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Explore the Aurora: Small-Group Northern Lights Adventure

Explore the Aurora: Small-Group Northern Lights Adventure

4 hours
Very Easy

Discover the mesmerizing Northern Lights in Iceland, a premier destination for witnessing this spectacular natural phenomenon. Our dedicated Northern Lights Team expertly predicts the best viewing locations nightly, ensuring an unforgettable experience. With our small group tours, enjoy a personalized adventure under the Arctic sky. Plus, your tour includes a complimentary ticket to the Aurora Reykjavík Museum, enriching your understanding of the Aurora Borealis through interactive displays. Don't miss this chance for an awe-inspiring journey into the heart of Iceland's winter wonderland.

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The ethereal dance of the aurora borealis, or Northern Lights, is a spectacle that captures the imagination like few other natural phenomena can. Iceland, lying on the cusp of the Arctic Circle, is an ideal destination for witnessing this celestial ballet. Our dedicated Northern Lights Team tirelessly monitors weather data to predict the best viewing spots each night, embarking on excursions to locations where the lights are most likely to grace the sky. Given the unpredictable nature of this spectacle, our tours are flexible—should the lights remain elusive on your first venture, we offer the opportunity to join another tour at no additional cost.

For a more intimate experience, opt for our small group Northern Lights Hunt. This version of the tour ensures you enjoy a more personalized touch, with fewer guests per expert guide, allowing for an immersive experience under the starlit Arctic sky.

As an added perk, every ticket to our Northern Lights tour includes complimentary access to the Aurora Reykjavík Museum. Conveniently located in the heart of downtown Reykjavík, you can explore the museum at your leisure during the day. If desired, we can arrange your tour pickup directly from the museum. The Aurora Museum itself is a treasure trove of information on the Northern Lights, featuring interactive displays, a comprehensive educational center detailing the science behind the lights and their significance in various cultures worldwide. It also offers tips on the best camera setups to capture these elusive lights, ensuring you leave Iceland with more than just memories.

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Enchanting Northern Lights Tour in Iceland

The dancing aurora borealis, or northern lights, are truly one of the unique wonders of the world. Iceland is a leading northern lights destination perfectly situated at the edge of the arctic circle, perfect for spotting the Northern Lights.

Daily Northern Lights Hunt

Our Northern Lights Team works hard throughout the day, checking on weather data in order to best predict a location where the lights should be clearly visible. The locations visited are different every night, as we travel to the most optimal locations to view the lights on that particular evening. As this tour is weather dependent and sightings are not guaranteed, you are welcome to join another northern lights tour free of charge if you do not see the lights.

Small Group Experience

Our small group version of the Northern Lights Hunt offers a more personalised experience as there are fewer passengers per expert guide.

Special Bonus: Aurora Reykjavik Museum

When you buy a ticket for this tour, there is an extra special bonus, a free ticket to the Aurora Reykjavík Museum in downtown Reykjavík. You can visit the museum at any time during the day and we can pick you up for the tour at the museum if you wish.

The Aurora Museum is a great introduction to the science and wonder of the northern lights. This multimedia exhibition offers interactive displays and an educational centre outlining how people and cultures around the world interact and think about the Northern lights. The Museum also has information on the best camera set-ups to make a lasting memory of your time in Iceland.

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions

  • Entrance ticket to Aurora Reykjavik
  • Northern Light hunt
  • Experienced guide
  • Pick up and drop off
  • Hot chocolate and refreshments
  • In case that you dont see the Northern Lights, you can reschedule for free to BusTravel Icelands non-premium Northern Lights Bus Tour as often as you want until the beautiful aurora is seen.

Exclusions

  • Food and drinks other than refreshments

Important Notes

The dancing aurora borealis, or northern lights, are a unique wonder of the world, with Iceland being a prime location for sightings at the edge of the Arctic Circle.Our Northern Lights Team checks weather data daily to predict the best viewing locations, which vary nightly, making each tour unique.Tours are weather dependent, and while sightings aren't guaranteed, you're invited to join another tour free of charge if you don't see the lights on your first outing.The small group version of our Northern Lights Hunt offers a more personalized experience with fewer passengers per expert guide.With your tour ticket, you get a free bonus ticket to the Aurora Reykjavik Museum, which you can visit during the day. Pick-up for the tour can be arranged from the museum.The Aurora Museum provides a comprehensive introduction to the northern lights through interactive displays and educational content, including tips on optimal camera setups for capturing the phenomenon.

  • Please note, children under the age of 8 years old are not permitted on this tour. For further information on travelling with young children click here

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