Tour starts
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Reykjavík
Duration
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4 hours
Difficulty
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Easy
Languages
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English
Available
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All year
Minimum age
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All ages

Description

From a private car for a small party to a coach for a larger celebration, this experience adapts the transport to your group while keeping the Northern Lights hunt exclusive. Pickup and drop-off in Reykjavík make the evening simple from start to finish.

A guide available in Chinese, English, Polish or Spanish follows real-time cloud and aurora information, choosing darker locations away from crowded viewing areas. Timing and route remain flexible as conditions develop.

Warm drinks and photography guidance add comfort to the chase, while the private format keeps questions, stories and stops focused on your group. It is an especially useful choice for families, friends and multilingual travel parties.

What is included

  • Private tour for the selected group size
  • Vehicle matched to 1–57 guests
  • Professional multilingual guide
  • Real-time aurora and cloud monitoring
  • Flexible route and timing
  • Warm drinks
  • Photography guidance
  • Reykjavík pickup and drop-off
  • Free retry under current no-sighting terms

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.

  • Guide languages currently include Chinese, English, Polish and Spanish; availability is confirmed during booking.
  • Vehicle type depends on the selected group size.
  • The experience normally lasts 3–4 hours.

Highlights

  • Private format for 1–57 guests
  • Four guide-language options
  • Vehicle matched to the group
  • Warm drinks and photo help
  • Flexible forecast-led route

Private Northern Lights Group 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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