Northern Lights Tours

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For many, seeing the **Northern Lights** is the reason to travel to our northern island in winter. They are mesmerizing, and a sight that will not be forgotten.

It is simple, nothing says “Icelandic Winter” like the idea of hunting for the **Aurora Borealis**. Created by solar storms originating from the sun, the Northern Lights need clear winter skies to be seen. 

Step on board one of our **new buses**, equipped with **WiFi-connected computer tablets in each seat**. On the tablets, you can **watch, listen and read** expertly written and recorded material, in 10 different languages, about the northern lights and the stars in the Arctic skies. Each seat also comes equipped with a USB charger.

Our expert operational team has **decades of experience** analyzing weather patterns. We will review, each and every day, the cloud forecast and the northern lights forecast in detail. We will not venture out in search of them unless we think we have a **good chance.** This means we have a high success ratio.

All our northern lights tours are guided by one of our **specially trained northern lights guides,** they are both knowledgeable and helpful and will even give you tips on how to take photos of the night sky and of aurora. 

To search for the Auroras you need to stand outside in the Icelandic winter and you **need to dress very warmly**.

 NORTHERN LIGHTS AND STARGAZING (Guided in 10 languages)

# The Blue Lagoon and Northern Lights

Start the day with a visit to **one of the wonders of the world, the Blue Lagoon**. The mineral-rich waters offer a unique and first-hand experience of Iceland's plentiful geothermal springs. The warm waters offer a **perfect way to relax** and reflect upon the natural beauty of this island and is a must-see when traveling to Iceland.  
There will be a short time interval after returning to Reykjavik and before the northern lights tour starts. Therefore we highly recommend our customers to **have dinner at the blue lagoon** before heading out for a night of northern lights search. 

The northern lights tour departure times are as follows:

August 25th - October 15th **at 21:30**  
October 16th - March 14th **at 20:30**  
March 15th - April 14th **at 21:30**  
April 15th - April 25th **at 22:30**  

The Aurora are both wonderfully mysterious and magical, and once seen never forgotten. Simply put, nothing says “Icelandic Winter” like the idea of hunting for the Northern Lights. Our expert operational team has decades of experience analyzing weather patterns. We carefully review on a daily basis the **cloud forecast** and the Northern Lights forecast. We never set off unless we think we have a good chance of spotting them, meaning we have a **high success rate**.

For an unforgettable experience, join our tour and step aboard one of our **new buses**, fully equipped with **WiFi-connected** computer tablets for each guest. The tablets provide you with a continuous stream of relevant information along the journey with a **GPS-synced Audio Guide**, available in a choice of **10 languages**. Along the tour, our **local hosts** will make your experience comfortable and are happy to answer any questions you might have about our peculiar country. In each seat, you will also find a **USB outlet to charge any of your devices**.

THE BLUE LAGOON & NORTHERN LIGHTS (Admission incl.)

# All in one! - 3 Must-Do Tours in 1 Bundle

**Day 1 -The Golden Circle Classic** is our bestselling day tour! Follow in the footsteps of the Vikings of old as you walk down into the **rift valley** where the American and Eurasian **continental plates** are literally pulling apart at **Þingvellir National Park**, a **UNESCO World Heritage Site** and the birthplace of the **oldest existing parliament**. Witness the steaming **geothermal springs** as the ground trembles and hot water spouts spectacularly skywards from the famous **Strokkur Geyser** at the home of the one-and-only original geyser and Iceland's most iconic natural attraction. Experience the magnificence and power of **Gullfoss Waterfall**, a set of glacial river cascades falling 32 meters into a narrow canyon with a thunderous roar. The best part, this is all done within 8 hours!

When night falls we set off in search of the magical and mysterious **Northern Lights**.

**Day 2 - the South Coast** awaits. Leaving Reykjavik we drive eastwards along the southern coastline and explore a volcanic and glacial wonderland. On clear days, Hekla, the infamous **Eyjafjalljökull volcanoes** along with the Westman Islands can be seen rising in the distance as you approach the **Solheimajökull Glacier**, a photographer's delight and the first stop on the tour. The next destination is the otherworldly **black beach** known as **Reynisfjara** where the waves of the Atlantic Ocean crash upon the **black sands** from which the seemingly man-made hexagonal **basalt columns** rise to cliffs filled with nesting sea birds. After taking in your fill of the amazing geological formations, the tour will continue onto the small village of **Vík** with a church upon a hill overlooking three volcanic stone columns, said to be **trolls turned to stone** along the shores of the Atlantic Ocean.

After Vík, the trip back towards Reykjavik will take you to the powerful **Skógafoss waterfall** where a short walk up a flight of stairs will reveal one of **Iceland´s most scenic views**. From here we will head to the final stop, the 60-meter-high **Seljalandsfoss Waterfall** famous for the hidden pathway leading behind and around this stunning sight. With some luck and sunny weather conditions, **rainbows** may add to the spectacular experience at each waterfall.

BEST OF ICELAND - WINTER VALUE (Golden Circle, South Coast & Northern Lights) 

# Iceland's most popular natural wonders in one day

The **Golden Circle** Tour is in the morning, which allows for a 3 to 6-hour interval before heading off on the **Northern Lights** tour. 

The Golden Circle Tour is where we visit the country´s three iconic natural treasures: **Þingvellir National Park**, where the **American** and **Eurasian** plates have been pulling apart; the **erupting geyser** that sends water and steam spouting skywards; and the spectacular **Gullfoss Waterfall** where a **glacial river** thunders 32 meters into a canyon. When night falls we set off hunting for the **magical** and **elusive** **Northern Lights**. Of course, it all depends on the weather forecast and visibility conditions as to whether we go, so do keep this in mind. And, don´t forget, the **Auroras** are only visible during the winter months.

 GOLDEN CIRCLE AND NORTHERN LIGHTS

Waterfalls, Glacier & the Black sand beach  

Drive along the southwestern stretch of the ring road leading from Reykjavik along **volcanoes**, **waterfalls**, and **glaciers** to the **black sand beach** and Iceland's southernmost town, Vík. The tour starts with a drive through the Hellisheiði mountain pass bringing you through moss-covered lava fields and past geothermal springs down to farmland along the coastline.

On clear days, Hekla, the infamous **Eyjafjalljökull volcanoes** along with the Westman Islands can be seen rising in the distance as you approach the **Solheimajökull Glacier**, a photographer's delight and the first stop on the tour. The next destination is the otherworldly **black beach** known as **Reynisfjara** where the waves of the Atlantic Ocean crash upon the **black sands** from which the seemingly man-made hexagonal **basalt columns** rise to cliffs filled with nesting sea birds. After taking in your fill of the amazing geological formations, the tour will continue onto the small village of **Vík** with a church upon a hill overlooking three volcanic stone columns, said to be **trolls turned to stone** along the shores of the Atlantic Ocean.

After Vík, the trip back towards Reykjavik will take you to the powerful **Skógafoss waterfall** where a short walk up a flight of stairs will reveal one of **Iceland´s most scenic views**. From here we will head to the final stop, the 60-meter-high **Seljalandsfoss Waterfall** famous for the hidden pathway leading behind and around this stunning sight. With some luck and sunny weather conditions, **rainbows** may add to the spectacular experience at each waterfall. 

The Aurora is both wonderfully mysterious and magical, and once seen never forgotten. Simply put, nothing says “Icelandic Winter” like the idea of hunting for the Northern Lights. A result of powerful **solar storms**, the Northern Lights need **clear winter skies** to be visible. Rest assured, our expert operational team has decades of experience analyzing weather patterns. We carefully review on a daily basis the **cloud forecast** and the Northern Lights forecast. We never set off unless we think we have a good chance of spotting them, meaning we have a **high success rate**.