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Reykjavík, Iceland
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icon3 to 4 hours  (Approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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iconOffered in: English

Overview

The Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis, draw hopeful travellers to Iceland from across the world, but knowing how to boost your chances of the best sightings requires skill and practise. On this Northern Lights bus tour, enjoy round-trip travel from your Reykjavik hotel and head out into the Icelandic countryside with your experienced guide. Hit the best spots for the clearest visibility, and reschedule for free if you don’t get lucky.
  • Hit the best viewing spots according to weather conditions on the day
  • Sip hot chocolate as the Northern Lights dazzle in the skies above
  • Reschedule with ease if the Northern Lights don’t appear
  • Includes round-trip travel from your Reykjavik accommodation
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This operator has two meet-up options available. You can either meet at the departure point below or select a location for pick-up.
Þórunnartún 1 , Þórunnartún 1, 105 Reykjavík, Iceland
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Tour Bus Stop 12, Höfðatorg, Þórunnartún 1 (64.144389,-21.910327)

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After booking, the operator will contact you about pickup time.

This activity will end right where it started.Our pickup can take up to 30 minutes so please wait at your pickup location from the time written on your ticket. More locations we do offer pickup service from: - Subway at the former Oddsson Ho(s)tel, Hringbraut 119 - Burgerjoint (Hamborgarabullan), Geirsgata 1 - Gamli Gardur, Hringbraut 29 - BSI Bus Terminal, Vatnsmyrarvegur 10 (front / taxi side) Many accommodations in central Reykjavik are redirected to official "Tour Bus Stops" from which we also offer pickup: - Tour Bus Stop 1, Ráðhúsið - City Hall, Vonarstraeti (64.146316,-21.941491) - Tour Bus Stop 2, Tjörnin - The Pond, Maedragardur on Laekjargata (64.145763,-21.938547) - Tour Bus Stop 3, Lækjargata, Laekjargata 4 (64.14678,-21.937296) - Tour Bus Stop 5, Harpa, Austurbakki 2 (64.14678,-21.937296) - Tour Bus Stop 6, Safnahúsið - The Culture House, Hverfisgata 15 by Arnarholl (64.147454,-21.932894) - Tour Bus Stop 7, Traðarkot, Hverfisgata 20 (64.146706,-21.930425) - Tour Bus Stop 8, Hallgrímskirkja, by Eiriksgata (64.141548,-21.927973) - Tour Bus Stop 9, Snorrabraut, Snorrabraut 24 (64.143497,-21.916289) - Tour Bus Stop 10, Hlemmur, Laugavegur 105 (64.143155,-21.915414) - Tour Bus Stop 11, Austurbær, Snorrabraut 37 (64.142364,-21.917228) - Tour Bus Stop 13, Rauðarárstígur, Laugavegur 120 (64.142658,-21.913866) Free pickup location: - Tour Bus Stop 12, Höfðatorg, Þórunnartún 1 (64.144389,-21.910327)
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Minimum age is 8 years old
  • Booking this Northern Lights tour also gives you a free ticket to visit the Aurora Museum in Reykjavik, Grandagarður 2, 101 Reykjavík. The free entrance is only valid on the day you join the tour, from the time we announce whether the tour is ON (by email and on our website). The entrance fees to the Aurora Reykjavik exhibition are complementary meaning that if you do not wish to go to the museum, there is no partial refund.
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Dress in warm, wind and waterproof clothing and footwear.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 65 travelers
  • OPERATED BY Bustravel Iceland
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.

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The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Northern Lights Bus Tour from Reykjavik?
A:The policies on face masks and attendee health are:

  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
See all safety measures taken by Northern Lights Bus Tour from Reykjavik.
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What is the policy on sanitization during Northern Lights Bus Tour from Reykjavik?
A:The policies on sanitization are:

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
See all safety measures taken by Northern Lights Bus Tour from Reykjavik.
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What is the social distancing policy during Northern Lights Bus Tour from Reykjavik?
A:The policy on social distancing is:

  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
See all safety measures taken by Northern Lights Bus Tour from Reykjavik.
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What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Northern Lights Bus Tour from Reykjavik?
A:The policies on staff health & safety are:

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
See all safety measures taken by Northern Lights Bus Tour from Reykjavik.

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  • "Our tour guided also brought her own professional camera and took pictures of us and sent them over via email FOR FREE!" See review

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star-5
Best guide AND tour!
Dinon_H
, Oct 2021
Saw the most magical moments of our lives as the Aurora danced for us. Daniel was everything we could have ever wanted in a guide and so much more I never even knew I could want.
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Unlucky with lights but still great tour
neni_n
, Oct 2021
We unfortunately weren’t able to see the lights due to unforseen clouds, but the guide tried his best to find them, gave detailed explanations about the lights; helped us with camera settings; i know it would have been perfect if the skies had not been cloudy; we could reschedule for free. Hot choco and choclates provided which was a nice touch.
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star-5
Northern Light extravaganza!
Daniel_S
, Oct 2021
Our 3 night stay in Reykjavik was cloudy but on the night of our tour, a good spot near the Keflavik airport was selected for the Northern Lights viewing as skies were clear. The Northern Lights did not disappear. Very surreal but cool to see the lights and stars!
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star-5
Great guide and very well run tour.
PETER_F
, Oct 2021
Our guide Daniel provided an interesting and entertaining commentary and he provided help with setting up our cameras to capture any sighting. He was very accommodating, welcoming and I enjoyed his humour. The tour stopped at a few locations in search of the Aurora, including Thingvellir National Park which was eerie by night. We managed to see the lights at our 3rd stop and although a little dim my long exposure shots, as set up on my phone by Daniel, picked up the bright greens. The Hot Chocolate and Chocolate Lava treats were most welcome. Pick up and drop off was well orchestrated. I'm very tall and the coach seats had decent leg room. I highly recommend this tour.
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star-5
Absolutely incredible!
Rachel_M
, Oct 2021
Albert was our driver and Kristen was our guide. Excellent understanding of the history of the Northern Lights and the patterns to watch for. My iphone pics don’t do them justice, but this was a magical experience I could not have imagined! Book with a company that takes the time and truly cares about your experience!
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star-4
A once in a lifetime experience
Tim_B
, Sep 2021
After a long, cold night (thank goodness for the warm bus) - well it was definitely worth it. Our tour guide - Daniel the aurora whisperer - was very entertaining and informative, and totally honest about the chances of seeing the aurora. While I would have preferred a less windy night (though of course that was no one's fault) it was something to remember for a lifetime. You're not always guaranteed to see the aurora, of course, but chances are you will. Highly recommended!
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Northern Lights Tour Sept 20
carlos
, Sep 2021
The tour guide Daniel give a full explanation of the origins of the northern light but yesterday isn’t good night to catching light and maybe we reschedule for another day.
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1 traveler found this review helpful
star-5
Great tour but no lights
Kris_B
, Sep 2021
Was cancelled the night before because weather was terrible so they moved us to next day after contacting them, on the next day we had an amazing evening with an American man as our guide! He was brilliant and so informative, we didn’t see the lights but we had a good day, saw some amazing views of the active volcano at night
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star-5
Excellent guide and Driver
Jerome_A
, Sep 2021
Our guide Dan, aka the Borealis Whisperer is excellent. He did his homework on solar activity, solar wind, and anticipated areas of clear skies. We didn’t see any northern lights, but the volcano was spectacular. He even took us to a spot to view it when it was apparent the northern lights would not be visible. The only failure is the company does not respond to the messages you leave them as a reply . Some people couldn’t get a call back etc. it’s on the strength of Dan and the driver alone that I give these guys 5
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star-5
Amazing experience
Laura_M
, Mar 2020
We were lucky enough to see the lights on the last night of our trip! The tour bus picked us up, and dropped us off, right out the front of our hotel. We drove south and saw the lights right as we pulled up! The tour guide was super friendly and informative, and provided us all with hot chocolate whilst we observed the colours in the sky. Unfortunately my camera didn't pick up the best images (the guide does tell you how to set your camera on the drive there, I just have an old camera!) so I contacted the company the next day and I was sent some amazing photos taken by the guide, which was a really nice touch. I'd highly recommend this company ☺️
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1 traveler found this review helpful

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