Northern Lights 4x4 Tour with Pastries and Cocoa from Reykjavik
Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
Enjoy hotel pickup and drop-off, hot chocolate, traditional pastries, and hand warmers to keep you comfortable. Learn about the Northern Lights' science and folklore, and capture photos with your guide’s help.
The tour begins with a pickup from your Reykjavík accommodation. As we leave the city, snowy landscapes provide the perfect backdrop for the journey. Your guide explains how the auroras form, blending scientific insights with Icelandic legends.
At the destination, step into the night air and enjoy refreshments while waiting for the lights. These small touches ensure you stay warm and focused on the experience.
When the Northern Lights appear, your guide helps you capture this special moment. The tour lasts about four hours and is guided in Spanish and English.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Reykjavik
Your evening begins with a pickup from your meeting point in Reykjavik. Board our 4x4 minibuses, designed to take you away from city lights to locations ideal for viewing the Northern Lights. Our expert guides carefully monitor weather and solar activity to choose the best spots each night. At the destination, enjoy the dance of green, purple, and pink lights in the night sky. Take a break with hot chocolate and Icelandic pastries while soaking in the experience. Our guide will capture this unique moment with a photo to take home. After an unforgettable night, we’ll drop you off back at your pickup point in Reykjavik.
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Northern Lights 4x4 Tour with Pastries and Cocoa from Reykjavik
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Pickup and drop-off in Reykjavik
Lifetime free re-booking if the Northern Lights are not seen
Small-group size (1:16 ratio)
Guide takes nice Photos
Expert Knowledgeable guide
4x4 minibus tour with WIFI onboard
Hot chocolate and delicious Icelandic pastries
Hand warmer provided
Alcoholic Beverages
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
478 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A Decade-Old Dream, Complete
Matthew B,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Let me begin by saying that I have been hoping to see the northern lights in full display for over 11 years, ever since I got a hazy glimpse of them on the horizon. Our tour guide was Nebo, and I am more than satisfied with his performance. He was just as excited as we were to find the lights, and took time to give us the game plan before the "fishing" as he called it, got started. He also told us about the settings for phones if we hoped to capture some of the lights ourselves, just adding to his reputation of caring about the individual experience of each person on the trip. As we neared Þingvellir he had his eyes on the sky, pulled over, and hopped out the bus. He told us there was some faint visibility, and we got to see some subtle green lights. The patience at our stop paid off however, as the lights began to dance quickly across the sky, becoming more vibrant, and casting pillars above and around us. It was an incredible light show, watching the excited movement of the Aurora is one of the most beautiful things you can witness. After these faded, he moved on further and stopped us again and here we saw the long broad bands of the lights, slowly arching and painting across the sky. His camera was ready and was taking stunning long exposure photos of all of the people on the tour under the lights. We of course got our excellent Hot Cocoa and Icelandic Kleinas, to keep us warm outside the bus. There was no rushing anyone, everything was conducted with care, patience, and genuine interest in one of the most spectacular experiences we have as humans. My wife and I had an incredible time, and we will never forget about it, nor will we forget about Nebo. The pictures I got from my own phone are incredible, and I can't wait to get the ones Nebo took in a few days! Overall this experience was one for a lifetime of memories, and I'll always be grateful to Nebo for how good of a "fisherman" he is. (All attached photos are from my phone, Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, with various long exposure settings)
A Decade-Old Dream, Complete
I8283TSmatthewb,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Let me begin by saying that I have been hoping to see the northern lights in full display for over 11 years, ever since I got a hazy glimpse of them on the horizon. Our tour guide was Nebo, and I am more than satisfied with his performance. He was just as excited as we were to find the lights, and took time to give us the game plan before the "fishing" as he called it, got started. He also told us about the settings for phones if we hoped to capture some of the lights ourselves, just adding to his reputation of caring about the individual experience of each person on the trip. As we neared Þingvellir he had his eyes on the sky, pulled over, and hopped out the bus. He told us there was some faint visibility, and we got to see some subtle green lights. The patience at our stop paid off however, as the lights began to dance quickly across the sky, becoming more vibrant, and casting pillars above and around us. It was an incredible light show, watching the excited movement of the Aurora is one of the most beautiful things you can witness. After these faded, he moved on further and stopped us again and here we saw the long broad bands of the lights, slowly arching and painting across the sky. His camera was ready and was taking stunning long exposure photos of all of the people on the tour under the lights. We of course got our excellent Hot Cocoa and Icelandic Kleinas, to keep us warm outside the bus. There was no rushing anyone, everything was conducted with care, patience, and genuine interest in one of the most spectacular experiences we have as humans. My wife and I had an incredible time, and we will never forget about it, nor will we forget about Nebo. The pictures I got from my own phone are incredible, and I can't wait to get the ones Nebo took in a few days! Overall this experience was one for a lifetime of memories, and I'll always be grateful to Nebo for how good of a "fisherman" he is. (All attached photos are from my phone, Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, with various long exposure settings)
Slam, Dunk - NEBO was great
artnina2018,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We knew it was the last night for the Northern Lights tour so we were half expecting not to see anything but Nebo knew exactly where to ‘fish’! He was brilliant and we were thrilled to catch this amazing phenomenon
A Lifetime Dream Fulfilled
K3149FMtaylorb,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nebo was our guide and he was absolutely excellent! It was right at the end of the season, and we were still able to see some of the most amazing lights. We were in awe of the beauty of Mother Nature's excellence, and we could not have had this experience without Nebo. He was very knowledgeable, caring, and as excited about the lights as we were. Thank you so much for this amazing experience that we will never forget!!!
Loved the Northern Lights and Nebo!
breay2026,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We loved the tour! Our guide Nebo was amazing and we highly recommend this tour.
Small tour group, BIG lights!!
Paige W,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Punctual pickup. Managed our expectations and understanding of the lights. Nebo was generous of his knowledge, time, photos & hot cacao!
We saw them!
820morganh,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a good, successful trip to see the northern lights. Our guide, Nebo, was an expert and found us a clear spot that had lights appear after a bit of time waiting for the sun to go down. Would recommend!
Nebo is a camera wizard!
meganmU4314GK,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were very lucky to see the lights in mid April! Nebo was a great host ensuring everyone had pictures with the lights and received their hot chocolate considering we were spread out amongst other tour groups it must have been like hearing sheep. If you can go a smaller tour definitely do it. I couldn’t fault Nordur and their service. Thank you for helping me tick another item off my travel bucket list.
Great northern lights tour with Nebo
Sunshine438509,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My son and. I had a wonderful time at the northern lights tour with Nebo. We had booked for the previous night but the conditions weren’t right, and the tour was cancelled and offered to reschedule. It was the second last night of northern lights tours and we were so lucky to find them! Nebo drove us to the best spot, I think the only one with no clouds and we had the most beautiful display. He was a great tour guide, he clearly loves finding the auroras and knows a lot about it and was happy to explain. Thankyou!!
Great experience!
Tamara C,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Awesome experience! Saw the lights with Nebo who was an excellent guide and light chaser!!
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