Northern Lights Exploration - 8 days

Frequently Asked Questions

• When is the best time of the year to take this tour?

  This tour only runs at optimal times during the year to ensure that the skies are dark enough to see the lights to their full effect. The sighting is heavily dependent on the cloud cover and the activity of the Aurora. This is often down to chance, and all of the tour dates offer an equal chance of a sighting.
  
  September and October are the months we would recommend to anybody who prefers to avoid the extreme cold of an Arctic winter. November and December are very much a time of change in the Arctic and heralds the arrival of the first major snows of the winter. The snow does bring quite a bit of cloud cover but the shorter days also bring darker skies which increases the amount of time during which the Aurora might be visible. January to March are probably the three most popular months for Aurora hunting because they bring long dark nights and plenty of snow to play in during the daylight hours while you wait for darkness to fall!
• What hotels do you use for the "Northern Lights Exploration" Tour?

  The hotels listed below are ones which On The Go frequently use on this tour. Please note that On The Go reserve the right to substitute these hotels to ones of a similar standard when necessary.
  
  - Centrehotel Plaza, Reykjavik
  - Icelandair Hotel Hamar, Borgarnes
  - Fosshotel Hekla, Selfoss
  - Fosshotel Nupar, Kirkjubajarklaustur
• Are the Northern Lights guaranteed on this trip?

  Northern Lights (called the Aurora Borealis) is a naturally occurring phenomenon. The appearance of the Northern Lights is notoriously difficult to predict any further in advance than about two hours before it happens. Therefore, it is important to understand that the tour operator won’t be able to guarantee perfect weather conditions while on the tour. That being said, the length of this tour means there will be numerous opportunities to see the Northern Lights and a sighting is likely!
  
  Aside from the Northern Lights, this tour includes many other unforgettable once in a lifetime experiences. You will have the chance to explore Icelandic capital Reykjavik, stand by the mighty Skogafoss waterfall, bathe in the famous geothermal Blue Lagoon and drive through the beautiful scenery of Iceland’s South Shore. It's sure to be an amazing trip!
• Should we arrive a day prior to the start of the tour?

  The first day is just an arrival day so you can arrive anytime. There is no rush for you and there is generally a meeting at approximately at 6pm when you will meet the rest of the travellers on the tour and your tour guide. If your flight arrives after the meeting you can just meet everyone at breakfast the next day.
• Is it possible to extend the stay for a night or two once the tour ends?

  You can extend your stay in Reykjavik. Once you have made a booking, we can request additional accommodation through On The Go to find out the costs for you.
• What are the accommodation set up from On the Go and G adventures, for solo travellers?

  On the Go Northern Lights Exploration - 8 days tour where a single supplement is mandatory and the G Adventures National Geographic Journeys tour where you can be paired with another solo same gender traveller.
• Is there a single supplement available on this tour?

  Yes. Please take note that there will be an extra charge for a single supplement room. Please contact us to arrange this.
• Where can I find more detailed information about this tour?

  You will receive a trip note, which contains essential information about your trip - the daily itinerary, where to meet on the first day, what time the trip starts, how to get to the joining point hotel, included activities, visa information, etc. Please contact us for this.
• Do I need to have a travel insurance for this tour?

  We highly recommend obtaining comprehensive travel insurance. By having a comprehensive coverage you do not need to worry about emergencies that can happen any time, any where, before or during your travels. Including the cost of your airfare, as well as your tour, ensures that you do not have to worry about any unforeseen situations such as having to rush home to a family member or having a tour changed or cancelled because of a natural disaster.
• Is the single supplement fee included in the tour price?

  The cost of the single room is included in the price. Please contact us to arrange this.