Northern Lights Night Tour from Reykjavik: Witness Nature's Spectacular Display
3.5
1,872 Ratings
Reykjavík
Don’t let the chance slip away to take a fascinating nocturnal journey to observe the renowned Northern Lights, a breathtaking showcase of nature. Come along on a guided excursion that leads you to prime spots for witnessing the Northern Lights.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Iceland - Before setting off on the Northern Lights tour, our specialists and guides make a decision of where the best possible chances to see the lights are. That means that there is no fixed location visited, and the destination is selected on a day-to-day basis.
We can say with certainty that the Aurora Borealis is one of the most unique spectacles that life on Earth has to offer. That is why we make every effort to provide an unforgettable Northern Lights experience to our passengers with daily tours, supervised by our expert guides.
After operating Northern Lights hunting tours for many years, we know a thing or two about finding the best possible viewing conditions. Before each tour, we study the weather forecasts to help us decide what the best location that night will be.
If the conditions are right, you may be lucky enough to see the Northern Lights swirling in a wild and carefree dance across the heavens, painting dramatic shapes, colors and patterns on the night sky.
What's Included
- On-board WiFi
- Professional guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Additional Information
- If the tour is cancelled due to weather, clients can re-book for another evening free of charge, or get a refund. If the tour goes ahead but no northern lights can be seen, clients can re-book for another evening free of charge but no refund is offered.
- Passengers will be dropped off at their original pickup point or as close as possible.
- The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon and sightings cannot be guaranteed
- It is important to dress appropriately for this tour, warm clothing is required
- The tour lasts between 3-5 hours.
Location
Bus stop #1 - Ráðhúsið - City Hall
Vonarstræti
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Leabourg63
Apr 24, 2024
An unforgettable excursion! / An unforgettable excursion! - A one-of-a-kind experience, we were lucky enough to be able to see the magnificent Northern Lights during this excursion! But even if that hadn't been the case, the guide we had as well as the driver were passionate about the subject and we had a lot of explanations on the subject!
Bring VERY warm clothing and a suitable camera!
A one-of-a-kind experience, we were lucky enough to be able to see the magnificent Northern Lights during this excursion! But even if that hadn't been the case, the guide we had as well as the driver were passionate about the subject and we had a lot of explanations on the subject!
Bring VERY warm clothes and a suitable camera!
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Vamar4321
Mar 28, 2024
northern lights, Iceland - quick, very friendly, correct info, staff very sincere and helpful. Lights were not seen first time, rebooking was done at no extra charge.
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Almas_k
Mar 27, 2024
Loved it! - I know seeing lights is not a guarantee but the overall experience is and it was just amazing!
Also they dropped us right up to our hotel ❤️
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Pioneer21708465520
Apr 28, 2024
Racist tour guide - Went on the tour on Tuesday 23rd April and saw the Aurora. It was amazing and something I'd always wanted to see. So satisfied that I finally managed to.
However, I wasn't satisfied by a racist comment by the tour guide who was called the Icelandic equivalent of Oliver. He started talking about immigrants coming to Iceland in a very derogatory way. Not a good look for Grey Line or Iceland.
The tour guide also went into a very thorough explanation of what caused the aurora, which I'm sure went over the heads of everyone on the bus, unless they were astrophysicists!
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Tom87leioa
Mar 26, 2024
They try to take you to see the Northern Lights, and if they don't show up, you can rebook - Obviously the northern lights are a natural phenomenon subject to multiple variables, which can make them impossible to see on the day you have booked.
Although we were not lucky, this company took us really far to the north and for longer than scheduled to find a place with possibilities. Although it cleared and we saw the stars, there were no northern lights that night. When that happens, the company allows you to arrange another day at no cost.
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Summer_r
Mar 31, 2024
Long nights and ultimately unsuccessful. Poor communication was frustrating. - I would not recommend this tour. We went 2 nights in a row (because they allow free rebooking if you don't see the lights). We didn't see the lights either night. The first night was a really long trip and the guide was really unhelpful. She seemed to not want to be doing the tour. The trip was 1.5 hours each other way and we got almost no information or guidance.
Our second night was a little better. We went only 45 minutes away and the guide was more helpful and skies were full of stars, so we were very hopeful. It was a better experience but the guide didn't see very knowledge and at one point we were on the bus for over an hour with no power and no information on what we were waiting for. We heard from another group that they saw the lights that night.
Overall, I think part of the issue was that we were on a big bus tour. Still, it was disappointing to not see the lights with so much time spent and the lack of communication was frustrating.
Next time I will opt for a different tour company and a smaller group.
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Shilpa_r
Mar 27, 2024
A little disappointed - I was a little disappointed with the tour operator. There was lack of organisation with no clear timings on when we arrived at the location. We were also under the impression that we were to stop at several locations for a chance to see the lights however this did not happen.
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Subhashree_b
Apr 30, 2024
not upto the mark. - the northern light experience was not upto the mark. we could not view it in really well. that day it was way too cold and no one says where exactly to go. they ll just let you go somewhere in the park or jungle. near a toilet you have to stand in too much cold.
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Eleonora_b
Apr 3, 2024
Terrible service - we booked the tour with pick up from the stop closest to our hotel. we waited in the cold for 40 minutes and no bus came to pick us up. I called support and they told us that the tour had left without us and that there was no way we could participate. terrible company. I lost a lot of money.
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Robert_f
Mar 26, 2024
Disaster - Viator sent the incorrect
Meeting time and we missed the bus.
The time was indicated at 21:30. However the time should have been 21:00 to 21:30. Huge mistake by Viator
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