Description
Chase the Northern Lights with a delicious touch of Icelandic warmth on Private Northern Lights Hunt with Icelandic Treats. Your private vehicle follows the evening’s strongest chance of darkness and clear sky, creating a quiet alternative to the larger coach tours.
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.
Your private vehicle follows the evening’s strongest chance of darkness and clear sky, creating a quiet alternative to the larger coach tours. The guide can adapt both route and stops as conditions change.
Hot chocolate and a traditional kleina pastry bring a warm local touch to the night. The simple private format keeps the focus on the sky, the countryside and your own group.
What is included
- Private transport
- All standard fees and taxes
- Hot chocolate
- Traditional Icelandic kleina pastry
- Personal aurora guide
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
Meeting point: Bus Stop 8 beside Hallgrímskirkja in central Reykjavík. Arrive at the time shown on your voucher.
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- The meeting point is Bus Stop 8 unless another arrangement appears on your voucher.
- The route varies with the forecast.
- Dress warmly for time outdoors.
Highlights
- Private aurora hunt
- Hot chocolate and kleina
- Central Reykjavík meeting point
- Flexible countryside route
- Personal group experience
Private Northern Lights Tour 6 – Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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.
Everyone should wear warm layers, a windproof outer layer, insulated footwear, gloves and a hat. Aurora viewing often involves standing outside in cold conditions.
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.
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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