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4.8(2,821 reviews)

Northern Lights from Reykjavik: Guided Bus Tour

4.5 hours
Reykjavik, Iceland

About this activity

Join an evening bus tour from Reykjavik to hunt for the Northern Lights and experience Iceland’s night sky at its most magical.

Highlights

  • Chance to see the Northern Lights
  • Stories of local folklore, myths & legends
  • Comfortable transport

Full description

Chase the magical Northern Lights on an unforgettable evening adventure from Reykjavik. Journey away from the city’s glow into Iceland’s countryside, where the night sky is darker and the aurora more visible. Your guide will share stories about the lights, local folklore, and the science behind this natural wonder. As you wait beneath the stars, enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and hope to witness ribbons of green, pink, or purple light dancing overhead. The Northern Lights are unpredictable, but every outing offers a memorable Icelandic night under the Arctic sky.

Included / Excluded

  • Expert guide
  • Comfortable transport
  • Full days tour
  • Tips & gratuity (tips are welcome in Iceland if you feel the tour is of good quality, but not a requirement)

Important information

Know before you book

  • We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 1 day or less before the event

Know before you go

  • Please dress according to the weather, in Iceland that means be prepared for any kind of weather! :)

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts

Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund

Reviews

4.8(2,821 reviews)
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Bill King
Nov 2026
5.0

My wife, adult daughter and I booked this tour with “Your Friend in Reykjavik” through Viator the during the afternoon we arrived in Iceland. Our tour guide, Cristin, was excellent. She met the group at the designated meeting location ahead of schedule. She was very friendly and informative about everything Reykjavik. Iceland is a fascinating place with so much history, and she did a great job of bringing it to life. We would definitely recommend this tour and guide to anyone new to the city.

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Tera Jaynes
Nov 2026
5.0

Ester E was our guide today on our Iceland Women walking tour and the group LOVED her and the tour. We enjoyed hanging out for conversation after the walking portion as well. I would highly recommend doing a tour with Ester E!

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Steve Delahunty
Oct 2026
5.0

The local food tour was amazing. We had a goupt of 9 of us and a few others along. Our guide Palli was very informative, helpful, attentive, and so much fun to have lead us through Reykjavik. A great was to kick off our vacation. The food stops were all great. Lots of fish and lamb and stews and sweets.

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