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Northern Lights Tour: Arctic Sky Adventure
4.3
285 Ratings
Reykjavik
Embark on a 4-hour minibus tour from Reykjavik to witness the mesmerizing Northern Lights. Join an expert guide and experience the breathtaking display of this natural phenomenon in Iceland.
Embark on a 4-hour minibus tour from Reykjavik to witness the mesmerizing Northern Lights. Join an expert guide and experience the breathtaking display of this natural phenomenon in Iceland.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Reykjavik - Begin your Northern Lights adventure with an evening pick-up from your selected location in the Reykjavik area. Departing the city, you’ll leave behind the light pollution and journey into the serene Icelandic countryside for the optimal opportunity to witness the enchanting auroras. Our knowledgeable guide will find the ideal location…
- Reykjavik - Begin your Northern Lights adventure with an evening pick-up from your selected location in the Reykjavik area. Departing the city, you’ll leave behind the light pollution and journey into the serene Icelandic countryside for the optimal opportunity to witness the enchanting auroras. Our knowledgeable guide will find the ideal location with minimal cloud cover and the highest KP index values. Prepare for an unforgettable experience beneath the glistening Arctic sky! The excursion may last up to 4 hours, depending on conditions, but rest assured, every effort will be made to locate the lights.
- Iceland - Once the perfect spot is found, you’ll have the opportunity to marvel at the magnificent Northern Lights in their full splendor. Imagine a neon green glow illuminating the sky, occasionally transitioning to pinks and purples, influenced by the KP index. The shapes, colors, and brightness are ever-changing, ensuring each view is unique. Envision waves of vibrant colors shimmering and dancing across the night sky, creating a captivating, otherworldly display that resembles a magical, celestial ballet. It’s a natural spectacle that will leave you truly amazed.
While enjoying this breathtaking sight, you’ll stay warm with cozy blankets, hot chocolate, and delightful chocolate treats. Additionally, you’ll have the opportunity to capture photos with the Northern Lights!
- Reykjavik - Following the adventure, you’ll return to the city for a late-night drop-off at your selected location from our list.
What's Included
- Free Reykjavik pick & drop off
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Free wi-fi on board
- Minibus transport
- Use of a warm blanket
- Driver/guide
- Free photos
- Snacks
- Expert Northern Lights guide
- Free Reykjavik pick & drop off
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Free wi-fi on board
- Minibus transport
- Use of a warm blanket
- Driver/guide
- Free photos
- Snacks
- Expert Northern Lights guide
Additional Information
Get ready for an epic adventure chasing the Northern Lights in our small group minibus tour from Reykjavík! We’ll take you on an epic hunt for nature’s most stunning display; the Aurora Borealis. We’ve got cozy blankets and hot chocolate to keep you warm and our awesome guides will snap some amazing photos of you with the lights, all for free. This is…
Get ready for an epic adventure chasing the Northern Lights in our small group minibus tour from Reykjavík! We’ll take you on an epic hunt for nature’s most stunning display; the Aurora Borealis. We’ve got cozy blankets and hot chocolate to keep you warm and our awesome guides will snap some amazing photos of you with the lights, all for free. This is more than just a tour—it’s an unforgettable night under the magical Arctic sky!
- If you do not see any northern lights, offer you a free second tour but please note that you must contact to re-book this and this is subject to availability each time. No refund is given when no lights are seen.
- Tour is operated from Mid-September to Mid-April.
- The tour duration is up to 4 hours
- Minimum age is 6 years
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately and bring warm clothing
- Free photos on the tours when northern lights are seen
Location
Reykjavik
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.3
(285 Ratings)
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707annag
Mar 14, 2026
Bucket list item checked off - Took this tour last evening with Palli(sp?). Forecast was moderately favorable. Pickup went without a hitch. It was a full bus, with some repeat customers from prior failed sightings. Palli was efficient & informative. We drove outside Reykjavík, maybe 1/2 hour, parked in a remote area, no others around, despite many tours being picked up at the same time. As we slowly disembarked, Palli ran back to the bus shouting “come!”. We were immediately rewarded by Lady Aurora. Subtle at first, definitely better seen through camera lens. To say it was mesmerizing is an understatement. Not one of us was left unmoved. We stayed at the same location for about 2 hours, during which time we delighted in the spectacle above us. The aurora was visible the entire time, shifting, changing patterns a locations, sometimes dancing. Even Palli said it was amongst the 5 best trips this year. We all took our own photos of differing quality & Palli was very generous with his photographic expertise, taking multiple shots of each of us with the aurora as the backdrop, as well as many of the light show alone. The hot chocolate & chocolate crispy treat were the icing on the cake. I can’t wait to get the link to Palli’s photos!
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Luiscarl0v
Mar 10, 2026
The most beautiful experience - It was our second attempt and our guide, Palli was really kind and enthusiastic about the success of our tour. As a consequence of that, my wife and I got the most beautiful photos of the northern lights that we ever had. So we are very grateful with our guide.
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Roving29357925435
Mar 10, 2026
Awesome guide and tour - We went to see the Northern Lights on March 10, 2026 and our tour guide was the absolute best! He was very knowledgeable about the northern lights and was very upbeat. He picked the perfect spot to see the lights. Highly recommended!!
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Amandacw8528jz
Mar 7, 2026
Positive experience - Positive experience, I was upset if I could see the Aurora because the weather was pretty bad we went through a lot of snow and we were able to see and take many beautiful photos!
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857petersonf
Feb 21, 2026
Dream come true - Our guide Nikos was very knowledgable and shared a lot of impressice information with us. He also knew how to hunt for the Northern lights which was amazing as we did see them at our second stop which was a dream come true for me. We also stopped at another place first and while we did not see auroras there the stars were wonderful to see too. This company really does a great job with all their tours.
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Joaquimsaneto
Feb 20, 2026
10/10 - Thanks H! Nice tour, even nicer photos. Definetly recommended!
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Simon361
Feb 20, 2026
Highly recommend this amazing super jeep experience - Amazing time and very lucky to see a fantastic display, thanks to the expert hunting by Hjortur and finding the best spots in the comfortable super jeep, off road and no crowds, just our Jeep. Hjortur was the best host, very funny and knowledgeable and some great photos. Thanks for making our experience so special.
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Daman
Feb 14, 2026
Positive Experience - Amazing experience, and the pickup and drop-off were also smooth. The tour guide was great as well. It really depends on the day, to be honest, but booking a tour helps.
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Jrelder
Feb 13, 2026
Truly Magical! - We were incredibly lucky to see the Northern Lights in Reykjavik whilst waiting for the bus.
However, we didn’t expect that due to our driver Nikos’ passion, knowledge and expertise that we would see them 100x better once we were out of the city. Whilst timing and luck play a huge part, so did Nikos expert knowledge and intuition.
Nikos was fun, friendly and professional and took care of us all at all times. He took amazing photos of us all and has shared all photos with us for later download for free.
The hot cocoa provided is no gimmick, it was the perfect finishing touch to a magical evening!
Thank you Nikos and Arctic Adventures!
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Joannact4180cz
Feb 28, 2026
Chasing the lights: Take 2. Success! - We did a tour on February 5th and our tour guide that day was really knowledgeable. He drove over an hour North for any sightings, but to no avail. However, we still did enjoy some hot chocolate and Icelandic chocolate as a snack. I appreciate how this tour allows you to reschedule for another date free of charge if you are unable to spot some Northern Lights, in which we did for 2 days later.
During our second trip, we headed East this time. Our tour guide, Palli, informed us of a small streak was visible, but only on camera, in which he showed on his camera. He let us know that it should be stronger after a few minutes and the results were true! Palli taught us how to set up our phones so we can capture it as well. With his professional camera, we were able to take as many photos as we wanted. Hot chocolate and Icelandic chocolate was also served. A good experiences overall.
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