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Northern Lights Super Jeep Tour from Reykjavík

4–5 hoursGroup: Small groupEasySuper Jeep from ReykjavíkAge 6+Aug–Apr
5.0(14 reviews)
Super jeeps parked under the Northern LightsBright Northern Lights across the skyTwo guests under the Northern LightsGuest with arms raised under the Northern Lights
Super jeep and a heart drawn with light

A northern lights tour by super jeep from Reykjavík. Your guide drives away from the city lights to find clear, dark sky, with hot cocoa along the way and a free retry if the lights don't show.

Reykjavík pick-upDark-sky viewing spot away from the cityReturn to Reykjavík
  • A super jeep gets you further off the main road than a regular bus
  • Guide picks the viewing spot based on the forecast and cloud cover
  • Hot cocoa and chocolate along the way
  • Free retry within 3 years if you don't see the northern lights
  • Small group in the jeep, English-speaking guide

Your day, stop by stop

Click a stop for photos and practical tips.
1Pick-up in ReykjavíkEvening pick-up from selected locations in Reykjavík, for departures at 20:30 or 21:30.
2Guest with arms raised under the Northern LightsDrive out of the cityYour guide heads for darker sky, changing route based on cloud cover.
Guest with arms raised under the Northern LightsSuper jeep and a heart drawn with light

The Super Jeep lets your guide use back roads and pull-offs that bigger buses cannot reach, which improves the odds of clear, dark sky. The route changes with the cloud cover. Hot cocoa and chocolate are included along the way.

Included · hot cocoa and chocolate
3Bright Northern Lights across the skyWatching the skyStop at a dark spot to watch for the aurora.
Bright Northern Lights across the skyThree friends under the Northern LightsTwo guests under the Northern Lights

You get out to watch and photograph the sky at a dark spot well away from the city. How long you stay depends on the conditions and on whether the lights appear. You will be outside in the cold, so dress in warm layers.

Tip · dress in warm layers, you'll be outside in the cold
4Back to ReykjavíkDrop-off at your pick-up point, usually late evening.

About the Northern Lights super jeep tour

This tour goes looking for the northern lights in a super jeep rather than a big coach, which means your guide can reach quieter roads away from Reykjavík's light pollution. It runs on evenings from August to April, when the sky is dark enough to have a chance of seeing the aurora.

The northern lights are a natural phenomenon and never guaranteed on any tour. Your guide watches the forecast and cloud cover through the day and picks the best direction to drive, sometimes changing plans at short notice. If nothing appears on your night, you get a free retry (on a minibus) valid for up to three years.

Dress warmly. You will be outside in the cold for stretches while watching the sky, and winter nights in Iceland can be well below freezing. The tour can be cancelled on short notice if the weather makes it pointless to go out.

Make it your own

Optional extras, at extra cost
  • Waterproof jacket rental
  • Hiking boot rental
  • Ice grips for your shoes, to buy (October to April)

Included

  • Pick-up and drop-off in Reykjavík
  • English-speaking guide
  • Hot cocoa and chocolate
  • WiFi on the jeep
  • Free retry within 3 years if no lights are seen

Not included

  • Warm or waterproof clothing
  • Crampons or ice spikes

What to bring

  • Warm, waterproof layers
  • Hat and gloves
  • Camera or phone with a night mode

Good to know

  • Runs on evenings from August to April, when the sky is dark enough
  • Departures at 20:30 or 21:30, with pick-up in Reykjavík
  • Duration is usually 4–5 hours
  • Minimum age 6
  • The northern lights are never guaranteed; a free retry is offered if none are seen
  • Tours can be cancelled on the day if the forecast makes it pointless to go out

Questions people ask

Are the northern lights guaranteed?

No. They're a natural phenomenon, so nothing can guarantee a sighting. If you don't see them, you get a free retry within 3 years.

What happens if the tour is cancelled for weather?

You'll be notified and can rebook or get a refund, depending on the operator's policy at the time.

What should I wear?

Warm, waterproof layers. You'll be standing outside in the cold to watch the sky.

Is there a minimum age?

Yes, age 6.

Reviews

Reviews from travellers who took this tour. A local reads every review before it is shown.
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A magical moment under the aurora

I did this tour with my partner. The Super Jeep tour felt intimate—even though there were other people, the guide moved us away from crowds. Under a nearly moonless sky, the aurora rippled overhead. Probably one of the most romantic nights I’ve experienced.

Olivia R.
Comfort + adventure combined well

The night was well balanced: plenty of adventure off-road, but also comfort when waiting for the lights (blankets, warm drinks, friendly guide). The lights didn’t show immediately, but when they did, the whole sky lit up. Would book this again.

Ethan D.
Short drive, big lights

I was worried we’d have to drive forever, but the super jeep took us to perfect spots not far from Reykjavik. The views of mountains and snow, plus those green and purple aurora curtains—just wow. So glad we chose the Super Jeep over a standard minibus.

Traveller
Photographer’s dream

This was hands down the best northern lights tour for someone who loves photography. Our guide helped with camera settings, tripod placements, and scouting the right spots away from city lights. The Super Jeep’s ability to go into rugged terrain gave us vantage points I wouldn’t have thought possible.

Traveller
Family evening we’ll never forget

We did this tour with our two kids (ages 8 & 11). The guides were patient and made the night exciting—not too cold, kept us cozy, and very safe. The lights eventually appeared in full glory. Definitely memorable and something the kids still talk about months later.

Jessica M.
Luxury ride and magical sky

The Super Jeep was very comfortable and warm inside. We were picked up in Reykjavík, driven away from light pollution, and treated to hot chocolate while waiting for the lights. When they appeared, the reflection off the snow and landscape was breathtaking. A premium northern lights experience.

Michael C.
From25,990 ISKPer person

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