Reykjavik

Northern Lights Tour with Icelandic Snacks and Hot Chocolate

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Classic Northern Lights Midnight Tour From Reykjavik
  • 3 to 5 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Ideal for those traveling around Iceland for the first time, this experience introduces you to the northern lights. Allow your guide to share their insights about this natural phenomenon as you journey to the perfect viewing spot. Watch as aurora borealis lights up the night sky and stay cozy in your climate-controlled vehicle. Plus, enjoy hotel pickup and drop-off in Reykjavik.
  • See the seasonal Aurora Borealis during a wonderful Icelandic evening
  • Capture the northern lights with your camera for your socials
  • Enjoy a cup of hot chocolate with snacks during or after the experience
  • Pickup from hotels in the center of Reykjavik

What's Included

  • Parking fees
  • Fuel surcharge
  • Food and drinks

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Start time

09:00 PM

Pickup details

The pickup takes up to an hour to complete. Thanks for your patience.

What To Expect

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • There is no guarantee to see the northern lights
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 travelers
Operated by Guiding.is

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Nora_Z
Amazing views of northern lights in Iceland with nice tour guide. You won’t regret to book this tour!!🤩🤩🤩

Reviews

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Good small bus trip
Judi_L, Feb 2024
Good trip, the guide davide was great. We didn't see the lights but that's not a guarantee anyway. Snacks fine and hot chocolate Really kindly dropped everyone as close to hotel as they could on the way back which was much appreciated. Pick up is a bit tricky as so many coaches at once from loads of different tour operators, hundreds of people and we were worried but all worked out well. The coach was a 19 seater I think so quite a small group. Thanks again xx
Fun night…
rosalina_d, Feb 2024
Though we were not lucky to see the aurora lights I have appreciated Johaness patience. He did his best to locate places. It’s mother nature’s decision. We still had fun being out that night in the middle of nowhere sorrounded by white snow. I would still recommend this tour.
Pointless waste of time
kylee_b, Jan 2024
Tour operator should have cancelled as weather was terrible ( all other local operators did) plus poorly organised with no real idea of where he was going to chase the lights - admitted to us this was a new venture for him and it showed I’m afraid - I’m all for the small businesses but we drove around in a minibus for 3 hours which was not ok - also not enough hot chocolate to go around ( cold as well ) bad planning considering he knew the group size and tour is advertised with hot chocolate and snacks - we never expected to see northern lights as that’s never guaranteed however it was a pointless waste of our night out
Response from Host, Jan 2024
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback regarding your recent Northern Lights tour with us. We sincerely apologize for the less-than-ideal experience you had, and we appreciate your honesty in highlighting the areas where we fell short. We understand your frustration with the weather conditions and the overall organization of the tour. We acknowledge that the weather was unfavorable, and we empathize with your disappointment in not being able to witness the Northern Lights. Additionally, we regret any inconvenience caused by the unpredicted road closure, which further impacted our ability to reach the intended spot for potential sightings. In light of your concerns, we would like to extend our sincerest apologies and offer you another complimentary Northern Lights tour. We genuinely value your patronage, and we want to ensure that your next experience with us surpasses your expectations. Rest assured, we are taking steps to address the issues raised and improve our service for future tours. Regarding the lack of hot chocolate and snacks, we deeply regret this oversight. Your feedback has been taken to heart, and we will review and enhance our planning processes to better accommodate the group size and ensure a more comfortable and enjoyable experience for all our customers. Once again, we appreciate your feedback, and we hope you will give us another opportunity to provide you with a memorable and positive Northern Lights experience. If you have any further concerns or would like to discuss this matter in more detail, please do not hesitate to contact us directly. We value your business and are committed to making amends. Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to the opportunity to serve you better in the future. Best regards, Guiding.is
Incredible
Lyn_G, Jan 2024
Johannes was on time for the pickup at 9:00 pm on January 1. We lucked out because there were five other people at bus stop #14 whose respective tour companies were no-shows. The chances of seeing the Northern Lights were a hit or miss, even traveling in winter months. Fortunately, we saw the Aurora Borealis in the first of three stops. It was a cloudy night but there was an opening and we were able to experience the majestic Aurora B. Johannes drove us to two other stops but no luck due to the clouds. To see the Northern Lights was a dream come true.
Great price for the tour
CJ_H, Dec 2023
We didn’t see the lights on the trip but our guide Johannes tried his best to take us to multiple spots with clear skies. Not his fault that the lights didn’t show up that night. We still ended up getting some cool night photos of a lake and thermal vents. This was also one of the few tours operating on Xmas eve and much cheaper than the other ones available that day so definitely worth what we paid for.
Potentially a scam
alitton9, Oct 2023
I booked this tour and was wary as it was so much cheaper than any other northern lights tour. An hour before the excursion was due to set off the operator still had not provided a meeting point and did not answer any messages. I’m told I’ll get a refund but I still haven’t heard from the operator. This was scheduled for my last night in Iceland and was my last chance to see the lights so was an incredible disappointment. AVOID!
Response from Host, Jan 2024
Dear Alitton We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience you experienced. We understand the frustration of having plans disrupted, especially when it occurs at such short notice. We'd like to extend our heartfelt apologies for the lack of timely communication and response to your pre-trip inquiries. This is not the level of service we strive to provide, and we deeply regret any inconvenience this may have caused. We want to assure you that we take your feedback seriously and have taken immediate action to address the issues you've raised. The staff member responsible for the lapse in communication is no longer with our company. We understand the impact this has had on your vacation experience, and we are committed to ensuring that such incidents do not happen in the future. Your feedback helps us improve our services, and we are dedicated to making necessary changes to prevent similar issues from arising. If you have any further concerns or would like to discuss your experience in more detail, please feel free to reach out to our customer service team directly. We value your business and ofcourse, a full refund has been made, and a free tour is available for you at any time. Thank you for bringing these matters to our attention, and we hope to have the opportunity to regain your trust in the future. Sincerely, Guiding.is
Worst Tour Comanny to Use
Rima_P, Apr 2023
Did not see any northern light and it clearly states in the description of the tour that if you don’t see it, you will be given an opportunity to go back at no cost. This option was not offered by tour operator so when contacted viator for refund so I can book this with a reputable tour company, they accepted no responsibility since my booking was through them and I don’t have a clue who the tour operator is, I was told it’s not Viaror’ problem. This company is a SCAM. Don’t book anything with them as this is my second horrible experience never having to use them in the past. Book with a company called get your guide, they have super friendly service and they are not a scam and fraud like viator is
Response from Host, Jan 2024
Dear Rima We appreciate your feedback regarding your Northern Lights tour experience, and we sincerely apologize for any disappointment you may have faced. We understand the significance of witnessing this natural phenomenon and the expectations associated with it. While we acknowledge that our description includes a commitment to provide another opportunity to witness the Northern Lights at no cost if they are not visible, we want to clarify that the Northern Lights are indeed a natural occurrence and are, unfortunately, beyond our control. We make every effort to maximize the chances of viewing the lights by choosing optimal locations and considering weather forecasts. We are sorry to hear that you felt this option was not offered by the tour operator. We take such matters seriously and want to assure you that providing a positive experience for our customers is our priority. Our records indicate that an alternative tour was indeed offered to you, as is our standard practice when participants do not witness the Northern Lights. We regret if there was any miscommunication or if you did not find the proposed solution satisfactory. Regarding your concerns with Viator, we understand that booking through a third-party platform can sometimes lead to challenges in communication. However, we encourage our customers to reach out to us directly for any concerns or issues during their tour, as we are committed to addressing them promptly. We regret any frustration you may have experienced and genuinely hope to have the opportunity to make amends for your less-than-ideal experience. If you would be open to it, we would like to discuss your situation further and see if there is a way we can rectify the situation or improve our communication processes. We appreciate your understanding and value your feedback as it helps us enhance our services for all our customers. Sincerely, Guiding.is
Amazing trip
Nora_Z, Apr 2023
Amazing views of northern lights in Iceland with nice tour guide. You won’t regret to book this tour!!🤩🤩🤩
It was an amazing day!...
miho_N, Mar 2023
It was an amazing day! Even I couldn’t see clear northern lights, I could enjoy the sky view. Thanks a lot!
Amazing experience
Geetanjali_V, Jan 2023
Great guides took time to show different places for photographs. Very friendly and gave trivia on iceland. Got some lovely snaps of the northern lights.
Amazing !
Anglica_S, Dec 2022
If you are looking to see the most amazing northern light you have to reserve a place in this tour, they know the perfect spot to catch the lights! Plus, the perfect snack for the road!
Amazing lights
Jes_R, Nov 2022
I booked this last minute so didn't have high expectations and was so glad we caught the northern lights. Our guide Johannes was a very nice guy and knowledgeable - even after we saw the lights, he drove much further so we could see it better. I didn't try the dried fish snack though. 😆
Amazing light show and great guide!
gudbjorg_h, Nov 2022
Absolutely amazing, luckely we good to see a big light show the night we went! Johannes was an funny and entertaining, would love to book another tour with him someday! Highly recommend.
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