Northern Lights Superjeep Tour Reykjavik: Aurora Hunt
Chase the aurora across Iceland's dark sky in a superjeep built for the hunt.
A 4-hour northern lights tour from Reykjavik in a modified superjeep with a live English-speaking guide, hotel pickup and drop-off included. You leave town at 8pm or 9pm depending on the season, and the driver adjusts the route in real time based on weather and aurora forecasts to find the clearest viewing spot. Groups stay under six passengers per vehicle. If clouds block the lights or bad weather cancels the tour, you rebook for free. If all nights are cancelled and you never go out, you get a full refund.
What’s included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Reykjavik.
- a live English-speaking driver and guide.
- free photographs taken with the northern lights in the background.
- national park fees and local taxes.
- WiFi and GPS inside the vehicle.
Times
- Every day 20:00
Last departure this season: 15 Apr 2027
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The experience
The superjeeps are Land Rover Defenders or 6-door Ford Excursions, each fitted with 40- or 46-inch wheels and modified with fold-down steps, leather seats, air-conditioning, WiFi and GPS. Your guide is an experienced driver who knows how to navigate Iceland's wilderness and highways and can maneuver these vehicles through conditions most cars cannot handle. You get picked up at your hotel and driven out of Reykjavik right away to meet the other superjeeps, then the hunt starts. The direction and the next stop depend entirely on the weather and the aurora forecast. The guide will take you to whichever viewing locations offer the best chance of a sighting that night.
The northern lights themselves are usually greenish-yellow, though white, red and pink can also appear, swirling and swaying overhead if conditions align. All effort will be made to photograph you with the aurora in the background at no extra charge. You'll return to your Reykjavik hotel around midnight or 1am. The tour runs autumn through spring whenever clear skies allow, and operates in all weather. Just dress for the cold. If the evening goes ahead and the lights don't show, you get a free rebook for another night. If bad weather forces a cancellation and you never make it out, you get your money back in full.
Book your first night in town to maximize your chances: the more nights you attempt, the higher the odds of catching a display. Contact the operator around 5pm on the day of your tour to confirm it's going ahead. Children from age 5 are welcome, and the tour suits all fitness levels since you're mostly watching from the vehicle or stepping out at viewing stops.
Is this one for you?Book an 8pm departure if you want to maximize viewing time and return earlier. The 9pm slot works better if you're adjusting to Iceland time or prefer a later start. Either way, the driver's real-time routing based on weather forecasts, not a fixed itinerary, is what puts you under clear skies instead than chasing the aurora on your own.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 12 years). Children under 5 can't be included in the booking.
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
What time does the northern lights superjeep tour leave Reykjavik?
The tour departs at either 8pm or 9pm depending on the season. You choose which departure time at checkout. Hotel pickup happens at that time, and you return around midnight or 1am.
What happens if I don't see the northern lights on my tour?
If the tour runs but the aurora doesn't appear, you get a free rebook for another evening. If bad weather cancels the tour and you never go out at all, you receive a full refund. A second cancellation or a tour where you do go out but see no lights does not qualify for a refund.
How many people fit in each superjeep?
Each superjeep holds a maximum of 6 passengers, so groups stay small and everyone has a window seat for viewing and photography.
What are the superjeeps equipped with?
The Land Rover Defenders and Ford Excursions come with leather seats, air-conditioning, WiFi, GPS, a first-aid kit and security equipment. They also have fold-down steps for easy entry and 40- or 46-inch wheels built for rough terrain and winter conditions.
Is hotel pickup included in this tour?
Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off in Reykjavik are included. The driver collects you at your hotel at your chosen departure time and returns you after the tour ends.
What should I wear for the northern lights tour?
Dress warmly for the Icelandic night: temperatures drop significantly, especially in winter. Layers, a heavy coat, hat, gloves and warm pants are essential. You'll spend time outside at viewing stops, so cold-weather gear is not optional.
Northern Lights Superjeep Tour Reykjavik: Aurora Hunt
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