Reykjavik Northern Lights 4x4 Small Group Tour with PRO Photos

Amazing host but not "PRO" photos

The guide was amazing and ensured we had an enjoyable experience and saw the northern lights. However I would argue "PRO Photos" as written in the title is very misleading and disappointing. Most photos either came out blurry, were poorly framed (just my literal head and the northern lights) or under exposed to the point where they were unusable. Photos were taken on an iPhone 17. I wasnt expecting a $10,000 camera set up, but I was expecting a somewhat professional camera set up or at the very least an iPhone 17 Pro (better camera sensor for low light) and a tripod. I would only recommend this tour if you dont care about photos or plan on taking your own.

Response from the operator: Thank you for your review and for joining our Northern Lights tour. We’re very glad to hear you enjoyed the experience and were able to see the aurora—that’s always our top priority. At the same time, we truly appreciate your honest feedback regarding the photos. You’re absolutely right to expect professional-quality images when this is part of the tour description, and we’re sorry this wasn’t your experience. To clarify, our standard across all tours is to use professional camera equipment (Sony Alpha series with premium lenses and tripod setups) to ensure sharp, well-exposed, and properly framed photos. What happened on your tour was an exception and does not meet our standards. A replacement guide was assigned that evening and did not follow our required photography setup—this is being addressed internally and is not something we tolerate. We fully understand that this impacted your experience, and while a refund cannot make up for the disappointment, we would like to offer a partial refund as a gesture of goodwill for the photography portion of the tour. Please contact us directly so we can arrange this for you. Thank you again for your feedback—it helps us improve and ensure every guest receives the experience we promise. Icetrek team

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Successfull Auroras nighttime show

Excellent northern lights hunting resulted in a fabulous auroras show. Icetrek was well organized and found good spots out of the city away from cloud cover to witness a fantastic northern lights show.

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An unforgettable tour

We chose this tour because it offered a smaller group experience, which is exactly what we were looking for. Our guide, Gudfinnur, was excellent. He kept in touch with us on the day of the tour to update us on the weather conditions and was very helpful throughout the evening. He was extremely knowledgeable and shared fascinating stories about Iceland’s history and culture along the way. Gudfinnur was clearly very passionate about what he does and went out of his way to help us have the best possible chance of seeing the Northern Lights. It really felt like he genuinely wanted us to experience them. Although it was a very cloudy night, he took us to a location where the skies eventually opened up and we were treated to an amazing display of the Northern Lights.. After the tour we also received some great photos. The small group size made the experience feel much more personal, and it was an unforgettable evening.

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A Dream Start to Our Iceland Trip – Northern Lights Done Right

Phenomenal experience. Magnus was our tour guide/photographer and he did a magnificent job. On time, safe driver, warm personality, and his knowledge of the Northern Lights and Iceland was impressive. The vehicle was fully equipped for off-roading, which made a huge difference. He took us far away from city lights to a remote location where nothing interfered with the view or the photos. Using a professional camera on a tripod, he captured stunning shots of us and sent them to us via an email link the very next morning. The photos are breathtaking and far better than anything our phone cameras captured. To top it all off, he served hot chocolate that was easily some of the best we’ve ever had—it felt like a special personal recipe. It was such a thoughtful touch on an already magnificent night. This tour was the perfect way to begin our trip. Highly Recommend!

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10/10 would recommend beyond measure

We went on the tour with GuffI the first day we arrived. The weather the previous days hadn't been good conditions for the lights so we were unsure of our chances of seeing them. Two nights previously, due to the weather conditions, the lights had not been seen but to compensate, GuffI invited the two ladies back on our night and thank God he did. The light display was tremendous and better than we could have anticipated and we truly believe we got to see it so well because of GuffI's experience and determination. He really knew what he was doing and not only how to read the weather data but also how to read the Icelandic land from which he grew up on. Historic knowledge mixed with local lore made the tour not only beautiful but interesting too. Hot chocolate and pro photos was another bonus - it really took the pressure of trying to get our own images and actually enjoying the display. GuffI was on time, a ovely man and a modern day Viking; making our experience one to remember. We are very grateful. Thank you.

Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We’re delighted to hear that our Northern Lights 4x4 Tour turned into such a memorable experience. Northern Lights hunting can be unpredictable, especially when weather conditions have not been favorable in the days before. We’re very happy that the skies opened up and rewarded your patience with such a spectacular display. Guffi has spent his life exploring Iceland’s landscapes, and his ability to read both the weather and the terrain truly helps maximize the chances of seeing the lights. It’s also great to hear that you enjoyed the stories, the hot chocolate, and the professional photos. We always want our guests to relax and fully enjoy the moment rather than worrying about capturing it. Thank you again for joining us on the tour and for your kind words about Guffi. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and hope to welcome you back to Iceland someday for another adventure. Your IceTrek Team

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