Our tour takes you to see a spectacular phenomenon visible from late August to mid-April. The Northern Lights, also known as the aurora borealis, are caused by the interaction of particles from the sun with the upper atmosphere near the Magnetic Pole.
Our experts decide on the best location each night, so the exact route is not known in advance. One of the most important factors is that we move away from city lights. Based on the weather and aurora forecast, we determine whether it is worth going at all. If so, our experts select the optimal viewing location.

Duration:
Approximately 3.5 hours.

Start Time:
25 August – 30 September: departure time 10pm
1 October – 14 March: departure time 9pm
15 March – 15 April: departure time 10pm
From BSÍ Bus Terminal.

Inclusions:
Transportation to/from your Reykjavík hotel or nearest bus stop, tour transportation via coach.

Exclusions:
Meals, beverages, gratuities, anything not mentioned above.

Meeting point:
Due to a new regulation passed by the local authorities in Reykjavík, vehicles operated by travel companies can no longer access certain parts of the city. If your hotel falls within this zone, you will be required to walk to/from your hotel to the designated pickup/drop-off point. This should be no more than a 5 to 10-minute walk. The pickup is operated by a special pick-up bus marked ‘Tour pick up’. Once you have reached the BSI Bus Terminal, you will be guided to the correct bus for your tour. Please check with your accommodation or call the service supplier listed above to confirm the pickup/drop-off point. Pickups begin approximately 30 minutes prior to the tour’s start time.

Ending point:
Same as a meeting location.

Not Suitable For:
Not suitable for people with disabilities and child under 6 years old.

Important Information:
Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon, and sightings depend on several factors, including weather conditions. You can check the status of your tour departure on the supplier’s website: https://www.re.is/tour-status/ or contact your hotel lobby for further information. A decision is made at 04:00 pm each day regarding whether the tour will run that night, so please follow the link or contact your hotel front desk or the service supplier after 04:00 pm to confirm if the tour will operate.
Sightings are not guaranteed even if the tour is operated. In that case a second tour is offered free of charge.
We recommend you wear appropriate clothes for the weather and study shoes.
Majority of tour is conducted outdoors.
Maximum group size: 50+ pax