Description
Follow the forecast into Iceland’s dark skies for an unforgettable aurora hunt on Northern Lights Photography Tour from Reykjavík. The route follows clear-sky openings into the darker countryside, where a professional photographer helps turn the aurora into both a vivid experience and a lasting collection of images.
Flexible routing, expert guidance and wild winter scenery give you the strongest possible setting for seeing the Northern Lights. Clear organisation and thoughtful pacing keep the experience smooth, enjoyable and easy to book.
The route follows clear-sky openings into the darker countryside, where a professional photographer helps turn the aurora into both a vivid experience and a lasting collection of images.
Homemade hot chocolate and pastries bring warmth to the outdoor stop. When conditions deliver the lights, high-resolution photographs from the evening are included.
What is included
- Private transport
- Professional photographer
- Reykjavík pickup and drop-off
- Homemade hot chocolate and pastries
- High-resolution aurora photos when conditions permit
- Wi-Fi where connection permits
What do I need to bring
- Warm thermal layers
- Windproof and waterproof outerwear
- 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.
- Photographs depend on aurora visibility.
- Transit time is included in the four-hour duration.
- The viewing area changes with the forecast.
Highlights
- Professional aurora photographer
- High-resolution images
- Homemade hot chocolate
- Icelandic pastries
- Flexible countryside route
Northern Lights Photo Tour from Reykjavik – Frequently Asked Questions
The evening is designed around dark-sky viewing and practical photography support, so you can focus on the Aurora while the guide helps choose suitable locations and timing.
Guides can offer practical suggestions for night photography. Bring a fully charged camera or phone, spare battery and a tripod if you have one for steadier long-exposure shots.
No. Dedicated cameras offer more control, but a modern phone can still capture memorable images in the right conditions. The most important thing is a charged device and realistic expectations for low light.
The guide reads the cloud forecast and local conditions, then chooses the most promising accessible area away from city light. The route can change during the evening.
Use warm layers, a windproof outer shell, insulated footwear, gloves and a hat. You may be outside and still for a while while composing photographs.
The itinerary stays flexible around cloud and weather conditions. Check your voucher for the operator's current policy if a departure needs to be adjusted or rescheduled.
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