Aurora zone

Northern Lights

3-4 H · 1-7 pax · From 400 EUR · Sep-Apr

Experience the magic of the Northern Lights with a private tour designed for comfort and flexibility. Travel away from city lights and into the best viewing locations for a chance to witness this incredible natural phenomenon.

Unlike fixed group tours, our private service adjusts the route based on conditions. We take you to the best locations each night, away from light pollution, for a clearer and more enjoyable viewing experience.

The hunt

  1. Forecast & departure

    Your driver reads the night’s weather and aurora forecasts and picks the best direction to head.

  2. Into the dark

    Away from the city glow, to the viewing spots with the clearest skies that night.

  3. The display

    Stay warm in the vehicle while you wait, then step out to watch and photograph the lights.

What's included

  • Private pickup & drop-off
  • Experienced local driver
  • Route adjusted to conditions
  • Modern, comfortable vehicle
  • Time to watch & photograph

Perfect for couples, families, and photographers who want a private, peaceful way to experience the aurora.

The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon and cannot be guaranteed. We do everything possible to maximize your chances by choosing the best locations and conditions each night.

Aurora borealis in green ribbons above Kirkjufell mountain and a still lake, Iceland
Northern lights arcing over Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon at night
Kirkjufell and its waterfall at dawn

Live forecast · Reykjavík area

Tonight's aurora outlook

Forecasts are a guide, not a promise. Your guide checks the latest data before pickup and drives to wherever the sky is clearest, often within an hour of Reykjavík.

Aurora activity from the NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center, cloud cover from Open-Meteo.

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