Northen light quest 3-4 hours (Luxury - Private tour)

by KFJ Luxury Tours · Northern lights · private · Reykjavík

5.0(16) · operator on Google
Northen light quest 3-4 hours (Luxury - Private tour) — KFJ Luxury Tours

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  • Duration

    4 hours

  • Difficulty

    Very easy

  • Season

    Sep – Apr

  • Starts in

    Reykjavík

  • Meeting

    Hotel pickup available

  • Languages

    EN, AR, DE, RU, EN, JA, EN, FR, ES, ZH

  • Start time

    Time agreed after booking

  • Cancellation

    No refund once booked

About this experience

Our private tour in search of the Northern Lights allows you to experience the remarkable natural phenomena Aurora Borealis, also known as the Northern Lights in a private vehicle with your own driver-guide. The journey takes us out of the city in search of the northern lights for 4 hours. Sighting of the northern lights during this tour cannot be guaranteed as the northern lights are unpredictable. Should we deem slim chances on the day of departure however we will cancel the tour and offer you to change dates or receive a full refund.

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

Included

We drive out of the city in search of the northern lights for 4 hours. The Northern lights are a natural phenomena and we can't guarantee sighting. If we deem slim chances on the day of departure we will cancel the tour and offer you to change dates or receive a full refund.

Cancellation for this tour

No refund once booked. 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. 1KFJ Luxury 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 →

Sold out on your date?

Seats come back — a cancellation, or the operator adding a vehicle. Tell us the date and we will check once a day and email you if one opens. One email, then we delete the address; nothing else is ever sent to it.

Who this is not for

  • Not the one to book if your dates might move: this operator does not refund once booked.
  • Priced per vehicle, so it is poor value for one or two people and good value for four or more sharing.

Read off the operator's own conditions. If none of it applies to you, this is a good one.

Why we list it

KFJ Luxury Tours is one of 154 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 →

What travellers say about KFJ Luxury Tours

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Operator rating 5.0/5 from Google — these are reviews of the company, not this specific tour. Shown as Google returns them, unedited.

  • Dan C

    ★★★★★ · 11 months ago

    My wife and I just returned from four unforgettable days with Sveinn and Ivar—two days with each of these extraordinary guides—and the experience opened our minds in new ways. Our journey wove together epic highland hikes with shorter explorations of the South Coast’s most breathtaking treasures. Many of these hidden gems would have remained undiscovered without the expertise and passion of our guides, who not only led us to incredible places but also brought them to life through the rich history and folklore of Iceland. Iceland is a land of raw beauty—vast, dramatic, and untamed—and this trip demonstrated to us that it can’t be captured in a single visit. We’re already imagining our next adventure with Iceland Luxury Tours. Thank you Sveinn and Ivar!

  • Amanda McKeen

    ★★★★★ · 2 years ago

    Amazing Experience with Iceland Luxury Tours! I had the pleasure of having Ivar as my guide during my recent trip to Iceland, and I must say, it was an experience beyond my expectations. From the moment we met, Ivar provided more than just guiding services; he became a teacher, a storyteller, and a companion. His wealth of knowledge about Iceland's history, culture, politics, religion, and language was shared eloquently and precisely. His personal anecdotes and memories added a personal touch that made the trip truly special. Ivar created a safe and relaxed space for open conversations, some serious and impactful, and others lighthearted and humorous. He handled everything with ease and professionalism, making me feel comfortable and valued throughout the journey. I have no doubt that my trip to Iceland wouldn't have been the same without Ivar. His kindness, compassion, and mastery of his craft were evident every step of the way. I wholeheartedly recommend Iceland Luxury Tours and Ivar to anyone looking for an unforgettable adventure in Iceland. I look forward to my next trip and hope to have Ivar as my guide again. Thank you, Ivar, for an incredible experience! Amanda

  • Katlin Corum

    ★★★★★ · 4 years ago

    My first trip to Iceland, I rented a car thinking I could do my first solo trip all on my own. However the first night there we got way more snow than I’ve ever seen in North Carolina and I was afraid to try to drive alone, especially in regions I wasn’t familiar with. Fortunately, Iceland Luxury Tours were able to pick me up last minute. The owner went out of his way to accommodate me and I cannot thank him enough. He was so polite, knowledgeable, and fun to be around it felt as if I spent the day with old time friends. They have all the proper equipment to trek through the terrains of Iceland regardless of the weather. My first day in Iceland, on my first solo trip ever, was literally saved by them and I could not recommend this company enough!

  • Sjakon Tahija

    ★★★★★ · a year ago

    My wife and I spent 5 days touring Southern Iceland and staying at a different luxurious hotel every evening. We had an excellent 4WD Off-road vehicle and a wonderful guide Ivar Palsson. Ivar knew all the history of the different places and due to his history of hiking glaciers was also our personal guide to take my wife and I on the glacier. I have no hesitation to recommend Iceland Luxury Tours an Ivar if you want a hassle free luxury adventure 😊

Reviews from Google · updated 13 Sept 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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