Operated by: Aurora Viking

Reykjavík: Northern Lights Minibus Tour with Free Photos & Retry

Join Aurora Viking's expert guides on a 5-hour Northern Lights minibus tour from Reykjavík. Enjoy Viking-themed entertainment, professional aurora photography, hot chocolate, and unlimited free rebookings until you witness the aurora with your own eyes.

Duration: 5 hours
Starts From: Reykjavík
Pickup: Pickup required
Minimum age: 7+
Difficulty: EASY
Season: All year
Passengers: Min 1
Travel method: Mini Bus / Car

About this experience

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Aurora Viking brings decades of Northern Lights guiding experience to this entertaining 5-hour minibus tour from Reykjavík. The team understands that waiting for the aurora is part of the adventure, so they have built a genuinely engaging experience around that anticipation.

Your guide will share the fascinating historical connection between the Vikings and the Northern Lights, while authentic Viking weapons and outfits — sourced from a local museum — are on hand for fun night-time photos. Professional high-definition cameras are used throughout, and if the aurora appears, your guide will capture print-quality images you can take home as a lasting memento.

To keep spirits high during the hunt, hot chocolate and gingerbread are provided. The atmosphere is warm, social, and family-friendly, making this tour equally suited to couples, solo travellers, and families with children aged 7 and above.

Aurora Viking is so confident in their success rate that they offer unlimited free rebookings for up to one year from your first attempt. If the aurora does not appear as a visible band to the naked eye on your tour night, you are welcome to join again on another evening at no extra cost.

Highlights

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5-hour Northern Lights minibus tour with hotel pickup from Reykjavík
Professional aurora photography included — high-definition images to keep
Viking outfits and weapons from a local museum for unique night-time photos
Hot chocolate and gingerbread served during the tour
Expert guide covers the Viking connection to the Northern Lights
Unlimited free retry tours for up to one year if aurora is not seen

Experience details

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Your evening begins with a hotel pickup in Reykjavík, where your Aurora Viking guide collects guests by minibus. The pickup window spans 30 minutes, so be ready at your designated location from the start of that window. The driver will call out the name on your booking — Viking-style — so keep an eye and an ear out.

Once underway, the guide leads the group to locations offering the best aurora conditions for that night. While you wait and watch, you can:

Try on Viking outfits and handle replica weapons for memorable night-sky photos
Warm up with hot chocolate and gingerbread
Listen to your guide's stories about the Norse mythology surrounding the Northern Lights
Have professional HD aurora photos taken on the tour's cameras

The total tour duration is 5 hours. Seeing an auroral band with the naked eye counts as a successful sighting; faint glows visible only through a camera lens do not qualify for the free retry policy.

Why choose this tour

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Aurora Viking combines genuine guiding expertise with a commitment to guest satisfaction that few operators match. The unlimited free retry policy — valid for one full year — means your investment is protected regardless of Iceland's unpredictable weather.

The Viking-themed entertainment sets this tour apart: rather than simply waiting in the dark, guests engage with authentic props, hear compelling mythology, and leave with professional photographs whether or not the aurora performs. Hotel pickup is included, removing any logistical hassle. Child pricing is available for ages 7–15, making this one of the more accessible and family-friendly Northern Lights experiences departing from Reykjavík.

What’s included

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Professional HD aurora photography. Viking outfits and props for photos. Hot chocolate and gingerbread. Hotel pickup by minibus. Unlimited free retry tours (valid one year from first attempt, subject to availability).

Pickup locations

Final available pickup options are selected during checkout and may vary by operator.

Frequently asked questions

What does the free retry policy actually cover?↓

If no auroral band is visible to the naked eye on your tour night, you can rebook for free on another evening. The retry option is valid for up to one year from your original tour date. Faint glows seen only through a camera lens do not qualify as a sighting under this policy.

How does hotel pickup work on this tour?↓

The minibus collects guests from their Reykjavík pickup location within a 30-minute window. Be ready from the start of that window. The guide will call out the name on your booking; keep your phone on in case the driver needs to reach you.

Is this tour suitable for children?↓

Yes. A child price category is available for guests aged 7 to 15 years. The Viking props, storytelling, and hot chocolate make the experience engaging for younger travellers, and the minibus format keeps the group comfortable throughout the 5-hour tour.

What kind of photos are taken, and do I keep them?↓

Aurora Viking's guides use professional high-definition cameras to photograph the aurora and your group, including Viking outfit shots. If aurora is spotted, these images are yours to keep and print after the tour.

What should I wear on the Northern Lights tour?↓

Warm, layered clothing is essential. Iceland's nights can be very cold, especially when standing outside waiting for the aurora. The operator specifically lists warm clothes as a requirement, so thermal layers, a windproof outer layer, gloves, and a hat are strongly recommended.

Does the guide talk about Viking history during the tour?↓

Yes. Your Aurora Viking guide covers the historical and mythological connection between the Norse Vikings and the Northern Lights, adding cultural depth to the experience while the group waits for aurora activity.