Why is my Northern Lights tour Cancelled? Weather in Iceland is notoriously variable due to our small island being situated right by the Arctic Circle and in the path of the North Atlantic Current. Luckily, this exact location is ideal for Northern Lights tours, as we normally have some activity! The biggest problem is the cloud cover, as the clouds can block any sighting. Being a professional Northern Lights Guide holds a great deal of responsibility. We appreciate you have limited time and finances to spend in Iceland and part of our responsibility is to help you spend both wisely. Therefore ..read more

What are Northern Lights? We all know it’s got something to do with the Sun, Earths magnetic field and our atmosphere. But exactly what are Northern Lights and what causes them? Northern Lights or Aurora Borealis has become one of the most popular attractions Iceland has to offer. Year after year, the Northern Lights consistently rank as one of the top reasons tourists choose Iceland as their destination. An increasing percentage of visitors pay for guided northern lights tours while some opt for a self-drive northern lights hunt. During the cold, dark months of winter, this has surely becom ..read more

Aurora blew us away this evening! A full on display of colour and light for a full hour.  The lights started while we were still on the highway. We pulled over at the first opportunity for a short preview before carrying on the 15 more minutes to our destination. Our haunted house at Vatnsleysuströnd was deserted as ever… though there were a few spooky changes I might tell you about in a different tale. The forecasts had all been clear that this was going to be a stunning sighting and boy oh boy were they right! Northern Lights sighting: Ásláksstaðir, Vatnsleysuströnd (pink circle) Time of sig ..read more

Stay warm on your Northern Lights tour in Iceland with our handy guide below. It doesn’t matter how many layers you wear, if they are not the right layers you will be cold! It is important to choose layers of clothes to let moisture out and trap air in. Trapped air keeps you warm but moisture keeps you damp and cold. It’s all about the materials. Go for quick drying materials like wool, fleece, polyester and synthetics. Stay away from cotton. Choose your innermost layer carefully and go for big fluffy outer layers to trap the air/warmth in. Want to see the Northern Lights? Check out our uniq ..read more