Top Things to do in Reykjavik
The 10 Best Night Tours in Reykjavik, Capital Region
Reykjavik bears the distinction of being the world’s northernmost capital, and for many Icelandic visitors it also serves as a gateway to the rugged adventure options beyond. Recharge after outdoor pursuits in one of the many geothermal springs or luxurious indoor spas. We appreciate Reykjavik’s open-minded and energetic culture that includes a hip and internationally recognized music and arts scene, great food and notoriously "enthusiastic" nightlife.
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1. Northern Lights Private Tour in Super Jeep – Local Expert Guide – With Photos
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 11 reviews
A private tour allows you to get off the beaten path and away from the crowds. Enjoy the Northern Lights in serenity on your own terms, with a Professional Northern Lights Guide taking you to the right spot! We pick you up from your door and whisk you away from the city lights to where we predict the best sightings, according to extensive monitoring of forecasts and real-time Space and Earth weather data. Our vehicles are comfortable, modified super jeeps making sure we can go where needed to find the Northern Lights. To keep you warm and cosy in the cold Icelandic night we serve home made real hot chocolate with Kleina (local delicacy) for dunking. We bring quality camera equipment and take photos of you under the Northern Lights. We share knowledge, stories and myths about the Northern Lights and give you an insight into Iceland living. The listed locations are a suggestions of where we might go but the final location depends on where the best sighting conditions are.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Photos of you under the Northern Lights, Door-to-Door pick up & drop off, Home made Hot Chocolate & Kleina (traditional delicacy)
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Reviewed By PamelaA212
They picked us up from cross roads one block from our hotel in the evening. There were about 7 of us in the Super Jeep all bundled up ready to go. We made a short stop to go to the bathroom in a really cool local museum (it's on my list to visit next time!), then we were off headed towards our spot to search for the Northern Lights. We waited for about three hours and just when we thought we were going home with only seeing stars so bright my iPhone 11 could pick them up, the famous light show started to dance right before our eyes. The green and yellow lights were striped across the sky. We saw mostly green and yellow waves, with some blues as the hour progressed. They gave us a pastry, hot chocolate, and a local l'chiam! They took our picture and a group picture and emailed them to us. We highly recommend putting pocket warmers in your shoes and pockets before you step out of the jeep and wait in the freezing cold air. We highly recommend this group as it gave us all we wanted: friendly and informative guides, a warm treat, photos with their amazing camera, and the light show that brought us to see this beautiful country in the first place!
2. Half-Day Northern Lights Hunt from Reykjavik
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Your adventure starts with your pick-up in Reykjavik. The group size is no bigger than 19. Your driver-guide will then head out to the countryside and away from the light pollution. And then the hunt begins. All our guides have many years of experience with Northern Light tours. Together we analyze the forecast daily and make our decision whether we go out for a hunt or not. If the answer is yes, we will drive to the most promising places to see the Aurora Borealis according to the weather forecast. In case we are not lucky in the first place, all our guides are advised to drive to different locations to maximize our chances. During the drive or while we are waiting for the Northern Lights to show up, your knowledgeable guide will help you with setting up your camera, explain all the science behind the Northern Lights to you and serve you delicious hot chocolate and Icelandic "Kleina".
Inclusions: Pick-up and Drop-off, Warm wool blankets, Hot chocolate and Icelandic "Kleina", Wifi
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Reviewed By Adventures_1909
This was our second tour with Reykjavik Tourist Info and Toni. Again, we were picked up in a nice car and we have been the only ones on the tour. This was probably the best tour I have ever done. We visited 10 or more places, each more beautiful than the one before. When I did my research before our trip, it seemed to me that the tour to this Peninsula isn't as popular as other tours, but believe me, this is one of the best tours you can do. The landscape is unreal and it is definitely worth the money. Once again, I highly recommend Reykjavik Tourist Info, as their service is top-notch.
3. Northern Lights and Stargazing:Small Group Tour with Local Guides from Reykjavik
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 180 reviews
Northern Lights Hunt We pick you up and whisk you away from the city lights to where we predict the best sightings according to the cloud forecast. Our small tour group allows us to get off the beaten path and away from the crowds to enjoy the Northern Lights in serenity.* Stargazing with telescope While waiting for the lights we use our powerful stargazing telescope to explore crude details of the planets in our solar system and deep space phenomena lightyears away. We take photos of everyone under the lights, for free. Your guides We spend our winters chasing Northern Lights weather, and our summers chasing Paragliding weather. We know our Icelandic weather! We are local sky enthusiasts and our small and personal tours are designed to make you feel like a part of our team and a part of Iceland.
Inclusions: Door-to-door pick up and drop-off at your accommodation in central Reykjavik, 3-5-hour tour, depending on search conditions, Photos of you under the Northern Lights, Stargazing telescope and guidance, Home made hot chocolate and Kleina (Icelandic pastry), Professional, informative and friendly local guides, Small-group (max 14 people) in a modified super jeep, Guide to guest ratio 1:7, Unlimited re-try in case of non-sighting (within 2 years)
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Reviewed By Lucinda T
Wow. What a fun way to see the lights. Small group, excellent guide (we were with Astpor and Marius ) and professional pictures included. Well worth the price. I have been on bus tours to see the lights -- they take you to one place (shared by many many buses), while Happy World will move to different secluded spots if need be. If you're a novice with Aurora hunting and don't have he right camera equipment with you, don't worry. The guides, who have a lot of photography experience with the lights, take the photos for you and "with" you in it. It's an absolutely great souvenir to take home from Iceland. Hot chocolate and local stories filled the night. Note: Do read their recommendations for what to wear especially if your're going in the winter. There is a lot to say about layering and you will be happy you did. Take along hand and feet warmers as a backup. After all, you are there to enjoy the lights and company and if the lights don't come out do, do try again. Schedule your viewing when you first arrive to Iceland so you have some time to try again if the lights are cooperating the first night.
4. Private Golden Circle and Secret Lagoon Tour from Reykjavik
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 17 reviews
Head north to the Golden Circle on this private 10-hour tour. See the natural beauty of Thingvellir National Park before going to enjoying the relaxing pools of the hot springs in the Secret Lagoon. Get picked up from your hotel and transported between sites by private vehicle.
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Port pickup and drop-off, Privately organized tour without timing and rush for passengers., Transport by private vehicle
Exclusions: Drinks (coffee, tea, bottled water, non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase), Food and drinks (available for purchase), Souvenir photos (available to purchase), Gratuities
Reviewed By guida58
We traveled with Andres on this tour for two days. Such a beauty of nature starting with exhibition Lava centre in small town, we continue to several waterfalls and much more. Just to make it shorter, day later we visited glacier, glacial lagoon, diamond beach and else. Andres was very knowledgeable, he was willing to stop on some special spots so it was really private tour.
5. Northern Lights Superjeep Tour from Reykjavik
Overall Ratings
4.8 based on 149 reviews
This northern lights tour in Iceland takes you in an original superjeep out of town to avoid light pollution so as to observe this fascinating natural phenomenon also known as the Aurora Borealis. Given clear skies and a little bit of luck, sightings can occur from autumn to spring. The main 4X4 superjeeps are Land Rover Defenders and 6-door Ford Excursions. All are modified with big 40- or 46-inch wheels ready for the mighty challenge the tours offer every day, all year round! The jeeps are equipped with an extra fold-down step for easy accessibility, luxurious leather seats, air-conditioning, WiFi, GPS, first-aid kit, trackwell, and other sorts of security equipment. Behind the wheel on the tours are experienced driving guides that sure know how to maneuver such big jeeps in the wilderness and highways of Iceland. This 4-hour tour has a max of 6 passengers per superjeep.
Inclusions: Local taxes, National park fees, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Free photos from the tour
Exclusions: Pick up outside of Reykjavik area, Food and drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By 505dhruvk
My tour guide Auguust was an absolute god! He knows every single location and how long it takes to get you there and even let’s you do some fun off-roading. I feel very safe with him and was extremely fun! He’s the best tour guide that I’ve ever had and wish to go back to Iceland just for auguust!
6. Northern Lights Bus DELUXE from Reykjavik
Overall Ratings
4.8 based on 11 reviews
Enjoy watching the northern lights in a luxury coatch with big leather seats, a glass roof and a lounge area in the back.
Inclusions: Snacks
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By Scott G
My wife and I were supposed to go on tour with this group on Thursday, 13/05/2021 and we recieved an email the day before stateing the tour was canceled due to covid restrictions. This is odd as there were still tour groups doing tours, and had this been the real issue they should have told us sooner than a day prior. This short notice cost us a large amount of money in setting up a tour with a different group.
7. Private Superjeep Northern Lights Hunt
Overall Ratings
4.7 based on 16 reviews
This Private northern lights hunt in Iceland takes you in an original superjeep out of town to avoid light pollution so as to observe this fascinating natural phenomenon also known as the Aurora Borealis. Given clear skies and a little bit of luck, sightings can occur from autumn to spring. The main 4X4 superjeeps are the Land Rover Defenders. All are modified with big 40-inch wheels ready for the mighty challenge the tours offer every day, all year round! The jeeps are equipped with an extra fold-down step for easy accessibility, luxurious leather seats, air-conditioning, WiFi, GPS, first-aid kit, trackwell, and other sorts of security equipment. Behind the wheel on the tours are experienced driving guides that sure know how to maneuver such big jeeps in the wilderness and highways of Iceland. This 4-hour private tour has a max of 6 passengers per superjeep for you or you group only.
Inclusions: Private, Local taxes, National park fees, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Free photos from the tour
Exclusions: Pick up outside of Reykjavik area, Food and drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By 505dhruvk
My tour guide Auguust was an absolute god! He knows every single location and how long it takes to get you there and even let’s you do some fun off-roading. I feel very safe with him and was extremely fun! He’s the best tour guide that I’ve ever had and wish to go back to Iceland just for auguust!
8. Northern Lights Cruise from Downtown Reykjavík
Overall Ratings
4.6 based on 132 reviews
The Northern Lights Cruise will sail you out into the dark blue wonder of Faxaflói bay in search of this mystical phenomenon, leaving behind the bright city lights of the capital Reykjavík. Our expert guide will be at hand to answer your questions while you enjoy Mother Nature's lights show and starry skies wrapped up in a warm overall. Elding is an environmentally friendly company and recognised worldwide for its environmental efforts. The aim, mission and goal is to minimise the operational impact on the environment while offering an unforgettable experience at sea.
Inclusions: Excellent guidance, Warm floatable overalls, Multimedia show, Wi-Fi on board
Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Reviewed By Fa7-M
I loved the spirit of whale watching without annoying the whales and I loved the passion of Sabrina in doing her work. In the end of the trip I was even lucky to see pilot whales in the bay, which is very rare. I suggest very warm clothes because in the sea it’s always very windy and cold. Anyway it was a great experience, I suggest it to everyone who loves nature.
9. Small Group Premium Northern Lights Tour From Reykjavik
Overall Ratings
4.4 based on 13 reviews
The Northern Lights (or aurora) are perhaps one of the most popular things that tourists come to Iceland to visit. This stunning light display occurs high in the upper atmosphere of the earth as a result of solarwinds colliding with the magnetic field of our planet. Our Northern Lights team works hard throughout the day, checking on weather data in order to best predict a location where the lights should be clearly visible. The locations visited are different from day to day we head in the direction with the most chances of seeing Northern Lights. As this tour is weather dependent and sightings are not guaranteed you are welcome to join another Northern Lights tour free of charge.
Inclusions: WiFi on board, Air-conditioned vehicle, Tea or Hot Chocolate, All Fees and Taxes, Admission to the Aurora Museum in Reykjavik
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Reviewed By Scott G
My wife and I were supposed to go on tour with this group on Thursday, 13/05/2021 and we recieved an email the day before stateing the tour was canceled due to covid restrictions. This is odd as there were still tour groups doing tours, and had this been the real issue they should have told us sooner than a day prior. This short notice cost us a large amount of money in setting up a tour with a different group.
10. Secret Lagoon, Buffet Dinner, and Northern Lights Tour from Reykjavik
Overall Ratings
4.3 based on 169 reviews
Visit the oldest swimming pool in Iceland, the geothermal, open-air Secret Lagoon. After soaking luxuriously in the warm water, enjoy a delicious buffet-style dinner where you can enjoy a variety of Icelandic foods. After dinner, we will then set out on a hunt for the Northern Lights. The guide and the driver will utilize their considerable experience and local knowledge to try and find the elusive Northern Lights.
Inclusions: Bathing fee, Buffet dinner, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, WiFi on board
Exclusions: Towel and Swimwear (available for rent), Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Gratuities
Reviewed By elizard93
This was such a great part of our visit! It gave us a chance to see some of the amazingly beautiful sights around Iceland and the horse riding was spectacular - so much fun, well cared for horses, and a great way to explore Even in torrential rain we loved it!
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