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15 Reykjavik Northern Lights Tours Worth Flying For

92 tours · from $33 a head

Aurora season is short and the good operators are small. Below: the 15 Reykjavik northern lights tours to book early, what each includes and how they differ once the cloud rolls in.

From Reykjavik: Northern Lights Bus Tour with Hot Cocoa - Guides who turn waiting into part of the experience

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1.Northern Lights Bus Tour with Hot Cocoa

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 13,947 reviews · 4 hours · from $74Our pick

Leave Reykjavik’s city lights on a four-hour Northern Lights hunt with guides such as Barbara, Darren, Kristi, and Pierre. You’ll follow weather forecasts, stop at dark viewing points, learn how solar particles create the aurora, and get time for photos. Hot cocoa is included, though availability can vary. If you see nothing, you can join one free retry tour.

“absolutely amazing. we were blessed with a clear night. it took a while for the lights to show (we 'saw' some around 10pm and I wondered what all the fuss was about! then they developed into the most unbelievable show, moving before ours eyes. truly phenomenal. utterly spectacular.”

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Small-Group Premium Northern Lights Tour from Reykjavik - What the four-hour route is really like

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2.Small-Group Premium Northern Lights Tour from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,977 reviews · 4 hours · from $107

Leave Reykjavik after dark in a small minibus and follow the clearest skies toward the aurora. Guides such as Ody, JP, Michael, Axel, and Sammy explain the science, find darker viewing spots, and help with photos. The four-hour trip includes hot chocolate, refreshments, hotel or bus-stop pickup, and a free retry valid for three years if the lights do not appear.

“We were very happy to see the northern lights as we’re expecting it to be hard due to cloud cover - but fortunately the forecast was wrong. Our guide was super friendly and engaging and found some spots that felt off the beaten path (I was expecting to all go to the same places as other tours)”

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#1 Northern Lights Tour In Iceland from Reykjavik with PRO photos - The guide can make or break the night

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3.#1 Northern Lights Tour In Iceland from Reykjavik with PRO photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,887 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

You’ll leave Reykjavik with a local guide such as Bjarni, Johan, BG, or Aegir, heading away from city lights to wherever the evening forecast looks best. The tour lasts about four hours and includes pickup, hot chocolate, pastries, blankets, and professional photos when conditions allow. If the aurora stays hidden, you can rebook free, subject to availability.

“To make the most of this amazing experience, don’t forget to bring a top-notch camera or mobile phone to capture the moments. Also, dress warmly, and wear thick clothing to stay cozy.”

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Northern Lights Small-Group Tour with Hot Chocolate & Photos - From Reykjavik pickup to the first dark-sky stop

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4.Northern Lights Small-Group Tour with Hot Chocolate & Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,068 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $172

Chase the Northern Lights from Reykjavik in a minibus holding no more than 19 people. Guides such as Baldvin, Michaela, Devin, and Simon track forecasts, change locations, explain Icelandic folklore and aurora science, and take photos when conditions allow. Hot chocolate, pastries, and wool blankets help during long waits outdoors.

“This Aurora chasing tour was absolutely incredible and truly one of the highlights of our trip to Iceland. The guide was extremely knowledgeable, patient, and determined to give us the best possible chance of seeing the Northern Lights. We were taken far away from city lights, and the guide carefully tracked weather conditions and aurora activity throughout the night. Thanks to their experience and dedication, we were lucky enough to witness the Northern Lights dancing across the sky—an unforgettable and magical moment. The guide also helped us with camera settings and shared fascinating explanations about how the aurora forms, which made the experience even more special. The tour was well…”

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Northern Lights Night Tour from Reykjavik - How the nightly search works

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Northern Lights Night Tour from Reykjavik

5.Northern Lights Night Tour from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 1,921 reviews · 3 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $63

Leave Reykjavik after dark and ride into Iceland’s countryside to search for the aurora. Your guide explains the science and local myths, chooses the night’s viewing area, offers camera tips, and provides a free repeat tour if no lights appear. The trip lasts 3 to 5 hours and includes Wi-Fi and return transport.

“We booked the trip for our first night, we waited for 5 hours but the northern lights did not show. This happens. We watched the weather and rebooked for 3 days later for free and were rewarded. I was pleased that the operator checked the forecast and moved our destination inland. Very professional operation and would definitely recommend to anyone”

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Northern Lights Bus Tour from Reykjavik with Hot Chocolate - Thingvellir and the first search

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Northern Lights Bus Tour from Reykjavik with Hot Chocolate

6.Northern Lights Bus Tour from Reykjavik with Hot Chocolate

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,782 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $76

Travel by bus from Reykjavik into dark countryside, often around Thingvellir National Park, while guides such as Darren, Simon, Eva, and Michael track cloud cover and aurora activity. Expect about four hours, hot chocolate, onboard WiFi, folklore, and several possible stops. If the lights stay away, you can return once for free.

“Absolutely fantastic! We may have been a bit lucky, but we saw an amazing light show in the sky. Our tour guide was top-notch and shared information about the Northern Lights. The hot chocolate was first rate, too. Thank you!”

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From Reykjavik: Northern Lights Tour with Lifetime Guarantee - Starting from Reykjavik at the right time

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7.Northern Lights Tour with Lifetime Guarantee

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 1,578 reviews · 3 hours · from $73

Leave Reykjavik after dark and search for the Aurora Borealis with a local English-speaking guide, a GPS audio app in 10 languages, WiFi, USB charging, and a warm coach. Guides such as Thor, Laura, and Helga have helped visitors with camera settings and last-minute sightings. If the sky stays dark, you can return free of charge.

“Just got home after our second night of Northern Light hunting. Our first night was unsuccessful so we rebooked for the next night which was successful. Rebooking was straight forward great communication with tour company. Tour guides on both nights were very knowledgeable and friendly. This evening we had tour guide Laura and driver Camile who were both fab! Our tour ran smoothly and on time and they even made adjustments so we could have an extra stop on the way back due to another showing of lights! Thank you very much, we throughly enjoyed our first Northern Light show!”

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Reykjavik: Northern Lights Yacht Tour - Three decks for watching the aurora

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8.Northern Lights Yacht Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,253 reviews · 2 hours · from $93

Sail from Reykjavik’s Old Harbor into Faxafloi Bay on a two-hour northern lights yacht cruise. You can watch from three panoramic decks, warm up inside with a drink, and get help with night photography from guides such as Maria, Julian, or Lucky. Hotel pickup, Wi-Fi, blankets, and sea sickness tablets are available.

“Beautiful yacht with a lovely atmosphere and great guide. Amazing way to see the lights and really adds to the experience”

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Northern Lights Guided Bus Tour from Reykjavik - Choosing the night’s viewing site

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9.Northern Lights Guided Bus Tour from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,183 reviews · 3 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $73

Leave Reykjavik by bus with a local English-speaking guide, learn how the aurora forms, and stop at a dark viewing site chosen for the night’s weather and forecast. The tour lasts about 3 to 5 hours, includes Wi-Fi and pickup, and offers a free rebooking option if poor conditions prevent the tour from operating.

“Although we didn’t see the lights, it was still a goop trip. You stand in the middle of now where, surrounded by an old lava field and you can see what feels like a million stars. We did see shooting stars, which was great and for me worth the trip.”

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Northern Lights Midnight Adventure Small-Group from Reykjavík - From Reykjavík pickup to the open road

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10.Northern Lights Midnight Adventure Small-Group from Reykjavík

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 965 reviews · 3 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $140Top rated

Ride from Reykjavík in a small heated minibus while guides such as Tomas and Siggi track clouds and aurora conditions. You may visit several dark sites, learn the science behind the lights, enjoy hot chocolate, and receive professional photos. If the aurora stays hidden, you can rebook free.

“Dress warmly and have the time of your life! Siggy was exceptionally knowledgeable and accommodating!”

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From Reykjavik: Northern Lights Tour - The ride into darker country

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11.Northern Lights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 761 reviews · from $69

Leave Reykjavik by bus with an English-speaking guide and search several possible viewing spots for the Aurora Borealis. Guides such as Alex, Birta, Frida, Daisy, and Thor have helped visitors understand the lights and set up cameras. If the sky stays dark, you can join again free of charge.

“Our tour was amazing ! Our tour guide and driver were so lovely and amazing ! our bus had a bit of an accident which meant we needed another bus to pick us up. but both Kelli and JP were amazing. They put out a bonfire for us, gave us hot chocolate and we stood around the fire listening to songs while watching the northern lights. It was an amazing experience with such lovely people. The northern lights were incredibly beautiful.”

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Reykjavik: Northern Lights Adventure Tour with Hot Chocolate - Pickup points and the first part of the evening

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12.Northern Lights Adventure Tour with Hot Chocolate

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 729 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $61Best value

Leave Reykjavik by comfortable coach and follow the clearest skies in search of the Aurora Borealis. Guides such as Atli, Rachel, and Clement explain the science, help with phone settings, and may make several stops while they track the lights. The tour includes hot chocolate and a free retry the next evening if the aurora does not appear.

“Absolutely amazing! Still can’t believe I’ve seen the northern lights in real life. The weather was a bit up and down so we had to drive just over an hour out of Reykjavík but it was so worth it!”

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From Reykjavik: Northern Lights Guided Tour with Photos - The guide makes the difference

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13.Northern Lights Guided Tour with Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 718 reviews · 5 hours · from $95

Leave Reykjavik after dark with guides such as Christian, Ania, or Ana Maria, chasing clear skies and Aurora activity. The five-hour trip includes pickup, hot chocolate, tea, coffee, blankets, stargazing, and free group photos taken with a proper camera. The route changes with cloud cover, and the lights cannot be promised.

“we were able to see the lights at our first stop ! Our guide was nice and informative. She took pictures and the hot chocolate and cookies were delicious!”

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From Reykjavik: Northern Lights Chase with Expert Guide - What happens at the viewing stops

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14.Northern Lights Chase with Expert Guide

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 697 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $73

Leave Reykjavik by bus and follow the clearest skies toward Iceland’s countryside. Your English-speaking guide tracks cloud cover and aurora activity, stopping at dark sites for photos and explanations. If the lights stay hidden, you can return on another tour free of charge, subject to availability.

“absolutely great tour, the guide was knowledgeable and funny.”

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From Reykjavík: Northern Lights Tour with Hot Cocoa & Photos - The viewing stop: one hour under Iceland’s sky

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15.Northern Lights Tour with Hot Cocoa & Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 695 reviews · 4 hours · from $169

Leave Reykjavík in a minibus for a four-hour Northern Lights search guided by an English-speaking aurora expert. Your guide uses weather forecasts and cloud conditions to choose dark viewing spots. Expect free professional photos, Icelandic wool blankets, hot chocolate, and kleina pastries. The group is limited to 19 people.

“Our guide Gummi G explained the process to of looking for the northern lights so we were prepared, he had plenty of blankets for us and the hot chocolate was amazing especially as it was so cold. We stopped at 2 locations where Gummi saw a good opportunity for us to see the lights and took plenty of pictures for us as well as giving us tips on where the best place to look was. During the journey Gummi gave us lots of information about the northern lights and the various methods for forecasting them and what it means which was really interesting and helpful. Would definitely recommend”

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3-Day Ice Cave, South Coast, Golden Circle and Northern Lights - Day one: Thingvellir, Gullfoss, and Geysir

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3-Day Ice Cave, South Coast, Golden Circle and Northern Lights

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Northern Lights Cruise from Downtown Reykjavik - Searching Faxaflói Bay for the northern lights

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Northern Lights Cruise from Downtown Reykjavik

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From Reykjavik: Northern Lights Sightseeing Cruise - Two Observation Decks and a Warm Place to Wait

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Northern Lights: 4x4 Adventure with Treats, Photos & Cocoa - Searching the dark countryside near Reykjavik

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Northern Lights: 4×4 Adventure with Treats, Photos & Cocoa

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Northern Lights Yacht Cruise in Reykjavik - Reading the northern lights with the crew

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