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The aurora borealis is a natural phenomenon caused by charged particles from the sun colliding with Earth's atmosphere high above the ground. Witnessing the lights from the ground requires clear, dark skies - which is why Iceland, with its remote landscapes and minimal light pollution, is one of the world's premier Northern Lights destinations. Just a short drive from Reykjavík, experienced guides can reach areas of complete darkness quickly and easily - a significant advantage when hunting the aurora.
What To Expect:
Once you have booked your Northern Lights tour, simply be ready at your designated pick-up location before the scheduled departure time and let your expert guides take care of the rest. As the tour heads out of the city and into the Icelandic countryside, your guide will share fascinating facts about the Northern Lights and the locations you are visiting. As soon as the aurora is spotted, you will have plenty of time to take photos and soak up one of nature's most extraordinary spectacles. Staff are always on hand to help with camera settings and photography tips throughout the evening.
Northern Lights tours depart daily during the winter season from November through to March, with an additional seasonal window from late August to mid-April.
Pick-up time: 5.30pm
Tour duration: Approximately 3.5 hours. Please note that indicated return times can vary due to road and weather conditions.
Pick-up starts 30 minutes before your scheduled departure time. The bus can arrive at any point during that 30-minute window. You are responsible for being ready and visible at your designated bus stop or outside your hotel or guesthouse in time for collection.
Please note that pick-ups from some Reykjavík hotels and guesthouses have been affected by restrictions imposed by Reykjavík City Council. Drop-off may not be directly in front of your hotel or guesthouse but at designated bus stops nearby due to street closures and bus operation restrictions in the city centre.
If you miss your pick-up, you will need to make your own way to BSÍ Bus Terminal in time for your tour departure at your own cost.
Transfers are available to and from designated bus stops across Reykjavík. If your hotel is not listed below, your pick-up and drop-off point will be BSÍ Bus Terminal - from here you will need to make your own way to and from your hotel at your own expense.
Blue Line (Bus Stop 1): 3 Sisters Guesthouse, Centerhotel Plaza, Chez Monique, Embassy Luxury Apartments, Gallery Central Guesthouse, Guesthouse Álfhóll, Guesthouse Butterfly, Hotel Hilda, Hotel Metropolitan, Hotel Reykjavík Centrum, House Of Spirits, Kvosin Hotel, Lighthouse Apartments, Ocean Comfort Apartments, Planet Apartments, Reykjavik Downtown Hostel, Iceland Parliament Hotel
Yellow Line (Bus Stop 2): Ambassade Apartments, Castle House Luxury Apartments, Central Guesthouse, Hotel Reykjavik Saga, Luna Hotel Apartments – Amtmannsstígur 5, Luna Hotel Apartments – Spítalastígur 1
Yellow Line (Bus Stop 3): 1912 Guesthouse, Apotek Hotel, Black Pearl, Centerhotel Þingholt, Central Apartments, City Center Hotel, Downtown Guesthouse, Konsulate Hotel, Hotel Borg, Ocean Comfort Apartments, Radisson Blu Hotel 1919, Loft Hostel
Blue Line (Bus Stop 4): Exeter Hotel
Yellow Line (Bus Stop 5): Centerhotel Arnarhvoll, The Reykjavik EDITION
Yellow Line (Bus Stop 6): 101 Hótel, 41 – A Townhouse Hotel, Apartment K – Hverfisgata 14, Apartment K – Ingólfsstræti 1a, Apartment K – Skólastræti 1, Apartment K – Þingholtsstræti 2-4, Canopy Reykjavík City Centre, Hótel Frón
Pink Line (Bus Stop 8): Eric The Red Guesthouse, Forsæla Apartments, Freyja Guesthouse, Gest Inn, Guesthouse Aurora, Hostel B47, Hotel Leifur Eiríksson, Hotel Óðinsvé, Inga's New Guest Apartments, Loki 101 Guesthouse, Luna Hotel Apartments – Baldursgata 36, Mengi Apartments, Our House Guesthouse, SUNNA Guesthouse, Villa Guesthouse
Green Line (Bus Stop 9): Centerhotel Laugavegur, Skuggi Hotel, 4th Floor Hotel, 100 Iceland Hotel, 101 Guesthouse, Alda Hotel Reykjavik, Alfred's Apartments, Apartment K – Laugavegur 74, Apartment K – Laugavegur 85-86, City Comfort Apartments, Guesthouse Von, Heida's Home, Hlemmur Apartments, Luna Hotel Apartments – Laugavegur 86, OK Hotel, Reykjavik4you Apartments – Laugavegi 85, Stay Apartments – Laugavegur 139
Pink Line (Bus Stop 11): Grettisborg Apartments, Guesthouse Reykjavik 101, Guesthouse Snorri, Reykjavik Hostel Village, Stay Apartments Grettisgata
Red Line (Bus Stop 12): Fosshótel Reykjavík, Storm Hotel, Tower Suites
Red Line (Bus Stop 13): Centerhotel Miðgarður, Downtown Reykjavik Apartments, Fosshótel Rauðará, Fosshótel Lind, Guesthouse Pávi, Hotel Phoenix, Stay Apartments Einholt
Green Line (Bus Stop 14): 101 Skuggi Guesthouse, Alfred's Studios, Apartment 37, Apartment K – Bergstaðastræti 12, Apartment K – Bergstaðastræti 3, Apartment K – Hverfisgata 37, Apartment K – Laugavegur 46, Apartment K – Lindargata 60, Apartments Aurora, Black Tower, Centerhotel Klöpp, Centerhotel Skjaldbreið, Domus Guesthouse, Gray Tower, Guesthouse Óðinn, Guesthouse Turninn, ION City Hotel, Ísland Apartments, Luna Hotel Apartments – Laugavegur 37, Old Charm Reykjavik Apartments, Rey Apartments, Reykjavik Residence Hotel, Reykjavik Residence Suites, Reykjavik4you Apartments – Bergstaðastræti 12, Room With A View, Sand Hotel, The Swan House Reykjavik Apartments
Blue Line (Bus Stop 15 – Vesturbugt): Centerhotel Grandi, Reykjavik Marina
BSÍ Bus Terminal: 27Soley, Guesthouse Anna, Guesthouse Baldursbrá – Laufásvegur 41, Guesthouse Baldursbrá – Tjarnargata 46, Guesthouse Galtafell, Guesthouse Lena, Hótel Holt, Travel Inn, Student Hostel
Direct Pick-Up/Drop-Off:
Red Line: 22 Hill Hotel, 105 – A Townhouse Hotel, Eyja Guldsmeden Hotel, Hótel Örkin, Klettur Hótel, Northern Comfort Apartments, Stay Apartments Bolholt
Purple Line: Arctic Comfort Hótel, Hilton Reykjavík Nordica, Hótel Ísland, Oddsson Hótel, Reykjavik Lights Hotel, R13 – A Townhouse Hotel – Ármúli 13a
Brown Line: Cabin Hotel, Dalur HI Hostel – Sundlaugavegur 34, Reykjavik Campsite – Sundlaugavegur 32, Grand Hótel Reykjavík, Lækur Hostel, Harbor – Skarfabakki
Blue Line: Reykjavík Domestic Airport
Green Line: Fosshótel Barón, KEX Hostel
Orange Line: 201 Hotel, Fjörukráin, Hotel Viking, Hotel Ísland Comfort – Hlíðasmári 13
Pink Line: Reykjavík Natura
Northern Lights sightings are not guaranteed - the tour is weather and aurora activity dependent.
If the weather and aurora forecast is not promising enough, the tour may be cancelled. Guests with existing bookings will be offered the option to rebook for another date or receive a full refund, provided they have not already joined a departure.
Once you have joined a departure, the tour is non-refundable regardless of whether the Northern Lights are visible. If the aurora is not seen during your tour, you are invited to rebook for another evening free of charge. Rebooking tickets are personal and non-transferable.
Children are welcome on the tour, however as this can be a long and cold evening, it may not be suitable for children under 6 years old.
The tour uses larger coaches - it is not a small group experience. Small group tours are also available.
Dress warmly and wear sturdy waterproof footwear. Recommended clothing includes thermal layers, a winter hat, scarf, gloves, and warm socks. Please also be aware that conventional facilities are not available at aurora viewing locations.
A 100% cancellation fee applies to bookings cancelled 24 hours or less before the tour.
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