Description
A private aurora chase gives the night a relaxed, personal rhythm. Your guide can adapt the route, stop duration and photography time to your group while following the clearest available sky beyond Reykjavík.
The countryside becomes part of the experience: snow-covered lava, dark mountain silhouettes and open valleys offer evocative foregrounds if the lights emerge. Between stops, local tales and aurora science add colour to the journey.
Hot chocolate and biscuits bring a cosy pause to the search. If the first evening is unsuccessful, the current product terms include a chance to retry on a shared small-group departure when it operates and space is available.
What is included
- Private vehicle and dedicated guide
- Reykjavík pickup and return
- Hot chocolate and biscuits
- Flexible forecast-led route
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.
- Professional photographs may be available to purchase separately.
- The retry option, when applicable, is on a shared small-group tour and follows availability.
- The exact route is selected on the evening.
Highlights
- Private aurora chase
- Flexible route and pacing
- Quiet countryside viewpoints
- Hot chocolate and biscuits
- Local stories and guidance
Private Northern Lights Tour – 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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