About this experience
Hunt for the Northern Lights on a small-group tour from Reykjavik. Travel in a comfortable minibus, enjoy hot drinks, and receive a small Icelandic surprise.
Highlights
- Sip on complimentary hot chocolate and tea during the journey
- Get photo tips and learn about the science and legends behind the lights
- Enjoy a cozy small-group experience in a comfortable 16-seat minibus
- Receive a small Icelandic surprise to make your evening even more special
- Feel the thrill of hunting for the Northern Lights in the Icelandic countryside
What's included
- Small-group Northern Lights hunt
- 16-seat minibus transport
- Complimentary hot chocolate and tea
- Photo tips
- Stories and science behind the lights
- Icelandic surprise
How to use
- Show Mobile Ticket
- At Redemption Counter
What to expect
Experience one of Iceland’s most unique Northern Lights tours with pickup included, a small group of only 16 guests, and our exclusive Icelandic surprise gift offered to every traveller. This premium, cozy minibus experience stands out from standard aurora tours by combining comfort, personal attention, and memorable touches you won’t find elsewhere. Designed for travellers seeking an intimate, atmospheric, and warm winter adventure, it blends science, storytelling, and Icelandic charm under the Arctic sky.
Leave Reykjavík’s soft glow behind as you journey into the peaceful winter countryside. With fewer guests, more space, and a relaxed pace, the evening feels unhurried and personal from the very beginning. Settle into your comfortable minibus while your guide shares stories, legends, and the science behind the Aurora Borealis - how solar particles meet Earth’s atmosphere to create colours that shimmer, dance, and ripple across the darkness. The experience feels both cosmic and deeply human, especially when enjoyed with someone special.
Enjoy complimentary hot chocolate and tea as your guide monitors real-time weather and aurora forecasts to select the best viewing spots for the night. A signature highlight of this experience is our unique Icelandic surprise gift - a thoughtful, locally inspired present prepared exclusively for our guests. This personalized touch adds warmth and emotion to the evening, and it’s a feature that clearly sets this tour apart from other small-bus Northern Lights trips.
When the moment is right, step into the crisp winter night and watch the sky transform. The aurora may glow softly, swirl like smoke, or burst into vivid waves of green, purple, and gold. Your guide is there to offer helpful photo tips and share both ancient tales and scientific explanations, deepening the meaning of the spectacle you’re witnessing.
This tour is ideal for couples seeking a romantic experience, friends looking for an unforgettable memory, families enjoying a shared adventure, or solo travellers ticking a dream off their bucket list. With no crowds, plenty of room, and a calm atmosphere, the experience feels personal and beautifully curated from start to finish.
Whether the aurora appears as a gentle glow or a breathtaking show, this small-group journey offers warmth, wonder, and our exclusive Icelandic surprise gift - making it one of the most distinctive and heartfelt ways to enjoy a Northern Lights night in Iceland.
Things to note
- Warm clothing
- Weather-appropriate clothing
- Camera
Terms & conditions
The tour is weather dependent and sightings are not guaranteed
Dress warmly and in layers
Bring a camera for photos