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Northern Lights Super Jeep Tour

Chase the auroras in a super jeep from reykjavik.

Escape the big tour buses and go off the beaten track to hunt Iceland's magical Northern Lights. We pick you up and drive you around in a stylish and comfortable Super Jeep!

Our Northern Lights chase on a Super Jeep is the ultimate experience in Iceland. Venturing off the beaten track in the powerful Super Jeep grants you exclusive access to the best spots in Iceland to admire the dancing lights in all their glory. We’ll drive away from the crowds and light pollution. Wrap yourself in a blanket and enjoy a cup of hot cocoa with chocolate  while gazing up at the Aurora Borealis in the heavens!

Your guide will tell you all about this natural wonder and take free photographs so you can always keep the memory alive!

If you’re someone who likes to go the extra mile, book the Northern Lights and Aurora Museum tour combo, save up to 10 %, and enjoy a visit to the museum, where you’ll find out everything there is to know about these beautiful lights before seeing it live.

• Chase the Northern Lights
• Ride in a Super Jeep
• Discover Icelandic countryside
• Enjoy hot cocoa & chocolate
• Pick-up & drop off from Reykjavík
• Northern Lights photos
• Hot cocoa & chocolate
• English speaking expert guide
• Free WiFi on the jeep
• Complementary retry valid for 3 years when no Northern Lights are seen on the tour

What to bring

• Warm outdoor clothing
• Waterproof jacket and pants
• Good warm shoes and wool socks

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• Expert Guides
• Small Group Experience
• Best Price Guarantee
• Fast & Secure Payment
• No Booking Fees
• Free Cancellation

Save up to 10 % by selecting the Aurora Museum upgrade.

Select one of the options:

• Super Jeep Tour
• MUSEUM UPGRADE

Each winter, we welcome an ever-growing number of cosmic fans to Iceland searching for the famous Aurora Borealis. Just a smidge below the Arctic Circle, Iceland is among the world's best places to see colors dance in the Northern Hemisphere.

This natural phenomenon occurs when particles from the sun, also known as the solar wind, enter the Earth's magnetic field. As electrically charged particles start to collide with gaseous particles in the Earth's atmosphere, something here about "creates auroras." Be prepared to be awestruck by swirling curtains of light in the dark sky!

The Northern Lights are much more than just pretty lights in the sky. Learn more about them by taking advantage of the Northern Lights and Aurora Museum combo deal – save up to 10 % and have an unforgettable experience hearing about Aurora Borealis and receiving useful tips on taking pictures of them. After your time at the museum, you’ll be picked up for a further adventure – a chase of the Northern Lights!

Hop on a Super Jeep from Reykjavik

Your expert Northern Light guide will pick you up at your selected pickup location in Reykjavik in a custom-built 4×4 super jeep. And that's where the adventure begins. Once everyone is on board, we will leave the city lights behind and head into the darkness of the Icelandic countryside.

On the search for the Aurora Borealis, we might travel past some of Iceland's most spectacular natural sights. Though shrouded in darkness, your guide is sure to point out what the night is hiding. Heading out on country roads gives us a greater chance to enjoy the Northern Lights and the wonders of the night sky without the discomfort of big crowds.

Soak in the Aurora Borealis

Once we find the right spot (which will be decided the same day by our expert guide, depending on the weather predictions), we wait for the spectacle to begin. Usually, the Northern Lights appear about 100 km (60 miles) above the Earth’s surface. Witnessing a light show emerge above the north magnetic pole is an experience that defies description. It’s as if space is trying to conquer the Earth with color. Just don’t forget to dress warmly! There’s nothing like a fleece sweater on a cold night to keep you warm or you could cuddle in a cozy blanket provided by us. We’ll also serve you a cup of cocoa with tasty Kleinur ("Icelandic doughnuts") .

Our guides take photos every time the Northern Lights are spotted, so you can be sure to get your picture taken with the aurora. See photos from previous tours here .

Kindly note that the Northern Lights are natural phenomena that are difficult to predict, but our guides do everything in their power to ensure the best chances of seeing them.

Practical Information

Pick-up information : For the Northern Lights adventure, pick-up is at either 20:30 (8:30 p.m.) or 21:30 (9:30 p.m.), depending on the season. You'll find the actual pick-up time in the booking process and on your final voucher. Picking everyone up can take up to 30 minutes, your patience is much appreciated. 

Available pick-up points : Arctic Adventures's pickup list .

With the Northern Lights and Aurora Museum combo, you will be picked up from the museum for the Northern Lights hunt.

Please note : As the success of the Northern Lights Explorer tour is heavily dependent on weather conditions, we reserve the right to cancel departures until 18:15 on the day of the tour. A refund is not available if the tour goes ahead and no northern lights are seen, however, s ince the spectacle of the Northern Lights is very much weather-dependent, if no aurora is seen, you’ll have unlimited re-tries valid for up to 3 years. That’s right, you’ll be able to re-join the chase of Northern Lights until it’s a successful one! 

What to do in this case? Our Customer Care is ready to help you and book your next re-try.

Please keep in mind that refunds are not issued when a tour takes place but no Northern Lights are seen. During a re-try, the tour is operated on a minibus instead of a super jeep.

Will I definitely see Northern Lights on the tour?

The Northern Lights are natural phenomena and we unfortunately cannot promise you will see them on our tours. Their appearance depends upon atmospheric and weather conditions, which are factors entirely out of our control.

For more information on the Northern Lights, please have a look at our Northern Lights information .

What are the best camera settings for photographing the Northern Lights?

Unfortunately, there isn’t just one simple answer to this question.

Your camera doesn't have a single setting that will guarantee excellent pictures.  But if you have manual controls, playing with different mixtures of ISO, aperture, and exposure settings is usually preferable. As a general rule, ISO settings of 800 to 3200, f/2.8 to f/5.6, and shutter speeds of 15 to 30 seconds have been found to be successful.

Keep in mind that ISO settings between 800 and 3200, f/2.8 and f/5.6, and shutter speeds between 15 and 30 seconds have produced excellent results.

Results from various combinations can vary greatly. You can take faster exposures with a higher ISO setting, but the photographs can turn up grainier as a result. 

If the shutter speed is above 15 seconds it will result in a slight star movement.

In low-light situations, wider-angle lenses are typically more adaptable, while longer lenses provide you with more compositional alternatives. Make sure to take off any lens filters because they could cause image distortion. Most likely, using a manual setting for infinite focal length will get the greatest results. 

For more tips, read our blog on photographing the Northern Lights .

What if the Northern Lights tour goes ahead and no Northern Lights are seen?

Since the spectacle of the Northern Lights is very much weather-dependent, if no aurora is seen, you’ll have unlimited re-tries valid for up to 3 years. That’s right, you’ll be able to re-join the chase of Northern Lights until it’s a successful one! 

Please keep in mind that refunds are not issued when a tour takes place but no Northern Lights are seen. During a re-try, the tour is operated on a minibus.

What are my options if my Northern Lights tour is cancelled?

When Northern Lights tours are cancelled it’s usually due to unfavourable weather conditions.

In that case, your options will be to:

1. Reschedule for another day.

2. Find another tour to embark on and use the deposit for it.

3. Get fully refunded.

Please contact our Customer Care team to re-book your tour .

How do I know if the Northern Lights tour is on for the evening?

The Northern Lights are a pretty difficult thing to predict. You can check the Icelandic Meteorological Office website to see the forecast - if the level is high and the skies are clear then it’s very likely that the tour is going ahead. We do update our website’s tour departure sheet with the information at 17:00 at the latest. If the tour is canceled, you will receive an email from us notifying you.

If we think there is no chance at all of seeing the lights, we will cancel the tour. We don’t want to bring you out and disappoint you if there will definitely be no aurora activity.

Will my guide take pictures for me?

Yes, the guide will take a photo of you with the Northern Lights behind you. These can be single or group photos and are free of charge.

What is a Super Jeep?

A Super Jeep is a highly modified vehicle equipped with 38" to 50" tires and a robust suspension system, uniquely designed to handle Iceland's diverse terrains and conditions. Dive deeper into the world of Super Jeep Tours .

Are Super Jeeps safe?

Yes, Super Jeeps are designed and modified to handle the challenging terrains of Iceland, ensuring safety during tours. For a secure adventure, check out our Super Jeep Tours .

How many people fit in a Super Jeep?

A Super Jeep can accommodate up to 19 riders, making it ideal for large families and small tour groups. Discover group adventures with our Super Jeep Tours .

What months can you see the northern lights?

The  Northern Lights season is said to be from late August until mid-April. However, if you want to increase your chances of seeing them, it is best to wait until the colder winter months, from mid-September until March.

Can you see the Northern Lights in Reykjavik?

If luck and weather are on your side, then you will be able to see the aurora borealis above the inviting streets of Reykjavik. Whether you see the lights or not depends on two unique factors. The first is the weather: If the sky is clear, with no clouds, then you are halfway to seeing the astonishing spectacle that is the Northern Lights (although light pollution can sometimes be a problem). Increased solar activity is the second factor, so if these two are both favorable at the same time you may well be able to see the Northern Lights from Reykjavik.

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Northern Lights Explorer

Super Jeep Northern Lights Hunt

Escape the city lights and search for the auroras.

On this super jeep excursion, we take you off the beaten track and chase one of the world's most mysterious phenomena. Leave the city's bright lights behind to see the Northern Lights while your guide tells you about this natural wonder!

Wish to know more about this occurrence before heading out into the night? Then, the Northern Lights and Aurora Museum tour combo is what you’re looking for! Visit the museum, where you’ll learn more about Aurora Borealis, enjoy its chase afterward, and save up to 10 % on the deal.

• Chase the Northern Lights
• Get free photos of the Northern Lights
• Ride in a Super Jeep
• Enjoy hot cacao, chocolate & blanket
• Discover Iceland’s countryside
• Pick-up & drop off from Reykjavík
• Northern Lights Photos
• Guided Tour in a Super Jeep
• Hot cocoa, chocolate & blanket
• English Speaking Tour Guide
• Free WiFi on Board Your Super Jeep
• Unlimited retries for 3 years when no lights are spotted

What to bring

• Warm outdoor clothing
• Waterproof jacket and pants
• Good warm shoes and woolly socks

Tour Snapshot

• Small Group Experience
• Expert Guides
• Free Cancellation
• No Booking Fees
• Fast & secure payment
• Best Price Guarantee

Save up to 10 % by selecting the Aurora Museum upgrade.

Select one of the options:

• Super jeep tour
• Museum upgrade

Throughout the centuries, humans have been gazing at the mesmerizing natural phenomenon known as the Northern Lights or Aurora Borealis. Each winter Iceland welcomes an increasing number of people who wish to experience this awe-inspiring and otherworldly phenomenon. On this tour, you will turn your eyes up to the heavens to see the dancing colors and majestic shapes flickering across the arctic sky.

Your guide will find the best spots, take free photographs so you can keep the memory, and tell you all about this natural wonder!  Seeing the Northern Lights is, without question, one of the most profound and memorable experiences you will ever have and is something that everybody should do at least once in their lives.

We will collect you from your Reykjavik hotel in one of our custom-built super jeeps and go in search of the Northern Lights. As we leave the city's bright lights behind, our expert northern lights guide will tell you everything you need to know about this natural miracle as we head into the darkness for the adventure of a lifetime. As we cut through the dark terrain, we will pass some of Iceland's other natural wonders, which your friendly guide will point out.

The reason we use super jeeps is they give us the flexibility to travel away from the beaten path and reach locations which the big tour busses cannot get to, giving us the best chance to see all the wonders which the Northern Lights have to offer. We will also try to travel away from the big crowds, so you can enjoy the Aurora in all its stunning serenity and glory, without noisy tour groups spoiling it. Once we find a spot, we will warm you up with a blanket, hot cocoa and tasty Kleinur ("Icelandic doughnuts"). Our guides understand the importance of this experience and take photos every time we see the northern lights: guaranteeing that you get your picture taken with the Aurora.

Seeing the Northern Lights in the flesh is a miraculous experience that will stay with you for the rest of your life. Language does not do them justice: the Northern Lights are ineffable and as close to the divine that the natural world gets. So book this magical experience today and search for the auroras in a super jeep.

Before heading out to this wild chase, find out more about the pretty lights by visiting the Aurora Museum. The good news is that you can now book the Northern Lights and Aurora Museum combo, which will provide you with an entry to the museum where you’ll get useful information about the Northern Lights. Learn things like how they’re formed and how to take stunning pictures of the lights before getting picked up and taken to the actual hunt for them. Book now, save up to 10 %, and get yourself a real deal!

Pickup Information

Pickup times for the Northern Lights tour depend on the season – it will either be at 20:30 or 21:30, depending on how much daylight there is.

With the Northern Lights and Aurora Museum combo, you will be picked up from the museum for the Northern Lights hunt.

Please Note

• As the success of the northern lights tour is heavily dependent on weather conditions, we reserve the right to cancel departures until 18:15 on the day of the tour. Went to a tour but didn’t spot the Northern Lights? No worries, you can book another tour to see the lights free of charge. Note that this deal is unlimited and is valid for 3 years. So, don’t give up on your first time, get in touch with our Customer Care to witness this natural phenomenon.
• The Northern Lights tour takes place at night, and temperatures are almost certain to be extremely cold – we recommend that you dress up as warmly as possible to maximize your enjoyment of the tour. Keep in mind the more layers, the better!
• The Northern Lights tour lasts around 4 hours.

FAQ - Frequently asked questions

Is it guaranteed that i see northern lights on the tour.

The Northern Lights are natural phenomena and we, unfortunately, cannot promise you will see them. Their appearance depends upon atmospheric and weather conditions.

For more information on the Northern Lights, please have a look at our Northern Lights tours .

What camera settings do you recommend for photographing the Northern Lights?

We, unfortunately, do not have one simple answer to this question. There isn’t just one single setting for your camera that ensures great photos. However, if you have manual options, you are probably best served with experimenting with various combinations of ISO, aperture, and exposure settings. As a rule of thumb, ISO setting between 800 and 3200, aperture between f/2 8 and f/5.6, and shutter speed at between 15 seconds and 30 seconds have proven effective. A good thing to keep in mind, ISO setting between 800 and 3200, aperture between f/2.8 and f/5.6, and shutter speed between 15 seconds and 30 seconds have given great results. Different combinations may give very different results. Higher ISO setting will allow you to capture faster exposures, but the downside to this might be for example grainier images.

If the shutter speed is above 15 seconds it will result in a slight star movement.

Wider angle lenses are usually more versatile in low light settings, but longer lenses give you different options for compositions. Make sure that you remove all lens filters, as they may distort images. You will probably get the best results with manual setting for infinite focal length.

What if the Northern Lights tour goes ahead and no lights are seen?

Reimbursement is not given if the northern lights tour goes ahead and no lights are seen but we do offer you the change to join a Northern Lights Minibus tour free of charge. Please contact our Customer Care to re-book your tour.

If my Northern Lights tour is canceled, what are my options?

When Northern Lights tours are canceled it’s usually due to unfavorable weather conditions.

In that case, your options will be to:

• Reschedule for another day.
• Choose another our tour and use the deposit for it.
• Get a full refund.

Please go to the customer portal to re-book your tour or contact us by phone at +354 562 7000.

How do I know if my Northern Lights tour is on for the evening?

The northern lights are a pretty difficult thing to predict. We recommend you to check en.vedur.is to see the forecast and if the level is high and the skies are clear then it’s very likely that the tour is going ahead. We do update our website’s tour departure sheet with the information at 17:00 pm the latest. If your tour is canceled then you will receive an email from us. If we think there is no chance at all of seeing the lights we will cancel the tour. We don’t want to bring you out and disappoint if there is no chance of the lights to be seen.

Will we get pictures taken with the northern lights?

Yes, the guide on your tour will take a photo of you with the northern lights in the background. These can be single or group photo’s and are free of charge.

Which months are the northern lights seen?

The Northern Lights season is from late August until mid-April. However, if you want to increase your changes of seeing them, it is best to wait until the clear winter months of mid-September until March.

Can the Northern Lights be seen from Reykjavík?

The northern lights depend on luck and weather if that is in your favor than you will be able to see the Aurora Borealis above the inviting streets of Reykjavík. Whether you see the lights or not they depend on two different factors. The first being the weather. If the sky is clear, no clouds, then you are halfway there to seeing the astonishing spectacle that is the Northern Lights (although light pollution can sometimes be a problem). Increased solar activity is the second half so, if these two merge together you may well be able to see the Northern Lights from Reykjavik.

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Northern Lights Explorer - Small Group Super Jeep Tour

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Explore the Northern Lights in the Comfort of a Super Jeep

This fascinating natural phenomenon known as the Northern Lights, is one of the most mesmerizing sights you will ever come across in your lifetime. The dancing colours and shapes in the dark arctic sky will simply leave you awestruck.

Firstly, your expert Northern Lights guide will pick you up at your selected pick up location in an custom-built 4x4 super jeep. On the search for the Northern Lights you will travel through some of Iceland's most spectacular natural sights by night time with a very informative guide. The best part: The super jeep gives us flexibility to go off of the beaten path, where big tour buses can not reach, giving us a better chance to enjoy the Northern Lights.

Venture into the night with us for front row seats on a chase to see the spectacular, unique and ever changing show that are the Northern Lights. In the cold night, there is nothing like some hot chocolate to keep warm and the brave ones can even add some Icelandic Brennivín to theirs! Our guides take photos every time the Northern lights are spotted so you can be sure to get your picture taken with the Aurora.

Please note: As the success of the Northern Lights Explorer tour is heavily dependent on weather conditions, we reserve the right to cancel departures up until 18:15 on the day of the tour. If the tour goes ahead and no northern lights are seen we offer clients the chance to join another evening's departure free of charge upon availability. Note that you need to contact us to re-book.

Tour Highlights

• Northern Lights
• Super Jeep- Small Group Setting
• Free photos

What’s included

• Pick-up from Reykjavík and a driver guided super jeep chase for the Northern Lights

Northern Lights Hunt | Jeep Tour With a Photographer

Come with us to get that epic photo of you with the northern lights.

Are you ready for a once-in-a-lifetime experience? Get ready to embark on a hunt for one of the most magnificent natural phenomena in the world - the Northern Lights, also known as Aurora! This incredible sight is the main reason why people travel to Iceland, and it's not hard to see why. Witnessing the Northern Lights is a truly unforgettable experience that will leave you with memories that last a lifetime.

Our experienced guides will take you on a journey far from the city lights and into the Icelandic countryside, where you'll have the best chance of seeing the lights. Not only will they guide you to the perfect spot, but they'll also provide interesting insights into the Icelandic nature along the way.

Our small group tours provide the perfect setting for this type of excursion. With a limited number of guests, you'll have the best opportunity to catch the Northern Lights without having to wait for another group or person to move out of the way. Plus, if you forgot your tripod, don't worry - we have a few available for you to use.

We understand the importance of capturing this moment, so our guide will make sure to take a photo of you with the lights in the background if there's a chance. And with our comfortable 4x4 super jeep, you'll have the perfect vantage point to enjoy the stunning Icelandic landscape as you search for the lights.

Don't miss your chance to witness the incredible Northern Lights with your own eyes. Join us on this unforgettable hunt for Aurora, and create memories that will last a lifetime. Check availability by choosing a date and let's embark on this adventure together!

What's included?

Professional Guide

Hotel Pickup

Free Wifi Photos of you with the northern lights  

Please note

What to bring.

Warm clothes !

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Northern Lights Hunt & Super Jeep Tour

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20:00/21:00

A Super Jeep Northern Lights Hunt tour from Reykjavík, chasing after the amazing Aurora Borealis. Don´t miss out on the chance to see this phenomenon while in Iceland.  

A Super Jeep Northern Lights tour from Reykjavík, chasing after the amazing Northern Lights.

Nothing compares to the enigmatic light show of the Northern Lights a.k.the Aurora Borealis. In this guided Super Jeep Northern Lights tour we will embark on an adventure and head out to the most favorable location at each given time, to see the unique dance of the Northern Lights. The Icelandic nature is a force of its own and seeing it at night-time in the moonlight is a totally different experience. Bring your camera fully loaded and take the memories with you back home.

What's Included

• Pick-up from hotels/guesthouses in Reykjavik
• A guided super truck tour to see the Northern Lights

What to bring

Warm & windproof clothing in addition to good, waterproof hiking boots and a camera.

Heading out from the city lights in a Super Jeep after dark is an experience on its own. Our Guide will use his expert knowledge and find the most suitable location at each given time. Different day, different location. The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon and usually come out to play around October. They can be seen all over Iceland but they are much more visible as soon as we escape the light pollution of the city.

Meeting points

Various Bus Stops around downtown Reykjavik

Please note

This tour depends on weather conditions and we reserve the right to cancel if circumstances are not favorable. Sightings of the Northern Lights can under no circumstances be guaranteed.

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Unforgettable 4-Hour Northern Lights Super Jeep Tour From Reykjavik

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Complete a bucket list activity when you book this exciting northern lights tour in a super jeep. Travelers looking to get out of Reykjavik for the best chance of spotting the awe-inspiring aurora borealis should book this tour today. 

Iceland is one of the best destinations for spotting the northern lights. They are only visible in the winter, between September and April, and depend heavily on the weather conditions.

To see the lights, you must get out of cities where light pollution brightens the sky and impacts viewing opportunities. Choosing a tour such as this one that takes you to remote areas with dark skies increases your chances of spotting the stunning aurora. 

Your tour begins in Reykjavik, where your guide will pick you up in a unique super jeep. These luxury vehicles are made for offroad driving and are the perfect transportation for getting into the wild areas of Iceland to see the lights.

The northern lights are highly dependent on the weather and solar activity. Your guides will watch the weather and aurora forecast all evening leading up to your tour to decide where you will be going for the best chances.

Typically, you will drive out of Reykjavik for about an hour to find a lovely, remote area with dark skies. The further from cities you are, the brighter the aurora will be!

As you wait for the show to begin, your guides will provide complimentary hot chocolate to keep you warm. For adults, you can try a local volcanic vodka, a product unique to Iceland.

With some luck, the beautiful aurora borealis will begin to dance overhead. To the naked eye, it is often a light green color, but on very active nights, you can see shades of emerald green, pink, purple, and red. 

A camera can capture the lights better than your eye can. Your guide will be taking lots of photographs of the show, as well as of you and your group, so you can remember this night for years to come. 

If you want to take your own photographs, select the proper settings for your camera. You will need a long shutter speed and a wide aperture. Newer phones also have some of these settings if you did not bring a DSLR camera. 

At the end of the evening, your guide will return your group to Reykjavik. Booking this tour includes a voucher for free admission to Aurora Reykjavik: The Northern Lights Center. 

As the lights are dependent on weather and solar conditions, there is no guarantee they will be spotted during your tour. It is recommended that you book this tour for your first night of vacation, so you have time to make another attempt if your tour is canceled or the lights don’t make an appearance.

Travelers ready to make lifelong memories in Iceland should book this super jeep northern lights hunting tour from Reykjavik today. Check availability now by choosing a date.

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The weather in Iceland is unpredictable, and you can experience all four seasons in one day. Expect the evening to be cold. Dress in warm, waterproof layers with wool or synthetic base layers.

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Chase the Northern Lights from Reykjavik in Comfort of Jeep

Hunting for the Aurora Borealis through the Icelandic Countryside in a comfortable jeep with your family makes a perfect adventure trip. Iceland has always been a destination that is known for its majestic landscapes, natural panoramic views, huge floating icebergs in the glacier lagoon, and the mesmerizing diamond beach . But, chasing the northern lights has its charm and is indeed an experience of a lifetime. Located at the edge of the arctic circle, Iceland is one of the most preferred places to see the dancing lights.

About the Northern Lights

The elusive and incredible sight of the Northern Lights is a perfect example of the coexistence of art and science. The solar winds from the sun strike against the magnetic field of the earth, which is exactly like a piece of flint touching the steel that in turn, leads to the formation of white and green ribbons all over the sky. The formation and the color changes and flutter through the skyline leaving behind a jaw-dropping picturesque view.

This tour is perfect for those who are keen to capture the Aurora Borealis, the world’s greatest natural wonder, in the most thrilling way possible. And what better than going on a super jeep, for an off the beaten path; driving you from the city to the darkened countryside. A Super Jeep is a perfect option that helps to cross the rough and rugged Icelandic terrain. Traveling past fields and extremely beautiful landscapes to catch a glimpse of the bright dancing lights in a jeep can be much more exciting than traveling on a bus. You will have access to places where a bus can not enter. 

• Evening Northern Lights Hunt. 
• Professional English Speaking Northern Lights Guide and Expert. The guide spends the day exploring the forecast and will know exactly where the northern lights are most likely to show up.
• Northern Lights Photos.
• Super Jeep Ride.
• Small group experience.
• Hot chocolate and refresments.
• Pick up and drop off in Reykjavik.
• Free Wi-Fi on board the Super Jeep. 
• All safety equipment. 

What to bring

• Warm clothing
• Good hiking shoes are recommended
• Gloves & Headwear
• Camera (optional)
• Tripod (optional)

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• Every night is different when it comes to the Northern Lights. The Northern Lights Experts will find the best locations each night to watch the northern lights. 
• You will have plenty of time to take some photographs and you can count on assistance from your guide setting up your camera. 
• In case that you don’t see the Northern Lights on the tour, you can reschedule for free to the minibus Northern Lights Tour.
• As the success of the Northern Lights Explorer tour is heavily dependent on weather conditions, we reserve the right to cancel departures until 18:15 on the day of the tour.
• Our team offer a special recipe of hot chocolate along with light refreshments to keep you warm.
• Pick up is from designated locations in Reykjavík. Pick up from Keflavík airport or outside of the greater capital area is not available.
• You can bring some favorite snacks and beverages if you like.
• For the Northern Lights adventure, pick up is at either 20:30 (8:30 p.m.) or 21:30 (9:30 p.m.), depending on the season. You’ll find the actual pickup time in the booking process and on your final voucher. 

Please note that the duration of the tour is normally 4 hours but can vary in length depending on weather conditions on the evening.

Most frequent questions and answers

For tours that state that they pick up from Reykjavík, we ask all our customers to send their pick up location at least 24 hours prior to the departure of their tour. We cannot be responsible if you do not provide your pick up location, we won’t be responsible if you miss your tour.

For the Northern Lights adventure, pick up is at either 20:30 (8:30 p.m.) or 21:30 (9:30 p.m.), depending on the season. You’ll find the actual pickup time in the booking process and on your final voucher. Picking everyone up can take up to 30 minutes, your patience is much appreciated.

Due to regulations of Reykjavik City, tour companies are allowed to stop at certain designated bus stop locations in the city centre to pick up passengers. It is stated on your voucher whether we will pick you up directly from your accommodation or from the bus stop.

You will receive a full refund if the tour gets cancelled due to weather. 

Free cancellation up to 1 day before the tour. If you cancel within 1 day notice, a 100% fee will be charged. 

However, we always ask you to cancel the tour as soon as possible so we can adjust the schedule for the day depending on how many people will be joining the tour. 

Yes, you can bring your own food and drinks on the tour. 

The Northern Lights are natural phenomena and we unfortunately cannot promise you will see them. Their appearance depends upon atmospheric and weather conditions.

However, we have experienced northern lights experts that will spend all day checking up on the aurora forecast to see where they are most likely to show up and how likley it is that they will show up. 

If we don’t think the northern lights are likely to show up, we will cancel the tour and you can get a full refund or reschedule for another evening. 

Yes, and you definitely should! The setting on the tour is full of amazing, scenic views.

This is, of course, a personal choice, we have often had pregnant women on our trips. This tour is listed as easy so if you do not feel uncomfortable with sitting in a minibus for the rive, this tour should be ideal for you. 

If you are unfortunate enough to miss out on them on our tour, we offer you to rebook the Northern Lights Minibus tour free of charge on another evening of your trip.

Because of this, we recommend that you book the northern lights tour early on your trip to Iceland so you will be able to reschedule the tour if you don’t see the norhtern lights on your first attempt. 

The northern lights guide can help you with setting up your camera so you can capture the northern lights. 

You can also read the article about Northern Lights in Iceland or Capturing the Northern Lights be more specific on how to capture the northern lights on a photo. 

Unfortunately, there isn’t just one simple answer to this question.

There isn’t just one single setting for your camera that ensures great photos.  But if you have manual options, you are probably best served with experimenting with various combinations of ISO, aperture, and exposure settings. As a rule of thumb, ISO setting between 800 and 3200, aperture between f/2.8 and f/5.6, and shutter speed at between 15 seconds and 30 seconds have proven effective.

A good thing to keep in mind, ISO setting between 800 and 3200, aperture between f/2.8 and f/5.6, and shutter speed between 15 seconds and 30 seconds have given great results.

Different combinations may give very different results. Higher ISO setting will allow you to capture faster exposures, but the downside to this might be for example grainier images.

If the shutter speed is above 15 seconds it will result in a slight star movement.

Wider angle lenses are usually more versatile in low light settings, but longer lenses give you different options for compositions. Make sure that you remove all lens filters, as they may distort images. You will probably get the best results with manual setting for infinite focal length

The northern lights are a pretty difficult thing to predict. You can check en.vedur.is  to see the forecast and if the level is high and the skies are clear then it’s very likely that the tour is going. We do update our website’s tour departure sheet with the information at  17:00 pm  the latest. If the tour is cancelled, you will receive an email from us.

If we think there is no chance at all of seeing the lights we will cancel the tour. We don’t want to bring you out and disappoint if there is no chance to see the lights.

Yes, the guide will take a photo of you with the northern lights behind you. These can be single or group photo’s and free of charge.

The Northern Lights season is from late August until mid-April. However, if you want to increase your chances of seeing them, it is best to wait until the clear winter months of mid-September until March.

If luck and weather are on your side, you will be able to see the Aurora Borealis from Reykjavik. However, the light pollution in Reykjavik will make the northern lights less visible so we always recommend that you travel out of the city to get the best views. 

Whether you can see the lights or not depend on two different factors. 

1 – Weather – if the sky is clear, no clouds, then you are halfway there to seeing the spectacular Northern Lights. 

2 – Increased solar activity

If these two merge together you may well be able to see the Northern Lights from Reykjavik

No, it’s not necessary but it will increase your chances of getting the best view of the lights. 

It can be hard to find where the northern lights are most likely to show up. The northern lights experts that will take you on the tours have years of experience when it comes to this. They will take you to the location where you are most likely to get the best possible view of the northern lights each night. 

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5 days from    $4,590 pp, 6-16 person small tour - activity level active, our tours are fully escorted and guided for the participants the entire duration of the trip..

​ Day 1  | ARRIVE IN ICELAND

Early morning arrival in reykjavik (keflavik airport). our private bus will be waiting right outside to take the group to the domestic airport in reykjavik. , an icelandair domestic flight takes the group to akureyri , the capital of northern iceland, where you can check in to your hotel in the heart of town and take a few hours to rest after our long travels.  evening pick up by specially outfitted super-jeep 4x4’s for an evening of off-road northern lights hunting and dinner. late night arrival back at the hotel., overnight at hotel kea or similar. meals: (d), day 2  | akureyri - myvatn​.

We start the day heading out to explore the famous lake Myvatns  amazing geology. Lava flowed over the original lake thousands of years ago creating massive steam explosions, which left behind perfectly cone shaped craters, caved in lava tubes and otherworldly rock formations.

We will experience Myvatns its boiling mud pits, hot water springs, and hot water caves on our visit.

We then continue the route  by the majestic waterfall Godafoss on your way back to your hotel in Akureyri.

Take a dip in a geothermal pool before heading back to civilization.

Overnight at Hotel Kea or similar. Meals: (B, D) ​

Day 3 | AKUREYRI - SNOWMOBILE - GOLDEN CIRCLE

We take an early morning flight back to Reykjavik, get into our Super-Truck and head out to explore the amazing continental rift valley of Þingvellir National Park before we turn into the interior to visit  Europe's  second largest Glacier Langjokull. This is likely to be an overland trek like you have never experienced before. The barren  moon-like landscapes and a sight to behold, cross black sand or snow needs to be crossed before.

Snowmobile this afternoon on the glacier and visit one of the most magnificent ice caves (weather dependent ). o ur accommodation for the night will be at hotel geysir, just steps away from the spouting hot spring strokkur. , overnight at hotel geysir or similar. meals: (b, l, d), ​ day 4 | golden circle - reykjavik ​​, head back to civilization with a last stop at the massive lava tube raufarholshellir before ending up in reykjavik  that night., overnight at hotel marina or similar.  meals: (b), day 5 | reykjavik - keflavik, ​ shuttle to keflavik airport , relax and reminisce at the blue lagoon, what's included:      , meals: 4 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 3 dinners  (from group menus, substitutions additional), brochure date airport transfers for scheduled arrivals between 6-7am and departures after 4:30pm,  domestic flight (in-country) ,  transfers in iceland as described in itinerary .  all admission fees as described, what's not included:, international flight,   alcohol, soft drinks,  travel insurance, e xtra service not listed in the itinerary ,  guide gratuities for exceptional service, *please let us know of any special dietary restrictions, 2022  from $4,590.

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We reserve the rights to change itinerary based on availability and weather.

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An initial deposit of $500 is due at booking. full balance is due no later than 90 days before departure..

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Our favorite hidden spots, expert personal guides, and the coolest Superjeeps that have been highly modified, beautifully built, and well-equipped. This private Northern Lights tour is based on you, your family, and your expectations. We promise you a personal and immersive experience without other tourists crowding around you. This tour you will give you exclusive access to the best spots from which to see the Northern Lights. You will have the greatest intimacy, flexibility, and freedom possible, certainly much more than a bus or boat day tour or a self-drive tour can offer.

• Northern Lights Experience
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What's included

• Private Guided Northern Lights Tour
• Free WiFi on board
• Private Superjeep transport
• English-speaking local expert driver-guide
• Hot chocolate 

What's not included

• Food and drinks

Select the car you want We allow you to select the Superjeep perfect for you and your Northern Lights tour. Depending on your group size and your preferences, you can choose from a comfortable Toyota Land Cruiser (up to 4 passengers), a spacious Mercedes Benz Sprinter (up to 13 passengers), a Mercedes Sprinter XL (up to 16 passengers), or a luxurious Ford Excursion XL (up to 10 passengers). Our cars are equipped with free 4G Wi-Fi. You can choose your date and your Superjeep in the booking section on this page.

Exclusive Northern Lights tour from Reykjavík This exclusive private Northern Lights tour from Reykjavík is run by our local expert guides who never give up and are highly skilled at locating the Northern Lights. And you will get to see their favourite secret spots! Each viewing location has been hand-picked by one of our Northern Lights experts, allowing us to share our personal experience and to create truly amazing Northern Lights tours.

Since this is a private guided Superjeep tour, you will be mobile enough to go to where the circumstances are optimal. You will not need to worry about driving yourself in Iceland’s difficult winter conditions or finding out where to go for the best opportunity to see the Northern Lights.

Your driver-guide will use local knowledge and the most recent forecasts from the meteorology office to find the place with least cloud cover and with unblocked views of the sky to ensure that you have the best chances of seeing the Northern Lights with the best view possible.

Your adventure will begin in Reykjavík, where your private guide will pick you up at your hotel or at a nearby pick-up point. You will get on board the private Superjeep of your choice equipped with free Wi-Fi. You will quickly leave the city’s lights behind to head out into the darkness of the vast Icelandic countryside in search of the magical Northern Lights.

At the first stop, your guide will check the conditions and decide to stay there or to keep looking for another location that will give better results. If the aurora activity is weak or if the weather is cloudy, your guide will take you to find some better locations. This will boost your chances of seeing the Northern Lights.

Northern Lights hunting off the beaten path On this Superjeep tour, we cannot tell you in advance exactly where your quest for the Northern Lights will take you. As you will quest for hours, there will be many places that you could see by night. You may visit the beautiful and historic Golden Circle area, somewhere in South Iceland, the lava fields and volcanoes of the Reykjanes Peninsula, or even the western part of Iceland. Where you go depends entirely on the forecast and the weather.

To maximize your enjoyment, you will be able to go to locations that are off the beaten path, which the tour buses and minivans cannot reach. You special Superjeep will give you the flexibility and privacy to enjoy the Northern Lights and the other wonders of the night sky without the discomfort of big crowds.

Your guide will tell you everything about the Aurora Borealis There is no need to read long-winded articles and guides beforehand to learn about the Northern Lights. Your guide will tell you every fact about the science behind the Aurora Borealis and captivating stories and mythical folklore about Iceland and the Northern Lights. You will also be welcome to ask any questions about the Northern Lights and Iceland.

Warm up with a hot chocolate During the cold night, a cup of hot chocolate will keep you warm while you experience the magic of the Northern Lights. During the coldest of nights, nothing will warm you up faster than a spiked cup of cocoa.

The magical Northern Lights are one of the most amazing phenomena that nature has to offer. When the Northern Lights have been spotted, you can see the fantastic colours in the dark and starry sky. You will have much time to enjoy the display with your loved ones or friends while taking as many photos as you want.

You and the Aurora captured on a photo Your guide will likely take a photo of you under the Northern Lights, and they will share it with you online the next day so that you can keep the memory alive. We will send you an email with a link to the photos so that you can download them.

Northern Lights tours can be challenging for families with small kids. Young kids usually do not want to stay out in the cold waiting and can get bored easily. But there is no need to worry. Your guide will ensure your children have a warm place in the car. They can watch their favourite cartoon on YouTube or listen to some music inside while they are watching the starry sky and the Northern Lights outside.  After four hours of Northern Lights hunting, your guide will drive you back to Reykjavik, where you will be dropped off at your hotel.

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The following is important information applicable to this tour. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact us by email or phone, we are here to make your tour exceptional!

Operation : This tour is operated by Activity Iceland.

Booking : Our Northern Lights private tours are very popular and we have many days when all available cars are booked out. Please book your tour early to avoid disappointment. You can book this tour online using the booking form or just call our office. We typically respond to phone calls from 8:00 AM to 17:00 PM GMT – if you do not reach us, please send an email and we will reply to your message as soon as possible.

Prices : All prices are per vehicle. We accept payment by major credit and debit cards with no additional fees. Gratuities are not included.

Tour itinerary changes: At all times your safety is our first priority.

We know that your time is valuable and we want you to get the most out of your stay in Iceland. As the Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon and this tour is heavily weather-dependent, we cannot guarantee that sightings will occur. We only start the tour if we think that the forecast and weather are optimal and offer a good chance of seeing the Northern Lights. Our overall sighting rate is over 90%.

In case of bad conditions or a bad forecast, we reserve the right to cancel the tour. We will let you know that the tour has been canceled by email no later than 6 pm on the day of the tour. If the tour is canceled, you can choose to receive a full refund or to reschedule your tour for another day.

If the tour takes place and no Northern Lights are seen, a refund is not offered, but you will be able to either join a non-premium Northern Lights Bus Tour free of charge or to get 50% discount on another private Northern Lights tour.

What to bring: Since the weather is unpredictable, bring comfortable and warm outdoor clothes, with waterproof and windproof outer-layers. Jeans are not suitable clothing; a waterproof insulated jacket and shoes and a warm sweater are highly recommended. It’s best to wear waterproof boots. Bring your personal daily medications if required.

Medical conditions: Please let us know of any allergies or medical conditions that you may require assistance with.

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Iceland’s location in the North Atlantic makes it the perfect spot for viewing the Northern Lights. Come join us on an adventurous northern light hunt into the wilderness of Iceland. On this tour, you will drive out of the city and go hunting for the perfect view of the Aurora Borealis.

We pick you up at your accommodation in Reykjavik and leave the city behind us as we go hunting for the Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights. The drive takes us to the best viewing spot where we start gazing up to the winter skies for the Northern Lights. To keep us warm we’ll have a cup of hot chocolate. You will have the chance of spotting colors in the sky ranging from green to red and even purple.

The tour takes place in a custom-built 4×4 super jeep. This makes the tour more flexible and you will go off of the beaten path to locations the big buses cannot reach. Enjoy the Northern Lights in a small group. After viewing the Northern Lights for a while and taking pictures of this beautiful arctic spectacle, you will head back to the city.

This Reykjavik Northern Lights tour is operated by one of our reliable partners.

Meeting point: From Reykjavik, pick up from your accommodation or one of the  official bus stops

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• Pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation
• Northern Lights Photos
• Guided tour in a super-jeep
• Hot chocolate and biscuits
• English speaking guide
• Free WiFi on board of the super-jeep

Not included:

• Personal clothing

What to bring?

• Good hiking shoes
• Warm clothing

Meeting Point:

From Reykjavik, pick up from your accommodation or one of the  official bus stops

Requirements:

Please note that the Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon and sightings can therefore not be guaranteed. We do however try to maximize the chances and we don’t leave on tour if the skies are cloudy. If the tour goes ahead and no northern lights are seen we offer clients the chance to join another evening’s departure free of charge upon availability. The second tour might possibly be in a minibus.

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Northern Lights Jeep tour – with a photographer

Join our jeep tour to see the Northern Lights!

The northern lights known as the aurora borealis, are caused by collisions between particles from the sun with the upper atmosphere near the North Pole or Southern Pole. In Iceland, they are visible during the winter months, from late August to April. They appear in many different forms and colors although light green and pink are the most common.

Why you should take a guided tour to see the northern lights in Iceland?

We have a team of Northern Lights experts , their primary job in the winter is to study carefully the weather and aurora forecast. This team helps our drivers to find the best location each night for our tours to see the lights. The truth is you can often see the lights from the city, however, they are never as clear and magnificent as the city lights making them less visible.

Our driver will prepare the car warm and nice for the trip, and take you to the best location to see them. The northern lights are an unforgettable sight to witness and you deserve to enjoy the sights in the best possible conditions.

Why you should join our Jeep Northern Lights tour?

First of all, the groups are not bigger than 10 people,  you will receive more personalized service from our expert guide and free photos of you with the Northern Lights in the background!

What do you need to have in mind?

• The northern lights are a natural phenomenon so sightings cannot be guaranteed.
• Indicated return times can vary, the estimated arrival time back to your hotel is past midnight.
• The maximum group size for this tour is 10 people.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included.

• Pick-up and drop-off at the hotel
• Northern Lights show in the sky if we are lucky 🙂

What is the biggest group that we can have?

The listed price is for a group of up to 8 people. For bigger groups please contact us [email protected] .

How long is the tour?

Aproximately 3 hours.

When is this tour available?

We operate this Northern Lights small group tour from the beginning of October to the end of March.

Is Northern Lights guaranteed?

The northern lights are a natural phenomenon so sightings cannot be 100% guaranteed.

What happens if I go on the tour, but Northern Lights are not visible?

You will get a 25% discount if you wish to rebook it for another night. It will depend on the tour’s availability.

What happens if the tour gets canceled?

If the tour gets canceled by us you have a right to a full refund or reschedule it for a different day. To reschedule it please contact us [email protected] .

Do you offer private Northern Lights tours?

Yes, you can check out our Private SUPER Jeep tour with a photographer or our regular Private Northern Lights tour .

What is the cancellation policy for this service?

No cancellation fee will be charged if a client cancels the booking more than 48 hours and you will be entitled to get a 96.5% refund. A 3.5% is non-refundable and it represents the transaction fee. A 100% cancellation fee will be charged for the cancellations received within 48 hours before the service date. If the transfer service is canceled by us due to the weather or any other mishaps, you will get a 100% refund from us.

• Departure Reykjavik
• Departure Time 21:00
• Return Time 01:00 (estimated)
• Included Pick up and drop off Profesional Guide Photos of you with the Northern Lights Free WiFi

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Aurora Tourism in Iceland: You Can Seek, but You May Not Find

The country markets itself as a destination to see the northern lights — especially this year, which is a peak time for solar activity. But they can be elusive, as one writer recently found.

In Reykjavík, Iceland, aurora borealis tourism is a booming business. Hopeful tourists board buses to head out into the night in search of the northern lights. Credit... Sigga Ella for The New York Times

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By Amelia Nierenberg

Amelia Nierenberg spent four nights searching for the northern lights in Iceland.

• March 25, 2024

From the outside, it may seem like the northern lights dance across Iceland’s skies each night. On Icelandair ads, planes fly across shimmering curtains in the sky. On social media, travelers gaze at the green bands above them . The lights are even on some recycling bins in Reykjavík, the capital: “Keep Iceland Clean.”

In the past decade or so, an aurora borealis industrial complex has boomed in Iceland. Many rent a car and go out on their own, but there are northern lights big bus tours and northern lights minibus tours and northern lights Super Jeep tours . There are private guides and boat cruises . There’s an observatory base camp . There’s even a museum .

But the lights can be elusive.

“Tourists sometimes expect, like, ‘At what time do you turn them on?’” said Björn Saevar Einarsson, a forecaster at Iceland’s meteorological office , chuckling. “Like we have a switch in the back room.”

This year, the letdowns are especially intense.

The northern lights, which are also called the aurora borealis, are most visible when there are solar flares, which are big eruptions on the sun that send charged particles toward Earth. This year, the sun is approaching the peak of its 11-year cycle of activity , which some assume means that the displays could peak, too.

But the enhanced solar activity doesn’t necessarily mean the northern lights will be brighter or more frequent, scientists wearily explain. Instead, they mostly mean that the lights can be seen farther south than usual: In recent months, they have been visible in Arizona , Missouri and southern England .

That doesn’t mean much for Iceland.

In fact, Icelanders and scientists said, this winter is nothing special. Sometimes, the lights are there. Sometimes, they aren’t. Just like always.

Hunting the lights

But nothing special, with the northern lights, is still very special. And so tourists keep coming .

Last month, I joined the fray. For four nights, I looked for telltale sky shimmers in and around Reykjavík.

I booked my tickets riding high — this was the best year yet, right? But as I learned more, and as my flight neared, my hopes ebbed. Scientists and tour leaders gently told me that the skies were cloudy and the solar activity seemed quiet.

“Just to let you know the forecast doesn’t look too good” Inga Dís Richter, the chief commercial officer at Icelandia , a tourism agency, wrote in an email two days before I planned to take a minibus trip with Reykjavik Excursions , one of its tour operators.

“But,” she added, “this can change.”

To find the lights, guides and travelers often rely on aurora forecasts, which overlay cloud cover and solar activity. They check them constantly, like a bride with an outdoor wedding in mid-April.

Some of the forecasts are free, like the aurora forecast run by Iceland’s meteorological office or Iceland at Night , which includes space weather. (Some are not — Aurora Forecast , which costs $12.99 a year, sends alerts.) Many people also turn to Facebook pages , where enthusiasts hungrily swap sightings.

Luck, though, is everything.

“There’s only one thing less predictable with the northern lights, and that’s the Arctic weather,” said John Mason, a global expert on the northern lights. “An aurora forecast is barely worth the paper that it’s written on.”

The guides work hard to explain the science, and set expectations. Most companies offer a free rebooking option if the lights do not show.

On my first night of aurora stalking, despite Ms. Richter’s warnings, I joined an expectant group on the Reykjavík Excursions minibus. For $88, I got a seat on the 19-person bus, which left the city’s central bus station at 9:30 p.m.

Over the next three to four hours, we would drive through the Icelandic night together. I’d either see something astonishing with these strangers — the sky, banded with light — or shiver with them shoulder-to-shoulder, awkward in the cold.

As we pulled onto the road, Gudjon Gunnarsson, the guide, set the mood early. “We are going hunting for the lights,” he said, emphasizing the word “hunting,” “similar to going out fishing in a lake.”

He drove for about 45 minutes, letting Reykjavík’s glow fade behind us. The city has about 140,000 people, and no real skyscrapers, so there’s limited light pollution. Although the northern lights can appear over the city, it’s best to see them in total darkness.

Then he paused and consulted with another guide.

“It is too cloudy here,” he told his flock. “So we will keep driving.”

But as we kept driving, clouds turned to a dense fog, so thick that the moon all but disappeared.

Mr. Gunnarsson turned off the main highway about an hour after we left Reykjavík. He parked in a parking lot. Or maybe it was a side street? The darkness was so deep that I could only make out the moonlight on the ocean, and only then after my eyes adjusted.

We disembarked and stood dutifully beside him, staring up at the sky. Then, one woman pointed toward Reykjavík. Were those the lights? (No. That was light pollution.)

Christof Reinhard, 65, who owns a medical laser company and was visiting with his family from Paris, mused that our search was a little bit like a safari. Sure, the desert is amazing, but it’s much better with lions. Or, maybe, was this more like a whale watch?

“Instead of a boat,” he said, “you have a bus.”

Mr. Gunnarsson watched the group stomp their feet and bend into the wind. Fifteen minutes. Then, half an hour. The clouds hung thick above. “There’s nothing happening here, as you can see,” he finally said to relieved chuckles. “It’s one of those nights where you just have to give up.”

Tourists can get mad, Mr. Gunnarsson and other guides said. It’s rare, but it does happen.

“It’s the trip that has our worst reviews,” said Eric Larimer, the digital marketing manager for Gray Line Iceland , a day tour and airport transport company.

A wake-up call for the aurora

For some, the joy is in the search, even if there is no find. A few focus on astronomy, often opting to stay at Hotel Rangá , which is just off the main ring road (Route 1) near Iceland’s south coast.

The hotel looks unassuming — low-slung and wooden — but it’s one of the most famous in Iceland. (The Kardashians stayed there . So did the Real Housewives of Orange County .) A standard room costs more than $300, depending on the season.

But Rangá doesn’t just cater to celebrities. It also draws astronomy buffs, enticed by its “aurora wake-up call” service and its observatory, which has state-of-the-art telescopes.

“One thing is to sell them,” said Fridrik Pálsson, the hotel’s owner, speaking of the northern lights. “Another thing is to deliver them.”

About 20 years ago, before the northern lights industry took off, he delegated the night security guard to monitor the sky. The guard pokes his head out every few minutes to look for the telltale flicker. If he sees the lights, he alerts the guests.

The service aims to address one of the main issues with hunting for the northern lights: They are usually only visible on winter nights, when it is very cold, very windy and very late.

“To be a good northern lights observer, you need the constitution of an insomniac polar bear,” Dr. Mason said.

My room phone, alas, stayed silent. But I did dream about the lights — great Wonka colors swirling, strangely, behind the Chrysler Building.

Mr. Pálsson built the observatory, too. Even if the lights didn’t show up, he figured, the stars are still magnificent — and, for city dwellers, also rare. The hotel contracts astronomers to work the telescopes and explain the stars to guests.On my second night in Iceland, as twilight slipped below happy-hour skies, I crunched across the snow to the observatory with Saevar Helgi Bragason, an Icelandic science communicator who leads the astronomy program.

He bent into a toddler-size telescope, focusing it on the moon’s craters. They looked clearer than the hotel, just a short walk away. It was too early for the lights, he said. And that evening seemed too cloudy (on Earth) and too quiet (on the sun).

Mr. Bragason joked that the lights can get in his way — they create a mist over the stars he really wants to see. But tourists often come specifically to see them. And sometimes, he said, as they wait impatiently, they can miss the real wonder.

“You’re left with these beautiful skies above you,” he said. “Basically, literally, another universe opens up.”

Creating a lights season

Hotel Rangá was a pioneer in Iceland’s northern lights tourism industry: About two decades ago, people came to Iceland for the long summer days, and left as daylight slipped farther south.

“I found it rather stupid in the beginning,” admitted Mr. Pálsson, the owner of Rangá, speaking of northern lights tourism.

But spreading tourism throughout the year made sense. Partly, that was an environmental concern. The tourists would crowd the country’s extraordinary natural sites over just a few months. It was also economic. When the visitors left Iceland, tourism jobs would ebb with the sunlight.

So the northern lights, which are reliably visible from September to March, became the backbone of the country’s winter branding, said Sveinn Birkir Björnsson, the marketing and communications director at Business Iceland , which promotes the country.

“To be able to sell this product of cold and darkness, you have to have something to offer,” he said.

Now, even though June, July and August are the busiest months, tourism has evened out over the seasons. In 2023, there were about 1.1 million international visitors to Iceland during the aurora months, based on departures from Keflavík Airport, according to data from Iceland’s tourist board . From April to August, there were about 1.1 million, too.

About a decade earlier , when tourism overall to Iceland was lower, there were about 336,000 departures from the main airport in colder months, and about 446,000 in the spring and summer.

The winter travelers are drawn by the lights — and the hot springs, glaciers and icy waterfalls. It’s also cheaper than the summer season.

Some try to visit volcanoes , but the country recently warned tourists to avoid the lava flows — Iceland is living in an unusually active period of seismic activity . In January, lava flowed into a small town and last week a volcano erupted with just 40 minutes’ notice near the Blue Lagoon thermal springs, one of the country’s biggest attractions.

The final attempts

Near midnight on my last night, a Sunday, I drove to the Grótta Lighthouse , a popular spot on the outskirts of Reykjavík.

A few die-hard experts had warned me off — many tourists go there because it’s darker than most of Reykjavík, but then don’t think to turn off their headlights. It was also raining, greatly diminishing my chances of seeing the lights.

But I only had three hours before I had to leave to make my predawn flight. I felt a little desperate, a little dazed. I parked, and approached two people who were sitting in the rain on a wet wall, looking at the water in the darkness. I climbed over seaweed, and introduced myself. What would it mean to them, I asked, if the lights suddenly appeared?

“It’d be a little bit like the cherry on top,” said Catherine Norburn, 29, who was visiting from England.

She and her husband were set to fly out the next morning. They had not yet seen the lights.

“We don’t have high hopes,” said her husband, Reece Norburn, 29, “but it’s now or never.”

We didn’t see the lights. And I didn’t see them later, even after pulling off the highway halfway between Reykjavík and the airport at 3:30 a.m., half convinced by a shimmery cloud.

But I did spend more time looking up at the sky. And it’s a marvel.

In New York City, where I live, the night sky blooms orange-mauve. In Iceland, the nighttime darkness is just that — darkness. Clouds roll, breaking the deep blue. Stars actually shine. Northern lights or no northern lights, it was still cosmically beautiful.

Amelia Nierenberg writes the Asia Pacific Morning Briefing , a global newsletter. More about Amelia Nierenberg

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