Buggy Northern Lights Tour in Iceland: A Winter Adventure from Reykjavik
A Northern Lights tour in Iceland is already memorable. Add an off-road buggy, winter darkness, mountain scenery and a hot spring stop, and the evening becomes far more than a standard aurora chase.
If you are staying in Reykjavik and want a northern lights experience with more energy, atmosphere and adventure, the Buggy and Northern Lights tour is one of the most exciting ways to spend a winter night in Iceland. You leave the city lights behind, head into darker surroundings near the mountains and enjoy the thrill of driving a powerful 4x4 buggy under the night sky.
The northern lights can never be guaranteed, but the experience itself is built to be unforgettable: guided off-road driving, dramatic winter landscapes, warm riding gear, powerful buggy lights and the possibility of watching the aurora borealis dance overhead when conditions are right.
Why choose a buggy northern lights tour?
Most northern lights tours are about transport and waiting. A buggy tour is different because the journey becomes part of the adventure. Instead of sitting on a bus, you are driving through the Icelandic winter darkness in a fully automatic 4x4 buggy, following your guide away from the glow of Reykjavik.
This is especially appealing for travelers who want something more active than a traditional aurora tour. The buggies can reach open landscapes, mountain surroundings and quieter viewpoints where the sky feels wider and the evening feels more personal.
- More adventurous than a standard northern lights bus tour
- Departures from Reykjavik with pickup available
- Guided 4-hour evening experience from November to March
- Powerful buggy lights for a dramatic night ride
- Hot spring stop in the mountains
- Warm insulated overall, helmet and balaclava included
Featured winter tour
Buggy and Northern Lights
Join a 4-hour evening buggy adventure from Reykjavik with mountain scenery, a hot spring stop and the chance to see the northern lights when the sky is clear.
Check availabilityWhat makes the Buggy Iceland tour different?
The Buggy and Northern Lights tour starts at Lambhagavegur 13 in Reykjavik, only a short drive from the city center. After check-in, your guide helps you gear up, gives a safety briefing and leads the group into the evening route.
The buggies are fully automatic, road legal and regularly inspected, with roll cages, safety belts and quality suspension. Guests can choose between a shared ride, ideal for couples and friends, or a single ride for those who want their own buggy.
Once you are outside the brightest city lights, the ride becomes a mix of winter sightseeing and off-road fun. The buggy lights cut through the darkness as you follow mountain tracks, and when aurora activity appears, the lights can be switched off so everyone can take in the sky.
When is the best time to see the northern lights in Iceland?
The northern lights season in Iceland normally runs through the darker winter months, and this tour operates from November to March. Clear skies, darkness and solar activity all matter, which is why no operator can promise a sighting every night.
What a good tour can do is give you a better setting for the experience. By leaving Reykjavik, choosing darker surroundings and staying mobile, you improve the atmosphere of the evening and give yourself a more memorable way to chase the aurora.
What should you wear?
Winter nights in Iceland can be cold, especially when you are out in the open countryside. Buggy Iceland provides the key riding gear: insulated overall, helmet and buggy balaclava. You should still dress in warm base layers, thick socks and sturdy shoes.
A camera or phone tripod can also be useful if the northern lights appear. The aurora is often easier to capture with a steady camera and a longer exposure than with a quick handheld photo.
Is this tour right for you?
This tour is a great fit if you want a northern lights experience that feels active, outdoorsy and distinctly Icelandic. It works well for couples, friends, families with older children and small groups who want something more memorable than a regular sightseeing bus.
A valid driver's license is required to drive a buggy, and the minimum age is 8 years. Pickup is available during the booking process, or you can meet directly at the Buggy Iceland base in Reykjavik.
If you want to combine the magic of the aurora borealis with the excitement of a night-time buggy ride, this is one of the most unique winter tours from Reykjavik.
Frequently asked questions about buggy northern lights tours
No. The northern lights are a natural phenomenon and depend on darkness, clear skies and solar activity. The tour is designed to create a great winter adventure whether the aurora appears strongly, softly or not at all.
The tour is a 4-hour guided evening experience from Reykjavik. It includes the buggy ride, gearing up, guide support and time in darker mountain surroundings away from the city lights.
Yes, a valid driver's license is required if you want to drive a buggy. Passengers do not need a license, and shared ride options are available.
Yes, pickup is available and can be selected during the booking process. You can also meet directly at Lambhagavegur 13 in Reykjavik.
The tour includes a guided buggy adventure, insulated overall, helmet and buggy balaclava. The buggies are fully automatic and built for a safe, exciting winter ride.
Map & Directions
Only 10 minutes drive from the center of Reykjavík
We can pick you up downtown if needed – Select your hotel in the booking process