Itinerary

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  Pick-up

  Central Reykjavik

  Your evening will start with a smooth and efficient pick up service, included in the price.

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  1

  Aurora Reykjavík - Northern Light Centre

  Once everyone is on board we will take you to the Aurora Museum to start the tour.

  Aurora Reykjavík is a Northern Lights Centre and museum curated by highly educated northern lights enthusiasts and photographers. It will provide you with a great preview of what to expect on your Northern Lights hunt. The museum includes an interactive display of the aurora, and an education centre focused on the science, mythology and history of the aurora borealis. A magnificent film about the Northern Lights dancing over Iceland is one of the many highlights in the museum.

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  2

  Northern lights hunting

  After the visit to the museum the tour will depart Reykjavik in the direction of the most promising weather and aurora forecast. Adaptability is key to ensuring a good sighting of the northern lights, so the tour will be focused on finding the best viewing location.

  During the drive, our enthusiastic northern lights guides will share their knowledge about this spectacular phenomenon with you, prepare you for the night, and give you camera tips. We recommend that you bring your tripod along on this tour. Many modern smartphones allow you to take phenomenal photos of the Northern Lights, but with a DSLR camera, you will get the best results.

  With a small group size, you can be assured of a more focused experience that is flexible and personalized. It will be guaranteed that your guide will have the time to help you achieve your photography ambitions.

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  3

  Hot chocolate and light refreshments

  The aurora is a natural phenomenon and unpredictable which means that patience is key. To make the wait more comfortable, and to warm you up, you will be offered some homemade hot chocolate and some traditional Icelandic snacks. Nevertheless please make sure to wear warm and windproof clothing, a good hat and gloves, and warm shoes.

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  4

  In case of no lights

  Viewing the Northern Lights is a unique experience and a must do when in Iceland. However the lights are hard to predict and a sighting is not guaranteed. Our in-house specialists work hard to ensure that tours only departure if there is a good possibility of seeing the lights. If you do not see the aurora, we offer a free retry tour, valid for three years.

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  Drop-off

  Central Reykjavik

  After the tour you will be brought back to Reykjavik and dropped off at your designated location.