Northern Lights Tour
Tour ID: RE62
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Winter, Autumn, Spring
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Northern Lights
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"Amazing Northern lights tour"
Northern Lights Iceland Tour – A Spectacle You Can’t Miss
Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime journey to witness the Northern Lights in Iceland! For those who live outside the aurora zone, this is a rare opportunity to experience one of nature’s most mesmerizing displays. It’s the ultimate bucket-list experience — perfect for celebrating a special occasion, like a birthday, engagement or anniversary, adding magic to your holiday, or simply marveling at the wonders of the universe in action.
Limited-Time Bonus: Free Admission to Aurora Reykjavík!
Book now and enjoy free entry to the Aurora Reykjavík Northern Lights Centre, where you can explore interactive exhibits, watch a stunning Northern Lights film, and immerse yourself in a Virtual Reality experience. Offer valid until April 15, 2025 (value: 3,900 ISK).
Why Choose a Guided Northern Lights Tour?
Choosing a guided Northern Lights tour means trusting local experts who know how to read forecasts and find the best viewing spots. You won’t have to worry about navigating dark, icy roads—our professional drivers ensure a safe journey, so you can relax and enjoy the experience. Plus, being part of a group adds to the fun, as you share the excitement with fellow travelers while our knowledgeable guides lead the way to maximize your chances of seeing the aurora.
This Northern Lights Tour is Carbon-Neutral!
By joining this tour, you’re helping to reduce the number of cars on the road and lower emissions, all while traveling in our comfortable, eco-friendly coaches. Plus, we offset all emissions, making your Northern Lights adventure both magical and environmentally responsible.
No lights? No problem!
If the lights are shy, you can rejoin a future tour for free as many times as needed until you see the Aurora. Your rebook ticket is valid for two years!
Where Will We Go?
The destination changes nightly based on conditions. Our experts find the perfect location, far from city lights, to give you the best chance of experiencing the Northern Lights in Iceland.
What to Expect on your Northern Lights tour? Practical Information
Expect a true Northern Lights adventure, where our expert guides lead you far from city lights into the dark Icelandic wilderness.
How to dress: While our buses are warm and cozy, you'll be stepping outside for vieweing, so dress warmly with multiple layers, a sturdy jacket, warm hat gloves, thick socks and good boots.
Sighting Chances: Book this tour with confidence, knowing that it’s in our best interest to provide the highest success rates. We only operate the tour when conditions are favorable, so you won’t be taken out if the forecast looks bad. Our experts carefully monitor space weather and cloud cover to make the final decision the evening before your scheduled tour.
Refund or Rebook: - If conditions aren’t promising, we’ll cancel the tour and offer you a full refund or the option to rebook. - If we do run the tour but the Northern Lights still remain hidden, no refund is available, but you can rebook free of charge as many times as needed until you see the aurora. Your rebook ticket is valid for two years.
Group Size: This tour typically runs with large groups, small group options are available here.
Got more questions? Scroll down for our FAQ.
Tour Highlights
- Maximize your chances of seeing the northern lights on this evening tour
- Your guide takes you to the best place to spot the elusive phenomenon
- If you don‘t see any lights, you can re-book again for another night free of charge as many times as you need until you see it. Rebook ticket is valid for two years
- Seasonal tour, available from September to mid-April
What’s included
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Reviewed December 10, 2023
Reviewed February 2, 2020
Reviewed March 9, 2024
FAQ
Each month has its own advantages for Northern Lights viewing.
September offers milder weather, but it gets dark later in the evening, so you'll have less time for sightings. October to February are ideal for long, dark nights, giving more opportunities to see the lights. However, these months tend to have more cloud cover, which can affect visibility. March is colder but often clearer, offering good conditions for aurora viewing. Overall, the entire winter season—from late August to mid-April—is the best time to experience the Northern Lights, with each month presenting its own unique conditions.
The Northern Lights can sometimes appear as vibrant as they do in photos, especially when they’re very active—you might see stunning colors like green, pink, and purple with your own eyes. However, at times, the lights can be faint, and the human eye may only catch pale shades of green, grey, or white. Cameras, on the other hand, can capture much more detail and color, thanks to long exposure settings. Even if the lights are subtle, your camera can reveal the true beauty of the aurora. Our guides will be there to help you capture the best possible shots with your phone or camera, so you don’t miss the magic.