If you're visiting Iceland between September and April, this is without a doubt the best time of year to take this tour and see the northern lights on this trip from Reykjavik.
What are The Northern Lights?
The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon caused by solar particles entering Earth's magnetic field and becoming ionised in the atmosphere. This ionisation gives them a green colour, though they can sometimes appear purple, red, pink, orange, or blue.
Beyond the science, this luminous phenomenon leaves everyone who witnesses it in awe, thanks to the ancient folk legends that surround it.
Northern Lights Tour
If you're looking for the best time to see the Northern Lights in Iceland, you're in the best place to do it! We'll leave Reykjavík behind and take you to an area free of light pollution, which is essential for seeing the Northern Lights.
During the tour, we'll discover how the aurora borealis is formed, a natural phenomenon that occurs almost exclusively in the polar regions and creates multi-coloured waves in the night sky. We'll also learn about all the superstitions that used to accompany these northern lights and the different types of aurorae that can appear in the sky.
In the middle of nature and surrounded by darkness, we'll admire the northern lights in all their splendour. You'll have free time to admire this phenomenon, walk under the curtain of colours, take pictures and enjoy an unforgettable moment under the starlight.
After 4 hours of incredible natural beauty, we'll bring the experience to an end back in Reykjavík.
Tour Options
When booking, you can choose one of the following options:
- Standard Day Trip: In this case, we’ll meet at the bus stop located at Þórunnartún 6, Reykjavík 105, Reykjavíkurborg, IS, and we’ll start the trip from there. At the end of the trip, we’ll drop you off at this same location in the Icelandic capital.
- VIP Day trip: If you choose this option, we’ll pick you up from your hotel in Reykjavík in a minibus. At the end of the activity, we’ll take you back to your accommodation. This option also includes hot chocolate and traditional sweets, perfect for enjoying this magical moment in the coziest way possible.
Important Info
As this is a natural phenomenon, it's impossible to guarantee that we'll be able to see the Northern Lights. If the northern lights do not appear during the tour, we'll offer you another opportunity to see them, but unfortunately, no refund will be possible.
The best time to see the Northern Lights in Iceland is between September and April, although they can sometimes be seen at the end of August. It's also essential that the night is as dark as possible and that artificial light is as minimal as possible.
Northern Lights Private Tour
Would you like to enjoy this experience in an even more exclusive way? We recommend booking the private Northern Lights tour. You’ll have an English-speaking guide all to yourselves. What’s more, if you’re a large group, you’ll save money!
