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Northern Lights and Stargazing
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Northern Lights and Stargazing

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Small group with a professional and friendly local guide.

Tour type
Day Tour / Activity
Duration
5 hours
Difficulty
Very Easy
Pickup service
Yes
Pickup time
30 min before
Booking in advance
2 days
Availability
September, October
Minimum age
10 years
Guide
Live guide

The experience

About this tour

Northern Lights & Stargazing – Small Group Experience

Join us for a cozy and personal Northern Lights adventure!
We pick you up and whisk you away from the city glow to remote locations chosen through expert analysis of meteorology and space weather data giving you the best possible chance to witness the Aurora Borealis in peace and quiet.

At our selected spot, while waiting for the lights to appear, we’ll use our powerful stargazing telescope to explore the wonders of the night sky! From the craters of the Moon to Saturn’s rings and deep space objects millions of light years away.*

Your Chances of Seeing the Northern Lights

The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon and can never be guaranteed. For a successful sighting, three elements must align:
Solar wind
Darkness
A clear or partly clear sky

We maximize our chances with exceptional weather expertise, the first and most crucial step in Northern Lights hunting. With over a decade of experience, our success rate is an impressive 90%.

When chances are low, we cancel the tour and offer a free re-schedule or full refund.
If you join a tour and don’t see the lights, you’re welcome to join again for free, as often as needed within 2 years.

Tour Details

  • Go/No-Go Decision: Sent by email no later than 18:30 on the day of your tour.
  • Pick-up: From your doorstep anywhere in central Reykjavík, between 21:00–21:30 (9–9:30pm).
  • Duration: Approximately 3–5 hours, depending on conditions.
  • Group Size: Minimum 2, maximum 7 guests per guide/vehicle (up to 2 vehicles traveling together).
  • Destination: Determined by the weather, we go where the skies are clearest.
  • Included:
    Pick-up & drop-off
    Guided Super Jeep tour
    Stargazing with telescope*
    Photos under the Northern Lights*
    Traditional Icelandic homemade hot chocolate & pastry

What to Wear

Dress warmly! Expect to spend extended time outdoors in cold weather.
We recommend:

  • Wool base layers
  • Thick sweater (fleece or wool)
  • Windproof winter jacket & pants (ski gear works great)
  • Winter boots & wool socks
  • Hat & thick mittens
  • Optional: Heat pads for extra warmth

Optional Add-ons

  • Tripod rental (ensure your camera has a tripod mount)
  • Hand & foot warmers (5–8 hours of cozy warmth)

Please Note

The Northern Lights, or their intensity, can never be guaranteed.
Stargazing depends on cloud cover, humidity, and wind, and visible objects vary with Earth’s position in orbit.
If you don’t see the lights, you’re always welcome to join again for free within 2 years.

  • Couples
  • Family Friendly
  • Group Friendly
  • Outdoor
  • Romantic

What the price covers

Included
Pick-up, Photos, Stargazing, Home Made Real Hot Chocolate And Pastry, Free Re-run If Non-sighting, Local English Speaking Guide.Unlimited Free Re-runs In Case Of A Non-sighting, Until We Find You The Aurora's, Lasting For Two Years!
Not included
Hand & Toe Warmers Can Be Booked Additionally For 1.000 Isk.Tripod Can Be Booked Additionally For 2.000 Isk.
30% Discount On Your Next Tour During Your Stay In Iceland Booked Through Happyworld, In Case The Tour Had A Sighting, But You Want More!
Bring
  • Recommended clothing: Please layer up in very warm clothes prepared to be standing outside in the cold for a long time. Woollen undergarments, thick sweater (fleece or wool), wind breaking winter coat and trousers (ski outfit perhaps), winter boots and thick woollen socks, hat and thick mittens. Heat pads are a brilliant idea.
Ticket types
  • Adult (10+)

Where it starts

Meeting
Pick up
Pickup
Yes
Be ready
30 min before departure
Location code
Reykjavík (REY, IS)

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Good to know

  • Dress Code
  • Recommended Clothing: Please Layer Up In Very Warm Clothes Prepared To Be Standing Outside In The Cold For A Long Time. Woollen Undergarments, Thick Sweater (fleece Or Wool), Wind Breaking Winter Coat And Trousers (ski Outfit Perhaps), Winter Boots And Thick Woollen Socks, Hat And Thick Mittens. Heat Pads Are A Brilliant Idea.

Your ticket

Decision on a "Go" or a "Cancel" is made at 6:30pm on the day of the tour. You'll receive an email with our decision and options in case of a cancellation. Make sure to check your spam folder for Go, Cancel and after the tour, Photos.

Pickup time: The pickup time is between 9 – 9:30PM.

Pickup location: Pickup location will be as stated on the voucher.

Recommended clothing: Please layer up in very warm clothes prepared to be standing outside in the cold for a long time. Woollen undergarments, thick sweater (fleece or wool), wind breaking winter coat and trousers (ski outfit perhaps), winter boots and thick woollen socks, hat and thick mittens. Heat pads are a brilliant idea.

Please call us if you're booking after 6:30pm for a same day tour:  +354 780 6766

Type
Day Tour / Activity
Season
September, October
Requests confirmed within
2 days
Live guide
English
Details updated
20 Apr 2026