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Small Group Northern Lights Tour with All Inclusive

5 hours Reykjavík areaUltimate Iceland & Aurora ExpertsFree cancellation on most tours

Small Group Northern Lights Tour with All Inclusive

Small Group Northern Lights Tour with All Inclusive is a 5 hours experience run by Ultimate Iceland & Aurora Experts in Reykjavík area, from 28.990 ISK per person. Embark on an award-winning small group and premium northern lights tour in Iceland with 93% sighting rate, acknowledged as the 2022 Travelers Choice & Best of the Best award winner for Top Overall Experiences in Iceland.

28.990 ISKfrom, per person · free cancellation on most tours
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Duration
5 hours
Season
All year
Difficulty
Easy
Pickup
Included (mandatory)
Region
Reykjavík area
Travel by
Mini Bus / Car
Operator
Ultimate Iceland & Aurora Experts

About this tour

Embark on an award-winning small group and premium northern lights tour in Iceland with 93% sighting rate, acknowledged as the 2022 Travelers Choice & Best of the Best award winner for Top Overall Experiences in Iceland. With these awards, our "Ultimate Northern Lights Tour" is in the top 1% of things to do worldwide. Join our "Ultimate Northern Lights Tour" for an unforgettable adventure under the mesmerizing aurora borealis.

Our expert guides and photographers provide unlimited amount of professional photos from the tour and ensure you go home with stunning photos of the Northern Lights and insightful knowledge of this natural wonder. To maintain an intimate and cozy experience, our tour only accommodates a maximum of 18 passengers which is a small group guarantee that is hard to find in Iceland. No more crowded tours that compromise the magic. We pride ourselves as the only northern lights operator in Iceland providing warm winter jumpsuits and outdoor chairs on location, ensuring your comfort in the chilly Arctic weather far away from city lights, traffic, and other tour groups, enhancing your Northern Lights experience.

Get ready to be mesmerized by the breathtaking scenery surrounding you as your knowledgeable guide creates a delightful and inclusive spread of traditional snacks and drinks. Indulge in a mouthwatering array of treats, including dried fish, cinnamon rolls, pastries, chocolate delicacies, hot cocoa, tea, and the finest Icelandic Vodka and Snaps. Brace yourself for an unforgettable experience that will tantalize both your senses and taste buds, as this tour takes you on a captivating journey that feels like an extraordinary culinary adventure.

The northern lights, or the aurora borealis, are beautiful dancing waves of light that have captivated people for millennia. But for all its beauty, this spectacular light show is a rather violent event. Energized particles from the sun slam into Earth's upper atmosphere at speeds of up to 45 million mph (72 million kph), but our planet's magnetic field protects us from the onslaught. As Earth's magnetic field redirects the particles toward the poles, the dramatic process transforms into a cinematic atmospheric phenomenon that dazzles and fascinates scientists and sky watchers alike.

The northern lights are visible in Iceland from August through April. During this time, people from all around the world visit Iceland, hoping to glimpse the green and red lights dancing in the sky. Due to the demand, most Northern Lights tours are over-packed and you lose some of the magic in the experience, that's why we created our "Ultimate Northern Lights Tour with All Inclusive and Small Group Guarantee" that only allows maximum group size of 18 passengers when most of the other northern lights tour operators offer 20 to 52 seats in each NL tour. This guarantee helps us create a truly personalized, cozy and memorable touring experience for our guests.

*We are the ONE AND ONLY northern lights operation in Iceland offering warm winter jumpsuits and outdoor chairs on northern lights tours.

Witnessing a natural phenomenon like the Northern Lights can be a life-changing experience, but it is NOT one that is always guaranteed. With meticulous attention to detail, our expert team utilizes highly advanced weather, cloud, and aurora forecasts 24/7, backed by satellite images, to enhance your chances of witnessing the lights. In the rare event that unforeseen circumstances obstruct the view, we offer unlimited re-runs that will be valid for two years from the date of your tour. However, the availability of this free re-run will depend on the tours that are currently scheduled.

We reserve the right to cancel the tour as late as 18.30 pm due to weather not being favorable for us. We make a honest decision and e-mail all our guests on the day of the tour at 18.30pm latest to confirm whether the tour is on or off.

How we measure a Northern Lights sighting / non sighting : If you can see the lights with your own naked eyes or only fainted green line for a short time, that is a northern light sighting. Non sighting could be for example if we can only see the lights through our camera, not with our own eyes.

We do not offer refunds, whether partial or full, for tours where a sighting was not possible.

What’s included

  • Hot chocolate, traditional Icelandic snack, pastries, drinks and snaps
  • Beautiful High-Res photos from the tour
  • Assistance with your own camera settings
  • Free re-trie in case of non-sighting
  • Warm Winter Jumpsuits
  • Pick up and Drop off
  • Wi-Fi on board

What to bring

  • Make sure to bring your fully charged camera, tripod and come well equipped with warm and windproof clothing and good sturdy shoes to resist the Icelandic winter conditions after dark.

Good to know

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • All cancellation, rescheduling and re-booking from customers should be notified via email with your booking number to hello@ultimateiceland.is at least 24 hours prior to pickup time.
  • We offer free pick up and drop off from all hotels, larger guest houses and cruise ship terminals in Reykjavik. There are some places where we are not allowed to stop accordingly to Reykjavik City regulations preventing buses from driving in the city center. Please note that we offer pick up only from Reykjavík. If you are staying outside the city than we can pick you up from N1 Gas Station at Ártúnshöfði. You can reach us quickly through WhatsApp on the day of your tour if there are any questions.

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How long is Small Group Northern Lights Tour with All Inclusive?
The tour runs about 5 hours , plus pickup time if you choose hotel pickup.
When does Small Group Northern Lights Tour with All Inclusive operate?
It operates all year round, weather permitting.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from 28.990 ISK per person. Live pricing and options are on the booking page — no booking fee, and most tours have free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.
What is the cancellation policy?
For all bookings of day tours, a minimum of 24 hours' notice prior to your scheduled departure is required in order to receive a full refund. If a cancellation is made with less than 24 hours notice, no refund is given. For all bookings of multi-day and custom private tours, a minimum of 72 hours' notice prior to your scheduled departure is required in order to receive a full refund. If a cancellation is made with less than 72 hours' notice, no refund is given* *Note that in the event the client requests a refund for any reason, Tour Desk reserves the right to charge a 3% administration fee to cover costs incurred. Cancellation and refund requests need to be sent in writing to info@tourdesk.io