Overview
The Northern Lights are probably the most magnificent phenomenon that one can witness in nature.
And if you came all the way to Iceland in the wintertime, it for sure needs to be on your bucket list.
Just like any natural phenomenon, it can never be 100% guaranteed that the lights will come up when you are looking up at the sky. In order to maximize your chances, we will only conduct the tour if the conditions look epic.
What's Included
- Tea and coffee We usually provide Hot Chocolate, let us know if you wish for another kind of hot beverage
- Private transportation
- WiFi on board
- Dinner
Meeting and Pickup
What To Expect
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4 hours Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Northern Lights can never be guaranteed. Refund will only be issued if you do not see any clear skies.
- We do not operate the tour unless the conditions (cloud cover, weather forecasts ...) are exceptionnal
- If Northern Lights do not show up, we will give up and return to Reykjavík at 2:30am latest.
- Please note that the winter nights in Iceland can be very cold, and it is required that you dress accordingly.
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Northern Lights Hunt?
Cancellation Policy
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- 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).
- Tea and coffee. We usually provide Hot Chocolate, let us know if you wish for another kind of hot beverage.
- Private transportation.
- WiFi on board.
- Dinner.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Northern Lights Hunt is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Northern Lights Hunt will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Tea and coffeeWe usually provide Hot Chocolate, let us know if you wish for another kind of hot beverage
- Private transportation
- WiFi on board
- Dinner
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Northern Lights can never be guaranteed. Refund will only be issued if you do not see any clear skies.
- We do not operate the tour unless the conditions (cloud cover, weather forecasts ...) are exceptionnal
- If Northern Lights do not show up, we will give up and return to Reykjavík at 2:30am latest.
- Please note that the winter nights in Iceland can be very cold, and it is required that you dress accordingly.
