Northern Lights Tour: Science and Folklore

Experience the magic of the Northern Lights with expert guidance, cozy snacks, and cultural insights on this intimate Reykjavik tour.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Reykjavik - Begin your evening with a convenient pickup from your designated meeting point in Reykjavik. Climb aboard our 4x4 minibuses, specifically designed to transport you away from the city’s glow to prime locations for witnessing the Northern Lights. Our knowledgeable guides diligently track weather and solar activity to select the optimal…
What's Included
  • Pickup and drop-off in Reykjavik
  • Lifetime free re-booking if the Northern Lights are not seen
  • Small-group size (1:16 ratio)
  • Guide takes nice Photos
  • Expert Knowledgeable guide
  • 4x4 minibus tour with WIFI onboard
  • Lunch
  • Hand warmer provided
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic beverages
Additional Information

Experience convenient hotel pickup and drop-off, along with hot chocolate, traditional pastries, and hand warmers to ensure comfort. Discover the science and folklore of the Northern Lights, and take photos with the assistance of your guide.
The adventure starts with a pickup from your Reykjavík accommodation. As the journey begins, the snowy landscapes…

Location
Reykjavik
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Megankt1141ic
Feb 10, 2026
Really really beautiful - I went out two times, the first time we saw no lights, Nebo was brill, he looked after us and really did try his hardest to get us to some lights, driving into the middle of nowhere. As we saw no lights, I rebooked and went back out a few days later, we saw some beautiful lights and Nebo really was fantastic!
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S
Feb 10, 2026
Perfection , Luck , Talent - Captain Nebo was a great guide , he tried his best to show us most of the places to see the Northern Lights and we actually did on our first Stop ! He did more than 3 stops and went up and down of Reykjavik , i recommend this tour a lot and ofcourse they give u Hot chocolate and pastries and Hand Warmers on the way , Best playlist as well .
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Stacey
Feb 9, 2026
Best Aurora - Our guide Piotr was fantastic. He was very informative about Iceland and the northern lights. Couldn't have asked for a better experience. Pick up was easy. The company was very interactive with directions.
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Y1265mqjackj
Feb 9, 2026
Great Northern Lights Tour Out Of Reykjavik. - Great tour, learned a ton, awesome guide, highly recommend. Very easy pickup and drop off. Never thought I'd actually be able to see the northern lights but he took us to a great spot, couldn't have asked for more.
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Miked5928
Feb 9, 2026
Magical Experience - Unfortunately the first night we were unlucky with clouds and didn’t manage to get any sightings however Piotr kept our spirits up with good conversation and many laughs. I was allowed to rebook, free of charge, for another night and was picked up by Tomas. He was very knowledgeable about Iceland and shared many interesting facts about the country. As soon as we pulled up at the first location, the sky began to light up in an incredible display. He set up the camera and began taking amazing photos of the Aurora with everyone before it eventually began to die down. Retiring to the van, we were served hot cocoa and Icelandic donuts while Tomas shared more stories and at times had us in stitches with laughter. Great experience and would highly recommend anyone searching for a northern lights experience in Iceland to book through this tour!
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845sigridw
Feb 8, 2026
Magic in the sky - It was an incredible experience. Nebo did a great job. He took us to three different places with different formations of the Aurora. He seemed to know exactly where to go and the right time when to see the lights. So Nebo you are definitely not only connected to the sky because of your name! ;-) Besides that the company Norduc Travel took great care of us. They gave us exact directions where to meet, they checked if we got on the bus and they gave us a free retry after the first tour where we did not see the lights. Thank you for a magical night.
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Andrewfb4266yr
Feb 8, 2026
The Northern Lights Put on a Great Show - A great evening. Piotr was an excellent guide. Very friendly and informative about Iceland and the Northern Lights.The lights put on a great show for us tonight. Thankyou Nordur Travel Services for honoring the offer of a second tor if we failed to see the Lights the first time.
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Alessandra
Feb 8, 2026
Aurora borealis - Beautiful trip with our Tomas who arrived to pick us up at the pick-up point on time On the first shot we were lucky and we immediately saw the Northern Lights unique experience Tomas took us beautiful photos and ended with hot chocolate and great treats
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Companion38862270302
Feb 11, 2026
Search for the Northern lights - This tour was actually pretty great! Our guide was super helpful and so patient/dedicated on our mission to seek out the Northern lights. He stopped so many times to try to find us the perfect place with minimal cloud coverage to try and take pictures of this beautiful phenomenon. The tour also came with a delicious cup of hot chocolate and a yummy pastry treat. My only complaint was that our guide, as amazing as he was, was more dedicated to continuing to look for the lights than the rest of us. After hours of searching and the time finally reaching past midnight, you could tell that most of us were pretty tired and ready to give up the fight. We really did appreciate his tenacity, but towards the end I think he should've "read the room" a little better and brought us back to our hotels a little earlier. Otherwise, he was very friendly, helpful, and informative and I would definitely recommend him and this tour.
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Gleycip2026
Feb 10, 2026
Iceland - Nice experience , the guide very patient and took several pictures from us
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From $138
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).