Escape the crowds and experience the northern lights in complete privacy on this exclusive tour from Reykjavik. With flexible timing, a dedicated guide, and warming Icelandic treats, this tour is designed for travellers who want a calm, personal, and unhurried aurora experience.
How the tour works
- Your private guide monitors weather and aurora forecasts throughout the day.
- Around 6 pm, a final decision is made based on conditions.
- If conditions are favourable, you’ll be picked up at an agreed time and location in Reykjavik.
- You’ll travel away from city lights to carefully selected viewing locations chosen for optimal aurora visibility.
While you wait for the Northern Lights
- Once the ideal viewing spot is reached, you’ll have time to relax and enjoy the experience without feeling rushed.
You’ll be treated to:
- Hot chocolate to keep you warm
- Traditional Icelandic pastries
- Cosy wool blankets
- A tasting of Brennivín, Iceland’s iconic local liquor (adults 20+ only)
Your guide will also:
- Explain the science behind the northern lights
- Share Icelandic folklore and old beliefs connected to the aurora
- Assist in taking photos
A truly private experience
This tour is ideal for:
- Couples looking for a romantic and intimate evening
- Proposals or special celebrations
- Photographers who want flexibility and time
- Travellers who value personal service and quiet surroundings
- With no fixed route or schedule, the evening unfolds entirely around you, your group, and the aurora conditions.
If the Northern Lights don’t appear
Northern lights sightings can never be guaranteed, even with expert planning.
If the lights do not appear:
- You’ll be invited to join a Small Group Northern Lights Tour on another night (subject to availability).
- If the tour cannot be operated at all during your stay in Iceland, you’ll receive a full refund.
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