Northern Lights · Tour
Small Group Northern Lights Tour from Reykjavík, Max 19, with Photos
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ReykjavikNineteen guests at most, in a minibus, with guides who specialise in aurora forecasting and read live data every evening before deciding where to go. The point of that is avoiding the places every coach in the city has already parked. Icelandic wool blankets come out at the stop, along with hot chocolate and traditional pastries. The guides are professional photographers too, and the pictures of you under the lights arrive by email within 8 days. The hours in between get filled with Icelandic folklore and whatever the stars are doing. And if the aurora never shows, you are invited back at no charge.
What's included
- Photos (if conditions allow)
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
- Use of Icelandic woolen blankets
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- Professional driver/guide
- Live commentary on board
- Hot chocolate and Icelandic pastries
Itinerary
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Reykjavik
The hunt starts with the aurora forecast and a decision about where to drive. Reaching a good spot can take up to an hour, and then the waiting begins. That is when the hot chocolate and Icelandic pastries come out, and there are wool blankets on board for standing outside in. The group may move on to a second spot. Guides talk to other locals out doing the same thing, because plenty of people are out looking every night, and that shared information raises the odds. If no lights appear during the tour, you can try again free, subject to availability. The minibus keeps the group to 19 people at most, which is what makes it possible to use the good spots instead of the crowded ones.
Not included
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Please note that dietary restrictions cannot be accommodated while on this tour
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note that the access to restroom facilities out of urban areas is very limited while on the Northern lights tours.
- Even with the best of guides and a detailed forecast, sightings are never guaranteed. If we don’t find any lights while on tour, you can join us again another day for free (upon our availability). You will not be entitled to get a refund, though.
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- A refund is only possible if the tour never operates while you are in Iceland and you never get the chance to join the tour which sometimes happens due to unfavorable weather conditions.
- The tour is operated in a minibus and does not exceed more than 19 passengers.
- Availability for tour cannot be checked without making a booking. Credit cards will only be charged upon confirmation of shown availability.
- This tour takes place at night, please dress up accordingly with warm garments. Bring along a hat, gloves and a scarf. Waterproof clothing is always recommended while touring around Iceland.
- Please check your email inbox, we will send you an email on your departure day in the afternoon to inform you if the tour goes ahead or if it is cancelled.Make sure to check the spam inbox too.
- Pick-up begins 30 minutes prior to departure time.
- Pick up time: Aug 15–Sep 30 & Apr 1–Apr 18: from 21:30 / Oct 1–Mar 31: from 20:30
- If our tour is unsuccessful (Northern Lights not visible), photos will not be delivered.
- Due to traffic regulations, tour buses are not permitted to drive or stop in certain city areas and may only stop at designated locations. If your hotel isn't on our list, or if you're uncertain about where to meet us for pickup, please email us.
- Infants and children under 5 years old are not permitted on this tour. For safety and operational reasons, they cannot be accommodated, and boarding will be denied if a booking is made with a child under the minimum age.
- Passengers must fit safely and comfortably within their allocated seat or arrange additional seating in advance. Guests must be able to board, disembark and walk independently.
- Up to 15 travelers per booking.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Guiding available in: en.
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