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A Northern Light Adventure in in Iceland — One of the Best Places to See the Aurora Borealis.

159 USD
4+ hours long
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Family Camping trip with local guide in Iceland

Traveling Iceland in a luxury camper offers a level of freedom and immersion that hotels simply can’t provide—your private suite moves with you through the country’s most spectacular landscapes.

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Wendy S
1 days ago
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This must be the best company to hunt down The Lights with! I think we hit the jackpot on this tour! We looked at so many options for northern light tours. The small group was a priority but even that didn’t narrow it down a whole lot. So we picked this one based on the professional photos that were offered. We are so glad we got to go out with BG. On the way out of town, he taught us all about the northern lights and showed us an educational video on his big screen in his van. He also spent time teaching us what settings to use on our phones in order to capture the northern lights ourselves. He stopped at a couple of places and got out himself to “ sniff the air” and we finally settled on a place way out in the boonies. Based on his instructions, I got one pretty darn good photo of the northern lights peeking through clouds before the lights were completely obscured . I had a small tripod with me, but BG also had extra tripods for us to take turns using. Once the clouds rolled in he set up some delicious hot chocolate (adding rum or other liquor was also an option for those who wanted it) and had some yummy Icelandic chocolates for us to eat. When we were back on the road, many of us fell asleep under the warm blankets he had stuffed all around the van. Even though we got a peek at the lights, he still offered us a rebooking! We were able to take advantage the following Monday and again, we were not disappointed! We had a great time even though, due to many re-bookings that cloudy week, we were with his Sister company, run by Guffi who offered a very similar great experience. This time the lights were a blaze and the photos by.Guffi, were amazing. Using what I learned from BG I got some pretty amazing photos with my iPhone as well. I can not recommend this company enough! Trust me! It is worth the extra few dollars to go with BG or Guffi!
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Carmen M
2 days ago
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Great guy Bus driver, owner, coco maker excellent, only the lights were signed a little
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Zoe H
3 days ago
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Beautiful lights and great photos! We had a great time! Our guide was very knowledgeable and the Icelandic treats were wonderful!
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Minerva R
3 days ago
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Worth it! Book them! It was perfect. Not only did I learn a few things about the northern light! We got amazing photos, videos and time lapse professionally done! The small group was just right! I would recommend them to everyone.
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Steven C
4 days ago
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Excellent Tour and Guide Excellent tour guide, very knowledgeable and fun. Did a great job with pictures and finding the North Lights on a night that didn’t seem like it was going to happen. Everyone on the tour had a great time.
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Steven C
4 days ago
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Excellent Tour and Guide Excellent tour guide, very knowledgeable and fun. Did a great job with pictures and finding the North Lights on a night that didn’t seem like it was going to happen. Everyone on the tour had a great time.
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Emma H
7 days ago
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Fantastic experience Although we didn't get to see the Northern lights in their full glory on the tour it was still a truly fantastic experience, Bkv (no I'm still not going to try pronouncing his name) was a funny, friendly guide, he drove us for a much further distance than expected in trying to see the lights ehich extended the length of the tour giving real value for the fee, included in that was entrance to the Aurora experience and he (his wife) makes a great hot chocolate and is heavy handed on the rum!
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Emma H
7 days ago
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Fantastic experience Although we didn't get to see the Northern lights in their full glory on the tour it was still a truly fantastic experience, Bkv (no I'm still not going to try pronouncing his name) was a funny, friendly guide, he drove us for a much further distance than expected in trying to see the lights ehich extended the length of the tour giving real value for the fee, included in that was entrance to the Aurora experience and he (his wife) makes a great hot chocolate and is heavy handed on the rum!
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Isabella S
13 days ago
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amazing northern lights tour of iceland! I cannot recommend this tour enough!!! I went out 2 nights, and had an amazing experience both times. The first night BG drove us around, actively tracking the skies and trying multiple spots rather than giving up when the cloud cover rolled in, and we were rewarded with some beautiful lights and awesome pictures on his professional camera!! Second night, unfortunately the lights did not show up, but I had a great time regardless. Can't complain when you're offered great company and Grandma's famous hot chocolate! BG was beyond knowledgable, enthusiastic, and genuinely cares that you enjoy your experience. Got offered a third retry that's valid for 3 years so hopefully will be back!!! :)) skip the big bus tours and book with BG, trust!!!
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Isabella S
13 days ago
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amazing northern lights tour of iceland! I cannot recommend this tour enough!!! I went out 2 nights, and had an amazing experience both times. The first night BG drove us around, actively tracking the skies and trying multiple spots rather than giving up when the cloud cover rolled in, and we were rewarded with some beautiful lights and awesome pictures on his professional camera!! Second night, unfortunately the lights did not show up, but I had a great time regardless. Can't complain when you're offered great company and Grandma's famous hot chocolate! BG was beyond knowledgable, enthusiastic, and genuinely cares that you enjoy your experience. Got offered a third retry that's valid for 3 years so hopefully will be back!!! :)) skip the big bus tours and book with BG, trust!!!
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Vy L
22 days ago
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Unforgettable experience! I had an amazing time on the northern lights tour! BG was wonderful and made the whole experience even more special. Seeing the northern lights was absolutely incredible and something I’ll never forget. Would 100% recommend this tour to anyone visiting!
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Vy L
22 days ago
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Unforgettable experience! I had an amazing time on the northern lights tour! BG was wonderful and made the whole experience even more special. Seeing the northern lights was absolutely incredible and something I’ll never forget. Would 100% recommend this tour to anyone visiting!
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Nicole S
23 days ago
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Absolutely AMAZING! All I have to say is WOW!!! Book with Thor, you won't regret it!!! So flexible, great communication, so kind and informative! Life changing experience seeing the Northern Lights tonight, Thor knows his stuff and you won't be disappointed! 10/10!!!
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Nicole S
23 days ago
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Absolutely AMAZING! All I have to say is WOW!!! Book with Thor, you won't regret it!!! So flexible, great communication, so kind and informative! Life changing experience seeing the Northern Lights tonight, Thor knows his stuff and you won't be disappointed! 10/10!!!
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Nick O
26 days ago
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Would highly recommend Bjorn was our tour guide. What a fantastic experience! We went out even though the sky was full of clouds. He was persistent and we traveled further than expected. We caught a few glimpses of the lights and had a wonderful time! Thank you Thor Travel!
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Nick O
26 days ago
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Would highly recommend Bjorn was our tour guide. What a fantastic experience! We went out even though the sky was full of clouds. He was persistent and we traveled further than expected. We caught a few glimpses of the lights and had a wonderful time! Thank you Thor Travel!
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Sara A
29 days ago
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Highly recommended «BG is the best guide of all. I traveled alone with my daughter and, from the beginning, he transmits security and confidence to you. Very professional, kind and attentive. The hot chocolate, a delight; my daughter enjoyed it a lot. Very grateful to him»
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Sara A
29 days ago
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Highly recommended «BG is the best guide of all. I traveled alone with my daughter and, from the beginning, he transmits security and confidence to you. Very professional, kind and attentive. The hot chocolate, a delight; my daughter enjoyed it a lot. Very grateful to him»
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Linda S
35 days ago
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Trip of a Lifetime We booked a 10 day small group guided tour with Iceland Tours. Our amazing guide BG owner of Thor Travel picked us up in his pristine bitchin’ Mercedes Sprinter Van. I chose this travel agency because of the reviews about the guide that went out of his way to find Northern Lights and used his professional cameras to take individual pictures of the group. Well guess what? On a week that had rain predicted every day but one, BG found the lights and the pictures are stunning. He went out of his way to entertain and educate us about his beloved country. Geology was his expertise, along with folklore stories and the ability to make executive decisions spare of the moment. Our group of 16 from all corners of the world got along great, especially at happy hours. BG specializes in Northern Light tours through Thor Travel, if they are there, he will find them. We think about his sense of humor every time we fasten our seatbelts. Inside joke, take the most amazing tour of a lifetime!
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Linda S
35 days ago
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Trip of a Lifetime We booked a 10 day small group guided tour with Iceland Tours. Our amazing guide BG owner of Thor Travel picked us up in his pristine bitchin’ Mercedes Sprinter Van. I chose this travel agency because of the reviews about the guide that went out of his way to find Northern Lights and used his professional cameras to take individual pictures of the group. Well guess what? On a week that had rain predicted every day but one, BG found the lights and the pictures are stunning. He went out of his way to entertain and educate us about his beloved country. Geology was his expertise, along with folklore stories and the ability to make executive decisions spare of the moment. Our group of 16 from all corners of the world got along great, especially at happy hours. BG specializes in Northern Light tours through Thor Travel, if they are there, he will find them. We think about his sense of humor every time we fasten our seatbelts. Inside joke, take the most amazing tour of a lifetime!
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Robert / Robi... G
38 days ago
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Thor is the best!! Extremely knowledgeable and made the most enjoyable experience. Highly recommend
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A R
38 days ago
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Great tour, great tour guide! BG absolutely made this trip happen for us. The informative commentary was such a wide variety of history, culture, geology, current events, just everything! His knowledge and expertise around our Northern Lights experience was fascinating! The tour size was perfect and fun, the transport was super clean and comfortable, and he is an excellent driver.
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A R
38 days ago
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Great tour, great tour guide! BG absolutely made this trip happen for us. The informative commentary was such a wide variety of history, culture, geology, current events, just everything! His knowledge and expertise around our Northern Lights experience was fascinating! The tour size was perfect and fun, the transport was super clean and comfortable, and he is an excellent driver.
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Robert / Robi... G
38 days ago
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Thor is the best!! Extremely knowledgeable and made the most enjoyable experience. Highly recommend
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Trek25054493511
40 days ago
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Best guide, best tour of Iceland! BG was our driver and guide for this 8-9 day driving tour of Iceland via the ring road which included seeing the Northern Lights! We were a group of 16 adults, mostly older couples. He was entertaining, informative, jovial and a great driver too! We started off not knowing anyone but ended the trip feeling like we were all longtime friends. I highly recommend him, you won’t be disappointed!
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Trek25054493511
40 days ago
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Best guide, best tour of Iceland! BG was our driver and guide for this 8-9 day driving tour of Iceland via the ring road which included seeing the Northern Lights! We were a group of 16 adults, mostly older couples. He was entertaining, informative, jovial and a great driver too! We started off not knowing anyone but ended the trip feeling like we were all longtime friends. I highly recommend him, you won’t be disappointed!
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Holmfridur G
41 days ago
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An unforgettable, out-of-this-world experience! Watching the Northern Lights dance across the sky in so many incredible colours was truly breathtaking. It felt almost like an out-of-body experience — something I will never forget! Our guide, Bjarni, was extremely knowledgeable and experienced. He went above and beyond to find the best viewing spot for us, and his dedication made the evening even more special. I highly recommend this tour with Thor Travel. A truly magical experience!
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Holmfridur G
41 days ago
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An unforgettable, out-of-this-world experience! Watching the Northern Lights dance across the sky in so many incredible colours was truly breathtaking. It felt almost like an out-of-body experience — something I will never forget! Our guide, Bjarni, was extremely knowledgeable and experienced. He went above and beyond to find the best viewing spot for us, and his dedication made the evening even more special. I highly recommend this tour with Thor Travel. A truly magical experience!
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Sollilja B
42 days ago
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A memory that will last forever! Thanks BG BG is a great guide. The pictures included in the tour where amazing. BG took very nice photos of us with northern lights right behind us- a memory that will last forever!
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Sollilja B
42 days ago
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A memory that will last forever! Thanks BG BG is a great guide. The pictures included in the tour where amazing. BG took very nice photos of us with northern lights right behind us- a memory that will last forever!
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