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.

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.

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.

Overall, 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.

Unfortunately,  if you require a car seat for a child you need to bring your own.

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.

We can pick up in many locations in Reykjavik and beyond. Check the specific tour list upon booking to find where we can pick up for your tour! For private tours we can offer custom pick ups within a 55 km radius of Reykjavik.

If you are in downtown Reykjavík to avoid congestion the city of Reykjavik advises us to only pick up up at designated bus stops. You can find your nearest bus stop here.

 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.

Here is a handy list of pick up locations:

• Hotel Leifur Eiriksson: Pick up at Bus stop #8 - Hallgrímskirkja
• . Bitra Guesthouse: Be ready at 09:30 am (For Landmannalaugar & South Coast only)
• .360 Hotel & Spa: Be ready at 09:30 am (For Landmannalaugar & South Coast only)
• .Hella: Pick up at Söluskálinn Landsvegamót: Be ready at 10:00 am (For Landmannalaugar & South Coast only)
• .Hveragerði: Pick up at Hotel Ork - Be ready at 09:15 (For Landmannalaugar, Thorsmork & South Coast only)
• .N1 Selfoss: Be ready at 09:30 am (For Landmannalaugar & South Coast only)
• 100 Iceland Hotel: Pick up at Bus Stop #9-Snorrabraut
• 101 Hótel: Pick up at Bus Stop #6 The Culture House, Hverfisgata
• 101 Guesthouse: Pick up at Bus Stop #9 - Snorrabraut
• 105 - A Townhouse Hotel: Pick up at Bus stop #13 - Centerhotel Midgardur
• 1912 Guesthouse: Pick up at Bus stop #3 - Lækjargata
• 22 Hill Hotel
• 27 Sóley Hotel Apt.: Pick up at BSÍ Bus Terminal (Front / Taxi side)
• 41 - A Townhouse Hotel: Pick up at Bus Stop #6 - The Culture House
• 4th Floor Hotel,: Pick up at Tour Bus Stop 9, Snorrabraut / Hlemmur
• Alba Guesthouse: Pick up at Bus Hostel / Reykjavik Terminal
• Alda Hotel Reykjavik: Pick up at Bus Stop #9 - Snorrabraut
• Alfred's Apartments: Pick up at Tour Bus Stop 9, Snorrabraut / Hlemmur
• Alfred's Studio Apt: Pick up at Tour Bus Stop 9, Snorrabraut/ Hlemmur
• Alva Hotel: Pick up at Hotel Ísland - Spa & Wellness
• Ambassade Apartments: Pick up at Bus stop #3 - Lakjargata
• Apartment K - Bergstadastrati 12: Pick up at Bus stop #6 - The Culture House
• Apartment K - Bergstadastrati 3: Pick up at Bus stop #6 - The Culture House
• Apartment K - Laugavegur 46: Pick up at Bus stop #6 - The Culture House
• Apartment K - Laugavegur 74: Pick at Bus Stop #9 - Snorrabraut
• Apartment K - Lindargata 60: Pick up at Bus stop #9 - Snorrabraut
• Apartment K - Þingholtsstreti 2-4: Pick up at Bus Stop #6 - The Culture House
• Apotek Hotel: Pick up at Bus stop #3 - Lækjargata
• Arctic Comfort Hótel
• Arctic Comfort Hotel
• Backyard Apartments by lma: Pick up at Bus Stop 9 - Snorrabraut
• Baron's Hostel: Pick up at Bus Stop 8 - Hallgrimskirkja
• Black Pearl: Pick up at Bus stop #4 - Miðbakki
• Bolholt Apartments: Pick up at Hotel Hilton Reykjavik Nordica
• Brim Hotel: Pick up at 22 Hill Hotel
• BSI Reykjavik Bus Terminal (Front / Taxi side)
• Bus Hostel/ Reykjavik Terminal
• Bus Stop #1 City Hall
• Bus Stop #11, Austurbær
• Bus Stop #12 Höfðatorg
• Bus Stop #13 - Rauðarárstígur
• Bus Stop #14 - Skúlagata
• Bus Stop #16 - Fellsmúli
• Bus Stop #2, Tjörnin - The Pond
• Bus Stop #3 Lækjargata
• Bus Stop #4
• Bus Stop #5, Harpa
• Bus Stop #6 - Safnahúsið The Culture House
• Bus Stop #8, Hallgrímskirkja
• Bus Stop #9 Snorrabraut
• Bus Stop#15 - Vesturbugt
• Canopy by Hilton Reykjavik: Pick up at Bus Stop #6 - The Culture House
• Castle House Luxury Apartments: Pick up at Bus stop #3 - Lakjargata
• Centerhotel Arnarhvoll: Pick up at bus stop #6 - The Culture Hous
• Centerhotel Grandi: Pick up at Bus stop #15 - Vesturbugt
• Centerhotel Klöpp: Pick up at Bus stop #6 - The Culture House
• Centerhotel Laugavegur: Pick up at Bus stop #9 - Snorrabraut
• Centerhotel Midgardur: Pick up at Bus stop #13 - in front of Centerhotel Midgardur
• Centerhotel Plaza: Pick up at Bus stop #1 - City Hall
• Centerhotel Skjaldbreid: Pick up at Bus stop #6 - The Culture House
• Centerhotel Þingholt: Pick up at Bus stop #6 - The Culture House
• Central Guesthouse: Pick up at Bus stop #3 - Lækjargata
• Centric Guesthouse: Pick up at Bus stop #3 - Lækjargata
• City Center Hotel: Pick up at Bus stop #3 - Lækjargata
• Dalur - Hi Hostel/ Reykjavik City Hostel
• Downtown Reykjavik Apartments: Pick up at Bus stop #13 - in front of Centerhotel Midgardur
• Embassy Luxury Apartments: Pick up at Bus stop #1 - City Hall
• Eric The Red Guesthouse: Pick up at Bus stop #8 - Hallgrímskirkja
• Exeter Hotel: Pick up at Bus Stop 4 - Miðbakki
• Eyja Guldsmeden Hotel
• Fosshotel Lind: Pick up at Bus stop #13 - in front of Centerhotel Midgardur
• Fosshótel Reykjavik: Pick up at Bus stop #12 - Höfdatorg
• Freyja Guesthouse: Pick up at Bus stop #8 - Hallgrímskirkja
• Grand Hotel Reykjavik
• Guesthouse Aurora: Pick up at Bus stop #8 - Hallgrimskirkja
• Guesthouse Baldursbrá - Laufásvegur 41: Pick up at Bus stop #8 - Hallgrimskirkja
• Guesthouse Galtafell: Pick up at Bus stop #8 - Hallgrimskirkja
• Guesthouse Pavi: Pick up at Hotel Klettur
• Guesthouse Snorris: Pick up at Bus Stop #9 - Snorrabraut
• Harbor - Sundabakki (Cruise Ship Terminal): Pick up at Bus Stop #4 - Miðbakki
• Hilton Reykjavik Nordica
• Hostel B47: Pick up at Bus stop #8 - Hallgrímskirkja
• Hotel Borg: Pick up at Bus stop #3 - Lækjargata
• Hótel Cabin
• Hotel Cabin
• Hótel Frón Pick up at Bus stop #6 - The Culture House
• Hótel Holt: Pick up at Bus Stop #8 - Hallgrímskirkja
• Hotel Island - Spa and Wellness
• Hotel Klettur
• Hótel Múli : Pick up at Hotel Hilton Reykjavik Nordica
• Hotel Orkin: Pick up at Eyja Guldsmeden Hotel
• Hotel Óðinsvé: Pick up at Bus stop #8 - Hallgrímskirkja
• Hotel Reykjavik Centrum: Pick up at Bus stop #1 - City Hall
• Hotel Reykjavik Saga: Pick up at Bus Stop #3 - Lækjargata
• Hotel Von: Pick up at Bus Stop #9 - Snorrabraut
• Ice Apartments Reykjavik: Pick up at Bus Stop 6 - The Culture House
• Iceland Parliament Hotel: Pick up at Bus stop #3 - Lækjargata
• Igdlo Guesthouse: Pick up at Bus Stop 8 - Hallgrímskirkja
• ION City Hotel: Pick up at Bus stop #6 - The Culture House
• Island Apartments: Pick up at Bus stop #6 - The Culture House
• Laugabjarg Guesthouse: Pick up at Dalur HI Hostel
• Laugavegur Apartments: Pick up at Bus Stop #13 - in front of Centerhotel Midgardur
• Lækur Hostel: Pick up at Hotel Cabin
• Mengi Apartments: Pick up at Bus stop #8 - Hallgrímskirkja
• Nordurey Hotel City Garden: Pick up at Dalur HI Hostel
• Oddsson Midtown Hotel
• Odinn Reykjavik Apartments: Pick up at Bus step #6 - The Culture House
• OK studios: Pick up at Bus Stop #9 - Snorrabraut
• Old Charm Reykjavik Apartments: Pick up at Bus stop #6 - The Culture House
• Olís Norðlingaholti Gas Station
• Planet Apartments: Pick up at Bus stop #4 - Midbakki
• R13 - A Townhouse Hotel: Pick up at Hotel Ísland
• Radisson Blu Hotel 1919: Pick up at Bus stop #6 - The Culture House
• Refurinn Reykjavik Guesthouse: pick up at Bus Stop #1 - The City Hall
• Rey Apartments: Pick up at Bus stop #6 - The Culture House
• Reykjavik City Campsite: Pick up at Dalur - HI Hostel
• Reykjavik Domestic Airport
• Reykjavik Downtown Hotel: Pick up at Bus Stop 8 - Hallgrimskirkja
• Reykjavik Konsulat Hotel: Pick up at Bus stop #6 - The Culture House
• Reykjavik Lights by Keahotels
• Reykjavik Lights Hotel
• Reykjavik Marina - Berjaya Iceland Hotels: Pick up at Bus Stop #15 - Vesturbugt
• Reykjavík Natura - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
• Reykjavik Residence Suites/ Hotel/ Apartments: Pick up at Bus stop #6 - The Culture House
• Reykjavik4you Apartments - Bergstadastrati 12: Pick up at Bus stop #6 - The Culture House
• Reykjavik4you Apartments - Laugavegi 85: Pick up at Bus Stop #9 - Snorrabraut
• Room With A View: Pick up at Bus stop #6 - The Culture House
• Saga Studios by ylma: Pick up at Bus Stop 9 - Snorrabraut
• Sand Hotel: Pick up at Bus stop #6 - The Culture House
• Sif Apartment: Pick up at Bus Stop #12 - Höfðatorg
• Skólavördustigur Apartments: Pick up at Bus Stop 6 - The Culture House
• Skuggi Hotel: Pick up at Bus stop #9 - Snorrabraut
• Stay Apartments Einholt: Pick up at Bus stop #13 - in front of Centerhotel Midgardur
• Storm Hotel: Pick up at Bus stop #12 - Höfðatorg
• SUNNA Guesthouse: Pick up at Bus stop #8 - Hallgrímskirkja
• The Reykjavik EDITION
• Tower Suites: Pick up at Bus stop #12 - Höfðatorg
• Travel Inn: Pick up at BSI Bus Station
• Vintage Hotel: Pick up at Bus Stop 6 - The Culture House
• Von Guesthouse: Pick up at Bus Stop 9 - Snorrabraut
•  Fosshótel Barón
•  Fosshotel Rauðará: Pick up at Bus stop #13 - in front of Centerhotel Midgardur
•  Harbor - Miðbakki (Cruise Ship Terminal): Pick up at Bus Stop #4 Miðbakki
•  Harbor - Skarfabakki 312 (Cruise Ship Terminal)
•  KEX Hostel
•  Northern Comfort Apartments: Pick up at Hotel Klettur
•  Oddsson Downtown Hotel: Pick up at Bus Stop #13

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 forecast or on the roads please allow AMPLE time to make your journey and allow for delays.

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.

You can find everything you need on our Amazon Storefront here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/graveltravel.is

Good news! We have a fantastic blog post sharing with you all of the in's and out of dressing for Icelandic weather.  Also feel free to checkout our Amazon Storefront the find all the items you need!

Parking is free all day around the Icewear centre where our tours from Vík meet! Wahoo!

Parking in the city centre that is free is hard to come by. We recommend parking at the old harbour in Grandi by the Maritime Museum. This is a great spot to get picked up from for our day tours from Reykjavik!