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Northern Lights Super Jeep Tour with Hot Chocolate and Photos

It can be hard to view the northern lights in light-polluted Reykjavik, even when they do come out. As an alternative, give yourself the best chance of spotting them—and enjoy a more personal experience—on this private, late-night tour. Your aurora-hunter guide knows where to go to find optimal viewing conditions outside of city limits, increasing your odds of admiring the spectacular natural phenomenon.

from $260

Northern Lights Tour

from $810

Private Northern Lights Tour with Hot Chocolate (1-7 Pax)

4.0

from $1,280

Private Northern Lights tour transforms your hunt for the Aurora from a crowded bus ride into a personalized adventure, guaranteed to maximize your chances of a magical sighting. What truly sets us apart is your dedication to the hunt. Your expert guide uses a comfortable private van to leave the bright city lights and large tour bus crowds far behind. They focus on finding secret, secluded viewing spots that offer the clearest skies and the most peace and privacy. With your dedicated expert guide and comfortable private van, your night is dedicated solely to the hunt. We use knowledge to get you to the best possible location, far from the masses. Book your private tour with us and let us dedicate the night to finding your Northern Lights.

Aurora Pursuit: Private Northern Lights Hunt Tour from Reykjavik

Aurora Pursuit: Private Northern Lights Hunt Tour from Reykjavik

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from $550

Private Northern Lights by Super Truck 4x4

from $2,097

Explore the best of Iceland's natural highlights—and let someone else plan your sightseeing—on this comprehensive, 3-day tour. On the first day, see the best of the Golden Circle, from the UNESCO–listed Thingvellir National Park to Gullfoss waterfall. On the second day, head to the South Coast to enjoy a dramatic glacier hike and lava tunnel visit (equipment separate expense). And on the third day, admire scenery from glacier lagoons to black-sand beaches.

3-Day Ice Cave, South Coast, Golden Circle and Northern Lights

3-Day Ice Cave, South Coast, Golden Circle and Northern Lights

3 daysFree Cancellation

4.9

(677)

from $1,030

Price varies by group size

Northern Lights - Private

from $694

Northern Lights Small-Group Tour with Photos & Aurora Museum

Northern lights hunt in a Super Jeep

3.7

(3)

from $171

Reykjavik: Northern Lights Small Group with Local Hunters

from $207

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

4.7

(15)

from $115

Winter Whale Watching and Northern Lights Cruise from Reykjavik

5 hoursFree Cancellation

Seeing the Northern Lights in Iceland is a magical experience, made even more special when you don’t have to share it with anybody else. This private 4x4 tour takes you and up to six travel buddies aurora hunting off the main roads, away from the big tour buses for an intimate viewing experience. Keep warm with hot chocolate and traditional Icelandic pastries while you wait for the light show.

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from $198

Northern Lights & Hot Choco: Private 4x4 Tour from Reykjavik

Northern Lights & Hot Choco: Private 4x4 Tour from Reykjavik

Price varies by group size

4.9

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from $657

Small-Group Tour: Northern Lights with Photos & Hot Chocolate

Unlike crowded coach tours, your small-group Sprinter experience keeps things personal, comfortable, and flexible. With fewer passengers, you’ll enjoy more space, direct interaction with your guide, and a quieter, more relaxed atmosphere as you chase the Northern Lights. Your guides are not only experts at reading Iceland’s skies but also skilled photographers, ready to help you capture stunning images of the Aurora Borealis. To keep you warm and cozy while waiting for the lights, we provide hot chocolate, traditional Icelandic pastries, and hand warmers — small touches that make a big difference. This tour combines the thrill of aurora hunting with the ease of traveling in a modern Sprinter minibus. It’s a perfect balance of comfort, expert guidance, and unforgettable memories, making it an ideal choice for anyone who wants to experience Iceland’s most magical natural wonder in an intimate setting.

Small-Group Tour: Northern Lights with Photos & Hot Chocolate

Private Guided Superjeep Northern Lights Hunt

4.7

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from $124

3 hours 30 minutes to 4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.7

(23)

from $1,441

Spotting the northern lights is notoriously tricky, but you can increase your chances on this tour from Reykjavik that takes you out into the Icelandic countryside and away from the light pollution of the city. Thanks to your guides' knowledge, you'll head to locations where conditions are likely to be clearest. No matter the outcome, enjoy an evening excursion beyond city limits, and keep warm and cozy with provided hot cocoa and blankets.

Reykjavik: Guided Northern Lights Tour with Hot Cocoa & Photos

Reykjavik: Guided Northern Lights Tour with Hot Cocoa & Photos

The tour might be longer than 4 hours since Thor Travel will go the extra mile to find the Northern Lights. We will go above and beyond to find the Northern Lights. Thor Travel has 4x4 car that can go further a way from the city lights, to places most tourist cannot go to. Therefore our Northern Light tour is unique to many other tours. A Wonderful Northern Lights Adventure in Iceland — one of the best places to see the Aurora Borealis The Northern Lights or Aurora Borealis has to be one of Nature´s most fantastic phenomena. Seeing these lights dance across the polar sky is pure magic. Finding the Northern Lights can be tricky, it´s a combination of factors, including the experience of the guide. But despite all our expertise and the use of modern technology, we sometimes just don´t get to see the Northern Lights, that´s why we call it a Northern Lights hunt. Do bear in mind that this tour depends on weather conditions and sightings are not guaranteed.

4.3

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from $124

Northern Lights Small Group Tour – Free Pro Photos & Rebooking

Northern Lights Small Group Tour – Free Pro Photos & Rebooking

Maximize your chances of seeing the magical Northern Lights on a private tour from Reykjavik, traveling in comfort and style with a luxury off-road SUV. Your expert guide monitors real-time aurora forecasts and takes you to the best remote viewing spots, away from city lights. Enjoy the cozy Icelandic tradition of hot chocolate and local treats as you wait for the aurora to appear. Your guide will capture professional photos of your group with the aurora, so you go home with stunning memories. This flexible, private adventure is ideal for couples, families, or friends seeking a personalized and unforgettable Icelandic experience.

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from $159

Northern Lights In luxury off-road SUV with Photos and Treats

Northern Lights In luxury off-road SUV with Photos and Treats

3 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $1,520

Seek out the Northern Lights in the most exciting way possible: by Super Jeep, an SUV adapted to travel through Iceland’s rugged terrain. Travel out of the Icelandic capital and deep into the countryside, where you’ll search for the best spots for viewing the spectacle. Enjoy complimentary hot chocolate and Icelandic chocolate treats during the tour. If you don’t see the lights, you can rebook a free repeat tour within the next three years.

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Northern Lights Tour from Reykjavik in a Super Jeep

Northern Lights Tour from Reykjavik in a Super Jeep

Seeing the northern lights tops many people’s Iceland bucket list, but aurora hunting requires clear skies and transport to chase the lights. Maximize your chances of a sighting without busting your budget on this affordable group tour, which includes a professional photo shoot to capture your memories for a lifetime. Snacks, hot drinks, and blankets help keep you warm and the tour operates only when the forecast is right.

Northern Lights Tour: Spirit of the Aurora

5 hoursFree Cancellation

The aurora borealis ranks among the most awe-inspiring natural events—but to see the northern lights at their best, you have to be far from bright city lights. On this seamless tour, head deep into the Icelandic countryside by Super Jeep, straight from your Reykjavik hotel. With your guide to identify the best viewing sites according to conditions, you have the very best chance of catching the special light show.

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from $130

Private tour / Aurora Hunt - Northern Lights Super Jeep Tour

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $2,017

Private Jeep Tour - Premium Northern Lights Experience

3 hoursFree Cancellation

from $690

Maximize your chances of seeing the Northern Lights in all of their glory with a professional aurora hunter by your side. Leave the light pollution of Reykjavik behind and venture into the darkness to secluded lookouts. Your guide will ensure prime viewing by following the aurora around until they find the best spot. Stay cozy with blankets, hot chocolate and cookies while you wait for the magic to happen.

Small Bus Northern Lights Tour from Reykjavik at 9:30 pm

Small Bus Northern Lights Tour from Reykjavik at 9:30 pm

3 hoursFree Cancellation

3.0

Swap the crowded group tours for a more private and personalized way to explore, all on this late-night northern lights tour. This private excursion from Reykjavik takes you out of the city and into the scenic Icelandic countryside; your guide knows the best viewing areas for spotting the elusive aurora borealis. Round-trip transit from your hotel makes sightseeing logistics even simpler.

from $155

Private 4-hour Northern Lights Tour with Expert Local Guides

Private 4-hour Northern Lights Tour with Expert Local Guides

Price varies by group size

from $524

40 MINUTES DRIVE from Reykjavik city center LENGTH: 6 km – 3,7 miles ELEVATION: 330 m – 1090 ft DIFFICULTY: easy DURATION: 4hrs AGE LIMIT: 8+ Embark on a one-of-a-kind adventure into the heart of Reykjadalur Valley, where Iceland’s geothermal wonders and breathtaking night sky spectacles converge. This enchanting journey begins in the charming town of Hveragerði, just a short drive from Reykjavík, where your adventure kicks off with a warm welcome. You’ll be equipped with a headlamp, providing the perfect light to guide your way, as your expert guide leads you along a scenic trail into the darkness of Iceland’s volcanic wilderness. At the end of the trail lies your reward: a naturally heated river nestled between the hills, where warm, mineral-rich waters await beneath a sky full of stars. Your night hike to Reykjadalur is led by a local and experienced mountain leader who knows the Icelandic terrain intimately. Safety, comfort, and storytelling are at the heart of the experience.

Northern Lights Hike to Reykjadalur Hot River

5 hours 40 minutesFree Cancellation

Perlan Admission - Volcano & Ice Cave, Northern Lights Experience

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from $164

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zach_s, Jul 2026

Amazing interactive exhibits!

This is a great way to use up a couple of hours waiting to head to the airport. It took us a total of 2 hours to see the lava show, northern lights show and ice cave. The lava show and ice cave are semi-guided, but then you're free to roam around. Don't forget to go to the 4th floor to walk around the dome!

Reykjavik Northern Lights Tour with Pro Aurora Photos Small Group

Brenda_E, Jul 2026

Spectacular trip!

What's to love about this excursion? Everything! We booked this small group tour and super happy we did. Our guide was prepared with all the tech gear he needed to find the location of northern lights. We booked the trip for our first night in Rykevic knowing we might not get to see them. The best part is if they cancel for the evening they will move you to the following night and so on. We were cancelled 2 times, our last night it was on! Yay! We had an amazing time and drove where the big charter busses couldn't get to. Our guide had hot chocolate and took photo's of us and was spot on to where the lights would be. We got to see magnificent colors, purples, green, and some pinks. He said people don't get the colors we saw very often. I would highly recommend this trip. Don't waste your time trying to find them on your own. You probably won't unless you are experienced at finding northern lights in Iceland.

Reykjavik: Northern Lights Coach Tour with Local Hunters

Kaitlyn_U, May 2026

Very knowledgeable guide...

Very knowledgeable guide with great stories about the history of Iceland and the best places to find the lights, even in times with little activity. Our bus broke down in the middle (not to the fault of the company) and they handled the situation professionally.

Golden Circle & Northern Lights Tour from Reykjavik

Kulthida_L, Apr 2026

Perfect program

The Golden Circle program was great. Every place was incredibly beautiful. The tour guid was very professional and friendly. I could say it was a perfect program! For the Northern Light, i understood that the week that i went was the last week of the aurora season but the tour guide did his best to chase the northern lights until we could see it. Incredible!! We were really impressed.

Northern Lights Small-Group Tour From Reykjavik with Hot Choco

Ada_P, Apr 2026

Even though we didn’t see...

Even though we didn’t see the Northern Lights (bummer, but nature does its thing), this was still a great experience. Our guide, JP, was fantastic—super knowledgeable about the Northern Lights and shared lots of interesting facts throughout the tour. He was a great driver, easy to talk to, and the hot chocolate and treats were such a nice touch. He really made the whole experience enjoyable and worth it, even without the lights. I’d definitely recommend this tour!

Northern Lights 4x4 Tour with Pastries and Cocoa from Reykjavik

Matthew_B, Apr 2026

A Decade-Old Dream, Complete

Let me begin by saying that I have been hoping to see the northern lights in full display for over 11 years, ever since I got a hazy glimpse of them on the horizon. Our tour guide was Nebo, and I am more than satisfied with his performance. He was just as excited as we were to find the lights, and took time to give us the game plan before the "fishing" as he called it, got started. He also told us about the settings for phones if we hoped to capture some of the lights ourselves, just adding to his reputation of caring about the individual experience of each person on the trip. As we neared Þingvellir he had his eyes on the sky, pulled over, and hopped out the bus. He told us there was some faint visibility, and we got to see some subtle green lights. The patience at our stop paid off however, as the lights began to dance quickly across the sky, becoming more vibrant, and casting pillars above and around us. It was an incredible light show, watching the excited movement of the Aurora is one of the most beautiful things you can witness. After these faded, he moved on further and stopped us again and here we saw the long broad bands of the lights, slowly arching and painting across the sky. His camera was ready and was taking stunning long exposure photos of all of the people on the tour under the lights. We of course got our excellent Hot Cocoa and Icelandic Kleinas, to keep us warm outside the bus. There was no rushing anyone, everything was conducted with care, patience, and genuine interest in one of the most spectacular experiences we have as humans. My wife and I had an incredible time, and we will never forget about it, nor will we forget about Nebo. The pictures I got from my own phone are incredible, and I can't wait to get the ones Nebo took in a few days! Overall this experience was one for a lifetime of memories, and I'll always be grateful to Nebo for how good of a "fisherman" he is. (All attached photos are from my phone, Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, with various long exposure settings)

Northern Lights Small-Group Tour with Hot Chocolate & Photos

Sarah_C, Apr 2026

We had a northern lights...

We had a northern lights tours with Baldvin. We enjoyed this tour with him and it felt exciting to go find the northern lights and see if we would be lucky enough to see them. We felt he went above and beyond as a storm was coming the next day and he drove farther out so that we would have a clear enough sky to see them. We are able to see them and the photos turned out great!

Northern Lights Midnight Adventure Small-Group from Reykjavík

Joseph_B, Apr 2026

One of my Iceland highlights, a total bucket list event

This trip was recommended by travel companions we met in Iceland. The experience was incredible and while it cost a bit more than other Northern Lights experiences, I can see why. The driver works with a "central command" to identify areas in the sky without clouds, and compare that to solar activity. They knew exactly where to drive and we went to multiple locations. Unlike other tours which are set to go to one location, this tour will take you wherever the Northern Lights are brightest. The drive was knowledgeable and fun, informative and also took amazing pictures of all the attendees. Included in the trip is the professional pics that were taken during your tour.

Northern Lights Small Group Tour from Reykjavik

Sharon_H, Mar 2026

Super Fantastic!!

Be patient! You may not see the Northern lights at the first location your tour guide goes to. Baldwin, our tour guide went to four different locations and on the fourth location we saw the Northern lights. The colors were green, purple and shades of pink. Baldwin was the was the best! He was very determined we were going to see something. Baldwin was knowledgeable and engaging with us. The hot chocolate and blankets were welcoming. It was extremely cold that night even late March, so dress WARM!

Aurora Reykjavík, The Northern Lights Center Museum Visit

Elaine_M, Mar 2026

Impressive customer service

This excursion was cancelled due to inclement weather so my review is based on having received timely updates and offer to reschedule. Unfortunately we were unable to reschedule due to time constraints on our trip so we requested a refund which was processed immediately.

Northern Lights Cruise from Downtown Reykjavik

Meghan_F, Mar 2026

Thought this was well...

Thought this was well worth the money, we got very lucky with your views this night. I would highly recommend it to anyone and also would recommend braving the cold and sitting on the top deck for the best views. Also thought it was great that they sent photos to us afterwards as well.