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8 Private Northern Lights Tours in Iceland Worth Flying For

8 tours  ·  from $229 a head

The 8 best private northern lights tours in Iceland you can book for this season, with what each costs a head, how many hours you are out and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

Private 2-Day Glacier Lagoon, Ice Cave and Northern Lights - Reynisfjara and Vík: beauty with real coastal danger
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Private 2-Day Glacier Lagoon, Ice Cave and Northern Lights

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

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

You’ll travel from Reykjavik along Iceland’s South Coast with a private driver-guide such as Einar, Robert, Arna, or Martin. Expect waterfalls, black beaches, a canyon, glacier lagoon, Diamond Beach, an overnight stay, and a small-group ice-cave and glacier hike. Weather may reshape the schedule, and Northern Lights sightings are never guaranteed.

“We visited in October when the weather is unpredictable, but our guide, Einar, was able to make sure we had the best conditions to see each sight. He was friendly and able to share so much about Icelandic culture and history with us. The glacier hike was a second day highlight. There is so much packed into this 2 day tour you will not regret booking this tour.”

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Private Northern Lights Tour from Reykjavik - Heading west for darker skies
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Private Northern Lights Tour from Reykjavik

2.Private Northern Lights Tour from Reykjavik

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

Join guide Andres of Mercury Grail for an evening Northern Lights hunt from Reykjavik. You’ll travel by private vehicle toward western Iceland, away from city glare, while Andres watches the weather and searches for clearer skies. Pickup and drop-off are included, but food, drinks, and guaranteed auroras are not.

“Unbelievable...freezing cold but so worth it...beautiful experience...so glad I saw them...great guide... great pictures he shared... HIGHLY RECOMMEND”

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Reykjavik Private Northern Lights Tour with Pro Photographer - What happens when the aurora appears
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Reykjavik Private Northern Lights Tour with Pro Photographer

3.Reykjavik Private Northern Lights Tour with Pro Photographer

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

Join Icelandic Roamers for a private 3 to 4 hour Northern Lights hunt from Reykjavik. Izabela and other guides adjust the route for cloud breaks, take at least five aurora photos when conditions cooperate, help with your camera settings, and provide hot chocolate, coffee, or tea. Hotel pickup and one free rebooking add useful flexibility.

“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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Private Aurora Hunt with Photos in Super Defender - Reykjavik pickup and the 9 p.m. departure
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Private Aurora Hunt with Photos in Super Defender

From Reykjavík: Private Northern Lights Tour - The four-hour route through Iceland’s Capital Region
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From Reykjavik: Private Northern Lights Tour

5.Private Northern Lights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 15 reviews · 3 hours

You’ll leave Reykjavik in a private vehicle with an English-speaking guide and spend about two hours seeking clear skies in southern Iceland. Pickup and drop-off, Wi-Fi, parking, and hot chocolate are included. Guides such as Sam, Glumur, and Vishnu have led recent trips, though the assigned driver may vary.

“Sam was great. Very knowledgeable and friendly. We had a great day.”

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Reykjavik: Northern Lights Tour with Private Photographer - Leaving Reykjavik for a darker sky
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Reykjavik: Northern Lights Tour with Private Photographer

6.Northern Lights Tour with Private Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 10 reviews · 5 hours · from $229Best value

Join photographer Heimir for a five-hour Northern Lights hunt from Reykjavik. Your small group, capped at 18, travels beyond city lights with warm jumpsuits, outdoor chairs, Icelandic snacks, hot cocoa, and free camera help. Heimir takes unlimited professional photos, while careful weather and aurora tracking guides the night’s route.

“Great experience! Our guide was amazing. Everyone got hot chocolate, tea, and snacks. The Northern Lights pictures look great! Thank you!”

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Private Northern Lights Tour - How the five-hour evening works
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Private Northern Lights Tour

7.Private Northern Lights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 4 reviews · 5 hours

You’ll leave Reykjavik with a private English, French, German, Italian, or Spanish-speaking guide and hunt for the aurora in the Capital Region. The five-hour outing includes hotel pickup, a comfortable luxury vehicle, hot chocolate, Icelandic pastries, and time away from city lights. The aurora is never guaranteed.

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From Reykjavík: Private Northern Lights Tour - The four-hour route through Iceland’s Capital Region
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From Reykjavík: Private Northern Lights Tour

8.Private Northern Lights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2 reviews · 4 hours · from $524

You’ll spend four hours chasing Iceland’s Northern Lights from Reykjavík in a private vehicle with an English-speaking guide. Live aurora forecasts shape the route, while foldable chairs, blankets, hot chocolate, and hotel pickup make waiting more comfortable. If conditions look poor, you can change dates or request a refund.

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