The 4 Private Northern Lights Tours in Reykjavík Travellers Book Most

1.Private 2-Day Glacier Lagoon, Ice Cave and Northern Lights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 109 reviews · 2 days (approx.) Our pick

Travel from Reykjavik to Iceland’s South Coast in a private vehicle with a professional guide such as Einar, Robert, Arna, or Martin. Visit waterfalls, Reynisfjara, Jokulsarlon, Diamond Beach, and a natural Vatnajokull ice cave. The tour includes one night’s accommodation, breakfast, Wi-Fi, glacier gear, and a small-group ice cave excursion.

“We did the two day South Coast trip. Einar made our trip so memorable! He was able to answer all of our questions about Icelandic life and was so flexible in optimizing our itinerary for the weather. He moved one waterfall visit to the second day so we could take advantage of the better weather to visit the glacier lagoon and diamond beach in the sunshine, and made a side trip to a grocery store at our request to accommodate our wish for a licorice hunting expedition! We learned some words of Icelandic. Additionally, Einar was so friendly and funny and constantly checking to make sure we were having the…”

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2.Private Northern Lights Tour from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 74 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $260Best value

Set out from Reykjavik around 9:00 p.m. with local guide Andres of Mercury Grail, heading west toward darker skies. This private, roughly three-hour outing includes hotel pickup and drop-off, weather checks, local stories, and patient aurora hunting. The lights are never guaranteed, but the flexible approach can give you a better chance than going alone.

“Tour was fantastic, he emailed to arrange for day after due to weather. He knew his stuff. Would definitely recommend the private tour. Well worth the money. Was out for over 4 hours. Thank you for a memorable time :)”

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3.Reykjavik Private Northern Lights Tour with Pro Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.)

Set out from Reykjavik with Icelandic Roamers and a private guide such as Izabela or Devidias. You’ll adjust the route for clouds, stop for dark skies, get help with your camera, and receive at least five professional aurora photos if the lights appear. Hot coffee, tea, or chocolate is included, and a free second outing is offered if the lights stay hidden.

“The experience and communication from start to finish was perfect. They emailed me a week before coordinating days we would be available as options to find the optimal night to see the Northern Lights. Isabella arrived promptly at our hotel, and was so courteous and professional. She took amazing photographs so we had family photos of the experience too! I highly recommend booking with Icelandic Roamers over the others for a more customized experience without having to worry about timing of getting back to the hotel at a certain time. Isabel made sure we were happy with our experience the entire time. Oh…and they provided us with THE BEST hot…”

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4.Private Aurora Hunt with Photos in Super Defender

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.)

Join Danny for a private 3 to 5-hour aurora hunt from Reykjavik in a Super Defender Jeep. He uses weather and aurora data to choose viewing areas, drives off-road when conditions allow, takes professional photos, and helps you photograph the Milky Way. Hotel pickup is included, with a free retry or refund if poor weather cancels the tour.

“Anybody thinking of proposing under the Northern Lights shouldn't think twice about going with Danny. He was incredible from even the day before we booked him, communicative about the potential aurora activity and offering flexibility on which day I wanted to do it on.”

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