Quick details:

  • 14,900 ISK per person
  • For all ages (infant seats available)!
  • Duration: approx. 5 hours
  • Pickup: Reykjavik-area hotels
  • Destination: clear skies and aurora!
  • Snacks and hot beverage included
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What to expect:

  1. Pickup from a hotel or tour bus stop in the Reykjavik area. Most hotels are on the list, but make sure you check and see whether you can be picked up from your hotel!
  2. Your guide will drive your bus to an area outside Reykjavik free of light pollution and clouds for the best viewing.
  3. Coffee, tea, drinks, hot chocolate, and cookies will be provided!
  4. Drive back to Reykjavik and drop off. Note that pickup and dropoff make take about an hour for all guests.

Hunt for the aurora borealis on a guided group tour from Reykjavik. Witness the unique starry sky with the flash of light cutting across the Icelandic landscape. 

You will meet at the Tour Bus Stops in downtown or other select hotels outside downtown and located within Reykjavik. The group size can vary based on the season it can be a max of 40-50 people per group. Please note that pickup and drop off are included in our tour duration. This duration may adjust if there is an early appearance of the lights, or if there needs to be a little extra time to wait for the aurora to come out.

The journey will go outside of the city limits away from as much light pollution as possible--the northern lights are harder to see from Reykjavík. The end location is not pre-determined as it will depend on the cloud coverage and activity in the evening. The drive will be kept as short as possible, and you might stop at several locations as the lights can be quite elusive. If there is a spot the guide determines as a good location, you might stay in that spot. It is often a waiting game for this beautiful phenomenon, but it is always worth it.

As you search for the aurora borealis, your guide will set up their camera for photos of your group.

Your tour guide will ensure everybody gets an opportunity for a photo. Curl up in warm blankets and enjoy a self-service selection of hot chocolate and snacks and enjoy some stargazing while you wait for the aurora to appear. 

If the hunt is successful, you will have photos emailed to you using a drop box link within 7 days of your tour to the email provided with the booking. 

THIS TOUR RUNS DEPENDENT ON WEATHER - every day your guide will assess the situation and decide whether or not to run the tour. This decision is made by 5 PM. In the case of a canceled tour due to weather, you will be notified.

If you want 5% off your booking, use the code "AURORAGUY."

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Before you go:

  • Pick-up Logistics

    David the Guide will email tour confirmation on the day of the tour around 5 pm, so please make sure you check your email prior to the tour. Contact David the Guide if you have any issues. Group size will vary depending on the season and will be with our team of guides. You will be picked up from either your hotel, guesthouse, or bus stop starting at departure time (Please allow 1hr for everyone to be picked up). 

  • Group size will vary!

    The bus size can vary, depending on group sizes, we have a maximum group size of 40-50 people per vehicle, on our larger vehicle tour there is a private guide and photographer for the group and then a separate driver to keep everyone warm and cozy in the bus with enough space. It tends to get cold out there, so it is great to have a warm and cozy bus to heat up in between photos or attempts to spot the Northern Lights. 

  • Cloudy weather or low activity?

    The tour will only run if there is a high possibility of a sighting - every day the team assess the situation and decide whether or not to run the tour. This decision is made by 5 PM. In the case of a canceled tour due to weather you will be notified at that time, and feel free to send David the Guide any questions at info@davidtheguide.com.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What's included/not included?

Included:

  • Food & drinks
  • Pickup from Reykjavik City
  • Hot chocolate, tea, and coffee and cookies 
  • Warm blankets
  • Northern Lights hunting
  • Free photographs with the Aurora

Not included:

  • Warm clothing
  • Water
  • Winter boots

What happens if we don't see the aurora?

A little note on the Northern Lights, they are fickle and elusive. They are very common in Iceland but alas cannot be promised by anyone, so in order to make sure that you get another chance to see them David the Guide will take you a second time if your first time out turned out to be only stargazing and hot chocolate. This re-use ticket is valid for two years after purchase. When succesful with the Northern Lights, links with your photos will be sent to you within 7 days, photo links go to the email address used for the booking. 

What should I bring?

When venturing into the outdoors to view the aurora, it is essential to dress warmly in appropriate clothing such as a hat, gloves, boots, jacket, and pants. It is strongly recommended that you layer your clothing for maximum warmth and comfort. Light colored clothing is advised and will show up best in photos.

What's the cancellation policy?

David the Guide will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 1 day or less before the aurora tour.

Are there options for tours in other languages besides English?

At this time, David the Guide officially only does guiding in English.

Where is the destination?

The tour will move to different locations depending on cloud openings. Possible locations include Reykjanes Peninsula, Thingvellir National Park, and other spots near Reykjavik!

Will you be on our tour?

No, I wil not physically be on your tour and I am not directly employed by David the Guide. I am just partnered with them to give you the best experience and chances to see the aurora if you are visiting Iceland!

About David the Guide and why I am partnered with them

David the Guide started in 2016 one guide, David, sharing the excitement of Iceland's nature. Now, the company has grown into a small team of guides and admins all personally hand-selected or approved by David. Everyone on the team has a passion for exploring and sharing their knowledge.

I was friends with Christian, one of the guides for David the Guide, long before thinking about working with the company. I had been following Christian on Instagram for quite some time, and I respected his motiation for providing the best guest experience and most of all, his pursuit in learning the science behind the aurora. After all, some knowledge about how auroras are formed and how to read space weather data can positively impact your chances of seeing the lights!

One day, I asked Christian more about where he worked and what kind of guiding he did, and that's when I was introduced to the family of David the Guide and their wonderful team of guides and admins.

My mission is to provide my audience with the best chances of seeing the aurora, whether that's by promoting my educational blogs, articles and e-books or directing travelers to tour companies that I know are reliable and will work hard for you to see the aurora. I have been to Iceland many times to see the aurora, and it truly is a magical experience. David the Guide is a trusted option I feel confident promoting and sharing with my followers.

If you want to save a little bit on your tour with David the Guide, use my unique discount code "AURORAGUY" for 5% off your booking total.

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