4.8 (548) · Reykjavik · By Nordur Travel Free cancellation
Enjoy hotel pickup and drop-off, hot chocolate, traditional pastries, and hand warmers to keep you comfortable. Learn about the Northern Lights' science and folklore, and capture photos with your guide’s help.
The tour begins with a pickup from your Reykjavík accommodation. As we leave the city, snowy landscapes provide the perfect backdrop for the journey. Your guide explains how the auroras form, blending scientific insights with Icelandic legends.
At the destination, step into the night air and enjoy refreshments while waiting for the lights. These small touches ensure you stay warm and focused on the experience.
When the Northern Lights appear, your guide helps you capture this special moment. The tour lasts about four hours and is guided in Spanish and English.
✓ Pickup and drop-off in Reykjavik✓ Lifetime free re-booking if the Northern Lights are not seen✓ Guide takes nice Photos✓ Expert Knowledgeable guide✓ 4x4 minibus tour with WIFI onboard✓ Small-group size (1:19 ratio)✓ Hot chocolate and delicious Icelandic pastries✓ Hand warmer provided1 Reykjavik
Your evening begins with a pickup from your meeting point in Reykjavik. Board our 4x4 minibuses, designed to take you away from city lights to locations ideal for viewing the Northern Lights. Our expert guides carefully monitor weather and solar activity to choose the best spots each night.
At the destination, enjoy the dance of green, purple, and pink lights in the night sky. Take a break with hot chocolate and Icelandic pastries while soaking in the experience.
Our guide will capture this unique moment with a photo to take home. After an unforgettable night, we’ll drop you off back at your pickup point in Reykjavik.
· 4 h
Mobile or paper ticket accepted. One per booking
We offer pickups from Reykjavik hotels and guesthouses, as well as from Reykjavik ports. Please provide accommodation or cruise info at the time of booking.
Our Northern Lights tours operate whenever there is a reasonable chance of sightings. Please note that the Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon, and sightings can never be guaranteed.
If the tour goes ahead but the Northern Lights do not appear, the tour remains non-refundable. However, guests may reschedule the tour at no extra cost at any time in the future, with lifetime validity.
Public transportation options are available nearby Specialized infant seats are available Suitable for all physical fitness levels On some departures, the tour may be led by a guide who speaks two languages, making the tour bilingual. Northern Lights 4x4 Tour with Pastries and Cocoa from Reykjavik Pickup included Dress warmly in layers, as temperatures can be cold. Bring your camera and ensure it's fully charged. Be patient; the Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon. Listen to your guide's instructions for the best viewing and photo opportunities. Consider booking on a weekday for potentially fewer crowds. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Product code: 5523638P6
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WizardTrip Help Center Adventurers Couples Families Photography enthusiasts Witness the magical Northern Lights Comfortable 4x4 minibus with onboard Wi-Fi Enjoy complimentary hot chocolate and pastries Expert guides to help you capture photos Small group size for a personalized experience Free re-booking if lights are not seen
Population 138,772 (2025)
Elevation 8 m
Currency Icelandic króna
Official language Icelandic
Driving on the right
Power plugs C, F · 230 V
Emergency number 112 Average temperatures 0° Jan 0° Feb 1° Mar 3° Apr 6° May 9° Jun 11° Jul 10° Aug 8° Sept 4° Oct 2° Nov 0° Dec Sources: Wikidata; climate: NASA POWER, 2001-2025 averages.
What happens if the Northern Lights are not visible? + If the tour goes ahead but the Northern Lights do not appear, the tour remains non-refundable. However, guests may reschedule the tour at no extra cost at any time in the future, with lifetime validity.
Can I get a refund if I cancel? + For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Is pickup included? + Yes, pickup and drop-off in Reykjavik are included. We offer pickups from Reykjavik hotels and guesthouses, as well as from Reykjavik ports.
What should I bring? + A hand warmer is provided. You may want to bring your camera and dress warmly in layers.
Is this tour suitable for children? + Specialized infant seats are available, and the tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
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★★★★★ Tripadvisor review
Northern Lights
Dual90, October 2026
Nebo is a good guide; he took photos and was both capable and helpful. Recommended.
★★★★★ Tripadvisor review
Excellent
809mariona, October 2026
Nebo was a great driver and found the northern light in a couple of places even with lots of cloud and bad weather.
★★★★★ Tripadvisor review
A must in Iceland
Meander19484635500, October 2026
Amazing!! We had a lovely night chasing the northern lights with Nebo
★★★★★ Tripadvisor review
Nice service
532graciax, October 2026
Our guide, Abdiel (mind.my spelling) is very helpful from the moment picking up at the meeting point to patiently taking ud aurora chasing. He takes good pictures too.
★★★★★ Tripadvisor review
Amazing Northern Lights Tour in Reykavik!
551adrielt, October 2026
Abidel (I think I butchered his name) brought us around Reykavik tirelessly until we see the Northern Lights. In the end, we saw a beautiful scenery of the lights dancing above us.
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