A tour coach beneath the Northern Lights in Iceland

Northern Lights from Reykjavik · Budget

Northern Lights Bus Tour from Reykjavik

Big skies. A shared adventure.

The classic aurora evening

Big skies. A shared adventure.

An accessible way to experience Iceland’s night sky. Travel out of Reykjavik in a comfortable coach, with a local guide choosing viewing stops around the conditions.

Share the anticipation with a larger group as you leave the city lights behind. Your guide plans the stops around cloud cover and the aurora forecast, with hot chocolate to keep you warm while you watch the sky.

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A good fit for you?

Travellers looking for a straightforward, budget-friendly Northern Lights evening.

The details, made simple

Included in your evening.

From Reykjavik pickup to the viewing stops, here’s what comes with this tour.

  • Reykjavik pickup
  • Coach transport
  • Local guide
  • Hot chocolate
  • Free retry ticket if no lights are seen

How the night unfolds

A route led by the sky.

Meet in Reykjavik

Join your pickup at the location and time shown in your booking confirmation.

Follow the forecast

Your guide chooses the route and viewing stops around the night’s cloud cover and aurora conditions.

Take in the night

Step outside, warm up with hot chocolate, and enjoy the anticipation of watching Iceland’s skies.

Every evening is different. This is an outline of the experience, rather than a fixed route.

Before you go

A few things to know.

Need help choosing or planning your pickup? Ask us a question →

Where will I be picked up?

Reykjavik pickup is included. Select from the available locations during booking and follow the timing and instructions in your confirmation.

What should I wear?

You’ll spend time outdoors at the viewing stops. Bring warm layers, a hat, gloves, and sturdy shoes.

What if we don’t see the Northern Lights?

Sightings cannot be guaranteed. This tour includes a free retry if no lights are seen. Check the operator’s conditions and availability when booking.

How do I check dates and booking conditions?

Open the booking calendar below to see availability, guest options, the current price, pickup details, and the operator’s booking conditions before payment.

Plan your Northern Lights evening

A little planning. A better night.

Choose your tour

Bus, small group or superjeep?

Compare group sizes, operators and what makes each evening different.

Choose your dates

When should you go?

Understand the season, darkness and why a flexible itinerary helps.

Get ready

Stay comfortable under the stars.

A practical packing list for cold viewing stops outside Reykjavik.

Meet your tour operator

BusTravel Iceland

Coach tours from Reykjavik, with local guides and an operations team that plans the evening around the aurora forecast.

A BusTravel Iceland coach beneath the Northern Lights
BusTravel Iceland

Contact the operator

For pickup questions, day-of-tour assistance, or departure updates, contact BusTravel Iceland. Have your booking reference ready and follow the contact instructions in your confirmation.

+354 539 3111info@bustravel.isOperator website & contact details ↗

Reykjavik Northern Lights is a booking and information platform, not the tour operator. BusTravel Iceland provides the guides, transport, pickup, and departure decisions.

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Your next adventure

Book your bus tour.

Choose your date and guests in the booking calendar. Confirm the current price, pickup arrangements, and booking conditions before payment.

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