---
title: Private Aurora Hunt in Iceland with Professional Photos
lang: en
type: tour
city: Reykjavik
country: Iceland
price: 1540
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_group
availability: bookable
rating: 5
reviews: 60
duration_minutes: 240
duration_max_minutes: 360
languages: [en]
rank_in_category: 5 of 32 (Northern Lights Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-22
data_updated: 2026-10-22
canonical: https://guidekin.com/iceland/reykjavik/tours/private-aurora-hunt-in-iceland-with-professional-photos/
---

# Private Aurora Hunt in Iceland with Professional Photos

In our comparison: #5 of 32 in Northern Lights Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

> This is a fully private northern lights experience designed for travelers seeking a more personal and flexible Icelandic adventure. Travel in a modified Land Rover Defender with me, an experienced local aurora guide and professional photographer with years of experience hunting and photographing the northern lights in Iceland. Each evening is carefully planned based on real-time weather and aurora conditions to maximize viewing opportunities. Enjoy warm hot chocolate, coffee, and professional photos included throughout the tour while exploring Iceland away from crowded bus routes whenever possible.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Starts 21:00: one departure a day
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available
- Non-refundable: no free cancellation

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €1540 per group/vehicle
- Duration: 4h–6h
- Rating: 5.0/5 from 60 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Operator: Auroraman Ehf.
- Group: Private tour, your party only
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 21:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22

## Reviews

5.0 from 60 ratings on Guidekin & Tripadvisor.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 60 of 60.

- 5 stars: 60 (100%)
- 4 stars: 0 (0%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

## What's included

- Private Super Defender Experience
- Reykjavík Pickup & Drop-off
- Experienced Local Aurora Guide
- Professional Aurora Photos
- Hot Chocolate & Coffee

## Itinerary

1. **Reykjavik** (30m) - Reykjavík pickup before heading out of the city into Iceland’s dark countryside in search of clear skies and northern lights activity. Locations vary each night depending on weather, cloud coverage, and aurora conditions to maximize viewing opportunities.
2. **Thingvellir** (3h) - Experience Iceland’s dramatic nighttime landscapes while searching for the northern lights with an experienced local aurora guide. On clear nights, you may also see thousands of stars and the Milky Way away from city lights. Enjoy a true Icelandic aurora hunting experience...

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 21:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-22
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

## Meeting point

Please wait outside the main entrance. Pickup details will also be confirmed before departure.

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Private booking also available
- Northern lights visibility depends on weather, cloud coverage, and aurora activity. Tour confirmations are made based on conditions to maximize viewing opportunities.
- Duration is approximately 4–6 hours depending on conditions and aurora activity.

## Cost for your party

| People | Total | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | €1540 | €770 |
| 4 | €1540 | €385 |

Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Northern Lights Tours start at €77 per person.

## Compared with other Northern Lights Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #5 of 32** | €1540 per group | 4h–6h | 5.0 (60) | private |
| [Reykjavik Northern Lights Tour with Pro Aurora Photos Small Group](/iceland/reykjavik/tours/reykjavik-northern-lights-tour-with-pro-aurora-photos-small-group/?format=md) | €144 | 3h | 4.93 (568) | shared |
| [3-Day Ice Cave, South Coast, Golden Circle and Northern Lights](/iceland/reykjavik/tours/3-day-ice-cave-south-coast-golden-circle-and-northern-lights/?format=md) | €906 | 3 days | 4.92 (689) | shared |
| [Private 2-Day Glacier Lagoon, Ice Cave and Northern Lights](/iceland/reykjavik/tours/private-2-day-glacier-lagoon-ice-cave-and-northern-lights/?format=md) | €6707 per group | 2 days | 5.0 (111) | private |

Ranked #5 of 32 in Northern Lights Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €77 to €1304, median €181; typical length 4h. 8 of 32 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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