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Private Northern Lights Tour

3 hours South IcelandSouthcoast AdventureFree cancellation on most tours

Private Northern Lights Tour

Private Northern Lights Tour is a 3 hours experience run by Southcoast Adventure in South Iceland, from 259.990 ISK per person. Our Northern Lights tour will take you on a hunt for this spectacular natural phenomenon. During the winter months the Northern lights, also known as Aurora Borealis, can appear on the nights sky.

259.990 ISKfrom, per person · free cancellation on most tours
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Duration
3 hours
Season
All year
Difficulty
Easy
Pickup
Not included
Region
South Iceland
Travel by
Jeep / 4x4
Operator
Southcoast Adventure

About this tour

Our Northern Lights tour will take you on a hunt for this spectacular natural phenomenon. During the winter months the Northern lights, also known as Aurora Borealis, can appear on the nights sky. The guides on this tour have much experience in predicting weather conditions and will do their best to provide you the Northern Lights experience you are hoping for. To increase our changes of finding Northern lights, the tour will be operated by Super Jeep

Join us on a 3-4 hour private Northern Lights adventure, where the magic of the Icelandic sky comes alive in breathtaking displays of swirling lights. Departing at 8 PM, this exclusive tour takes you far from the usual tourist routes in a powerful and comfortable Super Jeep, offering you a unique opportunity to chase the Northern Lights in style. The journey begins as we drive into Iceland’s wilderness.

Our Super Jeep allows us to reach remote areas that larger buses cannot access, giving you a front-row seat to one of nature’s most awe-inspiring phenomena. Whether it's a vast open field or a hidden spot tucked away from the light pollution, we’ll find the perfect location for viewing the Aurora Borealis in its full glory. As you gaze up at the starry sky, the vibrant colors of the Northern Lights will dance overhead, creating an unforgettable moment.

Your experienced guide will not only navigate the best locations to maximize your chances of seeing the lights but also provide fascinating stories and insights about the Aurora Borealis. You’ll learn how this incredible phenomenon occurs, as solar particles interact with the Earth's magnetic field, lighting up the sky in brilliant shades of green, pink, and sometimes purple. These electrically charged particles create stunning patterns of swirling light, and our guide will explain how different factors, like solar activity and the Earth's atmosphere, contribute to these displays.

For photography enthusiasts, this tour is an excellent opportunity to capture professional-level photos of the Northern Lights.

The solar winds that create the auroras are unpredictable, but with our expert team and high-tech Super Jeep, we’ll do everything we can to give you the best chance of seeing them. Even if the conditions are difficult, we’ll continue the chase, adapting our route as needed to find clear skies.

This tour is designed to be intimate and personal, avoiding the crowds of large tour buses to offer a more relaxed, private experience. Whether you're visiting Iceland for a romantic getaway, an adventurous family trip, or simply to cross the Northern Lights off your bucket list, this Super Jeep tour provides a tailored and memorable experience. Let us handle the logistics while you immerse yourself in the awe and wonder of Iceland's natural beauty.

Be prepared for an evening of adventure, comfort, and awe as we venture into the Icelandic night to chase one of the most mesmerizing natural phenomena on Earth. The Northern Lights are more than just a visual spectacle; they are a once-in-a-lifetime experience that will leave you in awe of the beauty of the universe.

The tour is weather dependent, so if the auroras are not expected to be visible, the tour will not run. If you join the tour and the lights do not appear, fear not, you are welcome to join the tour again another night, free of charge.

Don’t miss out on your opportunity to see this incredible natural wonder and give yourself a magical winter night in Iceland. Check availability by choosing a date

What’s included

  • Local guide

What to bring

  • Warm outdoor clothing, waterproofed jacket and pants, head-wear, gloves, appropriate hiking boots/shoes, some snacks

Good to know

  • We offer pick up in Hvolsvöllur and Hella (post codes 850, 851, 860, and 861) with no extra charge to the tour price. An additional fee is added to pick-ups / drop-offs outside these postcodes per person.

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Where it starts

Southcoast Adventure / Brú Base Camp, road 249, 861 Hvolsvöllur, Iceland

Meeting point: Southcoast Adventure / Brú Base Camp, road 249, Hvolsvöllur

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Frequently
asked
questions

How long is Private Northern Lights Tour?
The tour runs about 3 hours .
When does Private Northern Lights Tour operate?
It operates all year round, weather permitting.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from 259.990 ISK per person. Live pricing and options are on the booking page — no booking fee, and most tours have free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.
What is the cancellation policy?
For all bookings of day tours, a minimum of 24 hours' notice prior to your scheduled departure is required in order to receive a full refund. If a cancellation is made with less than 24 hours notice, no refund is given. For all bookings of multi-day and custom private tours, a minimum of 72 hours' notice prior to your scheduled departure is required in order to receive a full refund. If a cancellation is made with less than 72 hours' notice, no refund is given* *Note that in the event the client requests a refund for any reason, Tour Desk reserves the right to charge a 3% administration fee to cover costs incurred. Cancellation and refund requests need to be sent in writing to info@tourdesk.io