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Private Northern Lights Tour with Photos, Snowsuits and Snacks

About this experience

Our Private Northern Lights Tour is perfect for anyone who’s looking to book a tour for a magnificent proposal under the dancing lights, family or group of friends, a girls’ trip, bridal or bachelor party or even an unforgettable trip with yourself and your camera.

Our "Ultimate Northern Lights Tour" has been recognized as a 2022 Travelers Choice - Best of the Best award winner for Top Overall Experiences in Iceland, ranking sixth out of 10 experiences in Iceland. With these awards, our "Ultimate Northern Lights Tour" is in the top 1% of things to do worldwide.

All inclusive : We decided to take this tour to the next level by offering *warm winter jumpsuits for all of our guests, unlimited amount of photos, extra tripods and our most famous traditional Icelandic snacks, pastries and chocolate, soda drinks, hot cocoa, tea and snaps.

*We are the ONLY northern lights operator offering warm winter jumpsuits.

At a glance

  • Duration: 3 hr–5 hr
  • Private experience

Choose your tour option

Select a date and travellers to compare current prices and departure times.

Private (1-6 PAX)
1 - 6 Seats
Pickup included
Private (7-20 PAX)
7-20 Seats
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour3 hr–5 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 3 hr–5 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What is included

  • Warm winter jumpsuits
  • Pick up from the capital, Reykjavík
  • Wi-Fi on board
  • Free re-trie in case of non-sighting
  • Hot chocolate, traditional Icelandic snack, pastries, drinks and snaps
  • Tripods
  • Assistance with your own camera settings
  • Unlimited amount of High-Res photos from the tour

Not included

  • Gratuities for your guide

Itinerary and highlights

On this Northern Lights tour, we leave the city lights of Reykjavik behind and head into the darkness to maximize our chances of seeing the Aurora borealis in all its glory!

On the search for the northern lights, we might travel through some of Iceland’s most spectacular natural sights without knowing but your guide is sure to let you know along the way.

Your tour guide will aim for the spots away from the city with the highest change of seeing the northern lights on the particular night.

We schedule each unique tour in a strategic location depending on the weather, cloud cover and geomagnetic forecasts

On this Northern Lights hunt, we leave the city lights of Reykjavik behind and head into the darkness to maximize our chances of seeing the Aurora borealis in all its glory!

On the search for the northern lights, we might travel through some of Iceland’s most spectacular natural sights without knowing but your guide is sure to let you know along the way.

Your tour guide will aim for the spots away from the city with the highest change of seeing the northern lights on the particular night.

We schedule each unique tour in a strategic location depending on the weather, cloud cover and geomagnetic forecasts

On this Northern Lights hunt, we leave the city lights of Reykjavik behind and head into the darkness to maximize our chances of seeing the Aurora borealis in all its glory!

On the search for the northern lights, we might travel through some of Iceland’s most spectacular natural sights without knowing but your guide is sure to let you know along the way.

Your tour guide will aim for the spots away from the city with the highest change of seeing the northern lights on the particular night.

We schedule each unique tour in a strategic location depending on the weather, cloud cover and geomagnetic forecasts

Meeting and pickup information

  • We offer free pick up and drop off from all hotels, larger guest houses and cruise ship terminals in Reykjavik. There are some places where we are not allowed to stop accordingly to Reykjavik City regulations preventing buses from driving in the city center. To find the way to the closest bus stop to your accommodation you can use this map made by the council of Reykjavík City : www.busstop.is Please note that we offer pick up only from Reykjavík. If you are staying outside the city than we can pick you up from BSÍ Bus Terminal. You can reach us quickly through WhatsApp on the day of your tour if there are any questions.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Ultimate Iceland & Aurora Experts

Accessibility and practical details

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 3 hr–5 hr. Check your chosen tour option for its specific itinerary.
What are the pickup arrangements?
We offer free pick up and drop off from all hotels, larger guest houses and cruise ship terminals in Reykjavik. There are some places where we are not allowed to stop accordingly to Reykjavik City regulations preventing buses from driving in the city center.

To find the way to the closest bus stop to your accommodation you can use this map made by the council of Reykjavík City : www.busstop.is

Please note that we offer pick up only from Reykjavík. If you are staying outside the city than we can pick you up from BSÍ Bus Terminal.

You can reach us quickly through WhatsApp on the day of your tour if there are any questions.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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