Iceland's Magical Lights - A Private Northern Lights Tour with Photographer

by Unreal Iceland · Northern lights · Reykjavík

4.70· 125 Google reviews of the operator

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from €1,467.43 per vehicle

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Iceland's Magical Lights - A Private Northern Lights Tour with Photographer — Unreal Iceland

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Duration
4 hours and 30 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Season
Sep – Apr
Starts in
Reykjavík
Pickup
Hotel pickup included
Guide
Guided in English, German, Spanish, French, Czech
Departs
19:00, 19:30, 20:00, 20:30 …
Cancellation
Free until 24 hours before

About this experience

Embark on an exclusive adventure with us on our Private Northern Lights tour. It is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to witness the Northern Lights on your own terms, all while benefiting from the expertise of our knowledgeable local guides.

This experience transcends the boundaries of a typical tour; it is a thrilling pursuit of one of nature's most captivating phenomena. Imagine yourself venturing into the crisp embrace of an Icelandic winter night, chasing the enchanting symphony of lights and colors. It's akin to stepping into a real-life fairy tale, where enchantment and wonder are in abundance.

Wrap yourself in our provided cozy fleece blankets as the Aurora Borealis dances across the Arctic sky. Savor decadent hot chocolate and indulge in our handcrafted, home-made baked goods. Whether you're starting from Reykjavik or the surrounding areas, our private tour guarantees an intimate and unforgettable experience, ensuring that your encounter with the Northern Lights becomes an enduring memory.

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

Where you go

Pickup
Northern Lights Hunt
Blankets and Snacks
Photo Session

Included

Pick up and drop off

English speaking guide ,other languages available if requested, (Spanish, German, French, Czech)

Use of warm fleece blankets

Hot chocolate and pastries

Not included

Free Retries are not available for private tours.

Private guests can book a second attempt at a 30% discount,. Re-tries are operated as a small-group experience with our trusted tour partner; This also gives you the right to yet another re-try with that same provider. Re-tries must be booked directly through our website, Unreal.is. A discount code will be given upon request.

Good to know

Camera

Warm clothing

The tour is weather dependant. If the forcast is unfavourable then the tour might be cancelled.

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.

1Unreal Iceland 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

Unreal Iceland 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 Unreal Iceland

Read all 125 reviews on Google →

Operator rating 4.7/5 from Google — these are reviews of the company, not this specific tour. Shown as Google returns them, unedited.

Jozsef Hortobagyi
★★★★★ · 2 years ago
A very nice streetwear and sneaker store in the heart of Budapest. I love the style the brand uses. The store is well designed, the staff is friendly and very helpful. They have a wide range of shoes, sneakers, from Nike to Adidas. Even gems, grails, limited sneakers can be found in the shop.
Farkas Emma
★★★★★ · 4 months ago
Really nice sales assistants they were really helpful!
H David
★★★★★ · 2 years ago
Best fashion and sneaker store in Budapest. Supercool store with a huge amount of items. Staff is really kind. A massive variety of Nike Dunks and Jordans, you can choose from many sneakers to match your outfit.
Samu Reno
★★★★★ · 2 years ago
Really good store to find sneakers, fashion items and clothing in Budapest. Jordans, Dunks, Yeezy Slides and everything you can imagine. Helpful staff and good location. Streetwear at its finest, for sure.

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

Only people who booked this tour through us can write here. We publish every review in full — good or bad.

Reviews arrive the day after each trip — none yet for this one. After your tour we send one email asking how it was, and what you write goes here, unedited.

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.