Duration
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4 hours
Difficulty
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Easy
Voucher
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Electronic
Meeting point
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Pick-up

Description

This private aurora chase adds Icelandic character to the winter night. While the route follows the clearest available sky, Viking stories, museum-sourced props and playful photo ideas keep the atmosphere lively even while the group waits for the first green arc to appear.

Professional cameras capture high-definition portraits when conditions allow, with the Viking outfits and weapons creating a distinctive souvenir. Hot chocolate and gingerbread keep the energy warm and sociable beneath the stars.

The private vehicle gives your booking dedicated space and pacing. If the first tour is unsuccessful, the current terms offer shared-minibus retries for up to one year, subject to availability.

What is included

  • Private vehicle and guide
  • Reykjavík pickup and return
  • Hot chocolate and gingerbread
  • Professional photos when conditions allow
  • Use of Viking props and equipment
  • Shared-tour retries under current terms

What do I need to bring

  • Warm thermal layers
  • Weatherproof jacket and trousers
  • Warm hat, gloves and sturdy winter footwear
  • Camera or phone; a tripod is useful for night photography

Good to know

Pick-up: Use the exact pickup point and departure time shown on your voucher.

  • Retry departures are shared minibus tours rather than private tours.
  • The retry period is currently listed as one year from the first attempt.
  • Seeing a visible auroral band counts as a successful sighting under the product terms.

Highlights

  • Private aurora chase
  • Viking storytelling and props
  • Professional photographs
  • Hot chocolate and gingerbread
  • Shared retry opportunity

Private Aurora Viking Northern Lights Tour – Frequently Asked Questions

What is special about a private Northern Lights tour?

A private departure gives your party a more personal evening with a guide focused on your group. The exact pacing and viewing stops can be adapted to conditions and the practical needs of your party.

How flexible is the route?

The guide uses the latest cloud and weather conditions to choose the most promising accessible area. Flexibility is part of the experience because the best viewing direction can change during the evening.

Can the guide help us take photos?

Yes. Bring charged cameras or phones and the guide can offer practical help with viewpoints and low-light shooting. A tripod is useful if you plan to take longer exposures.

How should our group dress?

Everyone should wear warm layers, a windproof outer layer, insulated footwear, gloves and a hat. Aurora viewing often involves standing outside in cold conditions.

Where does a private tour begin?

The confirmed meeting or collection details are shown in the live booking flow and on your voucher. Check these details before departure, as they can vary by option.

How do changing conditions affect the evening?

The guide adapts the route to make the best use of cloud and weather conditions. If operational conditions require a change, the operator's current booking policy applies.

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