Embark on an unforgettable Northern Lights adventure from Reykjavík in a specially modified Super jeep designed to explore off-the-beaten-path locations. Escape the crowds and experience the breathtaking Aurora in the remote Icelandic wilderness.
Your journey begins in Reykjavík, where your guide will pick you up from your hotel or a nearby pick-up point. You'll board a specially modified Super jeep with free Wi-Fi for your convenience. Leaving the city lights behind, you'll head into the vast, dark Icelandic countryside, carefully selecting the best location based on real-time cloud cover and Northern Lights forecasts. This ensures the optimal chance of spotting the Aurora, away from the usual busy tour stops.
This tour takes you to remote locations that are inaccessible to larger buses, providing a more personal and exclusive experience. Along the way, your expert guide will share fascinating information about the science of the Northern Lights, as well as Icelandic myths and folklore surrounding this awe-inspiring phenomenon. Feel free to ask any questions you have about the lights or Iceland’s unique culture.
As the night progresses and the air cools, you'll be treated to a warm cup of hot chocolate, perfect for staying cosy under the starry sky. Your guide will also assist in capturing the perfect photo of you beneath the shimmering Northern Lights, creating a lasting memory.
After several hours of chasing the Northern Lights, you'll be driven back to Reykjavík and dropped off at your hotel, ending a night filled with adventure and discovery.
Success Rates and Re-booking Options
We only run the tour when the Northern Lights forecast is favourable. We carefully monitor weather conditions to ensure the best chances of seeing the Aurora. If conditions aren’t ideal, we’ll notify you by email the day before, offering you the option to reschedule for free or receive a full refund.
While we strive for the best possible conditions, sightings cannot be guaranteed as the Northern Lights are a natural, unpredictable phenomenon. If the forecast is good but we don't see the lights, you'll have the opportunity to rebook a standard bus Northern Lights tour at no extra cost, with the flexibility to reschedule as often as needed until you catch a glimpse of this magical display.
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Duration
- 3 hours
TourID: AI14
Activity provider: Activity Iceland
Need to know
We only run the tour when the forecast is promising, carefully monitoring weather and Northern Lights predictions to maximize your chances. If conditions aren’t favourable, we’ll notify you the evening before your tour, offering a free reschedule or a full refund. Even with the best forecasts, the Northern Lights are unpredictable, and sightings can’t be guaranteed. If we don’t see them, you can rebook a standard bus tour at no extra cost until you do. Please note, we may cancel tours if the minimum number of passengers isn’t met.
Requirements
Dress in comfortable and warm outdoor clothes with windproof outer layers. An insulated parka or coat, warm boots, warm sweaters, hats, gloves, and waterproof boots are highly recommended. There are no such things as too many layers of clothes on Northern Lights tours.
- Flexible Cancellation
- No Booking Fees
What’s included and what to bring on this tour
It’s important to always be prepared for your next adventure in Iceland. See our list of what’s included, and what you should bring or add to your trip
Included
- Guided Northern Lights tour
- English-speaking local expert guides
- Super jeep transport
Not included
- Warm clothing
Are you wondering about something?
If you're planning a trip to Iceland, it's important to be prepared with the right information. Here are some frequently asked questions (FAQs) to help you plan your trip
Almost any camera phone these days is powerful enough to take decent pictures of the Northern Lights. In fact, many phone cameras are actually better than proper cameras!
To take a good photo, turn your exposure to the maximum, turn off the flash, and use night mode. Apps such as Nightcap, Cortex Camera, or the Northern Lights Photo Taker can help too.
The rarest colours of the Northern Lights are blue and red. Blue auroras are produced by nitrogen molecules at lower altitudes and are less common. Red auroras, occurring at the highest altitudes and caused by high-altitude oxygen, are also relatively rare. Both these colours require specific atmospheric conditions to be visible, making them a less frequent but spectacular sight in auroral displays.
The Northern Lights can be seen from Reykjavík, yes. And it’s a magical experience to see them by chance when you’re just enjoying your evening.
However, the city is not the best place to see the Northern Lights. That’s because light pollution can prevent them from appearing with their full strength. Instead, you want somewhere dark to enjoy them at their best.
The Northern Lights are special for a couple of key reasons:
1. Unique Natural Phenomenon: They represent a spectacular natural light display in the Earth's sky, primarily seen in high-latitude regions around the Arctic and Antarctic. This phenomenon results from the interaction between the Earth's magnetic field and charged particles from the sun, making it a unique celestial event.
2. Cultural and Mythological Significance: Throughout history, the Northern Lights have held significant cultural and mythological importance in various societies. They have inspired numerous folklore tales and art and have been a subject of awe and wonder. Their ethereal beauty and the magical experience they provide add to their special status in human perception and experience.
It’s possible to see the Northern Lights in Iceland throughout the winter.
For the Northern Lights to be visible, you need two things: solar activity and a clear, dark sky. The darker the better—that’s why winters in very northern countries like Iceland are the best time to see them.
The ideal time to see the Northern Lights are the darkest months of the year: November, December, and January. However, you can see them from September through to April.
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