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    City Sightseeing Reykjavik Hop-On, Hop-Off & Northern Lights Cruise

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    Activity Schedule

    • When does it run?

      Daily

    • Duration

      Hop-on, Hop-off tour: 24 or 48 hours (as per the option chosen)
      Northern Lights cruise: 2 hours (approx)

    • Start time

      Hop-on, Hop-off tour: 9:30am to 4:15pm, every 45 minutes
      Northern Lights cruise:
      1 September - 14 September: 10pm
      15 September - 14 March: 9pm
      15 March - 15 April: 10pm

      Please note that timings are subject to change

    • Meeting Point

      Hop-on, Hop-off tour: Hop on the bus at any of the stops. the first stop is Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre 

      Northern Lights cruise: Make your way to the Elding office at Reykjavík's Old Harbour. (Address: Old Harbour, Ægisgarður 5, 101 Reykjavík). 

    • Ending Point

      Hop off the bus at any of the stops to end the tour
      Cruise: Same as start point

    Key Highlights

    • Discover Reykjavik on a hop-on, hop-off tour and soak in the magnificent glory of the Northern Lights
    • Explore Reykjavik by hopping on and off at attractions of your choice
    • Enjoy informative audio commentary in multiple languages on the buses
    • Hunt the Aurora Borealis in winter nights from heated interiors of your boat!
    • Enjoy a sublime extravaganza of changing colors and shapes dance across the sky
    • Learn interesting facts and get yourself clicked from our expert guide
    • Treat yourself to delicious refreshments from an onboard café (own expense)

    Overview

    Discover Reykjavik on a Hop-on, Hop-off tour and soak in the magnificent glory of the Northern Lights from a leisurely cruise.

    City Sightseeing Reykjavik Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour:

    The Reykjavik hop-on, hop-off tour is an easy and practical alternative to the hassle and expense of driving and parking.

    Witness the famous landmarks and attractions of this modern city and admire the stunning scenery of the surrounding mountains and the ocean. Board your hop-on, hop-off bus at any of the conveniently located stops, hop off for whale spotting or visit the museum, and hop back on when you’re ready. Enjoy informative prerecorded commentary in multiple languages.

    MAJOR ATTRACTIONS COVERED

    • Harpa
    • Laekjartorg
    • Reykjavik City Hall
    • The Old Harbour
    • Whales of Iceland
    • National Museum
    • Hallgrimskirkja
    • Perlan
    • Kringlan Shopping Centre
    • Laugardalur Valley
    • Skarfabakki Harbour

    Northern Lights Cruise:

    Witness the magnificent Northern Lights from a cruise. Make the most of the experience from viewing platforms and the heated lounge. Light refreshments are available onboard for purchase, and your knowledgeable guide will ensure that your evening runs well.

    The cruise starts from Reykjavik's Old Harbour to view the Aurora Borealis in all its glory.

    The knowledgeable guides will provide you with information on the unique phenomenon and address any questions you may have. On the trip, they even snap photographs, which you may request via email when you return home!

    Inclusions & Exclusions

    Inclusions

    • 24-hour/48-hour hop-on, hop-off bus ticket
    • Pre-recorded commentary in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Swedish, Icelandic
    • Northern Lights Cruise
    • English-speaking guide
    • Access to Visitor Centre
    • Use of warm overalls
    • Assistance with photography
    • Free WiFi onboard

    Exclusions

    • Admission to attractions, unless specified

    Please note

    Voucher information: You can show your voucher on your smartphone (But if you’d rather print a copy – that’s fine too!)

    Individual vouchers for each activity will be shared with customers within 24 hours of booking.
    The date you choose is for the attraction ticket. The hop-on, hop-off ticket is valid for 12 months.

    Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour:

    Route stops and timings are subject to change. The updated map will be available on the bus.

    Reykjavik is a functioning city and weather, traffic, and events may occasionally cause disruption.

    Northern Lights Cruise:

    Please arrive at your meeting point 15 minutes before the departure of the tour.

    Icelandic winter nights can be very cold, we recommend dressing in warm layers and sturdy shoes.

    You will get some basic information from our guides on how to get the best pictures of the lights.

    Northern Lights is a natural phenomenon and sightings are not guaranteed! In the event of an unsuccessful northern lights hunt, there will be no refund. However, you may join on subsequent tours until you have a successful night of seeing the northern lights.

    Indicated return times can vary due to road & weather conditions.

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    Top Recommended Reviews
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    georgina Cope - 28 Feb

    We had a very enjoyable day visiting different attractions. Doing the hop on hop off bus tour made it much easier for me to enjoy more attractions and see more of the city than...

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    Jennifer Crumpton - 28 Feb

    Great experience. I did it last time I was in Iceland and so this time thought that was an excellent way for a friend to get situated too.

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    Jane Fowler - United Kingdom 27 Feb

    Excellent tour. Seeing parts of Rekyjavik you probably wouldn't see by foot. Highlight for us was Perlan the views were spectacular....

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    Silvia - 22 Feb

    You get to see the city by night, that alone was great. The guides try really hard to find the lights, we were about to go back when we saw them! It is very cold so I recommend...

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    Yvonne Rance - United Kingdom 17 Feb

    The tour was interesting and informative. In my opinion it is by far the best way to see Reykjavik. The busses run regularly and the drivers were friendly and courteous. Good...

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    Philip Cook - 12 Feb

    Very easy to use, e-ticket easier to use use in the snow!

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    Theresa Wynn - United Kingdom 10 Feb

    The tour has fewer stops than other cities, however, this gave us the opportunity to get off and explore more....

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    Andrew Hasdell - United Kingdom 29 Jan

    Enjoyable experience. Informative. Audio guide was helpful

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