Small-Group 4-Hour Northern Lights and Aurora Museum Combo Tour from Reykjavik

Check off a winter bucket list activity with this magical four-hour northern lights and Aurora Reykjavik museum tour. Travelers keen to learn about the aurora borealis before enjoying northern lights hunting in the Icelandic countryside should book this tour now.

Your exciting night begins at Aurora Reykjavik - The Northern Lights Center. It’s very close to the Reykjavik harbor and central to many attractions and restaurants.

This combination excursion includes an entry ticket to the Aurora Reykjavik museum. You can visit at your leisure to learn all about the northern lights before searching for them for yourself.

Explore the museum and discover the science behind the lights and the fascinating cultural beliefs associated with them. Aurora Reykjavik offers audio guides and videos for an engaging and interactive experience. You can even try a virtual reality headset to understand how surreal and mesmerizing the lights are.

You’ll also learn how to set up your camera to capture the lights in all their glory and valuable tips for hunting for them. The museum also offers complimentary tea and coffee, the ideal way to warm up on a chilly winter evening.

After a fantastic introduction to the northern lights, it’s time to hunt for them in the Icelandic countryside. A minibus will pick you up from Aurora Reykjavik and whisk you away from city light pollution to a rural area.

The departure from Aurora Reykjavik is 20:30 or 21:30, depending on the season. You’ll travel in a small group, allowing plenty of interaction from your knowledgeable guide.

Your guide is an expert in northern lights hunting. They will closely monitor the aurora forecast, checking the conditions are ideal for seeing the lights. 

The tour only runs on nights when the outlook appears promising, and the operator decides by 18:15 each day whether the excursion should go ahead. Therefore, if you’re on the minibus heading out of Reykjavik, you’ll know you have an excellent chance of seeing them!

Based on the forecast, your guide knows the best places to view the lights. Because the conditions change daily, the chosen location is unknown until that night, adding to the anticipation. You could end up at the Hvalfjordur fjord, Thingvellir National Park, the Reykjanes peninsula, or rural South Iceland.

When you reach your destination, you’ll wait for the lights to appear. Seeing the sky light up in shades of purple, green, or yellow is a captivating and unforgettable experience. You’ll be glad you stayed up for it!

You can use your camera to capture lasting memories with your newfound knowledge from Aurora Reykjavik. The guide will also have a camera and tripod to take photos of you and your family with the lights in the background. You can access your complimentary shot online after the tour.

After a brilliant evening of hunting for the northern lights, your driver will drop you back in Reykjavik. If you don’t happen to see the aurora tonight, you will have unlimited retries for up to three years!

Don’t miss the chance to join this memorable small-group combo tour, which includes northern lights hunting and entry to the Aurora Reykjavik museum. Check availability now by choosing a date.