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Iceland Super Saver: Northern Lights Cruise plus Whale-Watching Tour from Reykjavik

A 5 h 30 min northern lights tour from Reykjavik by Special Tours Iceland, shared with up to 198 travellers. From 196 USD per person, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 33 reviews on the booking site and Tripadvisor.

Updated on 9 Oct 20262 min read2 Sources

In short

Iceland Super Saver: Northern Lights is a 5 h 30 min aurora tour from Reykjavik, shared with up to 198 travellers, run by Special Tours Iceland. It costs from 196 USD per person and is rated 4.5 out of 5 by 33 travellers. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. Before booking, check the aurora probability over Reykjavik and the Kp forecast lower on this page.

On this page
  1. What the operator says
  2. What the price covers
  3. Group size, pickup and languages
  4. Aurora over Reykjavik tonight
  5. Other northern lights tours in Reykjavik
  6. Frequently asked questions

1What the operator says

Spot whales and see the world’s greatest light show on this unforgettable Iceland Super Saver from Reykjavik. Choose which days and in what order you wish to take the tours, then wrap up in the protection of provided coveralls and prepare to be amazed. Setting out in search of the Northern Lights on a cruise, watch the night sky for signs of the mesmerizing natural wonder and hear the legends that surround it. Then, on the whale-watching tour, set off through Faxaflói Bay and get up close to minke whales, humpbacks and more.

Operator listing, read on 9 Oct 2026. Prices are starting prices and change with the date.

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2What the price covers

Included

  • Free WiFi
  • Complimentary sea sickness tablets, if needed
  • Use of thermal overalls - also available in children's sizes
  • Heated indoor seating areas
  • NEW - Special Tours App (available in English, German, French, Spanish, and Chinese)
  • Free ticket to try again if nothing is seen on your tour

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Hotel transfers (can be added for an additional fee of 1100 ISK per person per trip)
  • Food and drink (can be purchased on board)

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

3Group size, pickup and languages

  • Shared with up to 198 travellers
  • Hotel pickup or meeting point, chosen at booking
  • Guide languages: English
  • Booking size: 1 to 9 travellers
  • Operator: Special Tours Iceland
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

4Aurora over Reykjavik tonight

The probability below comes from the NOAA OVATION model for the current forecast hour. The Iceland page has the Kp Reykjavik needs and the 3-day forecast.

Aurora probability over Reykjavik0 %
Kp now4.00
Kp needed1+ 68.8° N geomagnetic
Max Kp 24 h6.00 G2

Data: NOAA SWPC, fetched 12:31 UTC. Aurora probability by destination from the NOAA OVATION model, forecast for 9 Oct, 13:35 UTC. Aurora also needs a dark and clear sky. Kp needed: NOAA puts the edge of the auroral oval at about 66° geomagnetic latitude for Kp 0, 2° closer to the equator per Kp level. Geomagnetic latitude from the WMM2025 dipole pole (NOAA NCEI).

5Other northern lights tours in Reykjavik

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Reviews of Iceland Super Saver: Northern Lights by rating
RatingBooking siteTripadvisor
5 stars913
4 stars42
3 stars40
2 stars00
1 star10

Source: Viator, operator listing 5477LIGWHA, checked on 9 Oct 2026.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Iceland Super Saver: Northern Lights in Reykjavik cost?

From 196 USD per person. That is the starting price set by the operator for the cheapest option on the listing, and the final price depends on the date, the group size and the options chosen at checkout.

How long does Iceland Super Saver: Northern Lights in Reykjavik last?

5 h 30 min according to the operator listing. Northern lights tours leave in the dark hours and often return after midnight, so the duration counts from pickup or the meeting point.

Is Iceland Super Saver: Northern Lights in Reykjavik private or shared?

It is shared with up to 198 travellers. The operator sets this on the listing, so the figure here is read from the catalogue and not estimated.

What is the cancellation policy for Iceland Super Saver: Northern Lights in Reykjavik?

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. The exact wording and any weather clause are on the listing at the time of booking.

What Kp index does Iceland Super Saver: Northern Lights need to see the northern lights from Reykjavik?

Reykjavik needs Kp 1 or more by the NOAA rule used on this site, and a dark, clear sky. The live probability over Reykjavik is shown on this page and refreshes every 15 minutes.

Who runs Iceland Super Saver: Northern Lights in Reykjavik?

Special Tours Iceland, the operator named on the listing. Reviews shown here combine the booking site and Tripadvisor counts as published in the catalogue, and this site adds no reviews of its own.

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Sources

Written and maintained by the Kp Forecast editorial team. Independent site, not a space weather agency. Data: NOAA SWPC.