About this experience
Northern Lights Adventure: Small Group Iceland Tour´
Join us for a cozy, unforgettable night chasing the aurora borealis in a small, intimate group (max. 19 guests). Our friendly local guides, who specialize in Northern Lights forecasting, use live data every evening to find the best, crowd-free locations, giving you the best chance to see this magical phenomenon.
Wrap yourself in warm Icelandic wool blankets, sip delicious hot chocolate, and savor traditional pastries as the night sky comes alive. Our guides, who are also professional photographers, will capture beautiful photos of you under the lights, delivered straight to your inbox within 8 days, so you can relive the magic.
This isn’t just a tour; it’s a shared story of Icelandic folklore, stargazing, and the untouched beauty of Iceland’s wilderness. If the auroras don’t appear, don’t worry, we’ll invite you back for free. Let us help you create memories you’ll treasure forever!
At a glance
- Duration: 4 hr
Planning perspective
How I’d plan this experience
I’d choose this tour if you want a guided, flexible attempt at seeing the Northern Lights rather than a fixed sightseeing itinerary. The group is capped at 19, and the evening is shaped by the aurora forecast: you may drive to a selected spot, wait, or move if conditions suggest another location is worth trying. Hot chocolate, Icelandic pastries and wool blankets add comfort, but the lights themselves are never guaranteed. My advice is to treat this as an opportunity to chase them—not a promise of a show—and to leave room in your trip for a possible second attempt.
Who this suits—and what to expect
This is a good fit if you’re happy to spend a night outdoors and let a guide make the calls about where to look. The outing lasts four hours, but that time can include driving and waiting; it isn’t four hours of aurora viewing. The small-group format may also suit you better than travelling with a large coachload, though up to 19 guests can still be a lively shared outing.
I’d recommend it most to travellers who can stay patient if the sky is slow to cooperate. Several accounts describe guides checking conditions and trying different locations, but cloud cover can still defeat a well-planned chase. Dress warmly in layers, including hat, gloves and scarf, because blankets are an extra layer rather than a substitute for suitable outdoor clothing.
Plan for a possible second try
If seeing the aurora is a priority, I’d place this tour early in your stay when your schedule allows. That leaves more scope to use the free rebooking offer if your first outing has no sightings and another tour has space. A repeat is not guaranteed, though, and it’s not a refund for an attended tour that comes back empty-handed.
There’s an important distinction if weather disrupts the evening: the information provided allows a full refund when the tour is cancelled for bad weather and you haven’t attended. Confirmation is given on the day, so build some flexibility into your plans rather than treating the departure as certain well in advance.
Pickup, comfort and practical limits
Pickup is included from designated meeting points and starts 30 minutes before the tour; be ready at your assigned location. The departure time varies by season, and tour confirmation is provided on the day. I’d keep the afternoon and evening relatively flexible so a delayed decision or changing forecast doesn’t put you under pressure.
Hot chocolate, pastries, blankets and guide-taken photos are included, with photos conditional on conditions. One real trade-off is that restroom access outside urban areas is very limited. Dietary restrictions cannot be accommodated on this tour, so the included snacks may not work for everyone; factor that in when deciding whether this is the right outing for you.
Planning analysis informed by the tour itinerary and traveller feedback · Updated October 27, 2026
Plan your experience
Set aside 4 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour takes place at night, please dress up accordingly with warm garments. Bring along a hat, gloves and a scarf. Waterproof clothing is always recommended while touring around Iceland.
- Infants and children under 5 years old are not permitted on this tour. For safety and operational reasons, they cannot be accommodated, and boarding will be denied if a booking is made with a child under the minimum age.
What is included
- Photos (if conditions allow)
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
- Use of Icelandic woolen blankets
- Professional driver/guide
- Live commentary on board
- Hot chocolate and Icelandic pastries
Not included
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Please note that dietary restrictions cannot be accommodated while on this tour
Itinerary and highlights
First off, you will start your hunt for the Northern Lights with a bit of planning via the Aurora forecast and start your exploration by heading towards the selected location. You might drive for up to one hour to reach a good spot and perhaps wait for the lights to appear. At this point, we take out the hot chocolate and Icelandic pastries. We also have Icelandic wool blankets on board to keep you warm while standing outside.
There may be the decision of changing spots, by interacting with other locals as there are many different people outside looking for lights every night. We do this to increase the possibilities of finding Northern Lights. If there are no northern lights while on tour, you get to try again for free (upon availability).
By traveling in a minibus you get the quality of a small group of no more than 19 people, as crowds are being avoided in order to get to the best spot available.
Meeting and pickup information
- Pick-up begins 30 minutes before departure time. * Aug 15–Sep 30 & Apr 1–Apr 18: from 21:30 * Oct 1–Mar 31: from 20:30 We need to have your email address on record so we can send you an email 30 minutes before the scheduled pick-up time. This email will contain a description of our car, including a photo and license plate number. We will also provide the name of the guide in the email. Our driver-guide will always stop, get out of the car, and search for you. They won't leave the pick-up point unless they cannot locate you.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- EastWest
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note that the access to restroom facilities out of urban areas is very limited while on the Northern lights tours.
- Even with the best of guides and a detailed forecast, sightings are never guaranteed. If we don’t find any lights while on tour, you can join us again another day for free (upon our availability). You will not be entitled to get a refund, though.
- A refund is only possible if the tour never operates while you are in Iceland and you never get the chance to join the tour which sometimes happens due to unfavorable weather conditions.
- The tour is operated in a minibus and does not exceed more than 19 passengers.
- Availability for tour cannot be checked without making a booking. Credit cards will only be charged upon confirmation of shown availability.
- This tour takes place at night, please dress up accordingly with warm garments. Bring along a hat, gloves and a scarf. Waterproof clothing is always recommended while touring around Iceland.
- Please check your email inbox, we will send you an email on your departure day in the afternoon to inform you if the tour goes ahead or if it is cancelled.Make sure to check the spam inbox too.
- Pick-up begins 30 minutes prior to departure time.
- Pick up time: Aug 15–Sep 30 & Apr 1–Apr 18: from 21:30 / Oct 1–Mar 31: from 20:30
- If our tour is unsuccessful (Northern Lights not visible), photos will not be delivered.
- Due to traffic regulations, tour buses are not permitted to drive or stop in certain city areas and may only stop at designated locations. If your hotel isn't on our list, or if you're uncertain about where to meet us for pickup, please email us.
- Infants and children under 5 years old are not permitted on this tour. For safety and operational reasons, they cannot be accommodated, and boarding will be denied if a booking is made with a child under the minimum age.
- Passengers must fit safely and comfortably within their allocated seat or arrange additional seating in advance. Guests must be able to board, disembark and walk independently.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Questions about this experience
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* Aug 15–Sep 30 & Apr 1–Apr 18: from 21:30
* Oct 1–Mar 31: from 20:30
We need to have your email address on record so we can send you an email 30 minutes before the scheduled pick-up time. This email will contain a description of our car, including a photo and license plate number. We will also provide the name of the guide in the email. Our driver-guide will always stop, get out of the car, and search for you. They won't leave the pick-up point unless they cannot locate you.
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