4 h

Small Group

Instant confirmation

About this activity

Depart from a centrally located Reykjavik pick up point aboard a "super jeep" — a custom-built SUV complete with monster tires that measure upward of 38 inches (95cm) tall — and travel out of the city in search of the lights’ celestial green glow.

Sitting comfortably in the spacious vehicle, keep your eyes on the sky as your guide hunts for the best spot from which to find the lights. The northern lights, otherwise known as the aurora borealis, are caused by magnetic storms that paint the sky in vibrant shades of green, pink and other colors. Your chance of seeing them depends on certain variables (weather, location, chance), so sightings are never guaranteed, but you can rebook your tour at no extra cost (subject to availability) if you don’t see the lights.

Throughout the evening, you’ll learn all about the lights from your guide, including why Iceland is one of the world’s most accessible places to see the natural spectacle.

Your 4-hour tour concludes with a drop-off back to Reykjavik.

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Included

Small group experience
Reykjavik pick up & return transfer
Guided northern lights tour in the comfort of customized SUV
An expert northern lights guide
Hot chocolate & biscuits

Not included

Food & drinks (except the refreshments mentioned in inclusions)

Additional

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Small group experience limited to maximum 16 participants per guide
A moderate amount of walking is involved, good hiking shoes are highly recommended.
Warm outdoor clothing is essential, also waterproof clothing, hat and gloves.
This tour is weather dependent and, as such, is liable to last-minute cancellations (up until 6:15pm on the day)
If you do not see the northern lights, or if your tour is cancelled due to bad weather, you may rebook for another evening free of charge (subject to availability). Contact the local supplier in order to rebook. Contact details are mentioned on your voucher.
Not wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate

Features

Tourism

95%

Cultural

55%

Nightlife

25%

Original

25%

Reviews

4.0

74

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Samuel M

5 | 2018-12-06

We visited the northern lights, we were very lucky and got to see them in all there glory. Our guide Omar was truly amazing and made the experience much more enjoyable. Would 100% recommend this tour.

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bthomps26

4 | 2018-04-03

Great idea but unfortunately weather didn't hold up and no sign of the lights. Got to caravan with three super jeeps to a spot near a church were they made us hot chocolate and we drank icelandic schnapps and ate cookies. Not really icelandic pastries as it says but still good. Was last night of my trip so couldn't go again but they did offer to let me on for up to the next year. Not sure if I will make it back before then but it would have been much appreciated if I had taken this tour earlier in the trip.

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Usama A

1 | 2018-04-02

Total rip off. Stick to the amazing glacier / snowmobile / Golden Circle Tour where you need to invest in a Super Jeep and the benefits they bring. Our tour started an hour late for pick up and we were notified very late this would be the case. Once picked up we then waited for 45 minutes parked in a petrol station for other jeeps because we had the hot chocolate for later which they would share and the other jeeps were late coming off the glacier. We watched many of the far cheaper large tour coaches drive past on their way to catch the small window of Northern Lights whilst we were stationary looking at cars pump petrol. Eventually we left and drove no more than 20 km outside Reykjavik where light pollution was high and we positioned ourselves 150 metres down a track slightly off the main road no need to have invested in a super jeep to arrive when the larger tours were already set up and had been viewing the Northern Lights for sometime - unfortunately by the time we arrived it was extremely cloudy and snowing. Our final destination was a shell of a delipadated house complete with spray can graffiti that looked like a snowed in crack den not exactly into the wilds of Iceland!. Three super jeeps then parked together in order to share hot chocolate and a table and cups which only out tour had been equipped with so no need to have paid for a smaller intimate tour. Our tour guide was unapologetic about the experience and gave little insight to the Northern Lights and none on Iceland to keep us entertained. On the way back to Reykjavik she repeatedly stated that we had seen the Northern Lights 2 mins, small glow through cloud, very poorly, only visible through a long exposure camera and not the naked eye with light pollution. This would mean that we would not be eligible for a 2nd chance experience. On attending the Northern Lights Museum the following day and talking to an expert they explained that they were surprised that either the tour was not cancelled due to weather conditions and late pick up. They explained they cancelled and reschedule their tours that left late and rescheduled to not disappoint clients. They also explained that they expected that a super jeep looking to have a the best chance of viewing the Northern Lights should travel farther out on that evening. I understand there is no guarantee to see the Northern Lights but for this cost we expected the guides to offer us the best chance and unfortunately those on the cheaper coach tours were given that as we lost 105 minutes of the total tour due to slack planning and delays in pick up. No offer of any second trip, discount or refund was forthcoming. Overall highly unsatisfactory and a night to remember for all the wrong reasons.

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Fadapyslo

3 | 2018-04-01

Didn't get to see lights but always a risk. Thought the term super jeep meant a small vehicle. It is still a shuttle so group was still larger than Inexpected. We had about 16.

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Julia W

4 | 2018-03-23

It lovely chasing the lights and viewing them first hand the only down side was it was quite squashed in the back sit for three adults and a child all wrapped up in warm coats

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