Perfect 5-Hour New Year’s Day Northern Lights Tour with Transfer from Reykjavik

Celebrate New Year’s Day with an unforgettable adventure in Iceland by hunting for the northern lights. This guided tour takes you beyond Reykjavik, offering an exciting start to the year under Iceland’s starry skies, with roundtrip transfers, refreshments, and free photos included.

The tour begins on the evening of New Year’s Day. A convenient pick-up from your accommodation or the nearest tour bus stop in Reykjavik will be arranged for you and the rest of the tour joiners.

To make your trip more comfortable, it’s essential to dress warmly against the Icelandic winter. Layers of clothes are key, including thermal undergarments, a waterproof jacket, gloves, scarves, and winter shoes or boots. 

From Reykjavik, you’ll travel to the countryside to search for the best northern lights viewing spots. Away from the city’s light pollution, your group will have better access to optimal conditions to witness the aurora.

The northern lights, also known as the aurora borealis, are a spectacular natural phenomenon created when solar particles collide with Earth’s atmosphere. In Iceland, the clear winter nights and minimal light pollution offer excellent conditions for viewing these shifting displays of lights. 

Its most common color is vibrant green, but auroras can also appear in shades of red, pink, purple, blue, and more. In terms of shapes, bands, rays, swirls, coronas, and arcs are the most expected, but other irregular shapes are possible. No two displays are the same, making every sighting a unique and memorable experience.

Since the auroras are elusive, you might make several stops or stay in one location to wait for the lights to appear. While searching, the guide will share local stories and the science behind the northern lights to make the trip more immersive.

With the right conditions and a bit of luck, you’ll witness the northern lights in their full glory, creating an unforgettable start to the year. As you admire them lighting up the winter skies, your guide will take photos of the group to capture the moment. 

They’ll also share tips on photographing the northern lights, so you make the most of the experience. Warm blankets, hot chocolate, and Icelandic snacks will also be provided for extra comfort.

After a successful hunt for the northern lights, the guide will drop your group off back in Reykjavik.

Please note that this tour is dependent on weather and sky conditions. By 17:00 (5:00 PM), the operator assesses the conditions to decide whether or not the tour will run. If canceled due to weather, you’ll be notified, and questions can be sent to the operator via email.

Start the new year with this enchanting northern lights tour from Reykjavik. Check availability now by choosing a date.