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Northern Lights Small-Group Tour with Photos & Aurora Museum

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4 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Hop on board a jeep and travel in style on this hunt for the breathtaking Northern Lights 3-5-hour tour. Take in the stunning scenery of the Icelandic landscape while keeping an eye on the sky for this elusive but incredible sight. This tour is perfect for those who’d like to witness one of the world’s greatest wonders.

We will take a photo of you with the Northern lights free of charge, assist with camera settings if you need and we rent tripods.

You can use you ticket to visit the Aurora museum at your leisure during their regular opening times before or after your tour as entry is included.

What's Included

  • Entrance to the Aurora museum.
  • Unlimited Retry
  • Icelandic nature in the dark
  • Jackets
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- Pick up starts from 21:00 and can take up to 30 mins.

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Hop on board and travel on this hunt for the breathtaking Northern Lights. Take in the stunning scenery of the Icelandic landscape while keeping an eye on the sky for this elusive but incredible sight. This tour is perfect for those who’d like to witness one of the world’s greatest wonders in comfort.You will be picked up in Reykjavík in the evening. You will be driven away from the lights of the city to the darkened countryside for the best possible view of these bright dancing lights. On your journey, you will be driven by an expert guide who will look for gaps in the clouds and signs of the aurora borealis. They will pick the best location to see this beautiful light display and entertain you with information about the Icelandic nature.On the way to the perfect spot, you will be driven through the stunning Icelandic landscape. You will travel past fields and mountains and get an unbelievable nighttime view of the country.
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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Pick up starts from 21:00 and can take up to 30 mins.
  • We aim to send out a email before 18:30 in case of cancellation.
  • If the tour is cancelled due to bad weather you will receive a full refund or be able to rebook for another date

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Northern Lights Small-Group Tour with Photos & Aurora Museum?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-60440P16

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Average 4.89 out of 5 stars based on 36 traveler reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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What's Included

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  • Entrance to the Aurora museum.
  • Unlimited Retry
  • Icelandic nature in the dark
  • Hot Chocolate with optional Brennivin or Rum
  • Small Group
  • Free photos of you with the Northern lights
  • Jackets

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Participants are advised to wear warm clothes and comfortable walking shoes
  • Not suitable for children under 8
  • Please add a pick up location
  • The size of your group can grow if there have been cancellations several nights in a row due to weather.
  • Pick up starts from 21:00 and can take up to 30 mins.
  • We aim to send out a email before 18:30 in case of cancellation.
  • If the tour is cancelled due to bad weather you will receive a full refund or be able to rebook for another date
  • Northern Lights sightings are not always guaranteed. If unforeseen circumstances prevent viewing the activity provider offers another tour within two years of your original tour
  • You can then use you ticket to visit the Aurora museum at your leisure during their regular opening times before or after your tour: aurorareykjavik.is
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 travelers

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