Northern Lights Guide: Expert Insights & Updates

Receive live assistance from Iceland’s top Northern Lights expert, providing nightly updates on cloud cover and aurora activity.

Duration: 7 days
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Sun Voyager - Access to a WhatsApp group - valid for 7 days - offering guidance in locating the northern lights throughout Iceland
What's Included
  • Access to a WhatsApp group
Location
Sun Voyager
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Jany781
Jan 10, 2026
Absolutely amazing!! - I am so glad to have found this self-drive tour! Definitely go for this if you have a car and would like to get some help with seeing northern lights. Thor was absolutely amazing in providing info, following up and pointing us in the right direction to search for it. He also stayed up at night to share latest updates. We were quite lost in the first few nights in searching for northern lights, then we found this tour which helped us to see the lights for quite a few times! We were also so lucky to be able to see one of the big flair with Thor’s help! Highly recommend !!!
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Shelby1486
Jan 9, 2026
Great Time Chasing Lights with the Self Drive Tour! - I really enjoyed taking part in the self drive tour. Thor made it very easy, providing a link to a WhatsApp group chat. He then would send location pins connected to Google Maps each night along with advice on cloud cover, BZ, solar winds and other things that affect the northern lights. His guidance gave us optionality each night so we could do other things if the lights weren't expected til late, etc. Plus my husband and I got to check out locations just the two of us for a more private experience. We saw lights 3/5 nights and had a great time. Also enjoyed the group chat where others shared their locations and photos. Highly recommend!
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289gordona
Jan 9, 2026
Do it!! - Hunting northern lights is never guaranteed, but you’ll give yourself the best shot if you participate in this group and follow his advice! I would 100% recommend this to anyone visiting Iceland! Very responsive and clearly an expert, Thor made our trip even more magical!
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P716ckcarolinek
Jan 9, 2026
Great tour! - We stayed in Iceland for 6 nights over New Year's Eve with the rental car and thanks to the help and tips of Thor we were able to observe beautiful Northern Lights on two nights. Thor tries very hard and responds to everyone in the Whatsapp group. He explains everything you need to know about the Northern Lights and puts a Google Maps map in the group every night, in which he always draws the best places for sightings. I can only recommend it to anyone, especially if you have not had so much experience with Nordlicher before. Thanks to Thor! You made our holiday unforgettable and fulfilled a big dream for us! LG from Austria
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Lightpacker371016
Jan 2, 2026
Thor made the DIY Northern Lights chase amazing with real‑time tips, clear maps, and super fast replies. - Skip the pricey tour companies—if you’ve got a car, this experience is absolutely worth it! Just make sure you’re staying safe on the roads. Thor was incredible. He gave super detailed updates on when the lights were visible and even shared Google Maps pins based on real-time sightings so you had the best possible chance of catching them. He broke down each spot clearly, including whether the roads were paved or gravel, which made planning so much easier. He was also very quick to respond whenever you had a question. The weather didn’t really cooperate, so we only saw a small bit of the Northern Lights—but hey, we still got something, and we’ll take it! Highly recommend..
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Midys
Jan 2, 2026
Great experience - Thor was very helpful and detailed. Made the experience of hunting for the Northern Lights simple. We successfully saw them despite having slightly cloudy conditions.
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Felipest7073jc
Dec 11, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The Only Northern Lights Tour You Need in Iceland - If you’re visiting Iceland with a rental car and want the highest possible chance of seeing the Northern Lights, this is the only tour you need. Thor is incredibly, incredibly knowledgeable—he truly understands how to read the weather, the cloud cover, and the conditions that make or break an aurora chase. The spots he recommends are easy to reach, well located, and significantly increase your chances of seeing the lights. It does require a bit of patience and a few long nights, but trust me: if you use this self-guided tour and you have several nights in Iceland, you are very likely to see the auroras. It’s a much lower investment compared to other tour options, and the best part is that you can go at your own pace without being tied to a group. One tip: watch a few videos beforehand on how to photograph the Northern Lights, especially if you’re using a smartphone. I used a Galaxy S24 Ultra, and with the Expert RAW mode (available in the Galaxy Store), my photos came out great. Overall, this is by far the best option if you already have a car in Iceland. Highly recommended, and Thor deserves full credit for creating such a helpful, thoughtful, and effective tour.
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D306uojohnl
Dec 8, 2025
Very informative and great at following up - Thor provides detailed information on Aurora and has been very helpful in providing the best location and time for our Aurora hunting trip.
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Jomari
Nov 27, 2025
Amazing experience!! - Thor from Iceland in Motion was great, he explained everything in detail and helped us see the Northern Lights on our first try!! He gave us exact locations where we could go to maximize our chances to see the lights. After a bit of waiting, the wonderful auroras started showing up! It was incredible!! I highly recommend this tour if you have a car and can hunt for the lights on your own with Thor’s help and expertise.
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Guidoe105
Nov 27, 2025
Exceptional Guidance for Northern Lights – The Best Experience in Iceland! - This is my third time in Iceland – the best place on earth – and this trip has been truly unforgettable thanks to Thor from Iceland In Motion. His guidance throughout the week was exceptional. He shared constant updates via WhatsApp about the weather, cloud cover, and the best potential spots to see the northern lights. Thanks to his support, we enjoyed amazing auroras, with conditions that could not have been better. He made everything so much easier and stress-free. A big hands-up for his outstanding work, his reactivity, and his patience – even when I changed locations again! I sincerely appreciate everything he did. Highly recommended for anyone wanting a flawless aurora experience.
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