Iceland Reykjavik Northern Lights Bus Tour guided in Chinese冰岛雷市中文极光团

by Magic Iceland Travel · Northern lights · Reykjavík

4.80(177) · operator on Google
Iceland Reykjavik Northern Lights Bus Tour guided in Chinese冰岛雷市中文极光团 — Magic Iceland Travel

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  • Duration

    4 hours

  • Difficulty

    Easy

  • Season

    Sep – Apr

  • Starts in

    Reykjavík

  • Languages

    EN, DE, ZH, KO, PT, EN, JA, IT, FR, PL, ES, ZH

  • Departs

    21:00, 22:00

  • Minimum age

    6

  • Cancellation

    Free until 24h before

About this experience

Northern Lights Tour in Reykjavik

Join us for a magical Northern Lights tour in Reykjavik, where you’ll have the chance to witness one of nature’s most stunning spectacles. Our spacious and comfortable bus will take you far away from the city lights to carefully selected locations around Reykjavik, offering the best possible conditions to admire the Aurora Borealis.

On this tour, you will normally be accompanied by a Chinese-speaking guide, who will share fascinating insights about the Northern Lights and Icelandic culture, as well as tips on how to capture the perfect Aurora photos.

For your comfort, hot water is available onboard, helping you stay warm while traveling between viewing locations. The tour duration depends on weather conditions and aurora activity, allowing plenty of time to enjoy Iceland’s spectacular night skies.

Come experience the Northern Lights in Reykjavik on a thoughtfully organized tour designed to be both comfortable and memorable.
Book now for a truly unforgettable Icelandic adventure under the Arctic sky 🌌


Please kindly note: 

The departure of Northern Light tour is decided daily upon multiple factors.

Our Chinese-language tours require a minimum of 10 participants to operate. For operational reasons, Chinese-language tours may occasionally be combined with an English-language tour. However, Chinese-language guiding will always be provided.

The tour is by default operated by a 48–57-seat coach. If bookings are fewer than 19 participants, the tour may instead be operated by minibus.

In the unlikely event that the minimum group size is not reached, we will inform you as soon as possible.

Description from the operator, Magic Iceland Travel . Prices and availability in the booking panel are live.

Included

  • Guided tour in Chinese
  • On-board WiFi
  • Air-conditioned bus
  • Warm water available

Not included

  • Meals and drinks (except the warm water provided on board)
  • Personal expenses (souvenirs, snacks, etc.)

Good to know

  • Comfortable clothes
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Camera
  • Warm clothing
  • Outdoor clothing
  • Comfortable shoes
  • snacks such as candy or chocolates
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • This tour is normally guided by a Chinese-speaking guide.
  • Our Chinese-language tours require a minimum of 10 participants to operate. For operational reasons, Chinese-language tours may occasionally be combined with an English-language tour. However, Chinese-language guiding will always be provided.
  • The tour is by default operated by a 48–57-seat coach. If bookings are fewer than 19 participants, the tour may instead be operated by minibus.
  • In the unlikely event that the minimum group size is not reached, we will inform you as soon as possible.
  • Pickup may take up to 40 minutes. Look for a vehicle marked with "Magic Iceland Travel".
  • Pickup for Apr., Aug. and some Sep. departure starts at 22:00

Cancellation for this tour

Free cancellation until 24 hours before departure; no refund after that. If the operator cancels for weather or safety, you get a full refund or a new date.

If the weather cancels this tour

Iceland's weather is real. What usually stops this one is a solid cloud forecast — most operators call it by late afternoon and let you rebook on a clearer night free of charge. Here is exactly what happens to your booking.

  1. 1Magic Iceland Travel decides, and tells us. Operators cancel when it is unsafe or pointless, and we back that call every time — we do not ask them to run anyway.
  2. 2We contact you by email, and by phone if your tour is the same or next day. You choose: another date if there is one you can make, or a full refund. There is no fee and nothing to argue.
  3. 3The refund goes back to the card you paid with, through Stripe, usually visible within a few working days. If this tour was one of several in your booking, the others are untouched.

What you do not get is the day back. If this is the only free day in your plan, put a spare day next to it — the planner leaves days free with the rest-day option. And if you want out because the forecast looks bad, that is your own cancellation: free until 1 day before departure, the operator's policy after that.

Questions on the day: [email protected] · +354 497 1373. How cancellations work in Iceland →

Why this one and not the cheaper one?

The nearest cheaper Northern Lights at Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon from Blue Iceland is €56 — €16 less. Here is every difference we can actually measure.

Magic Iceland Travel · €72Blue Iceland · €56
How long it runs4 hours3 hours
Changing your mindFree until 24 h beforeFree until departure

The €16 buys you 1 more hour out and free cancellation up to 24 h before. Whether that is worth it is your call — but that is what the difference is.

Sold out on your date?

Seats come back — a cancellation, or the operator adding a vehicle. Tell us the date and we will check once a day and email you if one opens. One email, then we delete the address; nothing else is ever sent to it.

Who this is not for

  • Children under 6 cannot join this one.
  • Not available in summer; the operator runs it roughly September to April.

Read off the operator's own conditions. If none of it applies to you, this is a good one.

Why we list it

Magic Iceland Travel is one of 154 operators we work with — chosen for reliability, honest descriptions and how they treat guests when weather changes plans. We don't list everything; we list what we'd book ourselves. The six checks every operator passes →

What travellers say about Magic Iceland Travel

Read all 177 reviews on Google →

Operator rating 4.8/5 from Google — these are reviews of the company, not this specific tour. Shown as Google returns them, unedited.

  • Julian Thompson

    ★★★★★ · 3 months ago

    What a great tour at such a reasonable price! Went on the Golden Circle 9 hour tour today with Daniel (the guide) and Pavel (the driver). We survived so Pavel's obviously a good driver 😉 but the amount of information Daniel knew (despite not being a native Icelander) was astounding and presented in a very accessible manner. We had the cruise ship terminal pickup tour but they also pickup all around Reykjavík. Highly recommended to anyone looking for excellent value for money and a really interesting tour. We'll definitely use them again when we return to Iceland.

  • Elaine Low

    ★★★★★ · 3 months ago

    I did the Golden Circle with Surprise Tour in Reykjavik with tour guide Viktoria and driver Pawel on June 10, 2026. The tour totally exceeded my expectations. Viktoria was engaging and energetic and gave us information throughout the tour that was interesting and filled with humor. An added bonus is that she is a very good singer. Our driver Pawel was very courteous and helpful. They went out of their way to route the tour to try to minimized crowds and this was greatly appreciated by all. I would highly recommend this tour to everyone.

  • L. Olsen

    ★★★★★ · 5 months ago

    ​⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An Unforgettable Icelandic Adventure👌 ​If you’re in Reykjavik, stop scrolling and book this Golden Circle tour. Seriously 😉 ​Our guide, Thales, was an absolute legend. The man is a walking encyclopedia of Icelandic lore, but with way better jokes. He turned a scenic drive into a full-on masterclass about the land of fire and ice. ​The amazing stuff: ​Þingvellir: Walked between continents ​Geysir: Got some epic "eruption" videos ​Gullfoss: Absolutely mystical and magical ​Kerið Crater: amazing view from the top ​​The "Surprise" (The Legend of the Shark): 🦈 The itinerary mentioned a "small local surprise." Thales whipped out some fermented shark. Let’s just say it’s a... unique culinary experience that stays with you (mostly in your nose). 🤣It was the highlight of the trip and had the whole bus laughing. ​An unforgettable day with a world-class guide. 10/10 highly recommend! 🤌👌🫶

  • Miks Rieksts-Hofmanis

    ★★★★★ · 4 months ago

    We today had a fabulous Golden Circle tour! Our lovely guide Daniel made sure everyone felt comfortable. He is like a walking encyclopedia and conversations with him are fascinating. The beauty on this tour is beyond comprehension. I highly recommend it! Greetings from Latvia, Miks

Reviews from Google · updated 13 Sept 2026

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Northern lights — questions people ask

When is the best time to see the northern lights in Iceland?

September to April, when the nights are dark enough. Within that, late September to March gives the longest dark hours, and the equinox months, September and March, often have active skies. There are no lights in June or July; the sky never gets dark. Anyone selling you a June lights tour is selling you a bus ride. Give yourself at least three nights, because clouds, not the aurora, are the usual reason people miss them.

Are the northern lights guaranteed on a tour?

No. Nobody can promise them, and we will not. Two things have to line up: a clear sky and solar activity. Guides check the cloud forecast at vedur.is and drive to gaps, which is the real value of a tour over standing outside your hotel. What most operators do promise is a free second attempt if the lights do not show. Check the exact retry policy on the tour page, because the number of retries and the validity period vary.

Is a northern lights bus tour or a boat tour better?

Bus, if you want the best odds. A minibus can drive an hour inland to find a clear patch; a boat stays in Faxaflói and sees whatever sky is over Reykjavík. Boats are shorter, about two hours, and pleasant with hot chocolate, and Reykjavik Sailors' cruise (/experience/6637/) includes a free retry. For a serious hunt, a small-group minibus like BusTravel's (/experience/150646/) or a 4x4 tour (/experience/1088067/) is the better bet.

Can I see the northern lights from Reykjavík itself?

Yes, on strong nights. The city is small and the sky over the sea to the north is fairly dark. Grótta lighthouse at the western tip and the Ægisíða shoreline are the usual spots, twenty minutes' walk from the centre. On average nights the street lights drown out a faint aurora, which is why tours drive out. If the forecast shows high activity and clear sky, walk to Grótta first and save the tour money.

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