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Private Aurora Hunt in Iceland with Professional Photos

A 4 to 6 h northern lights tour from Reykjavik by Auroraman Ehf., private for your group. From 1699 USD per person, rated 5.0 out of 5 from 60 reviews on the booking site and Tripadvisor.

Updated on 9 Oct 20262 min read2 Sources

In short

Private Aurora Hunt in Iceland is a 4 to 6 h aurora tour from Reykjavik, private for your group, run by Auroraman Ehf.. It costs from 1699 USD per person and is rated 5.0 out of 5 by 60 travellers. All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations. Before booking, check the aurora probability over Reykjavik and the Kp forecast lower on this page.

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What the operator says
What the price covers
Itinerary
Group size, pickup and languages
Aurora over Reykjavik tonight
Other northern lights tours in Reykjavik
Frequently asked questions

1What the operator says

> This is a fully private northern lights experience designed for travelers seeking a more personal and flexible Icelandic adventure. Travel in a modified Land Rover Defender with me, an experienced local aurora guide and professional photographer with years of experience hunting and photographing the northern lights in Iceland. Each evening is carefully planned based on real-time weather and aurora conditions to maximize viewing opportunities. Enjoy warm hot chocolate, coffee, and professional photos included throughout the tour while exploring Iceland away from crowded bus routes whenever possible.

Operator listing, read on 9 Oct 2026. Prices are starting prices and change with the date.

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2What the price covers

Included

Private Super Defender Experience
Reykjavík Pickup & Drop-off
Experienced Local Aurora Guide
Professional Aurora Photos
Hot Chocolate & Coffee

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

3Itinerary

Reykjavík pickup before heading out of the city into Iceland’s dark countryside in search of clear skies and northern lights activity. Locations vary each night depending on weather, cloud coverage, and aurora conditions to maximize viewing opportunities. (30 min)
Experience Iceland’s dramatic nighttime landscapes while searching for the northern lights with an experienced local aurora guide. On clear nights, you may also see thousands of stars and the Milky Way away from city lights. Enjoy a true Icelandic aurora hunting experience with warm hot chocolate, coffee, and professional photos included throughout the tour. (180 min)

4Group size, pickup and languages

Private for your group
Hotel pickup or meeting point, chosen at booking
Guide languages: English
Booking size: 1 to 15 travellers
Operator: Auroraman Ehf.
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Private booking also available
Northern lights visibility depends on weather, cloud coverage, and aurora activity. Tour confirmations are made based on conditions to maximize viewing opportunities.

5Aurora over Reykjavik tonight

The probability below comes from the NOAA OVATION model for the current forecast hour. The Iceland page has the Kp Reykjavik needs and the 3-day forecast.

Aurora probability over Reykjavik0 %

Kp now2.00

Kp needed1+ 68.8° N geomagnetic

Max Kp 24 h6.00 G2

Data: NOAA SWPC, fetched 15:50 UTC. Aurora probability by destination from the NOAA OVATION model, forecast for 9 Oct, 17:01 UTC. Aurora also needs a dark and clear sky. Kp needed: NOAA puts the edge of the auroral oval at about 66° geomagnetic latitude for Kp 0, 2° closer to the equator per Kp level. Geomagnetic latitude from the WMM2025 dipole pole (NOAA NCEI).

6Other northern lights tours in Reykjavik

Perlan Admission - Volcano & Ice Cave, Northern Lights Experience4.7 · 2,463 reviews · 2 to 3 hfrom 59 USD

Northern Lights Small-Group Tour with Hot Chocolate & Photos4.7 · 2,208 reviews · 4 hfrom 163 USD

Northern Lights Midnight Adventure Small-Group from Reykjavík4.8 · 997 reviews · 3 to 5 hfrom 133 USD

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Reviews of Private Aurora Hunt in Iceland by rating
Rating	Booking site	Tripadvisor
5 stars	0	60
4 stars	0	0
3 stars	0	0
2 stars	0	0
1 star	0	0

Source: Viator, operator listing 452727P1, checked on 9 Oct 2026.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Private Aurora Hunt in Iceland in Reykjavik cost?

From 1699 USD per person. That is the starting price set by the operator for the cheapest option on the listing, and the final price depends on the date, the group size and the options chosen at checkout.

How long does Private Aurora Hunt in Iceland in Reykjavik last?

4 to 6 h according to the operator listing. Northern lights tours leave in the dark hours and often return after midnight, so the duration counts from pickup or the meeting point.

Is Private Aurora Hunt in Iceland in Reykjavik private or shared?

It is private for your group. The operator sets this on the listing, so the figure here is read from the catalogue and not estimated.

What is the cancellation policy for Private Aurora Hunt in Iceland in Reykjavik?

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations. The exact wording and any weather clause are on the listing at the time of booking.

What Kp index does Private Aurora Hunt in Iceland need to see the northern lights from Reykjavik?

Reykjavik needs Kp 1 or more by the NOAA rule used on this site, and a dark, clear sky. The live probability over Reykjavik is shown on this page and refreshes every 15 minutes.

Who runs Private Aurora Hunt in Iceland in Reykjavik?

Auroraman Ehf., the operator named on the listing. Reviews shown here combine the booking site and Tripadvisor counts as published in the catalogue, and this site adds no reviews of its own.

Sources (2)

Sources

Viator, operator listing 452727P1, checked on 9 Oct 2026
NOAA SWPC, OVATION aurora forecast model, checked on 9 Oct 2026

Written and maintained by the Kp Forecast editorial team. Independent site, not a space weather agency. Data: NOAA SWPC.

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