The Guides
Aurora Viking was founded in 2022 by Emil and Kolbeinn, both veteran guides with decades of experience. We are the 34 generation of norsemen settlers in Iceland and have always felt a connection to our Viking anchestry and have felt that there was something missing in the northern lights tours offered in Iceland.
We decided to make something fun with our Viking outfits and make use of high tech equipment and also share the mind bending science behind the northern lights in an entertaining and professional way. Emil and Kobe take care of the day to day operation of the company and will be the ones responding to your messages or calls.
Emil
Emil is a true Northern Lights enthusiast with many years of experience hunting them. Patience is one of the biggest virtues when it comes to finding the Northern Lights, something Emil has plenty of. Which he surely sometimes needs when raising his 4 boys. Emil loves spending time with his big family.
Kolbeinn - (Kobe)
Kolbeinn has over a decade of experience guiding travellers around Iceland. His favorite tours are the Northern Lights tours because of their hunting elements. Kolbeinn is married with two young boys and likes to spend his free time with his family and friends doing outdoor activities like fishing or exploring the uncharted wilds of Iceland.
Tomas Holton
Tomas is an accomplished player and coach in Icelandic basketball and the only guide of Aurora Viking to have his Wikipedia page. Tomas has spent his life as a professional basketball player, coach and as a teacher. He is a great addition and his ambition as a pro athlete shines through with his need to constantly improve his knowledge and skills. Tomas is a relentless Aurora Chaser and rarely gives up before the Aurora is spotted, he has gone above and beyond on multiple occasions to ensure that his guests were able to see the Aurora. You will be lucky to have Tomas as your guide as you can be certain that he always gives his all to the hunt.
Trond Eiksund
Originally from Norway but long since adopted by Iceland, Trond is about as close to a real Viking as you’re likely to meet in the modern world. Having lived in Iceland for many years, he speaks Icelandic fluently and is deeply immersed in the country’s Viking heritage.
Trond is an active member of several Viking organizations in Iceland and has an impressive knowledge of Norse history, the early settlers, and the stories of the Vikings who shaped this land. If you’re looking for an authentic Viking perspective while exploring Iceland, he’s your guy.
On tour, Trond combines his historical knowledge with practical skill. Much like the seafarers of old who navigated rough seas and harsh weather, he has a keen ability to find the right paths through difficult conditions. Whether tracking clear skies for the Northern Lights or guiding guests through Iceland’s rugged landscapes, his instincts and experience often lead to unforgettable sightings—and very happy travelers.
Felix (Ironman)
Felix is a family man living in Reykjavik and works in the scientific field of medicine manufacturing during the daytime. When night falls however his passion for the night sky is apparent. When the going gets tough and the hunt becomes difficult you will be happy to have Felix as a guide. After having completed many marathons and Ironman competitions Felix has shown that he has the unbreakable willpower and the mental endurance that it takes when facing adversity. He often finds the lights when others surrender.
Guðmundur Jonas Haraldsson (Jonas)
Jonas is Kolbeinn's uncle and a part of the family business. Jonas is an accomplished Actor/Director in Iceland as well as an Expert Aurora Chaser and Photographer. He Enjoys the theatrical connection to the thrill of the hunt and thrives on getting the awed reaction of his group when the find the aurora.