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Northern Lights Bus Tour

Operated by Reykjavik Excursions by Icelandia

Northern Lights Bus Tour
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Duration:3 hours
Travel by:Bus
Hotel pickup:Hotel pickup available
Meeting point:BSÍ Bus Terminal - Vatnsmýrarvegur 10

About this experience

See the majestic northern lights in Iceland! The Aurora Borealis is a spectacular phenomenon of solar activity that results in lights dancing, changing shape and moving across the Arctic night sky. This tour is a must for guests traveling in Iceland during the winter!

Watch the otherworldly northern lights light up the dark skies over Reykjavík! The Aurora Borealis is a spectacular phenomenon that can only be seen in a handful of countries in the northern hemisphere. You will be delighted seeing the lights dance and move across the Arctic night sky, in colours of green and white, and sometimes hues of red or blue if the solar activity is high. This tour is a must for winter travelers! Please be advised to dress appropriately for cold weather. 

Tour Description: Catching a glimpse of the northern lights is a once-in-lifetime, bucket-list experience for many. The Aurora Borealis attracts people from around the world, whether it’s a family holiday or a professional photographer waiting for the perfect shot. In Iceland, you have the best chance of seeing the night lights when it’s cold and dark outside, in areas with no cloud cover, and when solar activity is high. 

Northern lights, which can be seen in Iceland from September to March, are caused by solar winds that push electronic particles to collide with molecules of atmospheric gases that cause the emission of bright light. It’s a breathtakingly beautiful example of science. 

While some tourists try to view the northern lights on their own, choosing a guided tour increases the chances of seeing the northern lights in Iceland. Instead of it coming down to luck, a team of experts review the weather conditions, monitor the aurora forecast and finds the best locations to spot auroras. That knowledge and experience really pays off! Also, the guide will help you find the best camera settings to capture photos during your tour. They are also on hand to take photos of you and your travel companions!

Please be advised the operation of this tour is dependent on solar activity, cloud cover and weather conditions. The tour may be canceled if conditions aren’t favorable. Also, if you don’t see any auroras during the tour, you will be issued another ticket for a tour, free of charge, that can be used up to two years after the original tour date. 

 

Highlights

  • Northern Lights

What's included

  • Bus Fare
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Professional Local Guidance
  • We offer an audio guide in the following languages: French, Chinese, Korean, German, Italian, Dutch, Finnish, English, Japanese, and Spanish. The service is available on the customer´s phone (a smartphone with internet access and headphones is required)

Good to know

We recommend bringing warm clothes, thermal layers, sturdy shoes, a winter hat, a scarf, gloves for colder days. Camera or a mobile phone with a camera, and you won't regret bringing a tripod either.  
Iceland’s winter beauty comes with icy paths—be safe! We recommend using crampons, available for example at BSÍ bus station, for secure footing. Enjoy the adventure responsibly! 
Indicated return times can vary. Once you have joined a departure, the tour is non-refundable regardless if the lights are visible or not. 
If you don‘t see any lights, you can re-book again for another date
For tour status visit - https://www.re.is/tour-status/

Meeting point

BSÍ Bus Terminal - Vatnsmýrarvegur 10

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before

Tour operator

Operated by

Reykjavik Excursions by Icelandia

Questions & answers

How long is the tour?

3 hours

Where does the tour start?

BSÍ Bus Terminal - Vatnsmýrarvegur 10, Reykjavík

Is hotel pickup available?

Yes — hotel pickup is available as an optional add-on.

Is there a minimum age?

This tour is suitable for all ages.

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9,999 ISK

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Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before

Tour operator

Reykjavik Excursions by Icelandia

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9,999 ISK