About this experience
Hop on board a jeep and travel in style on this hunt for the breathtaking Northern Lights 3-5-hour tour. Take in the stunning scenery of the Icelandic landscape while keeping an eye on the sky for this elusive but incredible sight. This tour is perfect for those who’d like to witness one of the world’s greatest wonders.
We will take a photo of you with the Northern lights free of charge, assist with camera settings if you need and we rent tripods.
You can use you ticket to visit the Aurora museum at your leisure during their regular opening times before or after your tour as entry is included.
At a glance
- Duration: 4 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 4 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Participants are advised to wear warm clothes and comfortable walking shoes
What is included
- Entrance to the Aurora museum.
- Unlimited Retry
- Icelandic nature in the dark
- Hot Chocolate with optional Brennivin or Rum
- Small Group
- Free photos of you with the Northern lights
Not included
- Jackets
Itinerary and highlights
Hop on board and travel on this hunt for the breathtaking Northern Lights. Take in the stunning scenery of the Icelandic landscape while keeping an eye on the sky for this elusive but incredible sight. This tour is perfect for those who’d like to witness one of the world’s greatest wonders in comfort.
You will be picked up in Reykjavík in the evening. You will be driven away from the lights of the city to the darkened countryside for the best possible view of these bright dancing lights. On your journey, you will be driven by an expert guide who will look for gaps in the clouds and signs of the aurora borealis. They will pick the best location to see this beautiful light display and entertain you with information about the Icelandic nature.
On the way to the perfect spot, you will be driven through the stunning Icelandic landscape. You will travel past fields and mountains and get an unbelievable nighttime view of the country.
Meeting and pickup information
- - Pick up starts from 21:00 and can take up to 30 mins.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Gravel Travel
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Participants are advised to wear warm clothes and comfortable walking shoes
- Not suitable for children under 8
- Please add a pick up location
- The size of your group can grow if there have been cancellations several nights in a row due to weather.
- Pick up starts from 21:00 and can take up to 30 mins.
- We aim to send out a email before 18:30 in case of cancellation.
- If the tour is cancelled due to bad weather you will receive a full refund or be able to rebook for another date
- Northern Lights sightings are not always guaranteed. If unforeseen circumstances prevent viewing the activity provider offers another tour within two years of your original tour
- 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
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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