Small-Group 4-Hour Northern Lights Tour with Aurora Museum and Photos from Reykjavik

Check off an activity from your bucket list by joining this northern lights tour from Reykjavik. Travelers who want to see and capture the beauty of the elusive aurora borealis with the help of a professional photographer should book a spot on this small-group tour today.

For your convenience, this adventure in Iceland begins in the evening with a pick-up from your accommodation in Reykjavik. You’ll meet your friendly guide and the rest of your small-group tour here.

The driver-guide who will lead your excursion is also an expert photographer. In addition to offering fascinating trivia and stories about the aurora borealis, they will provide valuable photography advice, including guidance on camera settings configuration.

Before embarking on the northern lights hunting on the outskirts of Reykjavik, the guide will first take you to the city’s Aurora Museum. The Aurora Reykjavik Northern Lights Center is a museum dedicated to showcasing and educating visitors about the science, folklore, and beauty behind the aurora borealis.

Inside the museum, you can explore interactive exhibits, marvel at breathtaking visual displays, and deepen your understanding of the northern lights. 

From Reykjavik, a minibus with spacious seats accommodating up to 18 passengers will take you to the countryside. The vehicle also has free Wi-Fi for entertainment or uploading photos and videos of your Icelandic trip.

As you venture into the darkness, away from the city lights, the guide will lead you to carefully selected locations known for their exceptional northern lights visibility. These sites offer unobstructed sky views, providing the ideal backdrop for your photography trip.

If the weather and sky conditions are favorable, you won’t have to wait long to see the colorful lights dancing in the skies. Auroras come in different colors and shades but mostly appear in vibrant green. Other colors of this winter phenomenon include yellow, red, pink, blue, and violet.

A good northern lights display can last between 15 to 30 minutes. This time is enough for you to admire and take excellent pictures of this breathtaking sky phenomenon.

Since this is a small-group tour, you can expect a more personalized experience. You can ask your guide questions and stories about the northern lights. More importantly, they will share insider tips and techniques to help you achieve the most extraordinary photographs.

After a successful trip in the countryside, you’ll return to Reykjavik, where this four-hour tour ends. Before parting ways with the guide, you can pass on your details to receive free photos of your adventure.

Seeing the northern lights during your tour is not guaranteed, as it is a natural phenomenon. Fortunately, Iceland remains one of the best places to see them. In addition, if you don’t see them, you can join the hunt again for free on a different date.

Don’t miss this opportunity to see the beautiful aurora borealis of Iceland with this tour departing from Reykjavik. Check availability now by choosing a date.