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Northern Lights and Stargazing:Small Group Tour with Local Guides from Reykjavik

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Northern Lights and Stargazing:Small Group Tour with Local Guides from Reykjavik
Northern Lights tour in super jeep
Warming up with hot chocolate
We take photos and share them with you for free the next day. We can also assist you with your own camera.
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icon3 to 5 hours  (Approx.)
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iconOffered in: English
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Overview

If you’re visiting Iceland in the winter months, a Northern Lights hunting tour is a must. Maximize your chances by going out only when activity and cloud forecasts are favorable. The sighting rate on this tour is high but spotting the elusive Aurora Borealis can’t be guaranteed. This tour from Reykjavik ensures an unforgettable evening, as you combine a Northern Lights hunt, with a spectacular stargazing experience, and experience the magic of Iceland by night.
  • Explore Iceland’s wild landscapes by night on a Northern Lights hunting safari
  • Get chance to spot the Aurora Borealis, nature’s spectacular light show
  • Marvel at the wonders of the solar system during a stargazing experience
  • Great-value tour includes hotel pick-up and round-trip transport by 4x4
  • Small-group tour limited to 14 people ensures a personalised experience
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Door-to-door pick up and drop-off at your accommodation in central Reykjavik
3-5-hour tour, depending on search conditions
Photos of you under the Northern Lights
Stargazing telescope and guidance
Home made hot chocolate and Kleina (Icelandic pastry)
Professional, informative and friendly local guides
Small-group (max 14 people) in a modified super jeep
Guide to guest ratio 1:7
Unlimited re-try in case of non-sighting (within 2 years)

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Traveler pickup is offered
PICK UP TIMES:
1. Sept.-30. Sept.: 9-9.30 pm
1. Oct.-15. March: 8-8.30 pm
16. March-15. April: 9-9.30 pm

After receiving confirmation of your tour departure, your evening begins with pickup from your central Reykjavik hotel by 4x4. Admire Reykjavík’s dazzling illuminations as you leave the city, then soak up the scenery on the drive to your viewing destination, chosen depending on the weather and Aurora forecast to maximize your chances of a Northern Lights sighting.

As you await the appearance of the Lights, make the most of a high-powered telescope to gaze up at the stars and listen as your guide points out the wonders of the solar system, including common star constellations, the Orion nebula, the moon, and even Jupiter.

If you’re lucky, the Northern Lights will also make an appearance and your guide will ensure all participants get a photograph taken against a backdrop of the spectacular light show (included). As the lights dance across the night sky, learn more about the natural phenomenon from your guide, or relax with a hot chocolate and Kleina pastry (included) as you take it all in.

Head back to Reykjavik at the end of your tour for hotel drop-off.

Tour duration varies depending on the time of year and weather conditions. The tour operator reserves the right to cancel the tour as late as 6:30pm due to unfavorable weather conditions.
Itinerary
Pass By:  
Perlan
Northern Lights exhibition center and look-out point. We may pass by there or stop briefly on the way out of the city for an extra look at how the clouds are moving.
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  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • PICK UP TIMES: 1. Sept.-30. Sept.: 9-9.30 pm 1. Oct.-15. March: 8-8.30 pm 16. March-15. April: 9-9.30 pm
  • At 6.30pm each day we make our Go/NoGo decision according to weather and message you to CONFIRM OR CANCEL through the Viator system. As we have no other way of contacting you please make sure you contact us directly if you do not receive ANY message from us, before you start waiting for your pick up. If the tour is cancelled due to weather you can either re-schedule or receive a full refund.
  • If you do not see the Northern Lights on your tour, you may re-book free of charge (subject to availability). You must confirm via e-mail.
  • If The Customer fails to show up at pickup: No refund.
  • If we cancel the tour, for any reason at any time, The Customer is eligible for a 100% refund. This does not include tours that are free re-runs (such as after non-sightings Northern Lights tours).
  • Under no circumstances is The Customer eligible for a refund in part or full for a tour that was performed.
  • We travel in modified superjeeps – Because the Earth is not Flat. Prepare for an adventurous activity tour rather than luxury!
  • It is recommended that you wear thick, warm and windproof layers. You will spend a lot of time outside in the cold Icelandic night. To enjoy the night sky at it's best it is important to be able to stay warm outside. You can jump back in the vehicle once in a while to catch up on warmth
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
  • OPERATED BY Happyworld 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 and Stargazing:Small Group Tour with Local Guides from Reykjavik?
A:The policy on face masks and attendee health is:

  • Face masks provided for travelers
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What is the policy on sanitization during Northern Lights and Stargazing:Small Group Tour with Local Guides 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
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What is the social distancing policy during Northern Lights and Stargazing:Small Group Tour with Local Guides from Reykjavik?
A:The policy on social distancing is:

  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
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What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Northern Lights and Stargazing:Small Group Tour with Local Guides from Reykjavik?
A:The policies on staff health & safety are:

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
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  • "Highly recommend this tour but make sure you have Throstor as your guide!" See review

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Must do northern lights adventure!
Noreen_G
, Mar 2020
We had a wonderful time chasing the lights in our small group! Highly recommend doing this tour. The Jeep allowed us to go off the beat and path and have a truly unique experience. Finally our tour guide Þröstur Freyr was awesome and really made the event!
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Do this tour!
Catherine_M
, Dec 2019
Our guide was both funny and knowledgeable. Saw the Northern Lights which was incredible. Plus, the stargazing was really cool as well.
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Highly recommend this tour but make...
Ernesto R
, Aug 2018
Highly recommend this tour but make sure you have Throstor as your guide! Hope I spelled that correctly!
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Highly recommended. Our family...
Adam K
, Dec 2017
Highly recommended. Our family consisted of three 70 plus year old grandparents, two forty plus year olds and two teenage boys. The tour catered for all involved. It was highly informative and we had a great viewing of the northern lights along with an enjoyable star gazing experience. BOOK THIS TOUR.
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This was the primary reason we came...
Robert_H
, Oct 2017
This was the primary reason we came to Iceland, so we were heart sick when our tour was cancelled due to weather, but thrilled when we got to go the following evening. Our guide and the group we were with made the experience very enjoyable. Prostur, our guide made the experience exceptional by setting up telescopes which allowed us to better see the majesty of Christ's creation. The viewing was very clear, in fact Prostur indicated it was well within the top 5 in his experience! Taking us through the ghost house was an unanticipated bonus and very much appreciated. Another unexpected event happened when a Canadian gent knelt down and proposed to his lovely girlfriend!! Great times! In all we would highly recommend this tour to anyone who enjoys the outdoors and good fellowship both with nature and like minded travelers.
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