About this experience
Enjoy the amazing wonders of the Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights. You'll be picked up from your hotel or bus stop for the hunt of a lifetime, Northern Lights hunting. You will travel in a comfortable minibus equipped with a good Wi-Fi.
Your tour will be guided by experienced aurora experts who use the best tools available to select the most suitable locations to capture the Northern Lights on any given night. Your guide will take complimentary photos of you and the aurora, which you can access after the tour.
As you gaze at the sky, you can enjoy a cup of hot chocolate and a candy bar. If the lights don’t appear, rebook for free on the next available night.
The Northern Lights are one of the major attraction in Iceland. Seeing them dancing in the sky with colors of green, red or even purple is an experience of a lifetime.
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
What is included
- Hraun Icelandic Chocolate bar
- Minibus transportation for a Small Group (max 18 people)
- Digital Photos of you and the Aurora
- WiFi on board
- English Speaking Guide
- Pickup and drop-off from designated Bus stops
- Hot chocolate
Not included
- Hat and Gloves Combo with Logo (3,000 ISK)
- Neck Warmer with Logo (500 ISK)
Itinerary and highlights
Your adventure will start in Reykjavík for the Northern Lights hunting. You will drive out of the city to get away from the city lights
The location will change according to the clouds that day.
Meeting and pickup information
- The pick up starts at 21:00 and can take up to 30 minutes. In SEPTEMBER the pick up starts at 22.00! Please be ready at your selected location. Due to traffic regulations, we can't stop at all hotel entrances downtown, so please read carefully if you will be picked up at your hotel or at the nearest designated Bus Stop (usually no further than a couple of mins walk). For walking distance to bus stops, please check busstop.is.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Troll Expeditions
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Questions about this experience
How long is this experience?
What are the pickup arrangements?
In SEPTEMBER the pick up starts at 22.00!
Please be ready at your selected location.
Due to traffic regulations, we can't stop at all hotel entrances downtown, so please read carefully if you will be picked up at your hotel or at the nearest designated Bus Stop (usually no further than a couple of mins walk).
For walking distance to bus stops, please check busstop.is.
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