Northern Lights Tour: Cozy Night Adventure with Hot Chocolate

by Nordur Travel Services ehf · Northern lights · Reykjavík

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  • Duration

    4 hours

  • Difficulty

    Very easy

  • Season

    Sep – Apr

  • Starts in

    Reykjavík

  • Pickup

    Hotel pickup available at extra cost, or meet at the start point

  • Starts at

    Bus Stop #12 Höfðatorg

    Þórunnartún 6, Reykjavík

  • Guide

    Guided in Spanish, English

  • Departs

    20:00, 21:00, 22:00

  • Cancellation

    Free until 24 hours before

Meeting point, in Nordur Travel Services ehf's words: Free Pickup - Bus Stop #12 Höfðatorg: Passengers must arrive at least 10 minutes early. This is the last pick-up point, and the bus will not wait.

About this experience

Leave the bright city lights of Reykjavík behind and step aboard a warm, comfortable vehicle as we head into the dark Icelandic countryside in search of the magical Northern Lights. Your journey begins with a relaxing drive through quiet landscapes, where every turn brings the possibility of the aurora dancing across the sky. Along the way, your guide will share insights about Iceland, its folklore, and the science behind the aurora borealis, adding depth to the adventure.

As we find the best viewing spot, you’ll be invited to step outside and look up at the vast starry sky. To keep you cozy, we’ll serve hot chocolate, a comforting touch that makes the wait for the lights even more enjoyable. With luck, the sky will come alive in shades of green, purple, and pink, creating memories you’ll carry for a lifetime.

While sightings can never be guaranteed, our experienced team will do everything possible to maximize your chances. No matter what, you’ll leave with a deeper connection to Iceland’s night sky and the magical stories that surround it. This is more than just a ride—it’s an evening of warmth, wonder, and shared excitement beneath nature’s most breathtaking show.

Description from the operator, Nordur Travel Services ehf. Prices and availability in the booking panel are live.

Where you go

  1. Departure from Reykjavík
  2. Scenic Drive into the Countryside
  3. Aurora Hunt Stop
  4. Warm Up with Hot Chocolate
  5. Return Journey

Included

  • Comfortable round-trip transfer from Reykjavík
  • Experienced English & Spanish-speaking guide
  • Northern Lights hunt away from city light pollution
  • Hot chocolate to keep you warm

Good to know

  • Warm clothing, sturdy shoes, and a sense of adventure.

We recommend that you dress according to the weather conditions. Please keep in mind that the weather in Iceland is extremely variable, so we recommend dressing in layers and always bringing a waterproof outer layer.

Northern Lights Policy

Our Northern Lights tours operate whenever there is a reasonable chance of sightings. Please note that the Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon, and sightings can never be guaranteed.

  • Tour Cancellation due to Weather: Guests may reschedule for another date or receive a full refund if rescheduling is not possible.
  • Proceeding with Tour: If guests choose to proceed despite being offered a refund, they accept that sightings depend on natural conditions and waive the right to a refund if the lights are not visible.
  • Tour Operated, No Sightings: If the tour goes ahead but the Northern Lights do not appear, the tour remains non-refundable. However, guests may reschedule at no extra cost within the next 2 years.

Cancellation for this tour

Free cancellation until 24 hours before departure; no refund after that. If the operator cancels for weather or safety, you get a full refund or a new date.

If the weather cancels this tour

Iceland's weather is real. What usually stops this one is a solid cloud forecast — most operators call it by late afternoon and let you rebook on a clearer night free of charge. Here is exactly what happens to your booking.

  1. 1Nordur Travel Services ehf decides, and tells us. Operators cancel when it is unsafe or pointless, and we back that call every time — we do not ask them to run anyway.
  2. 2We contact you by email, and by phone if your tour is the same or next day. You choose: another date if there is one you can make, or a full refund. There is no fee and nothing to argue.
  3. 3The refund goes back to the card you paid with, through Stripe, usually visible within a few working days. If this tour was one of several in your booking, the others are untouched.

What you do not get is the day back. If this is the only free day in your plan, put a spare day next to it — the planner leaves days free with the rest-day option. And if you want out because the forecast looks bad, that is your own cancellation: free until 1 day before departure, the operator's policy after that.

Questions on the day: [email protected] · +354 497 1373. How cancellations work in Iceland →

Who this is not for

  • Not available in summer; the operator runs it roughly September to April.

Read off the operator's own conditions. If none of it applies to you, this is a good one.

Why we list it

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What travellers say about Nordur Travel Services ehf

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Operator rating 4.8/5 from Google — these are reviews of the company, not this specific tour. Shown as Google returns them, unedited.

  • Carsten Dederle

    ★★★★★ · a month ago

    Really enjoyed the Golden Circle Tour with Nordur. Always on time. Our guide was well educated and explained everything very well. We say fantastic nature.

  • Carolyn Stanley

    ★★★★★ · 4 weeks ago

    We did the Grundarfjordur Snaefellsnes tour (small group for cruises) with Lorenzo. It was fantastic. Lorenzo was a great guide, the scenery spectacular. It was a great taste of the Icelandic West Coast. A fabulous day, thank you.

  • Reme Amat Sánchez

    ★★★★★ · 2 months ago

    Great tour, i enjoy a lot, the guide speaks spanish very good. Wonderfull places.

  • Susan Millhouse

    ★★★★★ · a month ago

    A brilliant tour with Marcos to the spectacular Dynjandi waterfall and a farm visit. He was witty, friendly and very informative all tour. The coffee and homemade cakes at the farm, plus the adorable horses, were a bonus. Highly recommended 🤩

Reviews from Google · updated 23 Oct 2026

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Reviews from our travellers

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Reviews arrive the day after each trip — none yet for this one. After your tour we send one email asking how it was, and what you write goes here, unedited.

Northern lights — questions people ask

When is the best time to see the northern lights in Iceland?

September to April, when the nights are dark enough. Within that, late September to March gives the longest dark hours, and the equinox months, September and March, often have active skies. There are no lights in June or July; the sky never gets dark. Anyone selling you a June lights tour is selling you a bus ride. Give yourself at least three nights, because clouds, not the aurora, are the usual reason people miss them.

Are the northern lights guaranteed on a tour?

No. Nobody can promise them, and we will not. Two things have to line up: a clear sky and solar activity. Guides check the cloud forecast at vedur.is and drive to gaps, which is the real value of a tour over standing outside your hotel. What most operators do promise is a free second attempt if the lights do not show. Check the exact retry policy on the tour page, because the number of retries and the validity period vary.

Is a northern lights bus tour or a boat tour better?

Bus, if you want the best odds. A minibus can drive an hour inland to find a clear patch; a boat stays in Faxaflói and sees whatever sky is over Reykjavík. Boats are shorter, about two hours, and pleasant with hot chocolate, and Reykjavik Sailors' cruise (/experience/6637/) includes a free retry. For a serious hunt, a small-group minibus like BusTravel's (/experience/150646/) or a 4x4 tour (/experience/1088067/) is the better bet.

Can I see the northern lights from Reykjavík itself?

Yes, on strong nights. The city is small and the sky over the sea to the north is fairly dark. Grótta lighthouse at the western tip and the Ægisíða shoreline are the usual spots, twenty minutes' walk from the centre. On average nights the street lights drown out a faint aurora, which is why tours drive out. If the forecast shows high activity and clear sky, walk to Grótta first and save the tour money.

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