Private 4-hour Northern Lights Tour with Expert Local Guides

by Prime Tours · Northern lights · Reykjavík

4.3· 8 Google reviews of the operator
  • Luxury
  • Suits older travellers
  • Good with teenagers
  • Can be tailored

from €762.71 per vehicle

Next departure: Thu 22 Oct

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Private 4-hour Northern Lights Tour with Expert Local Guides — Prime Tours
The Northern Lights above Kirkjufellsfoss waterfall on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula
Private 4-hour Northern Lights Tour with Expert Local Guides, photo 3
The Northern Lights over the plane wreck at Solheimasandur
The Northern Lights
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  • Duration

    4 hours

  • Difficulty

    Very easy

  • Season

    Sep – Apr

  • Starts in

    Reykjavík

  • Pickup

    Hotel pickup included

  • Guide

    Guided in English

  • Departs

    21:00, 22:00

  • Cancellation

    Cancelling costs 50% of the price within 2 days of departure.

About this experience

Experience the magic of the Northern Lights also known as Aurora Borealis on a premium 4-hour private tour with Prime Tours. Designed for small groups, this exclusive excursion provides front-row access to Iceland's breathtaking auroras, with seasoned local guides who monitor the aurora forecast to ensure the best chances of viewing. Travel in a luxury vehicle to top viewing spots, wrap up in cozy blankets, and enjoy hot chocolate as you watch the northern lights dance in the sky. Capture incredible photos and learn about this natural wonder in a personalized, unforgettable Icelandic adventure. Book now for a once-in-a-lifetime Northern Lights experience.

Highlights:

  • Private 4-hour Northern Lights tour in Iceland
  • Expert local guides for optimal aurora viewing based on live forecasts
  • A comfortable private vehicle just for your group
  • Cozy blankets and hot chocolate for aurora viewing
  • Personalized, small-group experience for an unforgettable adventure


Please note: Should we deem slim chances of seeing the northern lights on the day of departure our team will offer you a change of dates free of charge or a full refund.

Description from the operator, Prime Tours. Prices and availability in the booking panel are live.

Included

Included

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Private transportation
  • Hot chocolate & cozy blankets
  • All Fees and Taxes

Good to know

We recommend travelers check the weather forecast and dress accordingly. 

This is a private tour in a private vehicle. Your driver will attend to your needs if you need any assistance. This is a family friendly tour and vehicles can be supplied with child seats included with no extra charge. We offer wheelchair accessible vehicles for travelers with limited mobility. 

Cancellation for this tour

Cancelling costs 50% of the price within 2 days of departure. 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. 1Prime Tours 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 the cutoff shown above, the operator's policy after that.

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

Who this is not for

  • Priced per vehicle, so it is poor value for one or two people and good value for four or more sharing.
  • 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

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What travellers say about Prime Tours

Read all 8 reviews on Google →

Operator rating 4.3/5 from Google — these are reviews of the company, not this specific tour. Shown as Google returns them, unedited.

  • Brian Pike

    ★★★★★ · 6 years ago

    While I booked a wheelchair-friendly tour from Iceland Unlimited, they ended up being a middle-man for another company, which in this case, was Prime Tours. But, I'm so glad it happened! This tour company and tour guide were absolutely amazing! From a wheelchair user's standpoint, it was great. The van was neither too large nor too small. Our guide helped out with everything from pushing up a ramp to transfers to a seat in the van. And whatever else I may've needed as a wheelchair user, our guide would gladly have tried to help us out with! From a tour perspective, our guide was GREAT! He knew history, geology, social issues and so much more. He never got tired of my questions, and he enjoyed sharing all about his country with us. One of my favorite memories is going through a gift shop and while my wife was finding some things, he was telling me more about the elves, trolls, and runes I've been seeing on things. Also, the bus itself was smaller than larger tour busses so we got to travel to some places that a larger tour could not. And, of course, Iceland itself is just plain beautiful! So, thank you, Prime Tours for your great job! I don't think I can recommend you enough to other perspective users! If we ever get back there, I hope to connect with you all again.

  • Ari Savulahti

    ★ · 2 months ago

    Not to be trusted! Had a bus reserved from and to Keflavik airport and they failed miserably. On monday there was no bus to pick our group from the airport, apparently the driver had missed his appointment and not left to the airport. Got a replacement bus 2 hours later, with an angry driver and no apologies. On friday we called to make sure our bus was ok for saturday and they said it was set and secure. On saturday, no bus! Tried calling and the only answer was that someone will call back which never happened. Finally the bus arrived 1 hour late and with no excuses or apologies. So if You book with this company, please book 1 or 2 hours earlier than when you need their bus.

Reviews from Google · updated 21 Oct 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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