Northern Lights Small Group Tour in Reykjavík – Aurora Viking
Local Guides & Our Own Aurora-Hunting Technology
Join family-owned Aurora Viking on a small-group Northern Lights hunt from Reykjavík. Our experienced local guides use onboard devices designed in-house and running Aurora Viking software. Satellite cloud imagery and live solar-wind data help us adapt the route as conditions change. Free professional aurora photos are delivered in a private online gallery after the tour.
How live data helps our sighting chances
Cloud forecasts can miss the location or timing of a clearing. Satellite observations help us spot openings and head towards them, while current solar-wind trends help us judge when auroral activity may strengthen. We aim to bring clear skies and active aurora together. This can create sighting opportunities that sticking to an earlier forecast would miss.
Monitors inside our buses let you follow the changing conditions and understand our guides’ decisions. Some guests call it storm chasing for clear skies. Read how our onboard technology supports the chase.
Tour Facts & Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the tour cost?
Standard adult price: 19,900 ISK, including applicable VAT. Check the booking calendar for your date, availability and final total. Price checked 1 October 2026.
How many guests are in each minibus?
A maximum of 18 guests in a 19-passenger minibus. We keep one spare seat available for comfort.
How long is the tour?
A 3–5 hour Northern Lights adventure. The time spent on the hunt depends on the conditions and route that evening. Sightings are not guaranteed.
What time does the tour depart?
From November through February, departures are at 18:00 and 20:00 Iceland time. Departure times during the rest of the season vary with darkness. Select your date in the booking calendar and follow the pickup time on your confirmation.
Best-Reviewed in Our Northern Lights Tour Comparison
As of 1 October 2026: Viator: 4.9/5 from 530 reviews; GetYourGuide: 4.8/5 from 455 reviews. Ratings may change.
In the comparison checked on 18 September 2026, Aurora Viking had the highest displayed star rating among the selected evening tours from Reykjavík in our comparison on each platform. Every ranked listing has more than 100 reviews. See the tours compared, methodology and sources.
Free Retry & Cancellation FAQ
What happens if we do not see the Northern Lights?
Guests who attend their original tour without a naked-eye aurora sighting receive unlimited free retries for up to two years from that tour, subject to availability. Faint naked-eye aurora counts as a sighting; camera-only aurora does not. Request a retry before 12:00 noon on the day you wish to join. Retries are personal, have no cash value and do not apply to missed tours or pickups. No sighting alone does not qualify for a refund.
What is the cancellation policy?
The standard direct-booking rate offers a full refund until 24 hours before departure. Rescheduling less than 24 hours before departure is non-refundable unless Aurora Viking expressly agrees otherwise. If Aurora Viking cancels your original booking, choose another available departure or a full refund. Courtesy reschedules do not restore lost refund rights. Check your booking confirmation and full terms and conditions for the rules applying to your booking.
Pickup in Reykjavík
We pick up from selected locations in central Reykjavík. Be ready at the pickup time on your confirmation and use the pickup map to find your stop. Winter roads can cause small delays.
Good to Know Before Booking
Northern Lights sightings are not guaranteed. Dress warmly and use the bathroom before pickup. The route and viewing stops depend on the conditions each evening.
