FAQ
Dress warmly in layers, as nights can be very cold. Essential items include a winter jacket, thermal underwear, gloves, a hat, and warm boots. Don't forget your camera with a tripod for long-exposure photography.
The Northern Lights, also known as the Aurora Borealis, are a natural light display caused by the interaction of solar wind with the Earth's magnetic field. They appear as dancing lights in the sky, typically green but sometimes showing hues of pink, red, yellow, blue, and violet.
While we choose locations and times that maximize the likelihood of seeing the Northern Lights, they are a natural phenomenon and thus cannot be guaranteed. However, our guides are experienced in finding the best spots and times for potential sightings.
Our guided tours provide transportation to prime viewing locations, expert knowledge from experienced guides, and sometimes include additional amenities like warm drinks or photography assistance.
Your safety is our top priority. We monitor weather conditions closely, provide safety briefings, and our guides are trained in first aid and emergency procedures.
Yes! After you make your booking you will be able to access the customer portal with your booking reference code. In the customer portal you will be edit your booking, change your pick up location and sign your waiver. You can also view and sign the waiver here: Gravel Travel Activities Risk Acknowledgement Waiver
After you make your booking you will be able to access the customer portal with your booking reference code. In the customer portal you will be edit your booking, change your pick up location and sign your waiver.
Absolutely! Feel free to contact us via phone, email, or our website's contact form for any additional questions or special requests regarding our Northern Lights tours.
Our tours are generally suitable for all ages, but some locations might require a moderate level of physical activity, such as walking on uneven terrain. Our minimum ages for Katla Ice Cave and Northern Lights Tour is 8 years old.
Please inform us of any mobility issues or special requirements when booking and we will endeavour to accommodate you.
No, if you require a car seat for a child you need to bring your own.
Note: Per Icelandic law Children under 135 cm must use a child car seat when travelling in a car. Taller children are free to use car seats as long as the car seat is intended for children of that height and weight. Children under 150 cm must not sit in front of an active airbag. Please find more information here.
If you are in downtown Reykjavík to avoid congestion we can only pick up up at designated bus stops. You can find your nearest bus stop here.
When you make your booking you can see the full list of bus stops available After you make your booking you will be able to access the customer portal with your booking reference code. In the customer portal you will be edit your booking, change your pick up location and sign your waiver.
We aim to get you photos to you no later than 7 days after your tour. You will be sent a link to an online drive via the email you booked with.
Departure Point
Please meet at the parking behind the Ice wear store, Austurvegur 20, 870 Vík, IS. You will find our vehicles marked with Gravel Travel and your guide will have your name. Your Guide and the truck are well marked Gravel Travel. The Guide will also call the name on the booking when checking in to the tour.
Meet Time
Please arrive at least 15 mins early to ensure you have time to park (parking is free around the departure point), use the facilities (free toilets are available in the Icewear store) and be ready for your tour.
Getting There
If you are driving to Vik (especially from a long distance) we recommend check the live updates on weather and road conditions. If there is any rain, snow, wind or Ice in the forcast or on the roads please allow AMPLE time to make your journey and allow for delays.