Every night could be the night for the aurora. Let’s Hunt
Experience Iceland from sunrise to starlight with South Coast sightseeing and an evening Northern Lights hunt.
Travel in a small group with local guides sharing insights and stories at every stop. Visit glaciers, waterfalls, and the black-sand Reynisfjara before returning to the countryside to chase the aurora after dark. Enjoy warm cocoa and free photos to remember your night under the lights.
One day, but it feels like many—see Iceland’s best.
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Start your morning with glaciers and waterfalls, and end it under the Northern Lights. Your adventure begins at 8:00 AM in Reykjavík and continues east along the South Coast. Marvel at open plains, distant volcanoes, and glacial valleys, uncovering one natural highlight after another. You’ll explore falls like Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss, the black sand beach of Reynisfjara, and Iceland’s southernmost village of Vík before returning to Reykjavík by late afternoon. After a dinner break, around 9:00 PM, your guide collects you for the evening Northern Lights hunt, which will last until around midnight.
Travel across the Hellisheiði mountain pass into Iceland’s southern lowlands, where steam, mossy lava fields, and open plains mark the terrain. The first stop is Sólheimajökull Glacier, an outlet of Mýrdalsjökull, known for its blue ice and streaks of volcanic ash. Continue to Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach, where roaring Atlantic waves crash against basalt columns and the Reynisdrangar sea stacks rise offshore. Stop in Vík í Mýrdal, Iceland’s southernmost village, for views of snowy cliffs and the ocean. On the return journey, visit Skógafoss, a 65-meter waterfall, and Seljalandsfoss, Iceland’s most photographed cascade.
In the evening time in Reykjavík, your guide will pick you up for an evening aurora chase. The drive leads far from city lights into Iceland’s quiet countryside, where clear skies reveal the stars. When conditions are right, the Northern Lights begin to appear—green, pink, and violet waves spreading across the horizon. Stay warm with hot chocolate, Icelandic treats, and wool blankets while guides capture free photos of you and your loved ones under the colorful display. Return to Reykjavík around midnight, with memories that will last a lifetime.
Pick-up begins at 8:00 AM from your hotel or the nearest Arctic Adventures meeting point in Reykjavík.
Please arrive at your meeting point at least 10 minutes early. Collecting all guests may take up to 30 minutes, and your patience is much appreciated.
This part of the tour will last approximately 10 hours, after which you'll be dropped off back in Reykjavík.
For the Northern Lights tour, pick-up is at 8:30 PM or 9:30 PM, depending on the season. The exact pick-up time will be listed on your final booking voucher.
The tour ends around midnight, with drop-off at your hotel or a nearby location in Reykjavík.
