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Private Northern Lights Hunt

Reykjavik, Iceland

4 to 7 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
and 1 more
French

Overview

The Northern Lights are probably the most magnificent phenomenon that one can witness in nature.
And if you came all the way to Iceland in the wintertime, it for sure needs to be on your bucket list.
Just like any natural phenomenon, it can never be 100% guaranteed that the lights will come up when you are looking up at the sky. In order to maximize your chances, we will only conduct the tour if the conditions look epic.

What's Included

  • Tea and coffee We usually provide Hot Chocolate, let us know if you wish for another kind of hot beverage
  • Private transportation
  • WiFi on board
  • Dinner
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What To Expect

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We will drive far away from Reykjavík, to leave the lights of the city behind us and get the darkest skies we can find.Your guide will drive toward a place where weather forecasts are planning on having a clear cloud cover. This is the first thing you need to see the Northern Lights: No clouds.The next things you need are luck and patience: The luckier you are, the less patient you need to be!Fortunately, our guide will entertain you with nice Northern Lights stories and provide you with hot chocolate to keep you warm. This should help with the patience!
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4 hours Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Northern Lights can never be guaranteed. Refund will only be issued if you do not see any clear skies.
  • We do not operate the tour unless the conditions (cloud cover, weather forecasts ...) are exceptionnal

Frequently Asked Questions (8)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Northern Lights Hunt?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-355395P5

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Tea and coffeeWe usually provide Hot Chocolate, let us know if you wish for another kind of hot beverage
  • Private transportation
  • WiFi on board
  • Dinner

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Northern Lights can never be guaranteed. Refund will only be issued if you do not see any clear skies.
  • We do not operate the tour unless the conditions (cloud cover, weather forecasts ...) are exceptionnal
  • If Northern Lights do not show up, we will give up and return to Reykjavík at 2:30am latest.
  • Please note that the winter nights in Iceland can be very cold, and it is required that you dress accordingly.

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