Northern Lights: Iceland's Aurora Experience

Experience the enchanting Northern Lights on a small group tour. Enjoy hot cocoa, free photos, and expert guidance. Join now for a 4-hour adventure!

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Reykjavik - Begin the quest for the Northern Lights with some strategic planning using the Aurora forecast, then set off towards the chosen location. The journey might take up to an hour to reach an ideal viewing spot, where you may need to wait for the lights to appear. During this time, enjoy hot chocolate and Icelandic pastries. Icelandic wool…
What's Included
  • Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
  • Professional driver/guide
  • Live commentary on board
  • Use of Icelandic woolen blankets
  • Hot chocolate and Icelandic pastries
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Photos (if conditions allow)
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Snacks
Additional Information

Northern Lights Adventure: Small Group Iceland Tour
Experience a cozy and unforgettable evening pursuing the aurora borealis with a small, intimate group (maximum of 19 guests). Our friendly local guides, experts in Northern Lights forecasting, utilize live data each night to locate the best, uncrowded spots, maximizing your opportunity to witness this…

Location
Reykjavik
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Michelle_c
Mar 5, 2026
Highly, highly recommend... - Highly, highly recommend this tour and the fantastic guide, Baldwin. Pickup was prompt, mini buses were comfortable & kept us warm all night. Baldwin educated us on the science behind the northern lights. He really tried hard to give us the most optimal Aurora experience as possible. The drivers communicated with each other through the eve to share optimal locations. Our guide kept us out an hour extra & you could tell he did not want to give up. This was so appreciated. Icelandic kleina (donuts) & hot chocolate were delicious & warmed us up. Having a small group & professional photographer is 100% the way to go. Baldwin encouraged us to get in line for photos a few times to be assured we got the shot we wanted, and as often as we desired & (that the lights would allow). It was a mild showing for our night but as we were driving back, he caught another brief showing & stopped so we could enjoy once again despite it being late. The winds were strong enough that time to knock you down by then & it was so frigid but he took another round photos of our group until he couldn’t feel his fingers, just to give us more memories. We truly appreciated his dedication & patience as well as his knowledge. Book this tour!
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Steven_s
Mar 4, 2026
Fantastic trip, we... - Fantastic trip, we weren’t lucky enough to see the Northern lights this time but that’s not the tours fault, our guide Simon was fantastic and very knowledgeable and we have been offered the chance to go back again if we would like for free to have another go at seeing the northern lights. Would definitely recommend this trip!
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Dream57168878165
Mar 2, 2026
Very enjoyable experience - Our driver was Gummi G who had a fantastic amount of knowledge about our trip. He catered to everyone’s expectations and made the trip very enjoyable. Wrap up warm though as it can get very cold although the hot chocolate and blankets were very well received. 5 star
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Elizabeth_g
Feb 28, 2026
A Must do - Hands down one of the best, memorable vacations we’ve had. To see the sky’s natural light was an absolutely blessing to see. We are thankful to our tour guide for the laughs, insight and the wonderful pictures. Truly a must do when you visit Iceland.
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M4433wrericl
Feb 28, 2026
Fun and memorable! - The Northern Lights tour was with Devin and I really enjoyed this experience and found his enthusiasm made the experience fun. It felt like a chase and a small adventure while we went from location to location to find the best viewing spots. I appreciated knowledge of the northern lights and commentary throughout the tour, which made the tour a lot more interesting. Would highly recommend taking the Northern lights tour with EastWest!
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Tavellots
Feb 27, 2026
The Best Tour We’ve Ever Taken – Incredible Northern Lights with Devin! - I want to go on record saying this was one of the best tours we have ever done. From the moment Devin picked us up to the moment he dropped us off, he was absolutely exceptional, professional, personable, and genuinely kind. He struck the perfect balance of being informative and educational while also being funny and engaging. He constantly checked in to make sure we were comfortable with the temperature, gave us a heads-up before turning on lights so we wouldn’t be blinded, and kept us fully informed about his plan and thought process throughout the evening. He made multiple restroom stops, provided blankets, hot cocoa, and even local donuts. He blended local music with quiet time to let us fully take in the experience. Despite fairly heavy snowfall, he never lost confidence or enthusiasm. He was determined to find clear skies, and he did. While some operators turned back, Devin continued driving until we reached perfectly clear skies and witnessed the most incredible Northern Lights display. It was absolutely unforgettable. Once we arrived, he set up his camera and made sure every single guest had multiple opportunities to take photos with the lights. He was nonstop — organized, patient, and fully invested in making sure everyone had an amazing experience. Devin truly made our trip. We cannot thank him enough!
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Jaime_b
Feb 26, 2026
What an Amazing Night - What an amazing experience!! We had originally booked for a Monday night, but the tour was canceled due to rain all around Iceland. We booked for the following night. As our pickup time came closer the snow in Reykjavik started. When the van pulled up we asked our guide if we were going to see the lights tonight and he confidently said yes. How lucky we were to get Baldwin as our guide. He drove an hour outside of Reykjavik to clear skies to make it possible. He helped get everyone's cameras set up and gave an interesting lesson on the lights. He stopped at a spot he saw some activity at and sure enough in the 1 hour and 15 minutes we were there we saw multiple auroras and witnessed them going from light to super bright. He was amazing!!! He also took photos with everyone with different angles of the lights. And then served us donuts and hot chocolate. When we loaded up to head back to Reykjavik, as we were driving he spotted another aurora and pulled over so we could also watch that one. It was such wonderful experience all around. When we returned I saw many posts in a fb group I am in about Iceland that said their tour that night had been canceled or of it went they didnt see anything due to clouds. I can not recommend this tour company enough. Baldwin did everything he could to make sure we saw the auroras. 1000% recommend.
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Toastbutler
Feb 26, 2026
Perfect choice for a northern lights tour - A great experience! We were lucky to have a stunning display of the northern lights, but even if that hadn't been the case, our guide, Gummi, was dedicated, enthusiastic, and pateint throughout the trip, and went above and beyond to help out people on the tour. I would happily recommend EastWest for anyone looking to cross this spectacle off their bucket list.
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Ursina
Mar 3, 2026
Tour did not meet our expectations - Unfortunately, I was disappointed by this tour. The guide hardly responded to the guests and seemed uninterested in questions or individual needs. Instead of a personal and pleasant tour, everything felt very impersonal and hectic. We would have liked more engagement and communication, especially in the event of inquiries or uncertainties. Overall, the tour did not meet our expectations.
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Maureen_b
Mar 2, 2026
Paying for a seat should mean having one! - You must be willing to spend this money knowing there’s a high probability of not seeing Aurora Borealis. Our guide was great and tried his best. I was unable to sit in my seat because there were 2 morbidly obese guests that took up 3 seats next to me (one being mine). I was forced to balance on the edge and was almost bounced off into the center aisle when we went over a bump. I switched seats with my petite daughter and she felt crushed by the mass during turns. This tour is for 4 hours. That’s a loooong time to politely deal with an issue that should never have existed. TOUR OPERATORS: This tour was NOT inexpensive. In fairness to ALL guests please begin requiring anyone needing an extender seatbelt for air travel to purchase TWO seats. This way you will assure every guest who paid for a seat will have, travel in comfort and enjoy their excursion!
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).