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From Reykjavik: Northern Lights Sightseeing Big Bus Tour

Tourists enjoying Northern Lights at Blue Lagoon geothermal spa, Iceland.
Northern lights over Skógafoss waterfall during Northern Lights Sightseeing Bus Tour.
Tour bus under Northern Lights in Iceland's night sky.
Guests viewing Northern Lights on a sightseeing bus tour.

Duration

3 hr - 4 hr

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

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Transfers included

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    • Chase the magical Aurora Borealis on a guided evening bus tour departing from Reykjavik into Iceland’s untouched wilderness.

    • Escape the city lights and journey deep into dark rural areas — ideal conditions for experiencing the full brilliance of the Northern Lights.

    • Learn the science, stories, and photography tips behind the Northern Lights from expert English-speaking guides on board.

    • Customize your experience with add-ons like hotel pickup.

    • Guided tour of Northern Lights

    • Bus tour from Reykjavik

    • English-speaking guide

    • Audio guide on bus in English, French, German, Dutch, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean & Finnish)

    • Strategic stops to get the best photographs of the Northern Lights when you spot them

    • USB charger at every seat

    • Round-trip hotel transfers (as per option selected)

  • TOTAL DURATION4 hours
    MODE OF TRANSFERA/C Bus
    FIRST DEPARTURENorthern Lights viewing spot
    LAST DEPARTURENorthern Lights viewing spot
    Northern Lights viewing spot

    1. Northern Lights viewing spot

    Free Admission
    Reykjavik (as per option selected)
    End point

    Reykjavik (as per option selected)

  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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    Yusuke Ikeda

    Yusuke

    Dec 2024
    Verified booking
    5/5
    The local partner was really good. Headout was not so much, they were not replying e-mail, and a lot of unclarity of the tour. So I needed to confirm one by one to local partner.
    Allen Eckhardt

    Allen

    Dec 2024
    Verified booking
    4/5
    Successful outing. Ticketing was smooth
    Oleksandr Honskyi

    Oleksandr

    Dec 2024
    Verified booking
    5/5
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    Headout Guest

    Oct 2024
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  • Lights, camera, action! Your ultimate guide to Iceland's Northern Lights

    Are you up for a journey like no other? Dive into the breathtaking beauty of the Northern Lights in Iceland. Imagine gazing up at the night sky, witnessing nature's most dazzling light show, the Aurora Borealis. Traveling for 90+ mins, the guided tour will take you where the skies are clear and the Northern Lights are visible the best.

    The English-speaking guides will share their knowledge of this natural phenomenon and offer tips on capturing the perfect photos. Learn to spot various constellations and delve into the world of stellar formations and their cultural significance. The guides are on hand to help you with your camera settings, ensuring you get the perfect shot. Plus, you'll travel in comfort and style. Each seat is equipped with a computer tablet and an in-bus audio guide, available in 10 languages. Stay connected with free onboard WiFi and keep your devices charged with a USB charger.

    Optional upgrades for a tailored experience

    The adventure doesn't end here. You can upgrade your ticket for hotel transfers or include tickets to Aurora Museum in downtown Reykjavík. Explore interactive displays about this celestial phenomenon and get tips on capturing the perfect shot.

  • What to bring

    • Don’t forget your trusty earphones for an immersive audio guide experience.

    • Pack a waterproof jacket and pants, headwear, gloves, woollen socks, scarf and outdoor shoes for a weather-ready kit; who knows when the skies might decide to be moody?

    What's not allowed

    • Keep in mind food & smoking are not allowed on the buses. Pack wisely!

    • Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.

    Accessibility

    • This experience is wheelchair accessible.

    • Packaged and unpackaged bicycles can be allowed onboard at additional cost, provided space is available on the buses.

    Additional information

    • Facilities: free Wi-Fi, multilingual audio guide, computer tablet, and USB port at every seat.

    • If you haven't opted for hotel transfers, arrive at Reykjavik Terminal at least 15 minutes before departure. Guides will announce the tour name and time both inside and outside the terminal for your convenience. The clearly labeled bus will be parked right at the main entrance, ready for boarding.

    • There are no toilets on the buses but frequent stops at public washrooms are scheduled.

    • The weather here tends to bring unexpected twists. Dress in layers for adaptable comfort.

    • 1 piece of small bag or hand luggage per passenger is allowed.

    • If you don't see the Northern Lights on your tour, refunds aren't possible. But don't worry as you can re-book and join on more tours until you witness the spectacular Northern Lights.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

    • Please arrive at the meeting point 30 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

    Meeting Point

    • Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions.

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