About this experience
> This is a fully private northern lights experience designed for travelers seeking a more personal and flexible Icelandic adventure. Travel in a modified Land Rover Defender with me, an experienced local aurora guide and professional photographer with years of experience hunting and photographing the northern lights in Iceland. Each evening is carefully planned based on real-time weather and aurora conditions to maximize viewing opportunities. Enjoy warm hot chocolate, coffee, and professional photos included throughout the tour while exploring Iceland away from crowded bus routes whenever possible.
At a glance
- Duration: 4 hr–6 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 4 hr–6 hr 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
- Private Super Defender Experience
- Reykjavík Pickup & Drop-off
- Experienced Local Aurora Guide
- Professional Aurora Photos
- Hot Chocolate & Coffee
Itinerary and highlights
Reykjavík pickup before heading out of the city into Iceland’s dark countryside in search of clear skies and northern lights activity. Locations vary each night depending on weather, cloud coverage, and aurora conditions to maximize viewing opportunities.
Experience Iceland’s dramatic nighttime landscapes while searching for the northern lights with an experienced local aurora guide. On clear nights, you may also see thousands of stars and the Milky Way away from city lights. Enjoy a true Icelandic aurora hunting experience with warm hot chocolate, coffee, and professional photos included throughout the tour.
Meeting and pickup information
- Please wait outside the main entrance. Pickup details will also be confirmed before departure.
- Pickup is included within Reykjavík. Please send your hotel or Airbnb details after booking. Pickup outside Reykjavík may require an additional fee.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Auroraman Ehf.
Accessibility and practical details
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Private booking also available
- Northern lights visibility depends on weather, cloud coverage, and aurora activity. Tour confirmations are made based on conditions to maximize viewing opportunities.
- Duration is approximately 4–6 hours depending on conditions and aurora activity.
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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