Northern Lights – Photos & Minivan Tour
Reykjavík
4 hours
Very easy
- Hot chocolate and Icelandic pastries
- Professional local driver / guide
- Pickup and drop-off from hotels within Reykjavik
- Free photos (if conditions allow)
- Icelandic woolen blankets
- WiFi available on board
Do you like hot chocolate and pastries? And lights dancing in the sky? If the answer is yes, this is the perfect tour combo for you.
Chasing the Northern Lights is not always an easy task, but this tour makes it effortless. It combines hot cocoa and a knowledgeable guide with a small group setting to create the perfect atmosphere for this experience.
Your guide will monitor the sky and the forecast closely, knowing exactly where to go to increase your chances of a sighting. All you have to do is watch the sky and enjoy the moment when the auroras finally appear. The tour also includes professional-quality photos, which are free to download after the trip.
So, what more could you ask for? A sky full of magic and a thermos full of cocoa…that’s the plan. Góða veiði!
Full tour details
- Meeting point: Pick-up from designated meeting points in Reykjavík. Note: Not all hotels may be on the pick-up list; please contact the operator if unsure.
- The tour operates at night, based on the daily weather forecast.
- Maximum 19 guests per tour.
- Free Wi-Fi and USB charging ports on board.
- Complimentary hot chocolate and Icelandic pastries included.
- Icelandic wool blankets are provided on the bus.
- Free photos taken by the guide if conditions allow.
Additional information
- Pick-up begins 30 minutes before departure; please be ready at your location.
- Booking confirmation is instant.
- Cancellation policy: You can cancel 24 hours before the tour to get a full refund.
- Free rebooking if no Northern Lights are seen. You can join again another day at no cost (subject to availability).
Important information
- Northern Lights sightings are never guaranteed, even with expert guides and forecasts. Refunds are not given, only a free retry.
- A refund is only possible if the tour is cancelled entirely for all your remaining nights in Iceland due to weather. Please check your email on the afternoon of your departure day, as the operator will confirm if the tour runs or is cancelled. Also check your spam folder
- Restroom facilities outside urban areas are very limited.
- Please bring thermal layers, warm socks, hat, gloves, scarf, and waterproof clothing.
- Minimum age: 5 years.
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