Introducing
AURORA HUNT
No two nights are the same. There is no predetermined route.
We follow the clouds, the forecast and the Icelandic sky,
heading wherever the chances of seeing the Aurora are best that night.
Chasing the Northern Lights
Some things in Iceland can be found on a map. The Aurora has to be chased.
Every evening, we monitor the weather forecast, cloud cover and Aurora activity to choose the direction that gives us the best chance of clear skies. That’s why this tour doesn’t always follow the same route — nature decides where we go.
Nature to begin its spectacular show
A Night You’ll Remember for a Long Time
We can’t promise the Aurora will appear, but we can promise the experience of the chase.
The Aurora Borealis is a natural phenomenon, and its appearance cannot be guaranteed. That is part of its magic — you never know exactly when or where it will appear.
We’ll do everything we can: monitor the conditions, find the clearest available skies and take you where the chances are best that night.
DEPARTURE FROM REYKJAVÍK
Departure between 20:00 and 20:30. We leave the city lights behind in our van and head into the Icelandic night.
WE FOLLOW THE SKY
We monitor the weather, cloud cover and Aurora forecast. The route is not predetermined — we go wherever the conditions are best that night.
CHASING THE AURORA
We search for clear skies and places with as little light pollution as possible. If necessary, we change locations during the evening and continue the chase.
RETURN TO REYKJAVÍK
Return is planned for around 01:00, depending on the conditions, location and course of the evening.
⏱ 4,5–5 h | 🕗 20:00–20:30 | 🚐 Van | 👥 Up to ~20 guests | 📍 Reykjavík
eturn time, route and locations may change depending on weather conditions and where the best opportunities for viewing the Aurora are that evening.
Aurora tonight
IMO Kp 1, cloud cover 10%. The indicator is not a guarantee of visibility.
Conditions indicator: activity 55%, sky clarity 45%, for the start of darkness. Wind, the Moon and light pollution are not included in the number; check local conditions and warnings.
Bring: warm clothing and footwear suitable for Icelandic weather conditions, and for the memories — your phone or camera. 📷
NERA AURORA GUIDE
Everything you need before you look up.
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