Northern Lights Tour from Reykjavik

We monitor all aurora activity with the best possible equipment and only operate this tour when there’s a good chance of success. If we are certain that there’s no chance to see the Northern Lights we will cancel the tour. You’ll receive an email with easy instructions to rebook or receive a refund if you’re not able to join us on another day. 

The Northern Lights are difficult to predict with certainty but given the right conditions you can be sure that we’ll head out and the tour goes ahead as planned. For those interested you can follow the Aurora Forecast at the Icelandic Meteorological Office website.

While these tours only operate when forecasts are promising, if no aurora is seen, your ticket is valid for two years, allowing you to rebook for another date. Simply contact us and we’ll help you book a retry. 

Please keep in mind that refunds are not issued when a tour takes place but no Northern Lights are seen. 

Dressing warm is the number one rule. More layers don’t always mean more warmth, that’s why we recommend thermal underwear, layered with fleece or down and then a wind- and/or waterproof outer layer like snow pants and a jacket. Don’t forget warm socks and mittens, good shoes, a hat and throw on a scarf just to be safe.

Please keep in mind that Northern Light Tours are operated in late winter evenings when temperature can drop well below 0°C (32°F).

Due to traffic restrictions in the city center, your pickup location may not be directly in front of your hotel or accommodation but rather the closest bus stop. 

It’s important that you provide the complete address of your accommodation when booking your tour and our convenient system will provide you with the closest pick-up location if direct pickup is not possible at your accommodation. 

A good example is Hótel Óðinsvé where you’ll be guided to Bus Stop 8 at Hallgrímskirkja. To make it easy to find we’ve put together locations of all city center bus stops.

All our vehicles are easily recognizable, displaying the distinctive Snæland Travel logo and a sign in the window with the tour name.

First things first, have your correct email and phone number listed with us upon booking your tour so we can contact you if we run into any trouble finding you.

Pickup usually starts 30 minutes before the tour departure time. The exact information is provided in your booking. Please be ready at your pickup stop from the start of the pickup time indicated to avoid any delays, as you might be the first pickup of the day.

In the case of any unforeseen events you can always give us a call +(354) 588 8660 (or the contact number provided in your email).

Yes, there is a trained and certified English speaking guide on each one of our tours, ready to make your day.

The only exceptions are Blue Lagoon and Sky Lagoon transfer tours, our Self-Drive tours, and Private tours unless a private guide has been requested at an additional charge.