Exciting 5-Hour New Year's Day Northern Lights Tour From Reykjavik

Experience a unique way of spending New Year's Day in Iceland by joining this northern lights tour from Reykjavik. This exciting five-hour adventure takes travelers spending the first day of the year in Iceland on a journey in search of the breathtaking aurora borealis.

The thrilling day begins when an experienced guide meets you and picks you up from a designated bus stop in Reykjavik. Together with other adventurers, you'll ride a comfortable vehicle that will take you away from Iceland's capital to an area where the skies are clearer and the environment is calmer.

The northern lights are one of nature's most stunning phenomena, displaying dancing lights when charged particles from the sun collide with Earth's atmosphere. These particles, carried by solar winds, interact with gasses like oxygen and nitrogen, creating vibrant colors that fill the sky.

However, several factors can affect the appearance and visibility of the northern lights. Apart from solar activity and weather conditions, the location and light pollution can also impact the success of your northern lights hunting experience. In areas with artificial lighting, such as urban centers or well-lit tourist spots, the northern lights often appear faint or even go unseen, as the glow from streetlights, buildings, and other sources overwhelms the delicate lights in the sky.

This is why your guide will take you far outside Reykjavik to a peaceful and secluded area with no light pollution. While in the city, light pollution will diminish the clarity and intensity of this natural wonder. The northern lights rely on dark, unpolluted skies to reveal its full spectrum of colors and patterns.

The guide has the knowledge and experience to help them find the best spots to view the northern lights. Take note that the end location changes depending on the evening's cloud coverage.

Once you arrive at the perfect spot, you'll see shades of green, pink, red, and sometimes purple filling the night sky. As you enjoy the colorful dancing and swirling lights, you can sip a hot cup of coffee with some Icelandic snacks on the side. You can also curl up in a blanket to stay warm while enjoying the fascinating spectacle in the skies.

Also, take as many pictures with the northern lights as you can. You may even ask the friendly guide for tips and suggestions on how to take the best photos.

At the end of the tour, you'll return to the comfortable vehicle for the ride back to Reykjavik.

Don't miss this chance to make your New Year's Day celebration in Iceland more memorable by booking this exciting northern lights tour. Check availability now by choosing a date.