Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know – whether you're booking a bubble stay, a scheduled tour, a self-drive trip, or a private tour. Pick a category below. Still stuck? Get in touch and a real person will help.
Is there a bathroom in the bubble?
No — the bubble itself is a sleeping space. There's a shared service house about 30–50 meters from each bubble with two toilets and showers for guests to use. The service house is centrally located, heated, and open all night.
Will I actually see the Northern Lights?
Honestly — there's no guarantee. The aurora is a natural phenomenon and depends on solar activity, cloud cover, and the season. Best chances are September through early April, on clear nights, away from city lights. Our locations are dark-sky friendly and your bubble faces the sky directly, so when conditions are right, you'll see them from your bed. We send guests an aurora forecast for their stay night so you know what to expect.
How warm is it inside? Will I freeze?
Each bubble is actively heated — we blow warm air in continuously, so the inside stays comfortable. In winter, on top of that, the bed has a heating pad and a double duvet — your own duvet plus a second layered on top — for extra warmth. Guests stay through Icelandic winters at −10°C and below without issue. Bring warm clothes for moving between the bubble and the service house.
Can people see in from outside?
The bubble is transparent, so in daylight you can be seen — but each bubble sits in its own private clearing in the evergreen forest, on private grounds with no public access, so in practice no one is around. At night, with the interior lights on you'd be visible from outside; with the lights off you have complete privacy and the sky above is at its most beautiful. You can see just how secluded each bubble's forest setting is in this short video.
Where are the two locations?
We have two locations in South Iceland, both tucked into private forest. Hrosshagi is near Reykholt in the Golden Circle area, about 1h30 from Reykjavík and minutes from Friðheimar, Geysir and Gullfoss. Ölvisholt is near Selfoss, about 1h from Reykjavík and a gateway to the south coast. Pick the one closest to where you want to wake up.
Why book direct on buubble.com?
Booking direct gets you our best available rate with no third-party fees, and you'll get your host's direct phone number for anything you need during your stay. You can choose the non-refundable rate for the lowest price, or the standard rate for flexible cancellation.
What's the cancellation policy for a stay?
Two options at booking. Standard rate: free cancellation up to 5 days before arrival, no fee. Non-refundable rate: a lower price, the full amount is charged at booking and isn't refundable for changes or cancellations. Most direct bookers choose non-refundable for the savings.
What's included in the scheduled tour?
A guided day across the Golden Circle in a private luxury SUV — Þingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss and a soak in the Laugarás Lagoon — followed by a night in a transparent bubble. You're back in Reykjavík by around 10:30 the next morning. Lagoon entry is included.
How many people are in the group?
It's a small-group tour — a maximum of six guests in a private luxury SUV with an English-speaking guide.
Where do you pick up and drop off?
Pickup and drop-off are within Reykjavík — at your hotel or guesthouse, or a specified location that's reachable by normal car. Your exact pickup time and location are on your booking ticket.
We don't pick up or drop off at Keflavík International Airport, which is about 45 minutes outside the city. If you're arriving or leaving by air, the Flybus runs direct to and from Reykjavík: flybus.is.
What should I bring and wear?
Iceland's weather changes fast, so dress in layers with a waterproof outer layer and good footwear. Bring a swimsuit and towel for the lagoon (towels can also be rented on site), plus warm overnight clothes for the bubble.
Pack light — space in the SUV is limited, so a backpack or small bag rather than a large suitcase. If you need to store luggage in Reykjavík, there are luggage lockers in the city: luggagelockers.is.
Will I see the Northern Lights on the tour?
There's no guarantee — the aurora depends on solar activity, cloud cover and season (best September through early April). Your bubble faces the sky directly and the location is dark-sky friendly, so if the lights appear on a clear night, you'll see them from your bed.
Is there a bathroom or WiFi at the bubble?
The bubble is a sleeping space; there's a heated service house nearby with toilets and showers, open through the night. There's no WiFi in the bubbles.
How much does the tour cost?
ISK 98,900 per person. Departures run twice a week and spots are limited, so it's worth booking ahead.
What's the cancellation policy?
Cancellation terms are shown at checkout and on your booking ticket. If you need to change or cancel a booking, please contact us as early as you can and we'll help where we're able to.
What is a self-drive trip?
A self-drive trip is a multi-day Iceland itinerary you drive yourself, built around one or more nights in a bubble. We plan the route and the bubble stay; you travel at your own pace and stop where you like along the way.
Which self-drive trips do you offer?
We currently offer three:
• Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon & Blue Lagoon — 3
days, 1 bubble night.
• Golden Circle & South Coast — 4
days, 2 bubble nights.
• Golden Circle with Bubble Hotel Stay —
3 days, 2 bubble nights.
You can see all of them on our trips page.
Will I see the Northern Lights?
There's never a guarantee with the aurora, but our self-drive trips are designed to put you in a good position — dark-sky bubble nights on a route away from city lights. So if the northern lights appear on a clear night, you've given yourself a real chance to see them. Best season is September through early April.
What's included, and how much does it cost?
Each trip is quoted individually. The full details of what's included and the price are on the trip's page or available on request — get in touch and we'll put together a quote for your dates.
How do I book a self-drive trip?
Choose a trip on our trips page and get in touch, or contact us and we'll help you plan and book.
What is a private tour?
A private tour is fully your own — your own guide, your own vehicle, and a pace built entirely around you. It's the option for the nights that have to be perfect.
What occasions do you plan for?
We build private tours around the occasion you're celebrating — proposals, anniversaries, honeymoons, birthdays. Custom occasion packages are available only on private tours.
What can be included or customised?
Because it's private, most of it is up to you — the route, the timing, and the occasion touches. Tell us what you have in mind and we'll build the day (and the night) around that.
How much does a private tour cost?
Private tours are quoted individually, based on what you'd like to include. Contact us for a quote.
How do I plan a private tour?
Get in touch and tell us the occasion, your dates, and what you're hoping for, and we'll put together a private tour for you. Start here: Plan your private tour.
