11 Photography Sessions in Reykjavik Worth Booking

1.4×4 Reykjavik Northern Lights Tour with Photographer — Aurora RVK

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 89 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $249Our pick

Leave Reykjavik after 9 p.m. in a 4x4 vehicle with a guide such as Valthor, Kristian, Thor, or Rafnor. Search cloud gaps and dark countryside for the aurora, enjoy hot chocolate and rum when provided, and receive guide-taken photos after the tour.

“Such an amazing experience! Highly recommend. The driver brought us to the best spot and the sky was full with northern lights 🥰 10/10”

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2.Reykjavik Private Northern Lights Tour with Pro Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) Top rated

Join Icelandic Roamers for a private three to four-hour northern lights hunt from Reykjavik. Your English-speaking guide, including Isabella, Izabela, or Devidias, chooses viewing spots, helps with camera settings, serves hot drinks, and sends at least five professional photos if the aurora appears.

“The experience and communication from start to finish was perfect. They emailed me a week before coordinating days we would be available as options to find the optimal night to see the Northern Lights. Isabella arrived promptly at our hotel, and was so courteous and professional. She took amazing photographs so we had family photos of the experience too! I highly recommend booking with Icelandic Roamers over the others for a more customized experience without having to worry about timing of getting back to the hotel at a certain time. Isabel made sure we were happy with our experience the entire time. Oh…and they provided us with THE BEST hot…”

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3.Private Secret Spots of Iceland Full day Tour with Photography by Luke

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Join Luke on an eight-hour private tour from Reykjavík to Reykjanes Peninsula. Visit black-rock coastlines, Brimketill, the lighthouse, Krýsuvík, green Grænavatn, Kleifarvatn, and Fagradalsfjall, with photography at scenic stops.

“Our trip was made very special by Luke. He went the extra mile to help me propose to my partner. We saw some amazing spots of Iceland Would highly recommend this tour.”

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4.Aurora/Northern light hunt and photos (photography help provided)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · 3 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $319

Join Bragi of ArcticShots for a small-group Northern Lights hunt from Reykjavik. You’ll leave city lights behind, learn how to set up your camera, receive hot drinks, and get two professional photos of your night beneath the aurora.

“If you’re contemplating booking a northern lights tour with some of the generic tour companies then feel free but I would 10000% recommend spending the extra money on a private tour like these guys!! Bragi was an absolute legend from start to finish, provided us with updates before the tour with weather patterns and useful information, if it wasn’t for him picking us up earlier than originally scheduled we would have missed the northern lights without a shadow of a doubt. He provided great company for the duration and also gave us some of the famous Icelandic vodka with some well needed hot chocolate to keep us warm. If you…”

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5.Reykjavik Northern Lights Tour with Professional Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Join Devin and the Unreal Iceland team for a private four-hour aurora chase from Reykjavik. You’ll leave city lights behind, move to clear viewing spots, warm up with homemade Icelandic hot chocolate and pastries, and receive high-resolution Northern Lights photos if the sky cooperates.

“We hit the jackpot on this tour. Devin knew exactly where to bring us and when to quickly pivot so that we could see the most incredible dancing northern lights. I will truly never be the same after this experience! Devin's knowledge and humor made the tour even better. Hot chocolate and Nordic donuts were the cherry on top of the entire experience.”

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6.Private 3 days Tour and Northen Lights Experience with Photography with Luke

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 3 days (approx.)

Travel with Luke in a private vehicle for three days around Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula, Golden Circle, and South Coast. You’ll visit waterfalls, lava fields, beaches, glaciers, geothermal sites, and small towns while receiving photography guidance and free trip photos. Pickup from Reykjavik is offered.

“We took a multi-day tour with Luke last month and he delivered an experience beyond our wildest expectations! The mix of main attractions and remote secret locations was perfect! The wedding quality photos provided after the trip have allowed us to share our adventures with our friends and family.”

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7.6-day Ultimate Iceland Tour: Photography and Northern Lights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 6 days (approx.)

Travel privately with Luke and up to seven companions from Reykjavik across Iceland’s volcanic Reykjanes Peninsula, Golden Circle, Snæfellsnes, South Coast, and glacier country. Expect photography help, Icelandic snacks, flexible stops, and major sights such as Vestrahorn, Jökulsárlón, Kirkjufell, and Reynisfjara.

“We really enjoyed our trip with Luke and his team, they were very flexible and we could even make last minute changes according to what we prefered on the trip. They were super kind and knowing everything about Iceland and being passionate about the country made it much more interesting. Loved our week there with them.”

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8.Northern Lights Tour with Private Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 10 reviews · 5 hours · from $229Best value

Join photographer Heimir for a five-hour Northern Lights hunt from Reykjavik. A small group of up to 18 uses weather and aurora forecasts to choose dark viewing spots. Warm jumpsuits, chairs, snacks, drinks, camera help, tripods, and unlimited professional photos are included.

“Great experience! Our guide was amazing. Everyone got hot chocolate, tea, and snacks. The Northern Lights pictures look great! Thank you!”

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9.Private South Coast Tour with a Professional Photographer/Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.)

Set out from Reykjavík with Siggi, a private photographer-guide, for an 8 to 10-hour South Coast trip. You’ll visit Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, Dyrhólaey, Reynisfjara, Vík, and Kvernufoss while learning better photo skills and getting polished portraits along the way.

“Siggi was amazing! He asked what we prioritized seeing and made each happen. He was incredibly helpful with knowing where to get great photos and with taking photos of us as we wanted. He was a terrific guide. The sites are great. Would highly recommend!”

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10.Full-Day Private Tour with Photography Secret Spots of Iceland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews

Join Luke for an eight-hour private 4x4 trip from Reykjavik or Keflavik Airport across the Reykjanes Peninsula. See sea cliffs, Brimketill, a historic lighthouse, steaming Krýsuvík, colored crater lakes, Kleifarvatn, and Fagradalsfjall, with about 15 edited photos sent within 72 hours.

“Our family had such a wonderful experience with Luke! His warmth and genuine approach made us feel like we were in the best hands. He took us to breathtaking destinations, and we really got to experience the diversity of Iceland's natural Read more”

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11.Golden Circle Private Tour Tomato Soup Lunch and Secret Lagoon with Photography

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $800

Join photographer-guide Luke EM for an eight-hour private Golden Circle trip from Reykjavik. With up to four people in a Jeep, you’ll visit Thingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss, Kerid Crater, Friðheimar tomato farm, and the Secret Lagoon, with photo help throughout.

“We had a fantastic day with Luke on the Golden Circle Secret Lagoon tour. He collected us from the hotel with a warm friendly greeting and explained the tour. The sights are amazing and he took some fantastic photos of us capturing the wRead more”

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