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Private Northern Lights Tour

Kópavogur, IS
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    Highlights

    • Join a small group tour with a maximum of 8 people
    • Experience the thrill of searching for the elusive Northern Lights
    • Enjoy hot chocolate and yummy biscuits during the tour
    • Have your picture taken with the dancing sky
    • Receive the picture of the Northern Lights after the tour
    • Duration 3 to 5 hours
    • Private transportation included
    • Snacks provided
    • WiFi on board
    • Air-conditioned vehicle

    Join us on a private Northern Lights tour and experience the magic of the dancing sky. Our friendly David The Guide team will pick you up from your lodging and take you on a journey outside the city limits, away from light pollution, to increase your chances of seeing the Northern Lights. As we search for the lights, we'll serve hot chocolate and yummy biscuits to keep you warm and energized. And when we finally find the lights, we'll stop to observe and capture the moment with a picture that will be sent to you after the tour. But remember, the Northern Lights are fickle and elusive, so if your first tour is only stargazing, we'll take you a second time for free. Don't miss this opportunity to witness one of nature's most breathtaking phenomena.

    At a Glance

    • Free cancellation
    • 3 hours
    • Instant Confirmation
    • Available in English
    • Mobile voucher
    • Private Tour
    • Guided
    • Family friendly

    Featured Reviews

    Good (6 reviews)
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    JZ1969
    Jan 24
    'Private tour' is a bit of a misnomer. There were 3 busses from the company who went out that night so that was about 120 people. We didn't get to see the northern lights but that was nobody's fault. We did get an offer to go out again another night but as it happened that week there were no sightings of the aurora..
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    842lacec
    Dec 23
    My friend and I had an amazing experience on the Northern Lights tour with Ania! It was a perfect first night in Iceland. We sleepily boarded the bus at 10 PM, and Ania was super friendly and welcoming to us. The soft radio, blankets, hot cocoa, and Northern Lights facts made it both a cozy and adventurous environment. Ania was dedicated to making sure we had the best light show possible, and we were able to get plenty of high-quality photos and time adjusting our eyesight to the dark to watch the lights. Thank you for the wonderful tour!
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    travel0guy
    May 23
    We pre-booked the Northern Lights Guided Tour with Photos through GetYourGuide prior to arriving in Iceland and were impressed with the communications prior to our tour from the provider. We were picked up by coach from Bus Stop No1 in Reykjavik as it was not possible to pick up from our hotel. There are loads of trips going from Bus Stop No1 and it was a bit chaotic as hordes of tourists are looking for their transport, but to be fair our guide Norris did make it clear when he arrived which company he worked for. After a couple of more pick up stops we proceeded to make our way out towards the airport as Norris had informed us this was possibly going to be the area to see the lights. During the journey Norris interestingly explained how and why the Northern Lights are created but also made it clear that seeing them wasn't guaranteed. After about an hour's drive we parked up in an a remote area away from man made lights, however, we weren't the only groups there - everyone seems to be in contact and checking web apps which inform the areas where you have the best chance of seeing the lights. After around 40 mins and no sighting, Norris got us back on the bus to head out to another area which he thought maybe could provide a sighting. After another no-show of the lights we headed to an area with a lighthouse near the coast, again there were several groups already here. We spent quite a long time at this location and some hot chocolate was provided to the group, but yet again no sign of the lights. As the temperature had really dropped now and it was approaching midnight, most of the group had retreated to the coach, and I got the feeling that most of the group wanted to return back to their hotels. The coach driver was asked to approach Norris who remained outside with another guide to see if we could return back to the hotels but nothing seemed to happen. In the end I took the decision to speak to Norris myself and explained there was a bit of discontent appearing on the coach. Norris then came onto the coach and the guests explained that that they would prefer to leave as several had other trips arranged for the morning. It was agreed we would head back to Reykjavik but Norris wanted to make one further stop on the way to just see if the lights appeared there. This added an extra 20 mins to the journey but yet again no sighting. So why the 3 star rating. Everyone was aware before the trip that a sighting of the lights was not guaranteed, but I think that Norris just needed to be a bit more in tune with the mood of his guests. It was great that he was really keen for us to see the lights and he didn't want to give up, but people were really tired and early starts the next morning. We got back to our hotel at 2am. He just needed to communicate better with the guests. Obviously this trip came with the added bonus of a photograph with the Northern Lights if they had appeared, but as they didn't a few couples had photos taken with the lighthouse at the last location. These photos were sent out by the company a day or so after the trip and to be honest were pretty poor quality so not sure it was worth the extra cost. To be fair the company did send out vouchers for a free return excursion due to the non-sighting. Would I do this trip again - maybe but I would opt for a smaller group tour rather than a coach.
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    dianegT4630PK
    Sep 22
    Fantastic trip to see the Northern lights ,we had Agnes as our guide and she was super !! She checked the weather regularly and changed our destination at the last minute to make sure we had the best chance to see them !! The results were amazing .We had a small your group which was brilliant !!
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    948abeln
    Feb 24
    This so-called "tour" turned out to be a complete scam for tourists. Despite the promises, the reality was disappointing. A tour was announced with multiple strategic stops to spot the northern lights in the best conditions, but in practice, they took us to a single destination, widely known by tourists and affected by the light pollution and hustle and bustle of Reykjavik: the Grotta lighthouse (Seltjörn). It seems that gasoline is expensive... The "search" was limited to waiting for hours inside the bus, without the possibility of moving or exploring the places we were promised to visit. The duration of the prank was not even close to 5 hours, including pick-up and drop-off. To say that this point was appreciated, since the cold or heat, when the bus was started, was unbearable. And your search technology? Nothing more than the Aurora application, yes, the same one we all use. The result was a complete failure and a waste of time and opportunity to witness the northern lights. To make matters worse, their supposed "fantastic chocolate" was nothing more than a mixture of cocoa powder with warm water. One more mockery for the unsuspecting tourists who trusted in his deception. Your only solution is to offer the possibility of repeating this waste of time, but my response will be to report this scam and demand the corresponding refund. Let's remember that it is a tour of more than €100.
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    Private Northern Lights Tour

    Experience the magic of the Northern Lights on a private tour with expert guides, complete with hot chocolate and personalized photography.

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      Snacks
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      Private transportation
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      On-board wifi
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      In-vehicle air conditioning

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    Pickup Location
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    What to expect

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    Heidmork Nature Reserve

    Heidmork Nature Reserve

    PLEASE NOTE: Exact location is subject to cloud cover and northern lights activity on a given night! Join David The Guide´s 8 people maximum tour, You will be picked up from either your hotel, guesthouse or bus stop starting 30 minutes before departure time (Please allow a thirty-minute window for everyone to be picked up) Our journey will take us outside of the city limits away from any light pollution as the Northern Lights are harder to see from Reykjavík. To which location it is hard to say, it will depend on the cloud coverage and activity in the evening. We try to keep it as short a drive as possible and we might stop at several locations as the lights can be quite elusive and often it will be a waiting game for this beautiful phenomenon 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 we will take you a second time if your first time out turned out to be only stargazing. This re-use ticket is valid for two years after purchase. If the tour is canceled and you are not able to make a reschedule before you leave we will refund fully! Cars are sanitized prior to each tour and hand sanitizer is available in the car. Departure: TIMES VARY: 1. sept - 30. sept - Departure is 10:00 PM, Pickup starts at 9:30 PM 1. oct. - 30. Feb - Departure is 09:00 PM, Pickup starts at 8:30 PM 1. march - 31. march - Departure is at 10:00 PM, Pickup starts at 9:30 PM Please note that pickup takes 30 minutes THIS TOUR RUNS DEPENDENT ON WEATHER - we only go if there is a high possibility of sighting - every day we assess the situation and decide whether or not to run the tour. This decision is made at 5:00 PM, please allow until this time for us to send you a confirmation and feel free to send us any questions.

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    Pingvellir National Park

    Pingvellir National Park

    PLEASE NOTE: Exact location is subject to cloud cover and northern lights activity on a given night! Join David The Guide´s 8 people maximum tour, You will be picked up from either your hotel, guesthouse or bus stop starting 30 minutes before departure time (Please allow a thirty-minute window for everyone to be picked up) Our journey will take us outside of the city limits away from any light pollution as the Northern Lights are harder to see from Reykjavík. To which location it is hard to say, it will depend on the cloud coverage and activity in the evening. We try to keep it as short a drive as possible and we might stop at several locations as the lights can be quite elusive and often it will be a waiting game for this beautiful phenomenon 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 we will take you a second time if your first time out turned out to be only stargazing. This re-use ticket is valid for two years after purchase. If the tour is canceled and you are not able to make a reschedule before you leave we will refund fully! Cars are sanitized prior to each tour and hand sanitizer is available in the car. Departure: TIMES VARY: 1. sept - 30. sept - Departure is 10:00 PM, Pickup starts at 9:30 PM 1. oct. - 30. Feb - Departure is 09:00 PM, Pickup starts at 8:30 PM 1. march - 31. march - Departure is at 10:00 PM, Pickup starts at 9:30 PM Please note that pickup takes 30 minutes THIS TOUR RUNS DEPENDENT ON WEATHER - we only go if there is a high possibility of sighting - every day we assess the situation and decide whether or not to run the tour. This decision is made at 5:00 PM, please allow until this time for us to send you a confirmation and feel free to send us any questions.

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    Reykjanes Peninsula

    PLEASE NOTE: Exact location is subject to cloud cover and northern lights activity on a given night! Join David The Guide´s 8 people maximum tour, You will be picked up from either your hotel, guesthouse or bus stop starting 30 minutes before departure time (Please allow a thirty-minute window for everyone to be picked up) Our journey will take us outside of the city limits away from any light pollution as the Northern Lights are harder to see from Reykjavík. To which location it is hard to say, it will depend on the cloud coverage and activity in the evening. We try to keep it as short a drive as possible and we might stop at several locations as the lights can be quite elusive and often it will be a waiting game for this beautiful phenomenon 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 we will take you a second time if your first time out turned out to be only stargazing. This re-use ticket is valid for two years after purchase. If the tour is canceled and you are not able to make a reschedule before you leave we will refund fully! Cars are sanitized prior to each tour and hand sanitizer is available in the car. Departure: TIMES VARY: 1. sept - 30. sept - Departure is 10:00 PM, Pickup starts at 9:30 PM 1. oct. - 30. Feb - Departure is 09:00 PM, Pickup starts at 8:30 PM 1. march - 31. march - Departure is at 10:00 PM, Pickup starts at 9:30 PM Please note that pickup takes 30 minutes THIS TOUR RUNS DEPENDENT ON WEATHER - we only go if there is a high possibility of sighting - every day we assess the situation and decide whether or not to run the tour. This decision is made at 5:00 PM, please allow until this time for us to send you a confirmation and feel free to send us any questions.

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    Hvalfjörður

    PLEASE NOTE: Exact location is subject to cloud cover and northern lights activity on a given night! Join David The Guide´s 8 people maximum tour, You will be picked up from either your hotel, guesthouse or bus stop starting 30 minutes before departure time (Please allow a thirty-minute window for everyone to be picked up) Our journey will take us outside of the city limits away from any light pollution as the Northern Lights are harder to see from Reykjavík. To which location it is hard to say, it will depend on the cloud coverage and activity in the evening. We try to keep it as short a drive as possible and we might stop at several locations as the lights can be quite elusive and often it will be a waiting game for this beautiful phenomenon 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 we will take you a second time if your first time out turned out to be only stargazing. This re-use ticket is valid for two years after purchase. If the tour is canceled and you are not able to make a reschedule before you leave we will refund fully! Cars are sanitized prior to each tour and hand sanitizer is available in the car. Departure: TIMES VARY: 1. sept - 30. sept - Departure is 10:00 PM, Pickup starts at 9:30 PM 1. oct. - 30. Feb - Departure is 09:00 PM, Pickup starts at 8:30 PM 1. march - 31. march - Departure is at 10:00 PM, Pickup starts at 9:30 PM Please note that pickup takes 30 minutes THIS TOUR RUNS DEPENDENT ON WEATHER - we only go if there is a high possibility of sighting - every day we assess the situation and decide whether or not to run the tour. This decision is made at 5:00 PM, please allow until this time for us to send you a confirmation and feel free to send us any questions.

    The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

    Additional Information

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      Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    Provided by David The Guide

    What our experts say

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      Dress warmly, layers are essential.
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      Avoid light pollution; stay away from city.
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      Check the Aurora forecast for best times.
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      Bring a camera for stunning photos.
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      Enjoy hot cocoa while you wait for the lights.

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    More About this Experience

    Introduction

    Experience the incredible phenomenon of the Northern Lights on a private tour with David The Guide. This one-of-a-kind adventure takes you on a journey away from the city lights of Reykjavík, providing optimal conditions for witnessing the dazzling display in the night sky. David The Guide is a team of experienced and passionate guides who are dedicated to sharing their knowledge and love for the Northern Lights with visitors.

    What to expect?

    During this tour, you can anticipate a total duration of 180 to 300 minutes, offering ample time to search for and admire the Northern Lights. Your guide will pick you up from your hotel, guesthouse, or bus stop, ensuring a convenient and hassle-free experience. As you venture outside of the city limits in search of the lights, you may make stops at various locations to increase your chances of catching a glimpse of this beautiful phenomenon. Throughout the tour, you will be provided with delicious hot chocolate and biscuits to keep you warm and energized. Your guide will also capture a stunning photo of you with the Northern Lights as a memorable keepsake.

    Who is this for?

    This private Northern Lights tour is suitable for anyone looking to witness the awe-inspiring beauty of the Northern Lights. Whether you are a solo traveler, a couple, or a small group, this tour can accommodate up to 8 people, creating an intimate and personalized experience for all. There are no age restrictions, making it an ideal activity for families as well.

    Why book this?

    Booking this private Northern Lights tour with David The Guide ensures a truly unforgettable experience. With their team of knowledgeable and passionate guides, you can trust that you are in good hands. The small group size allows for a more personalized and intimate experience, allowing you to ask questions and learn more about the fascinating science and folklore behind the Northern Lights. Additionally, the tour offers the flexibility of a re-use ticket, providing you with another chance to witness the lights if they are not visible during your first tour. This demonstrates the commitment of David The Guide to ensuring customer satisfaction and creating lifelong memories.

    Good to know

    Please note that the exact location of the tour is subject to cloud cover and Northern Lights activity on a given night. The departure times vary based on the season, with pickup starting 30 minutes before departure. The team at David The Guide closely monitors weather conditions and Northern Lights activity, making a decision whether or not to run the tour at 5:00 PM each day. The tour operates dependent on weather conditions, and if it is canceled, you have the option to reschedule or receive a full refund. Rest assured, the cars used for the tour are sanitized prior to each tour, and hand sanitizer is readily available for your safety and peace of mind.

    Reviews

    Customers who have embarked on this private Northern Lights tour with David The Guide have expressed their satisfaction with the experience. They have praised the knowledgeable and friendly guides, who provided valuable insights and made the tour enjoyable for everyone. The small group size allowed for personalized attention and a more immersive experience. Many customers appreciated the flexibility of the re-use ticket, giving them a second chance to witness the Northern Lights. Overall, the reviews reflect a high level of satisfaction and a deep appreciation for the incredible beauty of the Northern Lights.

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