Northern Lights Small-Group Tour with Aurora Reykjavik Centre Entry

Join a small-group Northern Lights tour from Reykjavik, featuring professional photos, Icelandic pastries, and entry to the Aurora Reykjavik Centre.

Getting started

Your evening begins with pickup from your Reykjavik accommodation, where you’ll board a comfortable vehicle equipped with free Wi-Fi. After meeting your knowledgeable local guide, you’ll head out of the city, leaving behind artificial lights as you travel into the Icelandic countryside in a group of no more than 19 guests.

What to expect

Aurora Reykjavik Northern Lights Centre

Before or after your tour, use your included ticket to visit the Aurora Reykjavik Northern Lights Centre. This interactive museum introduces you to the science and history behind the aurora borealis, with exhibits that help you understand the phenomenon and a booth to help you set up your camera for the best possible photos.

• Explore hands-on displays that explain how the Northern Lights form and where they are most visible.

• Take advantage of the camera setup booth to prepare your equipment for photographing the aurora.

• Your entry ticket allows you to visit during regular opening hours, offering flexibility around your tour schedule.

Northern Lights countryside hunt

Your guide will monitor weather and aurora forecasts to select the best viewing spot in the countryside, maximizing your chances of seeing the Northern Lights.

• Watch for green, pink, or purple lights dancing across the sky, far from city light pollution.

• Enjoy the expertise of your local guide, who shares insights about Icelandic nature and the aurora while ensuring a safe and comfortable experience.

• The small group size (maximum 19 passengers) allows for a more personal and flexible outing.

Photo opportunity and local treats

During the aurora viewing, your guide will take complimentary high-quality photos of you with the Northern Lights, so you can focus on the experience without worrying about your camera settings.

• Receive professional photos as a keepsake, included with your tour.

• Warm up with hot cocoa and a taste of Icelandic pastry, served as you relax under cozy blankets provided on the bus.

• Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the journey, so you can share your experience in real time if you wish.

Wrapping up

At the end of the tour, you’ll be returned to your Reykjavik hotel. Your included entry to the Aurora Reykjavik Northern Lights Centre can be used before or after your countryside excursion, giving you flexibility to deepen your understanding of the aurora at your own pace.