PRIVATE NORTHERN LIGHTS TOUR
Tour highlights
- A spectacular Northern Lights hunt with an expert
- Going off the beaten path
- Enjoy hot coco and icelandic pastries!
- Private luxurious Mercedes Sprinter Bus
- Free Wi:Fi and blankets on the bus
- Please Note: A decision whether we run the tour or not is made every day before 18:00
Tour Details
- Availability:From August 17th to March 31st
- Duration:Approximately 4 hours
- Price :The base price of this tour is 190,000 ISK
- Vehicle:For 1-6 guests the tour will be operated in either a Mercedes V-class or a Jeep. For groups of 7+ people it will be a modified 19-seater Mercedes Sprinter.
Tour description
The Northern Lights are an incredible natural phenomenon and we definitely understand why this is on the top of the to-do list for so many of our guests. For the highest possible chance of experiencing the aurora, it can enhance your chances of seeing them by doing a guided tour, as you will be led by a local Northern Lights expert into the night.
Why I think you'll love this tour! 🧡
If you are in Iceland at a time when the northern lights shine their brightest - this should be a top priority.
Spotting the northern lights on your own can be a bit difficult, especially if you do not have a car or the means to travel around and out of the capital area. We have a team of experts that monitor the activity, sky and conditions every day and decide whether or not to go, and where to see the best lights. You will then be driven to the best spot with on of the awesome guides.
Not only do you get the fantastic tour with an expert on scouting for the lights, a great modified Mercedes to ride in with hot-cocoa and a blanket if needed while munching on kleina, the typical Icelandic pastry - but also, by doing this tour, you get all of that as a fully-private experience where you get to decide the pace.
What are you waiting for?
Can’t recommend this company and tour enough. Devon our guide was such a lovely and charismatic guy, funny and very knowledgeable on photography, the night sky and of course the aurora. His experience and desire for us to have a special evening was apparent from pick up and thanks to him and to the lights we were treated to a truly wonderful and memorable display. I only wish I’d booked with East West and specifically Devon for my other nights tour as my experience was far superior compared to that with another company. I also had a great experience with EW on their Golden Circle tour. Don’t hesitate, just book it !
We did the tour with our guide Gummi who was brilliant , nothing was too much trouble he wanted nothing more than for us to have the best time . He was so full of knowledge and we were so lucky that that northern lights came out for us. The photos we will treasure and the blankets were very welcome to keep out the wind.
We just returned from our Private Northern Lights Tour with Einar and WOW!! What an unforgettable tour that was made extremely phenomenal by Einar. We knew the Northern Lights aren't always visible so, we were hopeful but realistic. The Northern Lights were on full display during our tour and Einar kept driving us to different locations to ensure we were able to get the best views and spend as much time as we wanted taking pictures. He took the time to explain so much information about the Northern Lights and how to take the best photos that enhanced our experience even more. Thank you for all the unforgettable memories!!
Frequently Asked Questions
- Full Refund / Cancellation PolicyIf there are any changes to your trip to Iceland, it's always possible to either put your booking on hold (bookings never expire) or reschedule to your new travel dates. We also offer full refunds if you cancel your booking with more than 72 hours prior to your tour :) All bookings cancelled within 72 hours of the tour departure are not refundable. If the tour is operated then a refund is no longer possible. However, if you don't see the lights on the tour, you will have unlimited retries to rebook again on a scheduled tour until you see them (retry s valid for 2 years).
- Is seeing the Northern lights guaranteed?The lights are a natural phenomenon and beyond our control. They are visible in Iceland from late August through April but visibility is subject to electromagnetic activity, light pollution and cloud coverage. We cannot guarantee sightings but have an amazing team that will try their absolute best to find the perfect spot for you to see them. If chances are low of seeing the lights then the tour will most likely be rescheduled for a better day!
- What sort of vehicle is used on the tour?We use an 8-seater Mercedes Sprinter for groups of 1-8 and a 19-seater for groups of 9-19 - both of which boast nice and big leather seats. It’s a great way to travel around Icelandic nature! You will not be disappointed with this luxury ride. There are no large 70 seater coaches.
- Are There Frequent Bathroom Breaks?We try our best to make restroom stops along the way, but since we might not now with much notice where we are going that night (since we are chasing the lights!) we can't guarantee frequent bathoom breaks.
- What Should I Wear?We recommend warm clothing, layers, waterproof clothing and sturdy shoes!
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