About this experience
Experience one of the world’s great natural phenomena on a 4-hour evening bus tour of Iceland. Depart the bright lights of Reykjavik to search for the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis).
Highlights
- See the light display of the Aurora Borealis
- Learn more about how and why the dancing lights occur
- Escape the bright lights of Reykjavik for better views of the Northern Lights
- Free retry tour if you don´t see the aurora at the first attempt
What's included
- Evening trip to see the Aurora Borealis
- Transportation
- Professional guide
- Hot Chocolate
- Stops to take photos
- Free follow-up tour if you do not see lights on your first attempt
How to use
- Show Mobile Ticket
- At Redemption Counter
What to expect
Embark on an evening trip to see the Aurora Borealis. Hear fascinating facts about them from your guides, and search to see the lights firsthand.
Depart the bright lights of Reykjavík city center to see the dancing lights of the Aurora Borealis. Also known as the “Northern Lights,” it is one of the most spectacular shows during winter months.
Head for wherever meteorologists have predicted the lights will be at their best. To get stunning views of the sky you will aim for areas with no artificial light.
Hear explanations of how the Aurora Borealis is caused as a result of the gaseous particles in the earth’s atmosphere colliding with charged particles released from the sun’s atmosphere.
Benefit from an itinerary that includes stops for you to go outside and take photographs. The locations visited differ from day to day, but you will head in the direction with the most chance of seeing Mother Nature at work.
As the tour is weather-dependent, and sightings are not guaranteed, you are also invited to join another Northern Lights tour free of charge if the lights don’t appear.
Things to note
- Comfortable shoes
- Warm clothing
Terms & conditions
Seeing the Northern Lights is not guaranteed even when operates
The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon and as part of nature, uncontrollable
The local partner does not offer refunds for those who have joined the tour but not seen the aurora. Instead they offer you the chance to reschedule for one free retry northern lights bus tour.
If you are leaving Iceland before the next scheduled tour, the activity provider will offer you an open ticket for the next 3 years for when you return
Remember to dress warmly with multiple layers. You may spend long periods of time in cold winter conditions.