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Discover Icelandic tales shared by an expert local Northern Lights guide
Learn about auroras while enjoying the beauty of Iceland’s winter night sky
Explore the countryside of North Iceland during an unforgettable evening journey
Experience free hotel pickup and drop-off for a convenient and relaxing tour
Northern Lights Tour from Akureyri Offers Arctic Night Sky Experience with Free Retry Option
A guided Northern Lights excursion from Akureyri is offering travellers a chance to witness one of Iceland’s most famous natural phenomena in the quiet landscapes of the northern countryside. The tour moves away from city illumination to maximise visibility of the aurora borealis under dark Arctic skies.
Led by experienced local guides, the journey combines travel through remote rural areas with storytelling rooted in Icelandic folklore. Guests are introduced to traditional tales of the aurora while waiting for possible sightings of the shifting lights across the night sky.
The experience is designed to support photography and memory-making, with professional images available for those wishing to preserve the moment. Convenient hotel and guesthouse pickup and drop-off in Akureyri ensures an easy and accessible start and end to the evening.
As sightings depend on natural conditions, the tour includes a free second attempt on a group departure if the lights are not visible on the first night. This flexible approach ensures visitors have an additional opportunity to experience the Arctic sky at its most dramatic.
Northern Lights Tour from Akureyri Offers Arctic Night Sky Experience with Free Retry Option
A guided Northern Lights excursion from Akureyri is offering travellers a chance to witness one of Iceland’s most famous natural phenomena in the quiet landscapes of the northern countryside. The tour moves away from city illumination to maximise visibility of the aurora borealis under dark Arctic skies.
Led by experienced local guides, the journey combines travel through remote rural areas with storytelling rooted in Icelandic folklore. Guests are introduced to traditional tales of the aurora while waiting for possible sightings of the shifting lights across the night sky.
The experience is designed to support photography and memory-making, with professional images available for those wishing to preserve the moment. Convenient hotel and guesthouse pickup and drop-off in Akureyri ensures an easy and accessible start and end to the evening.
As sightings depend on natural conditions, the tour includes a free second attempt on a group departure if the lights are not visible on the first night. This flexible approach ensures visitors have an additional opportunity to experience the Arctic sky at its most dramatic.
- Guided Tour
- Pick up and drop off
- Free retry the next evening
- Hot chocolate and biscuits
- Professionals photos
- Gratuities
$ 138.41
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Customer Reviews
The website I booked it on said transfers were included but Reykjavik sailors said they weren't so we had to pay extra (£90!!!!!) for transfers from the hotel to the harbour (3.4km drive). I had may conversations back and forwards as the tour is split into whale watching in the morning and then northern lights at night, so we requested pick up in the morning with a view to explore the city centre in between tours, and then a drop off after the northern lights. The guides were amazing and had plenty of knowledge. We were lucky to view 3 humpback whales and 2 dolphins which was amazing. We didn't get to see the northern lights but we didn't go out of the harbour so there was still a lot of light pollution. They do a revisit promise, but our have to pay for transfers again! Which at £90 makes things very expensive. I would recommend the whale watching tour but I would book a coach tour (which I have done previously) for northern lights as they take you completely away from all light pollution and when you rebook after unsuccessful viewings they pick you up from your hotel.
Whale Watching Experience – Reykjavík Waters Booked this trip through Viator and reached about 10 minutes before the scheduled departure. Although the host recommends arriving 30 minutes early, that’s not really necessary — arriving a bit before the time is perfectly fine. The onward journey takes around 1 hour 45 minutes, and the return about 1 hour 15 minutes. Our guide, Joe, made the experience lively with his witty and informative commentary, sharing fascinating insights about whales and Icelandic marine life. His humor really added charm to the trip! Spotting whales in their natural habitat was truly a special moment. However, the return journey can feel a little monotonous, especially after the excitement of whale sightings. Still, the views of the open ocean and Reykjavík’s coastline make it worthwhile. Overall, a well-organized and memorable experience for nature and wildlife enthusiasts visiting Reykjavík.
Oh my goodness, went in the whale watching tour this morning and it blew my expectations away. I was fully prepared to not see a thing, such is the way of the natural world sometimes, but thought a boat trip to see seabirds would make me happy enough. Well, it was absolutely incredible. Our guide for the morning was knowledgable, funny and made the tour so much more than just an average tour and with his knowledge and help the guests go so many sightings of humpback whales. It was just incredible and to be honest has made my whole year and my trip to Iceland even more magical. I would recommend this to everyone - but just be aware that this isn’t a zoo, they’re not performing animals and sometimes you can go on these expeditions and not see a thing. Today was just magical though.
