Northern Lights Private Tour

by Iceland Adventures ehf · Northern lights · Reykjavík

  • Eco-certified

from €293.21 per person

Next departure: Sun 25 Oct

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Northern Lights Private Tour — Iceland Adventures ehf
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  • Duration

    5 hours

  • Difficulty

    Very easy

  • Season

    Sep – Apr

  • Starts in

    Reykjavík

  • Pickup

    Hotel pickup included

  • Starts at

    Generic Pick Up - Bus stop #1 - Reykjavík

    Vonarstræti, Reykjavík

  • Guide

    Guided in English, Italian

  • Start time

    Time agreed after booking

  • Cancellation

    Free until 999 days before

About this experience

Join us for an unforgettable Northern Lights adventure, departing from Reykjavík. We offer convenient pick-up from your preferred location, ensuring a hassle-free start to your journey. 


As we leave the city lights behind, you'll be driven into the remote and pristine areas of Iceland, far from the crowds, where the Northern Lights shine brightest. Our expert guides use their extensive knowledge and the latest forecasts to find the perfect spot for viewing the Aurora Borealis.


Relax in the comfort of our well-equipped vehicle as we embark on the thrilling hunt for the green sky. Along the way, you'll have the chance to marvel at Iceland's stunning landscapes under the starry night. We’ll stop at the best locations to give you the optimal viewing experience, with plenty of time to take photos and soak in the beauty of the dancing lights.


Whether you’re a seasoned traveler or a first-time visitor, this private tour offers a personalised and intimate experience. We tailor the tour to your preferences, ensuring that your adventure is as magical as the lights themselves.


Book your Northern Lights tour with us and create memories that will last a lifetime.

Description from the operator, Iceland Adventures ehf. Prices and availability in the booking panel are live.

Good to know

For your Northern Lights tour, it's essential to dress warmly to enjoy the experience fully. We recommend wearing layers, including a thermal base layer, insulated jacket, and waterproof outerwear. Don't forget warm gloves, a hat, and a scarf to protect against the cold Icelandic winter nights. Sturdy, waterproof boots are a must for walking on snowy or icy terrain. Bringing a camera or smartphone with a tripod will help you capture the magic of the Aurora Borealis. Lastly, pack some snacks and a hot drink to stay cozy during the tour.

Cancellation for this tour

Free cancellation until 999 days before departure, then 50% of the price within 6 days. 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. 1Iceland Adventures ehf 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 999 days before departure, 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

  • Not for last-minute planners — free cancellation ends 999 days before, longer than most tours here.
  • 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

Iceland Adventures ehf is one of 207 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 →

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Reviews from our travellers

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Reviews arrive the day after each trip — none yet for this one. After your tour we send one email asking how it was, and what you write goes here, unedited.

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.

Hotels

Where to stay for this tour

From the cheapest to the top end of what is near Reykjavík, from our hotel partners. Rooms are booked on our hotels site.

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Pairs well with

Add any of these to this tour and 3 % comes off both at checkout — about €14 on the cheapest pair. One basket, one payment, however many operators they come from.

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