Reykjavík: Self-Drive Northern Lights Tour with Live Guidance
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Overview
Best locations each night -
What's included?
7-Day Validity WhatsApp access
What to expect?
Experience Northern Light Hunt at your own pace while receiving live guidance from our expert Northern Lights Hunter via WhatsApp. Drive to the best viewing spots across the country, see what our expert sees, and enjoy the freedom of traveling in your car. This budget-friendly option offers a high chance of witnessing the aurora, with access available for seven days. Book now!
### What You Will Receive:
1. Pinned locations ideal for viewing the Northern Lights throughout Iceland.
2. Daily cloud cover updates, space weather forecasts, Solar events, and early notifications, 6 PM and 9 PM. When we identify the best locations, we’ll send a new Google Map featuring the current top viewing spots.
3. Live notifications after dark regarding potential clear sky areas, times when the Northern Lights might become active, and alerts when the lights have been spotted.
### How It Works:
1. After booking, you will receive an electronic ticket with an invitation link to our WhatsApp group. Your invitation will be valid for seven days. Check your spam folder for the ticket.
2. The ticket will also provide links to basic and advanced educational videos about the Northern Lights.
3. The information provided at 6 PM and 9 PM is divided into seven areas: Reykjavik, Vík, Höfn, Egilsstaðir, Mývatn, Akureyri, and Snæfellsnes, covering a radius of approximately 100 km around each town. This will cover the whole circle around Iceland
### What You Need:
1. Internet access
2. A car
3. WhatsApp
4. Google Maps app. Download the Google Maps app from the Play Store.
When the conditions are good around Reykjavik, our photography hunter may be on location for photography sessions and in-person chats. The photo session is available at an additional cost but is optional and not always guaranteed. A pinned link to his location will be sent through WhatsApp when available.
Please note
Sightings are not guaranteed. Some nights will have complete cloud cover, and there is not much to do about that. Driving in Icelandic winter can be challenging, and you need to evaluate whether it is safe. Roads and parking areas might be snow-heavy and require a 4x4 vehicle. Weather warnings might be in place, and roads are sometimes closed.
Internet Access: Required to receive WhatsApp updates and location pins.
Your Own Car: Essential for following the guidance and reaching viewing spots.
WhatsApp: You'll join a group for live updates and locations.
Google Maps App: Necessary to navigate to the provided pinned locations.
7-Day Validity: Your WhatsApp group access is active for seven days from booking.
Check Spam: Look for your electronic ticket with the WhatsApp link there.
Cloud/Aurora Info: Expect updates around 6 PM & 9 PM (Icelandic time) covering various regions.
Hunter's Location (Reykjavik Area - Optional/Extra Cost): Our photographer might be available for in-person sessions (check WhatsApp for his location).
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Good to know
Internet Access: Required to receive WhatsApp updates and location pins
Your Own Car: Essential for following the guidance and reaching viewing spots
What to bring
To make the most of your experience, please make sure you have internet access on the go, a WhatsApp account for communication, and Google Maps for navigation. A car is also required, as this experience involves traveling between multiple locations independently. We recommend as weather and conditions in Iceland can change quickly. Warm clothing is essential for comfort outdoors, and a camera or smartphone will help you capture the incredible scenery. Snacks and drinks are also a good idea, especially when traveling between stops.