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Experience the Northern Lights Tour from Reykjavik

  • 2 hours
  • Guided northern-lights cruise
  • Reykjavík · Geirsgata 11
  • Tickets from age 0
  • Operated by Special Tours

Overview

A guided two-hour northern-lights cruise from Reykjavík, with heated indoor seating, outdoor viewing space and a no-sighting return ticket.

Leave Reykjavík’s shore lights behind for an evening search in Faxaflói Bay. A guide explains the aurora and helps guests use the vessel’s outside decks and heated interior while conditions change.

Departure, route and access may change with weather, natural conditions and the captain or guide’s safety decisions. Check availability for your travel date when booking.

Itinerary

The shape of your day

3 stops

The itinerary may change when weather, sea conditions or safety considerations require it.

  1. Start

    Old Harbour check-in

    Check in at Geirsgata 11 about 30 minutes before the scheduled departure.

  2. Sail into darker water

    The crew heads away from the brightest city lights and monitors cloud cover and aurora activity.

  3. End

    Return to Reykjavík

    After the search, return to the Old Harbour; the route and time on the water vary with conditions.

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Tour areaReykjavík

What's included

Included

  • Guided northern-lights cruise
  • Warm overalls
  • Heated indoor seating
  • Wi-Fi, restroom and snack bar
  • Return ticket if no aurora is seen

Not included

  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel transfer unless added at extra cost

Know before you go

  • Arrive at least 30 minutes before departure. Meeting point: Geirsgata 11, Reykjavík.
  • Pickup is not included and may be added for a fee when booking; otherwise meet at the stated harbour address.
  • Suitable for children using the correct ticket category. Children must remain with a responsible adult.
  • Activity level: Easy.
  • Wear warm layers, weatherproof outerwear and sturdy footwear suited to conditions on the water.
  • Northern Lights cannot be guaranteed. If no aurora is seen, Special Tours offers a free return ticket under its return policy.
  • Cancellation is free until 24 hours before departure; cancellation within 24 hours receives no refund.

Frequently asked

How long is the experience?

Duration: 2 hours. Weather, wildlife and transfer conditions can affect the finish time.

Where do I meet the operator?

Geirsgata 11, Reykjavík. Arrive at least 30 minutes before departure.

Is pickup included?

Pickup is not included and may be added for a fee when booking; otherwise meet at the stated harbour address.

Who can join?

Suitable for children using the correct ticket category. Children must remain with a responsible adult. Activity level: Easy. All listed safety restrictions apply.

Are wildlife or Northern Lights guaranteed?

Northern Lights cannot be guaranteed. If no aurora is seen, Special Tours offers a free return ticket under its return policy.

What is the cancellation policy?

Cancellation is free until 24 hours before departure; cancellation within 24 hours receives no refund.

Special Tours

Special Tours operates sea adventures from Reykjavik city centre with over 20 years of experience. Whale Watching tours are operated year round, with additional tours consisting of Northern Lights by Boat, Puffin Watching, Sea Angling, RIB Express Whale Watching and a New Years Fireworks Cruise. Special Tours Wildlife Adventures is known among passengers and partners for its ambitious & hard working team, aiming for great adventures for every tour and for every client...

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