Private Northern Lights Tour - Custom Group Size & Multi-Language Guide

by Magic Iceland Travel · Northern lights · Reykjavík

4.80· 184 Google reviews of the operator

Couples
Suits older travellers
Good with teenagers
Eco-certified
Can be tailored

from €1,099.51 per vehicle

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Private Northern Lights Tour - Custom Group Size & Multi-Language Guide — Magic Iceland Travel

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Duration
4 hours
Difficulty
Easy
Season
Sep – Apr
Starts in
Reykjavík
Pickup
Hotel pickup included
Starts at
Bus Stop #12 Höfðatorg
Þórunnartún 6, Reykjavík
Guide
Guided in English, Polish, Spanish, Chinese
Departs
21:00
Cancellation
Free until 24 hours before

Meeting point, in Magic Iceland Travel 's words: If you prefer to meet us directly, please come to Bus Stop #12 – Höfðatorg (operated by Reykjavík City). Our guide/vehicle will be there at the departure time. Jeśli wolisz dołączyć do nas bezpośrednio, prosimy o przyjście na Bus Stop #12 – Höfðatorg (zarządzany przez miasto Reykjavík).

About this experience

Experience the Northern Lights on a fully private tour tailored to your group size, from 1 up to 57 guests. Travel in a comfortable vehicle matched to the number of passengers, led by a professional guide available in Chinese, English, Polish, or Spanish.

Your guide monitors real-time aurora and cloud forecasts to select the best viewing locations for the night, avoiding crowded spots and keeping the experience flexible. Enjoy warm drinks on the way, learn how the Northern Lights work, and receive help with taking great photos during each stop.

This experience is private from start to finish, giving your group control over timing, pace, and atmosphere.

Description from the operator, Magic Iceland Travel . Prices and availability in the booking panel are live.

Where you go

Aurora Hunt

Included

Private Northern Lights tour for your selected group size (1–57 guests)
Professional multi-language guide (Chinese / English / Polish / Spanish)
Vehicle matched to group size (car, minibus, or coach)
Real-time aurora and cloud monitoring
Flexible route based on conditions
Warm drinks (hot chocolate / hot water)
Photography guidance
Pick-up and drop-off in Reykjavík
Free re-try if no Northern Lights appear

Not included

Meals and snacks
Personal expenses

Good to know

Warm winter clothing
Hat, gloves, scarf
Thermal layers
Sturdy winter shoes
Camera or phone with power bank
Tripod (optional, recommended for photos)

The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon and sightings cannot be guaranteed.
If no aurora is seen, you will receive a free re-try on the next available evening.
The tour may be rescheduled if weather or cloud conditions are too poor for viewing.
Vehicle type depends on your selected group size (car, minibus, or coach).
The experience is private for your group only, with a flexible route and timing.
Children are welcome but must wear warm, winter-appropriate clothing.
Duration is typically 3–4 hours, depending on conditions.

Cancellation for this tour

Free cancellation until 24 hours before departure; no refund after that. If the operator cancels for weather or safety, you get a full refund or a new date.

If the weather cancels this tour

Iceland's weather is real. What usually stops this one is a solid cloud forecast — most operators call it by late afternoon and let you rebook on a clearer night free of charge. Here is exactly what happens to your booking.

1Magic Iceland Travel decides, and tells us. Operators cancel when it is unsafe or pointless, and we back that call every time — we do not ask them to run anyway.
2We contact you by email, and by phone if your tour is the same or next day. You choose: another date if there is one you can make, or a full refund. There is no fee and nothing to argue.
3The refund goes back to the card you paid with, through Stripe, usually visible within a few working days. If this tour was one of several in your booking, the others are untouched.

What you do not get is the day back. If this is the only free day in your plan, put a spare day next to it — the planner leaves days free with the rest-day option. And if you want out because the forecast looks bad, that is your own cancellation: free until 1 day before departure, the operator's policy after that.

Questions on the day: [email protected] · +354 497 1373. How cancellations work in Iceland →

Who this is not for

Priced per vehicle, so it is poor value for one or two people and good value for four or more sharing.
Not available in summer; the operator runs it roughly September to April.

Read off the operator's own conditions. If none of it applies to you, this is a good one.

Why we list it

Magic Iceland Travel is one of 207 operators we work with — chosen for reliability, honest descriptions and how they treat guests when weather changes plans. We don't list everything; we list what we'd book ourselves. The six checks every operator passes →

What travellers say about Magic Iceland Travel

Read all 184 reviews on Google →

Operator rating 4.8/5 from Google — these are reviews of the company, not this specific tour. Shown as Google returns them, unedited.

Julian Thompson
★★★★★ · 3 months ago
What a great tour at such a reasonable price! Went on the Golden Circle 9 hour tour today with Daniel (the guide) and Pavel (the driver). We survived so Pavel's obviously a good driver 😉 but the amount of information Daniel knew (despite not being a native Icelander) was astounding and presented in a very accessible manner. We had the cruise ship terminal pickup tour but they also pickup all around Reykjavík. Highly recommended to anyone looking for excellent value for money and a really interesting tour. We'll definitely use them again when we return to Iceland.
Elaine Low
★★★★★ · 3 months ago
I did the Golden Circle with Surprise Tour in Reykjavik with tour guide Viktoria and driver Pawel on June 10, 2026. The tour totally exceeded my expectations. Viktoria was engaging and energetic and gave us information throughout the tour that was interesting and filled with humor. An added bonus is that she is a very good singer. Our driver Pawel was very courteous and helpful. They went out of their way to route the tour to try to minimized crowds and this was greatly appreciated by all. I would highly recommend this tour to everyone.
L. Olsen
★★★★★ · 6 months ago
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An Unforgettable Icelandic Adventure👌 If you’re in Reykjavik, stop scrolling and book this Golden Circle tour. Seriously 😉 Our guide, Thales, was an absolute legend. The man is a walking encyclopedia of Icelandic lore, but with way better jokes. He turned a scenic drive into a full-on masterclass about the land of fire and ice. The amazing stuff: Þingvellir: Walked between continents Geysir: Got some epic "eruption" videos Gullfoss: Absolutely mystical and magical Kerið Crater: amazing view from the top The "Surprise" (The Legend of the Shark): 🦈 The itinerary mentioned a "small local surprise." Thales whipped out some fermented shark. Let’s just say it’s a... unique culinary experience that stays with you (mostly in your nose). 🤣It was the highlight of the trip and had the whole bus laughing. An unforgettable day with a world-class guide. 10/10 highly recommend! 🤌👌🫶
Miks Rieksts-Hofmanis
★★★★★ · 5 months ago
We today had a fabulous Golden Circle tour! Our lovely guide Daniel made sure everyone felt comfortable. He is like a walking encyclopedia and conversations with him are fascinating. The beauty on this tour is beyond comprehension. I highly recommend it! Greetings from Latvia, Miks

Reviews from Google · updated 23 Oct 2026

Read before you book

Best Northern Lights Tour in Iceland (2026): 5 PicksThe northern lights tours we would book ourselves from Reykjavík and Akureyri, by minibus, super jeep and boat, with real prices and honest odds.
Blue Lagoon and northern lights: one day or two?Do them on different days. The one-day combo is 15 hours and €306; the lagoon fits your arrival or departure, and a €73 lights bus fits any clear night.
Blue Lagoon transfer: private car, shuttle or taxi?A private Blue Lagoon transfer costs €107 to €232 per car. Under three people the bus is cheaper; with luggage or a late flight the car wins.

Reviews from our travellers

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Northern lights — questions people ask

When is the best time to see the northern lights in Iceland?

September to April, when the nights are dark enough. Within that, late September to March gives the longest dark hours, and the equinox months, September and March, often have active skies. There are no lights in June or July; the sky never gets dark. Anyone selling you a June lights tour is selling you a bus ride. Give yourself at least three nights, because clouds, not the aurora, are the usual reason people miss them.

Are the northern lights guaranteed on a tour?

No. Nobody can promise them, and we will not. Two things have to line up: a clear sky and solar activity. Guides check the cloud forecast at vedur.is and drive to gaps, which is the real value of a tour over standing outside your hotel. What most operators do promise is a free second attempt if the lights do not show. Check the exact retry policy on the tour page, because the number of retries and the validity period vary.

Is a northern lights bus tour or a boat tour better?

Bus, if you want the best odds. A minibus can drive an hour inland to find a clear patch; a boat stays in Faxaflói and sees whatever sky is over Reykjavík. Boats are shorter, about two hours, and pleasant with hot chocolate, and Reykjavik Sailors' cruise (/experience/6637/) includes a free retry. For a serious hunt, a small-group minibus like BusTravel's (/experience/150646/) or a 4x4 tour (/experience/1088067/) is the better bet.

Can I see the northern lights from Reykjavík itself?

Yes, on strong nights. The city is small and the sky over the sea to the north is fairly dark. Grótta lighthouse at the western tip and the Ægisíða shoreline are the usual spots, twenty minutes' walk from the centre. On average nights the street lights drown out a faint aurora, which is why tours drive out. If the forecast shows high activity and clear sky, walk to Grótta first and save the tour money.