# Private Northern Lights Tour

> Exclusive private aurora tour with a personal guide and customised route.

**Canonical URL:** https://www.goldencircledaytours.is/tours/private-northern-lights-tour  
**Booking:** https://widgets.bokun.io/online-sales/730/experience/private-northern-lights-tour  
**Category:** Northern Lights  
**Duration:** 5-7 hours  
**Price:** 89,000 ISK  
**Group size:** Up to 4 guests  
**Difficulty:** Easy  
**Availability status:** Check live availability in booking flow

Experience the Northern Lights in complete privacy with your own expert guide. This exclusive tour is tailored to your group is interests and photography needs, with a customised route based on real-time conditions. Perfect for honeymoons, families, or serious photographers.

## Highlights

- Private guide
- Customised route
- Personal photography
- Hotel pickup

## Itinerary

1. **Private Evening Pickup** (30 minutes) - Your private guide picks you up at a time chosen to optimise aurora conditions. Travel in a comfortable private vehicle.
2. **Custom Dark-Sky Route** (1 hour) - Your guide tailors the route to current weather and aurora forecast, potentially covering multiple viewing spots others can't reach.
3. **Aurora Viewing** (2-3 hours) - Spend as much time as needed at each location. Photography assistance and gear recommendations included.
4. **Return to Reykjavík** (1 hour) - Drop-off at your hotel whenever you're ready.

## Included

- Private guide
- Hotel pickup
- Warm drinks
- Photo assistance

## Not Included

- Dinner

## Tour FAQs

### What is the best time to book a Northern Lights tour in Iceland?

The optimal period for Northern Lights tours in Iceland is between September and April when the nights are the longest and darkest. This timing offers the best chances of witnessing the auroras.

### Can I book a Northern Lights tour directly from Reykjavik?

Yes, most Northern Lights tours offer pick-up and drop-off services from various locations in Reykjavik, making it convenient for visitors to join a tour directly from the capital.

### What should I wear on a Northern Lights tour?

It's important to dress warmly for Northern Lights tours. Layers of thermal clothing, a winter jacket, hats, gloves, and sturdy footwear are recommended, as you may spend extended periods outside at night in cold weather.

### What happens if the Northern Lights are not visible during my tour?

The visibility of the Northern Lights can never be guaranteed due to their dependence on weather and solar activity. Many tour operators offer the option to join another tour free of charge if the Northern Lights are not visible on your initial outing.

### Are private Northern Lights tours available?

Private tours provide a more personalized and flexible experience. You can customize these tours according to your preferences, including selecting specific locations and scheduling the tour at a time that suits you best.

## Booking and Operations

Bookings are handled through the site's Bókun booking flow or the direct booking link attached to the tour. Reykjavík pickup typically begins around 30 minutes before departure, with designated bus stops used in the city centre and direct frontage pickup available for some outer-city properties. Cruise passengers should confirm terminal pickup instructions in their booking confirmation.

## Contact

For questions about this tour, contact Golden Circle Day Tours at [info@goldencircledaytours.is](mailto:info@goldencircledaytours.is) or +354 787 8080.