About this experience
Discover the science and adventure of northern lights hunting with an expert scientist on this unique 4-hour experience. This isn’t just another tour; it’s a customized road trip tailored to your needs, taking you to exclusive spots often missed by large group tours. Begin with an indoor planning session, where you’ll learn about solar and terrestrial forecasts, then set off at the optimal time for aurora viewing. Enjoy hot drinks, blankets, and insightful scientific commentary while searching for the elusive northern lights. Flexibility is key as the hunt can be spontaneous, ensuring a personal and memorable experience.
- 4-hour personalized aurora hunting experience
- Expert guidance from a seasoned hunter and astrophysicist
- Indoor planning session to strategize for the best viewing and learn how to read data
- Includes hot drinks, blankets, and access to exclusive aurora forecasts
At a glance
- Duration: 3 min–4 min
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 3 min–4 min for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- Hot drinks (soft and spiked)
- Access to secret social media forecasts
- Sit-down planning session and tutorial
- Custom hunting road trip
- Real-life practical aurora hunting advice
- Warm blankets
Not included
- Fancy cameras
- Warm clothing
- Patience
Itinerary and highlights
Our tour will start in the Greater Reykjavik area and go into the countryside from there. Each tour is tailor-made to that night's forecast, and will end up in any number of far-flung rural locations away from the city lights within 90 minutes of Reykjavik.
Meeting and pickup information
- For those who do not wish to meet at their hotel or are staying at a private residence with no public lobby, we will meet at this cafe.
- We pick guests up anywhere in the Iceland capital area. If at a hotel, we will start the tour learning aurora hunting basics in the hotel lobby. However, if guests are staying in a private residence, we will meet at a downtown location to go over hunting basics first.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- English — Written
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Sidequest: Iceland
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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