Akureyri Northern Lights Tours: the 7 Best Nights Out

2.Northern Lights Classic MiniBus Tour from Akureyri

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 76 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $150

Leave Akureyri around 9:30 pm in a small group of up to 16, with guides such as Armann, Norbert, Jon, or Daniel searching for clear skies and dark viewing spots. You will hear local stories, get help with phone camera settings, and receive hot chocolate and cookies. If the aurora stays hidden, you can try again the next evening.

“Pick up was quick and easy your guide called me to make sure we didn’t miss the pick up. Very knowledgeable tour guide with a rich life story. Great intuition when it comes to chasing the northern lights and fantastic food recommendation! Will be recommending to friend and family.”

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3.Northern Lights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 42 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $132

Leave Akureyri’s street lights behind on a 2.5-hour Northern Lights hunt with an English-speaking guide. Guides such as Ingi, Lilija, and Graham adjust the route and share local stories while helping you photograph the aurora. Hotel pickup, drop-off, and hot chocolate are included, but sightings depend on weather and solar conditions.

“We went out on a cloudy night unfortunately, but our guide did her absolute best to find the northern lights. We stopped at different locations, and ended up seeing faint northern lights. We loved that our guide told us stories about Akureyri and the culture, too. The provided hot chocolate warmed us up! The day after we got a very unexpected and very kind offer to go out and try again free of charge (but we weren’t free) - what a lovely gesture! We would definitely recommend them (we wouldn’t have seen the lights ourselves, not knowing where and what to look for!)”

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4.Northern Lights Photography Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 37 reviews · 3 hours · from $194

Leave Akureyri’s lights behind on a three-hour Northern Lights hunt with an English-speaking guide and up to 15 people. You’ll ride into the countryside or mountains, watch the sky, and warm up with a hot drink and Icelandic treat. Aurora sightings and guide-taken photos are not guaranteed.

“Unfortunately we did not see them the night we went but the company offered us a redo the next night which was very kind. Our guide was amazing, and the experience was still enjoyable.”

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5.Hunt for the Northern Lights Photography Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.2 · 9 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $113Best value

Leave Akureyri at 9:30 pm with an English-speaking guide such as Jong or Thor, then follow the clearest skies toward the Lake Mývatn area or elsewhere nearby. You will learn how to spot faint auroras, photograph them, and stargaze far from city lights. The outing lasts 2.5 hours, but conditions may affect the route and timing.

“Unfortunately, we didn’t get to see any northern lights due to the weather conditions. It was really cloudy, but the guide was very friendly and tried his best to get us to see the northern lights. He drove with us about four hours in the south of Akureyri animals very engaged. So in conclusion you have to have good weather and a bit luck.”

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6.Northern Lights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 6 reviews · 3 hours · from $116

Join Saga Travel for a three-hour Northern Lights hunt from Akureyri. Your English-speaking guide drives into dark countryside or the mountains, explains the science behind the Aurora, and helps with camera settings. Guide Åsa has also shared practical advice before the bus stops, so bring warm clothing, a camera, and a tripod.

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7.Northern Lights Hunt with Forest Lagoon Entry

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 5 hours · from $235Top rated

Spend two hours at Forest Lagoon with a towel and drink included, then head into the Eyjafjord area for up to three hours of Northern Lights hunting. An English-speaking guide handles transport from selected Akureyri hotels. Bring swimwear, warm layers, and a camera.

“They did a great job with transportation and Aurora hunting. Friendly, fun guides and we saw some pretty good lights! Forest lagoon is my new favorite in Iceland. Easy, beautiful, drinks were good, food too!”

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