Northern Lights Tour
The Northern Lights tour in Iceland takes you to see a spectacular natural phenomenon which happens during the winter months. The locations visited during the Northern Lights tour vary from day to day depending on weather conditions.
Next available: Mon 28.Sep'26 • 22:00
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- Duration
- 3 hours and 30 minutes
- Minimum age
- 6+
- Pickup
- Available
- Duration
- 3 hours and 30 minutes
- Minimum age
- 6+
- Difficulty
- Very Easy
- Meeting
- Meet On Location Or Pick Up
- Pickup
- Available
- Season
- April, August, September
24-hour cancellation policy
Full cancellation terms are shown when you book.
Overview
Northern Lights Iceland
See the glory of the northern lights in Iceland! Unforgettable experience!
Our tour takes you to see a spectacular phenomenon which can be seen from late August to mid-April. The northern lights, also known as the aurora borealis, are caused by the interaction of particles from the sun with the upper atmosphere near the Magnetic Pole.
Special offer for limited time only!
Free admission to Aurora Reykjavik included on travel dates until the end of the season (15. April 2026)
Your tour includes admission to the Aurora Reykjavík Northern Lights Centre, where you can immerse yourself in an interactive exhibition, a captivating movie theatre, and a Virtual Reality Aurora experience scheduled for the same date as your tour.
Free admission included worth 3.900 isk (26EUR/28USD)
Read more about aurorareykjavik.is
Why take a guided tour to see the northern lights in Iceland?
Choosing a guided tour increases your chances of seeing the northern lights in Iceland. Our team of experts reviews and studies the weather, locations, and aurora forecast daily to determine if the odds are in our favour.
The tour is weather-dependent, and sightings are not guaranteed. However, you will experience Icelandic nature at night, including the Milky Way, stars, moon, clouds, and total darkness. Please note that indicated return times can vary.
If you don‘t see any northern lights during this tour, you are invited to join us again, free of charge, up to 2 years after the original booked date.
Where do we go to see the northern lights in Iceland?
Our experts decide where the best location is each night, so the exact route is not known in advance. One of the most important factors is that we avoid the city lights. Based on the weather and aurora forecast, we decide if it is worth going at all. If so, our experts will decide on the best place to go.
What to expect on your Northern Lights tour:
- It may be cold outside even though our buses are warm and comfortable. You will have plenty of time to take photos, so we recommend that you dress warmly and wear sturdy shoes. We recommend three layers: a cap, gloves, warm socks, and a warm jacket.
- Despite all our efforts, we cannot guarantee that you will see the aurora. If we do NOT see northern lights on the tour, passengers can rebook for another evening.
- A refund is not possible when we go on the tour and do not see the northern lights.
- Your rebook ticket is only valid for you; you can not assign your ticket to someone else.
- The tours are planned using larger buses, so large groups. Small group tours are also available - see Northern Lights - Small Group Tour.
- You will get some basic information from our guides on how to get the best pictures of the lights.
- Our guides are experts in the aurora, where to hunt them down and how to take pictures of the lights, so please do not hesitate to ask them about the northern lights or for assistance with your photography.
- The age limit for this tour is six years old.
- Please note that looking for the aurora is a hunting tour. Civilisation is left behind (including conventional WCs) to increase our chances of seeing the aurora. Auroras are best seen outdoors at night in Iceland’s winter. Your well-being on the tour depends on your clothing.
FAQ about this Northern Lights tour:
- How can I rebook? Visit www.re.is/rebook and log your booking number to choose a new date.
- Why was the tour cancelled tonight? Every day, a team of experts considers the weather and aurora forecast to determine whether the conditions are favourable. If the odds are against the aurora being visible, we cancel the tour.
- If we cancel the tour and you cannot attend later, you can get a refund.
- We did not see the lights on the tour yesterday and cannot join the tour again during our stay. Can we then have a refund? If you were on the tour, a refund is not possible. However, your ticket is valid for two years for rebooking. Save your booking number and visit www.re.is/rebook to choose a new date.
- How far away from the city are you going and where? The average time heading out to the first stop is usually within an hour. The direction of the tour is decided shortly before departure and based on the weather forecast.
- They took my voucher on the tour last night, so I don't have my booking number. If you don't have your voucher in your email and have no information about your booking number, please call us and have the information ready on when you were originally booked and under which name your tour was booked.
- When is the best time of the year to see the lights? From late August until mid-April.
- Why do I not see the lights as in the photos? The human eye usually sees the northern lights as faint colours of light green, grey and white. Camera sensors do not have our eye limitations as they have long exposure features and other factors.
What's included
- carbon-neutral Bus Fare
- 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).
- free Wi-fi
- professional Local Guidance
- remember To Dress According To The Weather.
- warm Clothes, A Waterproof Jacket, And Sturdy Shoes Are Recommended
- we Recommend Bringing Thermal Layers, A Winter Hat, Scarf, Gloves, And Wearing Warm Socks For Colder Days
- camera Or A Mobile Phone With A Camera.
What to bring
- We recommend bringing thermal layers, a winter hat, scarf, gloves, and wearing warm socks for colder days
- Camera or a mobile phone with a camera and you won't regret bringing a tripod.
Important notes
- remember To Dress Warmly.
- 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.
- once You Have Joined A Departure, The Tour Is Non-refundable Regardless Of Whether The Lights Are Visible.
- 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!
Before you go
Special offer for limited time only!
Free admission to Aurora Reykjavik included on travel dates until end of the seasons (15. April)
Your tour includes admission to the Aurora Reykjavík Northern Lights Centre, where you can immerse yourself in an interactive exhibition, a captivating movie theatre, and a Virtual Reality Aurora experience scheduled for the same date as your tour.
Free admission included worth 3.900 isk (26EUR/28USD)
Tour ID: RE62
Thank you for choosing Reykjavik Excursions.
Your booking is confirmed. We look forward to seeing you.
Use the #reykjavikexcursions and #reyex hashtags to let us know about your experience!
If you don´t see any lights you can re-book for free on www.re.is/rebook
Pick Up & Drop Off
- Pick up is operated by Reykjavik Excursions and starts 30 minutes before your selected departure time. The bus can arrive anytime during that time.
- You are responsible for being ready and visible in time for your pick up at your designated bus stop or outside your hotel/guesthouse.
- You can see a map of all the Bus Stops at http://www.busstop.is.
- If your pick up has not arrived 20 minutes after starting, please call +354 580 5400.
- If you miss your pick up, you need to arrive at BSÍ Bus Terminal in time for your departure at your own cost.
- Drop off can be limited due to street closures and restriction on operation of buses in the city centre.
For tour status please visit - https://www.re.is/tour-status/
Pickup details
Departure from BSÍ Bus Terminal - City Center, Reykjavik.
Meeting point
Pickup locations (176)
Pickup is available from the following points. Choose yours during booking.
- 100 Iceland Hotel - Go To: Bus Stop 9. Snorrabraut
- 101 Guesthouse - Go To: Bus Stop 9. Snorrabraut
- 101 Hótel - Go To: Bus stop 6. The Culture House - Safnahúsið
- 1912 Guesthouse - Go To: Bus stop 3. Lækjargata
- 201 Hotel - Hlíðarsmári 5
- 3 Sisters Guesthouse - Go To: Bus stop 1. Ráðhúsið - City Hall
- 41 – A Townhouse Hotel – Go To: Bus stop 14. Skúlagata
- 4th Floor Hotel - Go To: Bus Stop 9. Snorrabraut
- Alda Hotel Reykjavik – Go To: Bus stop 9. Snorrabraut
- Alfred's Apartments - Go To: Bus Stop 9. Snorrabraut
- Alfred's Studios - Go To:Bus Bus stop 14. Skúlagata
- Alva Hotel (22 Hill Hotel), Brautarholt 22-24
- Apartment 37 – Go To: Bus stop 14. Skúlagata
- Apartment K - Bergstaðarstræti 12 - Go To: Bus stop 3. Lækjargata
- Apartment K - Bergstaðarstræti 3 - Go To: Bus stop 3. Lækjargata
- Apartment K - Hverfisgata 14 - Go To: Bus stop 6. The Culture House - Safnahúsið
- Apartment K - Ingólfsstræti 1a - Go To: Bus stop 6. The Culture House - Safnahúsið
- Apartment K - Lindargata 60 - Go To: Bus stop 14. Skúlagata
- Apartment K - Skólastræti 1 - Go To:Bus stop 3. Lækjargata
- Apartment K - Þingholtsstræti 2-4 - Go To: Bus stop 3. Lækjargata
- Apartment K – Hverfisgata 37 - Go To: Bus stop 14. Skúlagata
- Apartment K – Laugavegur 46 – Go To: Bus stop 14. Skúlagata
- Apartment K – Laugavegur 74 – Go To: Bus Stop 9. Snorrabraut
- Apartment K – Laugavegur 85-86 – Go To: Bus Stop 9. Snorrabraut
- Apartments Aurora – Go To: Bus stop 14. Skúlagata
- Apotek Hotel - Go To: Bus stop 3. Lækjargata
- Arctic Comfort Hótel - Síðumúli 19
- Baron's Hostel - Go To: Bus stop 8. Hallgrímskirkja
- Black Pearl Hotel - Go To: Bus stop 4. Miðbakki Harbour
- Black Tower - Go To: Bus stop 14. Skúlagata
- Bus Hostel Reykjavik - Skógarhlíð 10
- Bus stop 1. Ráðhúsið - City Hall
- Bus stop 11. Austurbær
- Bus stop 12. Höfðatorg
- Bus stop 13. Rauðarárstígur
- Bus stop 14. Skúlagata
- Bus stop 16. Fellsmúli
- Bus stop 17. Sjóminjasafnið
- Bus stop 2. Tjörnin – The Pond
- Bus stop 3. Lækjargata
- Bus Stop 4. Miðbakki Harbour
- Bus stop 5. Harpa
- Bus stop 6. The Culture House - Safnahúsið
- Bus stop 8. Hallgrímskirkja
- Bus stop 9. Snorrabraut
- Cabin Hótel - Borgartún 32
- Candlewood Suites Reykjavik by IHG - Go To: Bus Stop 13. Rauðarárstígur
- Canopy Reykjavík | City Centre - Go To: Bus stop 6. The Culture House - Safnahúsið
- Castle House Luxury Apartments - Go To: Bus stop 2. Tjörnin – The Pond
- Centerhotel Arnarhvoll - Go To: Bus stop 5. Harpa
- Centerhotel Klöpp - Go To: Bus stop 14. Skúlagata
- Centerhotel Laugavegur - Go to: Bus stop 9. Snorrabraut
- Centerhotel Miðgarður - Go To: Bus stop 13. Rauðarárstígur
- Centerhotel Plaza - Go To: Bus stop 1. Ráðhúsið - City Hall
- Centerhotel Skjaldbreið – Go To: Bus stop 14. Skúlagata
- Centerhotel Þingholt - Go To: Bus stop 3. Lækjargata
- Central Apartments - Go To: Bus stop 3. Lækjargata
- Central Guesthouse - Go To: Bus stop 2. Tjörnin – The Pond
- Chez Monique - Go To: Bus stop 1. Ráðhúsið - City Hall
- City Center Hotel - Go To: Bus stop 3. Lækjargata
- City Center Hotel - Go To: Bus stop 3. Lækjargata
- City Comfort Apartments – Go To: Bus Stop 9. Snorrabraut
- City Hub - Go To: Bus stop 6. The Culture House - Safnahúsið
- Dalur HI Hostel - Sundlaugavegur 34
- Domus Guesthouse - Go To: Bus stop 14. Skúlagata
- Downtown Guesthouse Reykjavik - Go To: Bus stop 3. Lækjargata
- Downtown Reykjavik Apartments - Go To: Bus stop 13. Rauðarárstígur
- Elding Whale Watching - Go To: Bus Stop 4. Miðbakki Harbour
- Embassy Luxury Apartments - Go To: Bus stop 1. Ráðhúsið - City Hall
- Eric The Red Guesthouse - Go To: Bus stop 8. Hallgrímskirkja
- Eyja Guldsmeden Hotel - Brautarholt 10-14
- Farfuglaheimilið - Sundlaugavegur 34
- Forsæla Apartmenthouse - Go To: Bus stop 8. Hallgrímskirkja
- Fosshótel Barón - Barónstígur 2-4 - Go To: Bus Stop 9. Snorrabraut
- Fosshótel Lind - Go To: Bus stop 13. Rauðarárstígur
- Fosshótel Rauðará - Go To: Bus stop 13. Rauðarárstígur
- Fosshótel Reykjavík - Go To: Bus stop 12. Höfðatorg
- Freyja Guesthouse - Go to: Bus stop 8. Hallgrímskirkja
- Gallery Central Guesthouse - Go To: Bus stop 1. Ráðhúsið - City Hall
- Gest Inn - Go To: Bus stop 8. Hallgrímskirkja
- Grand Hótel Reykjavík - Sigtún 28
- Grandi by Centerhotels - Go To: Bus stop 17. Sjóminjasafnið
- Gray Tower - Go To: Bus stop 14. Skúlagata
- Grettisborg Apartments - Go To: Bus stop 11. Austurbær
- Guesthouse Aurora - Go To: Bus stop 8. Hallgrímskirkja
- Guesthouse Álfhóll - Go To: Bus stop 1. Ráðhúsið - City Hall
- Guesthouse Baldursbrá - Laufásvegi 41 - Go To: BSÍ Terminal
- Guesthouse Baldursbrá - Tjarnargötu 46 - Go To: BSÍ Terminal
- Guesthouse Butterfly - Go To: Bus stop 1. Ráðhúsið - City Hall
- Guesthouse Odinn - Go To: Bus stop 14. Skúlagata
- Guesthouse Pávi - Go To: Bus Stop 13. Rauðarárstígur
- Guesthouse Snorri - Go To: Bus stop 11. Austurbær
- Guesthouse Turninn - Go To: Bus stop 14. Skúlagata
- Guesthouse Von – Go To: Bus Stop 9. Snorrabraut
- Harbor - Vör/Skarfabakki - Go To: Cruise Ship Service Centre - Terminal Vör (312)
- Heida's Home – Go To: Bus Stop 9. Snorrabraut
- Hilton Reykjavík - Suðurlandsbraut 2
- Hlemmur Apartments – Go To: Bus Stop 9. Snorrabraut
- Hostel B47 - Go To: Bus stop 8. Hallgrímskirkja
- Hotel Lotus - Álftamýri 7
- Hotel Múli - Hallarmúli 1
- Hotel Reykjavík Askja - v/Hlíðarfót
- Hotel Reykjavík Saga - Go To: Bus stop 2. Tjörnin - The Pond
- Hotel Viking - Strandgötu 51
- House of Spirits - Go To: Bus stop 1. Ráðhúsið - City Hall
- Hótel Borg - Go To: Bus stop 3. Lækjargata
- Hótel Frón – Go To: Bus stop 6. The Culture House - Safnahúsið
- Hótel Hilda - Go To: Bus stop 1. Ráðhúsið - City Hall
- Hótel Holt - Go To: BSÍ Terminal
- Hótel Ísland - Ármúli 9
- Hótel Ísland Comfort - Hlíðasmári 13 - Kópavogur
- Hótel Leifur Eiríksson - Go To: Bus stop 8. Hallgrímskirkja
- Hótel Metropolitan - Go To: Bus stop 1. Ráðhúsið - City Hall
- Hótel Óðinsvé - Go To: Bus stop 8. Hallgrímskirkja
- Hótel Reykjavík Centrum - Go To: Bus stop 1. Ráðhúsið - City Hall
- Hótel Örkin - Brautarholt 29
- Iceland Parliament Hotel – Go To: Bus stop 1. Ráðhúsið - City Hall
- Inga's New Guest Apartments - Go To: Bus stop 8. Hallgrímskirkja
- ION City Hotel - Go To: Bus stop 14. Skúlagata
- Island Apartments – Go To: Bus stop 14. Skúlagata
- KEX Hostel - Skúlagata 28 - Go To: Bus Stop 9. Snorrabraut
- Klettur Hótel - Mjölnisholt 12-14
- Kvosin Hotel - Go To: Bus stop 1. Ráðhúsið - City Hall
- Lighthouse Apartments - Go To: Bus stop 1. Ráðhúsið - City Hall
- Local 101 - Go to: Bus stop 4. Miðbakki Harbour
- Loft Hostel - Go To: Bus stop 3. Lækjargata
- Loki 101 Guesthouse - Go To: Bus stop 8. Hallgrímskirkja
- Luna Hotel Apartments - Amtmannsstígur 5 - Go To: Bus stop 2. Tjörnin - The Pond
- Luna Hotel Apartments - Baldursgata 39 - Go To: Bus stop 8. Hallgrímskirkja
- Luna Hotel Apartments - Bergþórugata 23 - Go To: Bus stop 8. Hallgrímskirkja
- Luna Hotel Apartments - Grettisgata 53b - Go to: Bus stop 11. Austurbær
- Luna Hotel Apartments - Laufásvegur 17 - Go To: Bus stop 2. Tjörnin – The Pond
- Luna Hotel Apartments - Laugavegur 37 - Go To: Bus stop 14. Skúlagata
- Luna Hotel Apartments - Laugavegur 86 - Go To: Bus Stop 9. Snorrabraut
- Luna Hotel Apartments - Spítalastígur 1 - Go To: Bus stop 2. Tjörnin – The Pond
- Lækur Hostel - Laugarnesvegur 74a
- Mengi Apartments - Go To: Bus stop 8. Hallgrímskirkja
- Norðurey Hotel City Garden - GO TO: Cabin Hótel
- Northern Comfort Apartments - Skipholti 15
- Ocean Comfort Apartments - Go To: Bus stop 3. Lækjargata
- Oddsson Downtown Hotel - Háteigsvegur 1
- Oddsson Midtown Hotel - Grensásvegur 16a
- OK Hotel – Go To: Bus Stop 9. Snorrabraut
- Old Charm Reykjavik Apartments – Go To: Bus stop 14. Skúlagata
- Our House Guesthouse - Go To: Bus stop 8. Hallgrímskirkja
- Planet Apartments - Go To: Bus stop 1. Ráðhúsið - City Hall
- Radisson Blu Hótel 1919 - Go To: Bus stop 3. Lækjargata
- Rey Apartments - Go To: Bus stop 14. Skúlagata
- Reykjavik Campsite - Sundlaugavegur 32
- Reykjavik Domestic Airport
- Reykjavik Downtown Guesthouse - Egilsgata 1 - Go To: Bus stop 8. Hallgrímskirkja
- Reykjavik Downtown Hostel - Go To: Bus stop 1. Ráðhúsið - City Hall
- Reykjavik Hostel Village - Go To: Bus stop 11. Austurbær
- Reykjavik Lights Hotel - Suðurlandsbraut 12
- Reykjavik Marina - Go To: Bus stop 17. Sjóminjasafnið
- Reykjavik Residence Hotel – Go To: Bus stop 6. The Culture House - Safnahúsið
- Reykjavik Residence Suites – Go To: Bus stop 6. The Culture House - Safnahúsið
- Reykjavik4you Apartments - Go To: Bus stop 14. Skúlagata
- Reykjavik4you Apartments - Laugavegi 85 - Go To: Bus stop 9. Snorrabraut
- Reykjavík Konsúlat Hótel - Go To: Bus stop 3. Lækjargata
- Room With A View –Go To: Bus stop 14. Skúlagata
- Sand Hotel - Go To: Bus stop 14. Skúlagata
- Skuggi Hótel – Go To: Bus Stop 9. Snorrabraut
- Stay Apartments Bolholt - Bolholt 6
- Stay Apartments Einholt - Go To: Bus Stop 13. Rauðarárstígur
- Stay Apartments Grettisgata - Go To: Bus stop 11. Austurbær
- Stay Apartments Laugavegur – Go To: Bus Stop 9. Snorrabraut
- Storm Hotel - Go To: Bus stop 12. Höfðatorg
- SUNNA Guesthouse - Go To: Bus stop 8. Hallgrímskirkja
- The Reykjavik EDITION - Go To: Bus stop 5. Harpa
- The Swan House Reykjavík Apartments -Go To: Bus stop 14. Skúlagata
- Tower Suites - Go To: Bus stop 12. Höfðatorg
- Urban Reykjavik Studios
- Villa Guesthouse - Bus stop 8. Hallgrímskirkja
- Von Guldsmeden Hotel - Go to: Bus stop 9. Snorrabraut
- What´s On - Bus stop 1. Ráðhúsið - City Hall
Additional information
Tickets
adults (16 - 99)youth (6 - 15)
Activity attributes
eco Friendlygroup Friendlysenioroutdoorfamily Friendly
Live tour guide
english
Audio guide
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