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 2025)

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.  

• Carbon-neutral bus Fare
• 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.