REYKJAVÍK EXCURSIONS’ NORTHERN LIGHTS TOURS Warm Baths and Cool Lights
This tour includes relaxation, a local culinary experience, and a northern lights hunt. We drive via the UNESCO site Þingvellir National Park towards Laugarvatn Fontana, where we nourish body and soul by bathing in the geothermal baths. Before bathing, we energise ourselves by feasting on an Icelandic-style dinner buffet. After our soak, we go on a search for the northern lights en route to Reykjavík. The northern lights are a natural phenomenon and sightings are not guaranteed. Nourish Your Body and Soul!
Northern Lights Small Group Tour
There’s nothing more breathtaking than seeing the northern lights dancing around in fantastic colours across the Icelandic arctic sky. Hunting for this spectacular natural phenomenon in a small group is a great way to spend an Icelandic night, and the guides will take you wherever the lights can be seen. A natural spectacle!
Northern Lights by Boat The impressive display of lights happens when solar storms release particles that burn up when they reach the earth’s atmosphere. The colours of the lights depend on how close to the earth the particles get before they are burnt out and it only happens around the earth’s poles because of the earth’s magnetic fields. If that isn’t some impressive science, I don’t know what is! A natural phenomenon So, the good news is that the northern lights are an impressive sight and if you’re in Iceland during the winter, you have a chance to see them. The bad news is that the aurora isn’t a reliable attraction. The northern lights are a natural wonder, meaning they don’t exactly bend to the rules of man. Their brightness and intensity depend on solar storms and they burn up high in the atmosphere, much higher than the clouds, so cloudy skies mean no visible northern lights. Also, the lights are relatively dim, compared to other lights that appear in the sky. That’s the reason you can’t see them in the daylight (and, of course, Iceland’s midnight sun is the reason you can’t see them in the summer). The
glow from the city lights can also interrupt your perfect northern lights evening, so getting out of the city is vital. How to see the northern lights Okay, so this may be starting to sound a little hopeless but don’t worry: perfect conditions are more common than you think. A great tool in the hunt for the northern lights is the Iceland Met Office's aurora forecast. It's published online at … and it will estimate (roughly, it's not an exact science) how likely you are to see the lights. Take a tour The easiest way to get out of the city to see the northern lights is simply to take a tour. Reykjavík Excursions has extensive experience in northern lights tours, knowing exactly where and when to look for the impressive aurorae. They’re also willing and able to share with you their extensive knowledge of this magnificent phenomenon. These guys will ensure your sighting chances are maximised.
Hunting the northern lights on the ocean is an amazing experience. Sailing away from the coastline of Reykjavík and seeing the aurora borealis out on the North Atlantic Ocean with beautiful mountains and the city lights in the background is something you won’t forget. In only 15-30 minutes, we will be in a prime location for viewing the lights. Sail Away into a Magical World!
Northern Lights Tour
The northern lights, or the aurora borealis, are caused by the interaction between solar particles and the Earth's upper atmosphere (near the north pole). Specific destinations vary from trip to trip, given that our guides select the most favourable location for viewing the northern lights during each trip. On the 9 pm and 10 pm departures, passengers can buy waffles and hot drinks on-site, at an extra cost, to enjoy while gazing at the northern lights.. A sight not to be missed!
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