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Duration
4-5 hours
Difficulty Level
EASY
Minimum Age
8 years
Tour Language
English
Season
September - April
Accessibility
Accessible
Cancellation
Private Tours
Seeing the northern lights in Iceland is one of the most sought-after winter experiences on earth — ribbons of aurora borealis sweeping across the Arctic sky. A private northern lights tour from Reykjavík gives you something no group bus can: the freedom to chase them.
Your guide combines live aurora forecasts, cloud-cover radar, and local knowledge to find the clearest skies — driving 30 minutes or two hours, whatever it takes. Away from Reykjavík's light pollution, you'll reach dark-sky locations most visitors never see.
When the lights appear, settle in next to a crackling bonfire and watch the sky dance above you. This is aurora hunting the way it should be — unhurried, personal, and unforgettable.
We look forward to touring with you,
The ITC team, your local Icelandic guides

The aurora in full display

Aurora over iconic Kirkjufell

Photography guidance included

Expert aurora hunters

Aurora over Búðakirkja

Aurora over the DC-3 plane wreck
Your guide picks you up after dark and explains the evening's strategy. Based on real-time aurora forecasts, cloud cover maps, and local knowledge, you'll head to the most promising location—flexibility is key to northern lights success.
Highlights
Real-time forecasts
Weather analysis
Route planning

This is a starting point — we'll tailor the itinerary to your interests, pace, and the best conditions of the day.




"The difference between a private tour and a group tour is the difference between watching a film and living inside it."
"Guðmundur knew exactly where to stop for the best light. Felt like traveling with a friend who happens to know every secret spot in Iceland."
"Worth every penny. Our guide adjusted the whole day when we mentioned we loved photography. We got shots nobody else will ever have."

Personalized itinerary
This journey is curated to your interests and pace. It can be booked as proposed or further personalized to you.
Worry-free booking
With our flexible terms, we provide you with all the certainty and adaptability you need when booking.
Pricing
The indicated price per person is based on a group of 2-4 traveling together.
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