reservations for this activity can be made for up to 15 individuals per booking. We recommend you review the "Included" and/or "Good to know" sections below for more details about the experience.
The cancellation policy for this experience is as follows: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Get to see the Northern Lights in all their glory on this evening tour from Reykjavík. Reserve your spot today and experience one of nature’s most magical displays!
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Go47785674091
Guide says this was the best Aurora she's seen all season! Dancing lights! Company is very good about rebooking if you don't have a sighting.
traveller10101
Amazing tour guide Alexander and driver Thor . They were keen for us to have a great experience and took great care during the trip ..We were lucky to see brighter northern lights on the way back when they found a safe place to stop for us to enjoy . The actual spot they picked for northern lights was amazing -Never seen so many stars in the sky- but elusive aurora dint show up well at the spot.
It was lovely to hear proud Icelander Alexander talk about his beautiful country.
Reykjavík Excursions
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re thrilled to hear that Alexander and Thor made your trip unforgettable with their care and dedication to ensuring you had a great experience. It’s amazing that you had the opportunity to see the northern lights, even if the aurora was a bit elusive—being able to enjoy the beautiful starry sky is always a special moment!
We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to Alexander for sharing his pride and knowledge about his beautiful country. Thank you again for choosing us, and we hope to welcome you back for more memorable adventures in the future! Safe travels!
Kind regards,
Sesili
dawndL3145ZG
This trip was excellent! We could see the northern lights very clearly from the spot that was chosen. The bus was very comfortable, and the guides were knowledgeable.
RE-TEAM
We’re deeply grateful for your feedback! It’s such a pleasure to know that we were able to meet your expectations and make your experience a positive one. Thank you for your trust, and we look forward to the chance to serve you again. Best regards,
Sesili
EricandNino
Booked the Northern Lights tour same day. Vedur predicted clear skies in certain areas around midnight. The aurora index was considered low. We left the bus terminal area around 9 and drove to selfoss. The plan was to stay around an hour and a half and head back. We didn't see much, but then, in the final minutes of the tour, the aurora showed up. It was really light, and Benedict, our tour guide, said that we were entitled to come back and redo the tour. It was not a bad deal, as we saw some aurora and could come back if we wanted to. We were the first to get there, and we were the first to leave. On the way back, Simon (our great driver) and Benedict spotted stronger auroras, and we got off at a safe area. It was really good and clear! Benedict and Simon really tried their best to make the attendees happy! Thank you Simon and Benedict!
RE-TEAM
Dear Traveler,
Thank you for the glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that you had an outstanding experience with our service and that the tour exceeded your expectations made sure to pass on the word to our guide and driver!
Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we're committed to providing exceptional products and service to all our customers.
Thanks again for your kind words and for being a valued customer. We can't wait to serve you again!
Best regards,
Inga
sophiasmo17
The most spectacular, unreal, other-worldy experience I have ever had!!! 100% recommend everyone to go see the Northern Lights - we had the BEST light show and best time ever!! We got so lucky that we had a full hour of show - dancing, corona, changing colors - absolutely magical and truly incredible!
RE-TEAM
Dear Traveler,
Thank you for the glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that you had an outstanding experience with our service and that the tour exceeded your expectations!
Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we're committed to providing exceptional products and service to all our customers.
Thanks again for your kind words and for being a valued customer. We can't wait to serve you again!
Best regards,
Inga
Stephen2224
Fantastic experience very well organised. Our guide Monica was very informative. We had plenty of time to see the lights once we had got to the location and they were amazing to see. Would recommend using Reykjavík Excusions, first night that we booked the tour was cancelled due to weather conditions but it was very easy to reschedule.
RE-TEAM
Dear Traveler,
Thank you for the glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that you had an outstanding experience with our service and that the tour exceeded your expectations. We made sure to pass on the word to our guide!
Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we're committed to providing exceptional products and service to all our customers.
Thanks again for your kind words and for being a valued customer. We can't wait to serve you again!
Best regards,
Inga
aurorabH5061XY
It has been my dream for many years to see the Northern Lights and we were not disappointed! The tour guides are very knowledgeable and check various Aurora forecasts and weather reports before confirming the evening's tour, and choose the most likely location accordingly with as little light pollution as possible. We saw a spectacular display of the lights on the first night we had booked, even with a full moon.
This was by far the best value trip and the tickets also included a visit to the Aurora museum which gave a background of the science behind the Northern Lights, the mythology from various communities of people who have lived in the Arctic circle, tips on how to capture good photos and even a VR headset experience. I highly recommend this tour!
RE-TEAM
Dear Traveler,
Thank you for the glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that you had an outstanding experience with our service and that the tour exceeded your expectations!
Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we're committed to providing exceptional products and service to all our customers.
Thanks again for your kind words and for being a valued customer. We can't wait to serve you again!
Best regards,
Inga
kathyr533
Absolutely Fantastic!!! When I accidently booked the excursion on our travel day, Reykjavik Excursions was so generous by allowing us to reschedule our tour.
Our guide, Alexander, was very informative and mentioned it was the fourth best lights he had seen in 9 years with Reykjavik Excursions. What an incredible experience. So glad we went. A once in a lifetime experience.
Earlier in the day (01/28/25), we had the pleasure also by Reykjavik Excursions to tour the Golden Circle - National Park and its Southland Low Lands, including Pingvollum - site of tectonic plate formation, Velkomin - site of Velkomin Geysi and Gullfoss - Golden waterfall. Our guide on that day was amazing, I apologize for not remembering his name.
Highly recommend this tour.
RE-TEAM
Dear Traveler,
Thank you for the glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that you had an outstanding experience with our service and that the tour exceeded your expectations made sure to pass on the word to our guides!
Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we're committed to providing exceptional products and service to all our customers.
Thanks again for your kind words and for being a valued customer. We can't wait to serve you again!
Best regards,
Inga
968ellied
Kat was an exceptional guide - very friendly, knowledgeable and set a nice tone for the trip. We were so lucky to be able to see incredible northern lights when we went after only being there for 30 mins. The waffle van is a nice touch while you're waiting and there are toilets there which is great. An unforgettable experience!!
RE-TEAM
Dear Traveler,
Thank you for the glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that you had an outstanding experience with our service and that the tour exceeded your expectations made sure to pass on the word to our guide!
Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we're committed to providing exceptional products and service to all our customers.
Thanks again for your kind words and for being a valued customer. We can't wait to serve you again!
Best regards,
Inga
Roam19839713991
Had a great experience our driver Jacek and guide Juliana were wonderful. We saw a great aurora when at first we were fearful we might not. Far exceeded our expectations and allowed me to check an item off my bucket list.
RE-TEAM
We’re deeply grateful for your feedback! It’s such a pleasure to know that we were able to meet your expectations and make your experience a positive one. Thank you for your trust, and we look forward to the chance to serve you again.
Best regards,
Sesili
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