Description
Chase the Northern Lights with a delicious touch of Icelandic warmth on Northern Lights Campfire, Cocoa & Marshmallows. The evening opens at a secluded countryside setting where a glowing firepit, soft blankets and sheepskin seats create a warm base beneath the Arctic sky.
Dark skies, flexible routing and a comforting drink or local treat make the aurora hunt feel welcoming as well as spectacular. Clear organisation and thoughtful pacing keep the experience smooth, enjoyable and easy to book.
The evening opens at a secluded countryside setting where a glowing firepit, soft blankets and sheepskin seats create a warm base beneath the Arctic sky. Pull on a thermal suit, toast marshmallows and enjoy hot chocolate with Icelandic treats while the guide studies the latest conditions.
When the clearest route becomes apparent, the group heads out towards viewing areas that may include Þingvellir, Reykjanes or Hellisheiði. The destination is never fixed simply for convenience—the guide follows cloud cover and aurora activity in real time.
Professional photographs are included when the lights appear, preserving the colour and the atmosphere around the group. The combination of campfire comfort and mobile aurora hunting makes this a particularly sociable and memorable winter night.
Itinerary
Reykjavík pickup
Evening departure
Follow the exact collection time on your voucher and travel into the darker countryside.
Countryside campfire
Warm Icelandic welcome
Settle around the fire in thermal suits and blankets, toast marshmallows and enjoy hot chocolate and Icelandic treats.
Forecast-led aurora hunt
Follow the clearest sky
Travel towards the strongest conditions available, potentially around Þingvellir, Reykjanes or Hellisheiði.
Aurora photography
Memories beneath the lights
When the sky cooperates, complimentary professional photographs capture the experience.
What is included
- Reykjavík pickup and drop-off
- Guided Northern Lights hunt
- Countryside firepit experience
- Thermal suits
- Blankets and sheepskin seating
- Marshmallows and Icelandic chocolate
- Hot chocolate and Icelandic treats
- Professional aurora photographs when conditions permit
What do I need to bring
- Warm thermal layers
- A windproof and waterproof outer layer
- Warm hat, gloves and sturdy winter footwear
- Camera or phone; a tripod is useful for aurora photography
Good to know
Pick-up: Use the exact pickup point and departure time shown on your voucher.
- The minimum age is 6 years.
- Pickup timing varies by season and can take up to 30 minutes.
- Unlimited retries for up to three years currently apply after an operated no-sighting tour.
Highlights
- Crackling countryside campfire
- Thermal suits and warm blankets
- Marshmallows and hot chocolate
- Forecast-led aurora chase
- Professional photographs
Northern Lights Campfire Tour – Frequently Asked Questions
This experience combines a guided Aurora search with a warm, hosted winter atmosphere. It is designed to make the time between sky-watching stops feel as memorable as the search itself.
The tour's hosted element is part of the experience described in the booking flow. Check the live inclusions for your selected departure, as details can vary by operator and season.
Your guide follows the cloud forecast and local conditions, then selects the most promising accessible area away from the brightest city lights.
Use warm layers, a windproof outer layer, insulated footwear, gloves and a hat. You will be more comfortable during outdoor viewing stops if you dress for colder conditions than in central Reykjavik.
Absolutely. Bring a fully charged device and spare power where possible. A tripod helps with low-light images, while the guide can share useful viewing and photo tips.
The route stays flexible around cloud cover and weather. Your voucher contains the operator's current policy if a departure needs to be adjusted.
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