Northern Lights Tour from Reykjavik, With Photographs, Local Pastrys and Hot Chocolate
Operated by Gravel Travel
About this experience
The Northern Lights, a breath-taking natural wonder, hold a coveted spot on the travel bucket lists of adventurers worldwide.
Included in every Northern Lights journey with a visit to the Aurora Reykjavik Northern Lights centre*. Here you will discover the magic of Northern Lights through the history and science behind them. You will witness the Aurora in 4K across Iceland in their movie theatre. You will then get a chance to set up your camera perfectly before you head outside into the nature.
Embark on an exhilarating expedition with us, departing from Reykjavik, to witness this mesmerizing celestial display. We leave behind the city's artificial illumination and journey into the profound darkness of the Icelandic countryside.
Our expert guide closely monitors the weather conditions, ensuring that we locate the perfect vantage point for admiring the enchanting Aurora Borealis. This ephemeral encounter promises a night of pure magic!
To commemorate this extraordinary experience, our guide will capture stunning photographs of you and the Aurora, preserving the moment in your travel album for eternity, all at no additional cost.
* You can then use you ticket to visit the Aurora museum at your leisure during their regular opening times before or after your tour: aurorareykjavik.is
Highlights
- Afternoon, Evening & Night
- Northern Lights
What's included
- Pick-up & drop off from Reykjavík
- You are accompanied by a knowledgeable local guide, maximizing your chances of witnessing the lights.
- You receive complimentary high-quality photos of yourself with the Northern Lights.
- You receive a taste of Icelandic pastry.
- Use of blankets in case you get cold
- You receive hot cocoa to cosy up in the chilly weather.
- Small Group Experience (Max. 19 Passengers)
- Free WiFi on the bus
- Entrance to the Aurora Reykjavik- Northern Lights Centre (You can then use you ticket to visit the Aurora museum at your leisure during their regular opening times before or after your tour: aurorareykjavik.is)
Good to know
- Dress according to weather (Warm thermal layers a key to keeping warm!)
- Water and windproof outerwear
- Hiking boots
- Headwear
- Gloves
- Camera
- Micro spikes to assist you walking on any Ice
- Tripod (Tri pods can be rented)
- This tour depends on weather and activity, so sightings are not guaranteed.
- Indicated return times can vary due to road & weather conditions.
- If you don't see any lights on the tour, you can re-book again for free.
- The tour is scheduled daily. However, we cancel the tour if the weather forecast and the aurora are not promising enough. When a tour is cancelled, we inform you the day before. Those booked can change their booking to another date or get a full refund, given that they have not been on the tour before.
- If we cancel the tour we will inform you via the email you booked with. We aim to inform you before 18:30 as the latest weather forecast is released at 18:00.
- If required you must provide your own car seat. Per Icelandic LAW: Children under 135 cm must use a child car seat when travelling in a car. Taller children are free to use car seats as long as the car seat is intended for children of that height and weight. Children under 150 cm must not sit in front of an active airbag. For more information please see: https://island.is/en/children-in-cars
- You can then use you ticket to visit the Aurora museum at your leisure during their regular opening times before or after your tour: aurorareykjavik.is
Meeting point
Reykjavík
REY
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Tour operator
Operated by
Gravel Travel
Questions & answers
How long is the tour?
4 hours
Where does the tour start?
Reykjavík, Reykjavík
Is hotel pickup available?
Yes — hotel pickup is required for this tour.
Is there a minimum age?
Participants must be at least 8 years old.
From
18,000 ISK
per person
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Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Tour operator
Gravel Travel
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- Icelandic company — GoIceTravel is based in Iceland
- Booking by TourDesk — Booking handled through TourDesk
From
18,000 ISK