northern lights

northern lights

— Private Superjeep tour

Superjeep northern lights

We have been photographing the Northern Lights for over 15 years and they still surprise us, local knowledge and experience can make a big difference when searching for the Northern Lights. Our Northern Lights chase on a Superjeep is the ultimate experience in Iceland. Venturing off the beaten track in the powerful Superjeep and local knowledge grants you exclusive access to the best spots in Iceland to admire the dancing lights in all their glory. We’ll drive where big buses can’t get to,  away from the crowds and light pollution. Wrap yourself in a blanket and enjoy a beverages while gazing up at the Aurora Borealis in the heavens!

During the tour, we provide complimentary photos, cozy Icelandic wool blankets, beverages and Icelandic snacks.
The best time to see aurora borealis in Iceland is between September and April. It’s when the nights are dark enough to see the aurora.
Iceland only gets 4-5 hours of daylight in midwinter, providing endless opportunities to hunt for aurora borealis during that time. Make sure you have many layers of warm clothes so you can comfortably wait for the auroras as long as you need. When it comes to northern lights hunting, just a little bit of patience can lead to the most incredible rewards, which you will remember for the rest of your life.

Aurora forecasts are given for a 3-day period and are constantly updated. Longer term forecasts based on the 27-day solar cycle can be useful, but as with long term weather forecasts, they can change.

Recommended websites:

  • Space Weather Prediction Centre, part of NOAA generate an animated ovation map depicting the auroral oval based on current solar wind conditions, which is updated every 30 minutes
  • SpaceWeatherLive provides a useful 27-day forecast as well as the standard 3-day forecast
  • University of Alaska show a daily aurora forecast showing the KP index for different regions
  • Aurora Forecast is a useful resource from our trusted northern lights expert in Iceland, Sævar Helgi Bragason combining 3-day forecasts with cloud coverage.
  • The Aurora Sky Station in Abisko, Sweden captures images every 5 minutes from their webcam