Northern Lights Bus Tour from Reykjavik: Spectacular Aurora Show Viewable in Winter

The Aurora Borealis bus excursion takes you away from the city life of Reykjavik to witness the radiant performance of the northern lights. The Aurora Borealis is among the most breathtaking spectacles in Iceland, often visible during the colder seasons.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Thingvellir National Park - Our tour takes you to the countryside away from the city lights. Clear, cloud-free skies are an essential componant of any succesful aurora tour. We may need to try a few different locations before finding success. While you await the aurora, our guide will entertain you with tales of old Iceland and the folklore and tall tales used at the time to explain this once mysterious phenomenon.
What's Included
  • On-board WiFi
What's Not Included
  • Dinner
Additional Information
  • Minimum age is 8 years old
  • Dress in warm, wind and waterproof clothing and footwear.
  • If you don´t see the northern lights during the tour, you can join again for free on one other night.
Location
Bus stop #5 Harpa
Sculpture & Shore Walk
Cancellation Policy

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

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Kishan_g
Oct 16, 2024
Enjoyable northern lights adventure. - Nico and Darius were fantastic. They had a lot of patience to make sure we got to see something and we did get to see the northern lights. We had a great time.
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Kim_m
Oct 14, 2024
Beautiful - The Aurora whisperer was the best. I learned so much of the history and why we were see the northern lights. It was so educational and fun! I loved every minute of it. Also the hot chocolate was the best I have ever had! He’s the best.
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Kathy
Oct 14, 2024
Dark night - Bright Skies - We saw them! It’s a cold evening so dress warmly. Was just as expected - on-time, nice ride, delicious hot chocolate, and good direction for capturing your personal best photo. Was awesome to be dropped at bus stop closest to my hotel after the tour; SO appreciated.
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7keesies
Oct 13, 2024
Great Experience! - This experience was amazing! Our guide, Vicki, (Vicki the Viking) was absolutely delightful! She made the tour even better. We highly recommend this tour.
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Jennifer_h
Oct 13, 2024
Wonderful tour - Fantastic time! Tour guide Jennifer was so informative and kind. Saw fantastic lights which made it super fantastic! Great driver also!
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Vanessa_l
Oct 12, 2024
The BEST! - There was a slight delay in the beginning however the overall experience was so much worth it! Out tour guide Sunny and Captain Kettlebell were so knowledgeable and know all the good spots! I love that they even showed us tips and tricks to capture the best northern lights (as per my pics). Plus, they helped us take nice pics! They were also very energised and kind - definitely recommend!
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Barbara_f
Oct 12, 2024
Amazing experience! - Well organised, lovely friendly driver, said hello to everyone getting on. Sunny was an amazing guide, very informative and interesting commentary, very friendly and chatty. Had an amazing time (being lucky enough to see the amazing Northern lights) One of the highlights of our trip, thank you.
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Brenna_u
Oct 11, 2024
Great driver - Great tour! We had a great tour guide, Kjartan, was very knowledgeable and funny. The best was Albert, the driver. I had to leave early for a flight and he really helped me out. He called the taxi for me and got it out there in the middle of the tour. He really tried hard to make sure I made the flight and I did because of Albert! He even tried to make sure I got the most affordable taxi.
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Georgia_c
Oct 11, 2024
EPIC - Vik was our tour guide she was great. Enthusiastic and knowledgeable. Amazing views of the lights and some epic views!!!
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Kimberly_h
Oct 11, 2024
Beautiful Northern Lights - “Viking Vic”(Victoria) our guide was great. So much positivity and energy about the tour. It was our first day in Iceland and we noticed that the aurora forecast was great so we booked a last minute tour. Turns out this was one of the best Northern Lights nights in history (or so they said). We saw them on the very first stop as soon as we got out of the bus. Vic was great and actually coaxed everyone off the bus at the second stop after we thought we were done. The lights changed suddenly and were so bright she was ecstatic and encouraged everyone off to go look again. So glad she did because they were AWESOME!!! We almost booked a more expensive tour, thinking it would be better, but we’re so happy we chose this tour. It’s the same sky you’re looking at regardless of the vehicle that got you there. I recommend this tour, but understand that there is never a guarantee that you will see the Lights.
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From $66
up to 15 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).