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Private Northern Lights Tour from Reykjavik
A 3 h northern lights tour from Reykjavik by Mercury Grail, private for your group. From 260 USD per person, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 80 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor.
In short
Private Northern Lights Tour is a 3 h aurora tour from Reykjavik, private for your group, run by Mercury Grail. It costs from 260 USD per person and is rated 4.8 out of 5 by 80 travellers. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. Before booking, check the aurora probability over Reykjavik and the Kp forecast lower on this page.
On this page
1What the operator says
Winter in Iceland is famous for it's Aurora Borealis, better known as the Northern lights. Embark on a night tour to hunt for the Northern Lights and enjoy magical moments in the vast natural landscapes of Iceland. From Reykjavik we will be hunting the Northern Lights in the west of Iceland, passing Borgarnes town. But we monitor the weather closely and ensure that we go to the best places where you are more likely to see the Northern Lights.
We at Mercury are trying to do any single tour like this as a private. But sometimes weather making us mad so on that way we need to share previous travelers with current. Max 8 person in wan if that happens.
Operator listing on Viator, read on 9 Oct 2026. Prices are starting prices and change with the date.
2What the price covers
Included
- Local guide
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
3Itinerary
- If lights are more likely to appear in the area northern, from Reykjavik, in west Iceland, then our way needs to be in that direction. (45 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 8 travellers
- Operator: Mercury Grail
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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.
Data: NOAA SWPC, fetched 09:11 UTC. Aurora probability by destination from the NOAA OVATION model, forecast for 9 Oct, 10:20 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| Rating | Viator | Tripadvisor |
|---|---|---|
| 5 stars | 15 | 56 |
| 4 stars | 2 | 2 |
| 3 stars | 1 | 1 |
| 2 stars | 1 | 0 |
| 1 star | 2 | 0 |
Source: Viator, operator listing 19205P2, checked on 9 Oct 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Private Northern Lights Tour in Reykjavik cost?
From 260 USD per person. That is the starting price set by the operator for the cheapest option on the Viator listing, and the final price depends on the date, the group size and the options chosen at checkout.
How long does Private Northern Lights Tour in Reykjavik last?
3 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 Northern Lights Tour 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 Northern Lights Tour in Reykjavik?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. The exact wording and any weather clause are on the Viator listing at the time of booking.
What Kp index does Private Northern Lights Tour 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 Northern Lights Tour in Reykjavik?
Mercury Grail, the operator named on the Viator listing. Reviews shown here combine Viator and Tripadvisor counts as published in the catalogue, and this site adds no reviews of its own.
Sources (2)
Sources
- Viator, operator listing 19205P2, 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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