Northern Lights Enchanting: Small Group, Hot Cocoa & free Photos!
4.6
1,219 Ratings
Reykjavík

Embark on a 4-hour quest for the Northern Lights with your expert local guide. Utilizing the Aurora forecast for guidance, we set out on our journey. Traveling in a minibus, your group will be no larger than 19 people, allowing for a personalized experience as we pursue this stunning natural spectacle.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • EastWest - To commence your quest for the Aurora Borealis, you’ll engage in preliminary planning using the Aurora forecast before venturing to the chosen destination. The journey may entail a drive of approximately one hour to locate an optimal viewing area, where you might also have to wait for the spectacle to emerge. During this interval, we’ll serve hot chocolate and traditional Icelandic confections, and provide Icelandic woolen blankets for your comfort in the chilly outdoors.\n\nThere’s a possibility of relocating to different vantage points, facilitated by communication with other aurora enthusiasts who are also out in search of the lights each night. This strategy enhances the chances of witnessing the Northern Lights. Should the lights remain elusive during your excursion, you are offered another opportunity to join the tour at no additional cost, subject to availability.\n\nOur minibus transport ensures a premium experience with a limited group size of no more than 19 individuals, deliberately avoiding larger crowds to secure the most favorable location for observation.
What's Included
  • Photo opportunities (weather permitting)
  • All-inclusive pricing with no hidden fees
  • Convenient pickup and drop-off from designated spots
  • Expert driver/guide to lead the way
  • Engaging live commentary during the tour
  • Comfort with Icelandic wool blankets
  • Delight in hot chocolate and local pastries
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Snacks
Additional Information
  • Please note that the access to restroom facilities out of urban areas is very limited while on the Northern lights tours.
  • Even with the best of guides and a detailed forecast, sightings are never guaranteed. If we don’t find any lights while on tour, you can join us again another day for free (upon our availability). You will not be entitled to get a refund, though.
  • A refund is only possible if the tour never operates while you are in Iceland and you never get the chance to join the tour which sometimes happens due to unfavorable weather conditions.
  • The tour is operated in a minibus and does not exceed more than 19 passengers.
  • Availability for tour cannot be checked without making a booking. Credit cards will only be charged upon confirmation of shown availability
  • This tour takes place at night, please dress up accordingly with warm garments. Bring along a hat, gloves and a scarf. Waterproof clothing is always recommended while touring around Iceland.
  • Please check your email inbox - we will send you an email on your departure day in the afternoon to inform you if the tour goes ahead or if it is cancelled.Make sure to check the spam inbox too.
  • Pick-up begins 30 minutes prior to departure time.
  • Due to traffic regulations, tour buses are not permitted to drive or stop in certain city areas and may only stop at designated locations. If your hotel isn’t on our list, or if you’re uncertain about where to meet us for pickup, please email us at [email protected].
Location
Bus stop #1 - Ráðhúsið - City Hall
Vonarstræti
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Kim_h
May 5, 2024
Brilliant Northern Lights Experience - The brilliant colors and the tour guide being so accommodating and making sure we were getting all the time we needed at the site. Excellent experience!
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Fleurkristine_b
May 2, 2024
yes - Simon was a great guide. He really tried to get everyone’s energy up despite the late night and everyone already exhausted from the day (myself included). Pick up time was prompt and organized. Highly recommend this tour. Be sure to dress warm during the colder months. The wool blankets were a life saver. The professional pictures came out a couple days after too. It was VERY late in the season so the likelihood of seeing the lights were slim but with great luck and a secret stop, we were able to see them. Got to know some great people by the end of the experience. Thank you for a memorable birthday. Simonster.. you’re the man!
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Compass39607261473
Apr 30, 2024
Northern lights in April - I booked trip last minute to see Northern lights during my trip to Iceland. I wasn’t sure if I will get to see it but took a chance and I am glad I did because we saw the lights and it was spectacular. Gummi was fun, informative and thoughtful. He answered all our questions and waited outside in cold to setup camera while we were inside in bus. He took our pictures and that cherry on the top. Thank you Gummi and East West for memorable experience.
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Leeannem146
Apr 30, 2024
East West the best - Highlight of our trip. We went on 27 April so we knew high chance of not seeing the lights but our guide Baldvin was amazing. Super knowledgeable. He not only managed to show us the incredible phenomena, he also took amazing photos so we get to relive this highlight of our entire trip. Wish we had of used East West to book all our excursions as they were fantastic.
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Gonçalo
Apr 30, 2024
The most perfect show on Earth … - The tour was very well organized in terms of punctuality and logistics. Congratulations to the guide Balvin for his enormous availability, willingness, patience and affection during the entire trip, always with hope and perseverance!
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136aslib
Apr 30, 2024
A Magical Night - This was a magical night. Our driver and tour guide Gummi was amazing. He was so kind, funny, and patient while taking our photos, answering our questions, and sharing hot chocolate and Icelandic pastries. I will cherish these memories forever. Thank you Gummi, EastWest, and of course beautiful Iceland for giving us an unforgettable opportunity to connect with the nature at its best.
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Davidjuni0rg
Apr 30, 2024
Amazing night 5* tour guide highly recommend - Me and my mrs had an amazing night seeing the northern lights with our driver and tour guide devin who was very professional, super friendly, easy going and very knowledgable. What an amazing experience and a night we will never forget
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Melody_b
May 15, 2024
The operator really tried... - The operator really tried to help us see the northern lights in Iceland, but it was just not the night for it. Thank you for the effort, the blankets and the hot chocolate.
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Northstar25168106504
Apr 30, 2024
Northern lights - Balvin was an excellent tour guide. Very knowledgeable, polite and helpful. The tour was well organized and efficiently executed.
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Enrique_r
May 16, 2024
false advertisement - Advertised with free photos (costs more than others), never got the photo. I did see the northern lights that night but never got my free photos. The driver said photos would be emailed to us.
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