Beneath the Green Curtain — a private moment under the aurora
Ancient Aurora Watch — a lone summit under the lights
Kirkjufell Mountain — West Iceland
Diamond Beach — Jökulsárlón, South Coast
Guests viewing the lights — a quiet night on tour
Skógafoss Waterfall — South Iceland
Private Northern Lights Hunt
The same aurora hunt — chartered exclusively for your party. Every afternoon, our team studies the forecast, the cloud cover and the solar wind; if conditions look uncertain, we call you directly so you can decide, together with us, whether to head out or reschedule. From there, it's the same forecast-led route deep into the dark Icelandic countryside — just without another party sharing the vehicle.
The Experience
The Forecast, Read Like a Craft
Every afternoon, our team studies solar activity, cloud cover and the night's forecast across the island. If conditions look uncertain, we call you directly so you can decide, together with us, whether to head out or wait for a clearer night.
Beyond the City, Into the Dark
Aboard a minibus chartered exclusively for your party — with a driver-guide who knows the island's darkest, clearest corners — we leave Reykjavík's lights behind for a quiet lava field, a still lake, an open valley ringed by mountains — wherever the night's conditions favour you most. Pickup is flexible, arranged around wherever you're staying.
The Moment It Appears
Wrapped in a hand-knit Icelandic wool blanket, hot cocoa in hand, you watch the sky move. Our guide handles the camera settings for you — every phone and every DSLR — so the only thing you have to do is look up.
A Promise, Not Just a Tour
The aurora is a wild thing, and no one can command it. Because this departure is exclusively yours, a free reattempt isn't included with the private tour — but if the outlook looks doubtful, we'll always call ahead so the decision to go is yours.
Highlights
- Private charter — exclusively for your party, up to 19 guests
- Flexible pickup location, arranged around your stay
- Real-time aurora, cloud-cover & solar-activity monitoring, with a direct call if conditions look doubtful
- Hand-knit Icelandic wool blankets & tripods on board
- Gourmet hot cocoa & traditional Icelandic "kleinur" pastries
- Complimentary photography under the lights, conditions permitting
Included & What to Bring
Included
- Private charter minibus & knowledgeable local driver-guide
- Flexible pickup & drop-off, greater Reykjavík area
- Gourmet hot cocoa & Icelandic "kleinur" pastries
- Hand-knit wool blankets & tripods on board
- Complimentary photography, conditions permitting
- Free WiFi on board
- All taxes, fees & handling charges
What to Bring
- Warm, windproof & waterproof outer layers
- Comfortable, warm, waterproof footwear
- Your own camera, if you prefer it to ours
- A fully charged phone
A Typical Day
Good to Know
- Sightings depend entirely on nature — even with expert guides and detailed forecasts, they can never be 100% guaranteed. A free reattempt is not included with the private tour.
- If the outlook looks unfavourable, we'll contact you directly so you can decide whether to proceed or reschedule.
- Refunds apply only when we cancel the tour ourselves, most often due to unfavourable weather or safety conditions.
- Cancellations made by you within 72 hours of departure are not eligible for a refund — we recommend travel insurance that covers tour cancellations.
- We recommend warm, windproof & waterproof clothing throughout — you'll be standing outdoors for extended periods.
- Access to restrooms is limited once we leave the city — we recommend using facilities before pickup.
- Easy and accessible for anyone in good health; no physical activity required.
- Pickup location is flexible — let us know your preferred address within the greater Reykjavík area when booking.
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Why Travel With NorthStar
An Icelandic company — NorthStar Travel ehf. — planning journeys in the country we call home.
No shared departure. Your group, your pace, and a day shaped around what you want to see.
Only cancellations made within 72 hours of departure are non-refundable — no hidden conditions.
See full policy →Book online through Bókun's secure checkout, with live availability and pricing.
Frequently Asked Questions
This departure is chartered exclusively for your party — no other guests share the vehicle. Pricing is per vehicle rather than per person: 190,000 ISK for up to 7 guests, and 245,000 ISK for 8 to 19 guests.
Sightings can never be guaranteed. Unlike our small-group departure, a free reattempt isn't included with the private tour — but if the forecast looks doubtful in advance, we'll call you directly so you can decide whether to go ahead.
If we cancel the tour ourselves — most often for unfavourable weather or safety — you'll receive a full refund, or we're happy to move you to another night instead.
Cancellations made within 72 hours of departure are not eligible for a refund. We recommend purchasing travel insurance that covers tour cancellations for full peace of mind.
Yes — pickup for the private tour is flexible and arranged around your request within the greater Reykjavík area.
When conditions allow, our guide photographs your party under the lights throughout the evening. You'll receive a link to download the full set shortly after your tour.
Dress in warm, windproof and waterproof layers as you would for a winter evening outdoors — temperatures can feel colder while standing still watching the sky.
Join Our Small-Group Departure Instead
Prefer to share the ride? Our small-group Northern Lights Tour follows the same forecast-led hunt, from 20.990 kr per person.
See the Small-Group Tour →