Iceland · Night

Cozy Nights & Northern Lights: Minibus Tour

4 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Reykjavík. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Small-group Northern Lights tour from Reykjavík
  • 02 Travel by comfortable minibus with a maximum of 19 guests
  • 03 Route chosen based on Aurora forecast and weather conditions
  • 04 Warm up with hot chocolate and fresh kleina pastries
  • 05 Use Icelandic wool blankets during the viewing stop
  • 06 Hear stories about the Northern Lights, Icelandic folklore, and the night sky
  • 07 Free rebooking if the lights are not seen, subject to availability
  • 08 Pickup and drop-off in Reykjavík included

Set out from Reykjavík in a small-group minibus to search for one of Iceland’s most unforgettable natural phenomena: the Northern Lights. With expert guidance and routes chosen according to the latest Aurora forecast and weather conditions, this evening tour is designed to give you the best possible chance of seeing the lights away from the city glow.

If the Aurora appears, settle in and enjoy the moment in comfort with Icelandic wool blankets, hot chocolate, and fresh kleina pastries. With a relaxed atmosphere, local insight, and return transport to Reykjavík included, this is a cozy and personal way to experience the Icelandic night.

Tours only operate when conditions are favorable. If the lights do not appear, you can rebook for free on another night, subject to availability.

Set out from Reykjavík in a small-group minibus to search for one of Iceland’s most unforgettable natural phenomena: the Northern Lights.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City Reykjavik
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Evening Confirmation

  • Check your email and our website for confirmation before 18:00.
  • Tours run only when the Aurora forecast and weather conditions are favorable.

Evening Pick-Up in Reykjavík

  • Pick-up from your accommodation or designated stop begins around 20:30–21:30 (depending on the season).
  • Meet your expert guide and join a small group (max 19 guests) in a comfortable minibus.

Chasing the Lights

  • Head away from city lights to a location carefully chosen based on the Aurora forecast.
  • Your guide shares insights about the Northern Lights, Icelandic folklore, and the night sky.

Viewing Stop & Refreshments

  • When the Northern Lights appear, we stop to fully enjoy the show.
  • Wrap yourself in Icelandic wool blankets and sip hot chocolate with fresh Kleina pastries.

Return to Reykjavík

  • After the experience, we return to Reykjavík late in the evening.
  • Drop-off at your original pick-up point.

Missed the Lights?

  • If no lights are seen, rebook for free (subject to availability) by 14:00 the next day.

Experience one of nature’s most magical shows in a cozy, personal setting—crafted for comfort, wonder, and unforgettable memories.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Reykjavík. 1 city · 4 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • WiFi
  • Pick-up starts 30 mins prior to departure at your selected location in the Reykjavik area
  • Hot chocolate and Icelandic 'Kleinur'
  • Photos included, if conditions allow
  • Use of tripods
  • Use of Icelandic woolen blankets
  • Free WiFi on board
  • Knowledgeable, local guide
  • Drop-off back in Reykjavik

What's Not Included

  • Food & drinks
  • Tips & gratuity

Know before you go

  • We reserve the right to delay or cancel any tour due to weather or any other dangerous conditions for the safety of our clients.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Reykjavík.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Reykjavík.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Reykjavík..

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