Northern Lights Small Group Photography Tour from Reykjavik: Capture the Spectacular Aurora Borealis
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32 Ratings
Reykjavik
Capture the spectacular Northern Lights on a small group photography tour from Reykjavik. Learn expert tips and tricks from experienced guides and take home stunning photos of the aurora borealis.
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Aurora Reykjavik - The Northern Lights, also known as the Aurora Borealis in the Northern Hemisphere, are actually the result of collisions between gaseous particles in the Earth’s atmosphere with charged particles released from the sun’s atmosphere.

The locations visited are different from day to day as we head in the direction with the most chances of seeing Northern Lights. As this tour is weather dependent and sightings are not guaranteed you are welcome to join another Northern Lights tour free of charge.

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.

Join us for a night of adventure in the Icelandic countryside!

What's Included
  • Snacks
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Immerse yourself in the breathtaking phenomenon of the Northern Lights, professionally guided by our skilled photography expert. The Northern Lights, alternatively known as aurora borealis, are a mesmerizing spectacle that sits at the top of the Iceland winter traveler’s wish list. This intimate Photography Tour is led by dedicated Northern Lights professionals, adept at seeking and capturing this natural wonder on camera. We will aid you in securing that ideal photograph, enabling your Icelandic memories to endure long after your journey ends. Acquire handy methods and advice on how to capture the flickering aurora!

We offer an exceptional experience with additional hot chocolate, treats, and entrance to the Aurora Reykjavík Exhibition.

The locations we explore alter from one day to the next. We journey to regions predicted to offer the most intense aurora display on any given night. Since this tour is subject to weather conditions and sightings are not assured, you are free to join another Northern Lights tour at no cost.

  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately. Warm, wind and waterproof clothing and footwear.
  • Booking this Northern Lights tour also includes free entrance to visit the Aurora Museum in Reykjavik, Grandagarður 2, 101 Reykjavík. Learn about the aurora and how to capature it majesty on camera.
  • If you don´t see the aurora on this tour, you can travel again for free on our Northern Lights bus tour
Location
Aurora Reykjavik
Grandagardur 2
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Pamela_m
Oct 18, 2023
Awesome guide to Northern Lights - They made our Northern Lights small group tour happen when it was only a 2 to 3 scale to see them. The driver/guide was awesome. I understand them much better. Thank you for our tour.
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Joshua_h
Sep 15, 2023
Northern lights were amazing - If you can’t drive this is perfect or do not know anyone in the area to drive you. Guide was nice pickup was on time everything went great.
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Eric_k
Sep 10, 2023
Informative - Northern lights are natural phenomena and depending on the weather conditions it might not happen . We did not see the lights but our tour guide Denis was wondering and we learned a lot about the science of northern lights
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Michellekf5244oy
Apr 4, 2023
Amazing northern lights! - I was picked up for my small group northern lights tour at 21.30. We drove about an hour away, kept entertained with facts ect and music if wanted. So our driver was Roman and he told us how they track the clouds ect and the likelihood of seeing the northern lights. He said that if it was impossible then the trip would have been cancelled but there was due to be a break in the clouds according to the data. However on this night we did not see the lights as the clouds just did not go away. There was a lot of waiting around in cold, but we could wait on the bus and Roman provided us with some hot chocolate and chocolates. I was disappointed obviously but it was of no fault of the company or Roman as he tried his best, even communicating with other bus drivers/companies sharing information. They did say that if we did not see the lights that we could book on again to try again within a year. The next day was my last night so I emailed bustravel and asked them if I could go again that night. They emailed me back with a ticket for that night, on the tour with Roman again. And on this night Roman found a spot where we could see the lights through our phone but not with the naked eye. Then Roman took us to another great location and there was a break in the clouds so we were lucky enough to see the phenomenal Aurora Borealis! It was truly incredible as they were all above us and dancing above us. I have an iPhone 11 and the pictures I could take were ok but Roman had a Samsung s21 I think and his pictures were amazing so he very kindly offered to take some pictures of me on his phone and email me them. He was very happy to help everyone on the trip get some great pictures - top guy! I then arrived back at my hotel at around 2.15am with a transfer to the airport to catch at 5.30am so had zero sleep but it was WELL worth it!
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Arthur_f
Mar 15, 2023
#Denis the guide⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - Although we didn't see the Northern Lights on the first try, the second try was fantastic and even got better with an excellent tour person Denis the guide of Bus Travel Iceland. Very friendly, informative and attentive with all tourist passengers.
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Kim_r
Mar 5, 2023
AMAZING 😍 - Firstly, a big big thank you to our guide Karol, he was so friendly, informative and funny, we all had a great time. Also we actually saw the northern lights 😍 they put in an amazing display for us (even thou the forecast was only moderate chance) karol kept driving to find the perfect spot to see the aurora, and we were totally blessed. A memory that brought tears to my eyes and one I will cherish forever 🥰
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Laurie_l
Nov 29, 2023
Unfortunately it was cloudy - We didn't see the lights which wasn't anyone's fault, just disappointing. Pick up and drop off was fine.
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Burbanktravellers
Oct 4, 2023
Nice but no Lights. - Our driver, I believe his name was Jon, was really nice and tried his best to get us a viewing but the Lights were just not cooperating and we didn’t see any. The hot chocolates and cookies was nice as it was very cold. The van was warm and there only were about 18 of us. We were also picked up on time. The only negative was that the two girls that sat behind us talked nonstop to each other and on the phone. I think the company should request no phone calls during the tour and that passengers keep their talking to a minimum and, at least, in low tones. It was very distracting.
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Karenl196
Mar 21, 2023
Didn't get what we paid for..... - Booked a small group Photography Northern Lights trip, Wed 15th March. Was picked up and taken to the Aurora Reykjavik Centre where we spent 1/2 hr looking at exihibits. We then left with our guide and did not even get to our planned vantage point before the lights appeared. Stunning display, viewed by the side of the road! Unfortunatley we had to deal with lights from passing traffic, and it was a bit of a rush to set up camera gear etc. Unfortunately we did not receive the promised support and expert photography guidance from our tour guide, he spent the entire time taking his own photos and taking photos of group participants. These photos were shared on line later, however if you wish to receive guidance on taking your own photos, this not the trip for you. We were very dissapointed.
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Dheboram2018
Sep 21, 2023
Not serious and not professional - They sell tickets even when they know from the weather conditions and the Icelandic Northern Lights forecast system that no Northern Lights will be seen. Finish paying for a hot chocolate and 2 hour coach ride out of town and 1 hour in town to drop off or passengers. The option to do the tour again the next day is also a joke... because most of the time the unfavorable weather conditions last for 1 week and the tourist leaves again
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