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The 15 Best Northern Lights Tours from Reykjavik

43 tours  ·  from $33

The season runs from September to April and no operator can promise the sky. These 15 compare coach hunts, super jeeps and harbour cruises on group size, hours out and what happens when a night is cancelled.

Iceland: Northern Lights Bus Tour from Reykjavik - Why the guide can make or break the night
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Iceland: Northern Lights Bus Tour from Reykjavik

1.Northern Lights Bus Tour from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 11,161 reviews · from $73Our pick

Leave Reykjavik by bus for a four-hour Northern Lights search guided by aurora forecasts. Guides such as Sunny, Jessica, Daniel, and David explain the science, help with phone photos, and stop in dark areas. If the sky stays blank, you receive a free retry.

“Everything was amazing, it was a dream come true, daniel the whisperer was also incredible, very clear, funny and you could see how is passionate about his job and how empathic he is, very raccomanded. Thank You, from Mou.”

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Small-Group Premium Northern Lights Tour from Reykjavik - What happens during the aurora hunt
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Small-Group Premium Northern Lights Tour from Reykjavik

2.Small-Group Premium Northern Lights Tour from Reykjavik

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

Leave Reykjavik by minibus with an English-speaking aurora guide such as Ody, JP, Michael, or Axel. Your guide follows the night’s cloud and aurora forecasts, stops in dark locations, helps with photographs, and serves hot chocolate. If the lights do not appear, you get a free retry for up to three years.

“Michael was brilliant and the tour was fantastic. We managed to see the lights dancing across the sky on several different occasions in different locations. absolutely stunning. Bucket list tick. Thank you”

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#1 Northern Lights Tour In Iceland from Reykjavik with PRO photos - The difference between visible lights and camera lights
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#1 Northern Lights Tour In Iceland from Reykjavik with PRO photos

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 guides such as Bjarni, BG, or Johann, chasing clear skies and aurora away from city lights. The roughly four-hour outing includes pickup, warm blankets, hot chocolate, pastries, and professional photos when conditions allow. If the lights stay hidden, you can rebook free, subject to availability.

“Johan was an excellent tour guide and was able to hunt the Northern Lights for us. Loved his energy!”

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Northern Lights Small-Group Tour with Hot Chocolate & Photos - Hot chocolate, pastries, and staying warm
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Northern Lights Small-Group Tour with Hot Chocolate & Photos

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

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

You’ll leave Reykjavik in a minibus with no more than 19 people, following the aurora forecast to darker skies. Guides such as Baldvin, Michaela, Devin, and Simon combine folklore, science, photography, hot chocolate, Icelandic pastries, and repeated location changes. A failed outing can be rebooked free, subject to availability.

“We were told the trip was on despite fog and thick cloud cover all day. Which was a mistake - they should have just cancelled it. We ended up driving around for hours and to many different spots to get only a small glimpse of some lights briefly for 5 mins - which was only seen on the slow exposure camera and not by the naked eye. Most times we stopped and could only see a few stars and then had to get back on the bus. Michaela was a great tour guide, very knowledgeable, very enthusiastic and attentive - but she could not work miracles! Enjoyed the hot chocolate…”

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Northern Lights Night Tour from Reykjavik - Coach Comfort Versus a Small Group
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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 $63Best value

Ride from Reykjavik into Iceland’s countryside while your guide explains aurora science and local stories. The route changes nightly with the forecast. You may stop at a coast, park, or inland site, with photo tips, WiFi, hotel pickup, and a free repeat tour if no lights appear.

“excellent tour. we were very lucky to witness the northern lights. Check in could have been better organised!”

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

Ride from Reykjavik into darker countryside with BusTravel Iceland guides such as Darren, Simon, Eva, or Barbara. The four-hour outing may visit Thingvellir and other weather-based stops, with hot chocolate, Icelandic folklore, WiFi, and one free return tour if the aurora stays hidden.

“Our driver was awesome. He found us amazing northern light and the hot chocolate was a bonus. He took us to 3 different locations. We had chosen a hotel pick up and drop off and it went seamlessly.”

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From Reykjavik: Northern Lights Tour with Lifetime Guarantee

7.Northern Lights Tour with Lifetime Guarantee

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

Leave Reykjavik by heated coach and search dark skies for the aurora with a local English-speaking guide. The bus has Wi-Fi and USB chargers, while an app offers audio commentary in 10 languages. Guides such as Laura, Thor, and Helga have helped visitors with camera settings and extra stops when the lights appeared.

“We intentionally booked our excursion early in our visit. As it turned out, we didn't see anything. The rebooking process was super easy! We went out the second time at the end of our visit and we were gifted with several appearances! We had different drivers and went to two different locations. The drivers were great and the guide was extremely knowledgeable and helpful. They not only taught about the lights during the trip out, they were able to assist with various cameras to ensure that everyone got the best pictures possible. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!”

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Reykjavik: Northern Lights Yacht Tour - A two-hour search across Faxafloi Bay
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Reykjavik: Northern Lights Yacht Tour

8.Northern Lights Yacht Tour

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

Join an English-speaking guide and crew at Reykjavik’s Old Harbor for a two-hour yacht cruise beneath the aurora. Watch from three open decks, warm up in the lounge with a hot drink, and get help with night photography. Hotel pickup is optional, and free rebooking may be offered if the lights do not appear.

“Was an incredible evening seeing the Northern Lights whilst in the sea. Could see the Northern lights within 5 minutes of sailing. Initially not to dissimilar to seeing them in the UK (faint green) however after about 30 minutes then lights came alive and illuminated the sky. Dancing across they looked incredible, even seeing a meteor during the spectacle. Reduced my mother to tears! Incredible evening experienced by the whole family.”

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Northern Lights Guided Bus Tour from Reykjavik

9.Northern Lights Guided Bus Tour from Reykjavik

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

Ride from central Reykjavik to a weather-selected viewing site while a local guide explains the aurora. The 3 to 5 hour tour includes bus transport, Wi-Fi, pickup, and free rebooking if poor conditions cancel the outing. Guides have included Sölvi and Nico.

“I was scheduled to see the Northern Lights my second night in Iceland. I am now on day 7 of being in Iceland and the tour has been canceled every night. I understand whether however when I reached out for a refund since it was canceled each night on their end and I have yet to get a response or refund. I am very disappointed this happened as it was one of the main reasons for my visit.”

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Northern Lights Midnight Adventure Small-Group from Reykjavík - Chasing breaks in the clouds
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Northern Lights Midnight Adventure Small-Group from Reykjavík

10.Northern Lights Midnight Adventure Small-Group from Reykjavík

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

You’ll leave Reykjavík in a heated minibus with a small group of up to 18, while guides such as Tomas, Siggi, and Almar track the clouds and aurora forecast. Expect several viewing stops, hot chocolate, science and Iceland stories, plus professional photos when the lights appear.

“Tour company was amazing! They provided great information and chased the Northern Lights until we got some awesome pictures!”

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11.Northern Lights Tour

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

Ride from Reykjavik’s BSI bus terminal into darker country, where guides such as Alex, Birta, Freda, and Daisy share Aurora facts and camera tips. The 3 to 4-hour outing includes free Wi-Fi and a free rebooking if the lights stay hidden, but sightings depend on weather.

“An absolutely amazing tour and we did manage to see the lights! Thor was our tour guide and she was amazing, made us all laugh and was also great at providing us with lots of information about the Northen Lights.”

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From Reykjavik: Northern Lights Guided Tour with Photos - Leaving Reykjavik after dark
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12.Northern Lights Guided Tour with Photos

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

Leave Reykjavik after dark with guides such as Christian, Ania, and Ana Maria, who track cloud cover and aurora activity before choosing a stop. Wait under Iceland’s stars with hot chocolate, blankets, and snacks, then receive professional Aurora photos by email if the hunt succeeds.

“Dave was a great guide! Very knowledgeable about auroras, entertaining and friendly. Was very clear that auroras happen on their own time and that we might be moving around or staying in one spot and waiting a while- IF one shows up at all. We were fortunate to have a very good aurora around midnight. His photos tell a great story. I will recommend and would definitely do again if I get to come back. Thanks!”

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13.Northern Lights Chase with Expert Guide

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

Leave Reykjavik by bus with an English-speaking aurora guide who tracks clouds and solar activity, then stop at dark countryside viewpoints. Guides such as Arman, Rene, Darren, and Kat have helped visitors find faint or dramatic lights. If the sky stays dark, your ticket includes free retries.

“excellent, knowledgeable guide and we got to see the lights”

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From Reykjavík: Northern Lights Tour with Hot Cocoa & Photos - Finding a clear patch of Icelandic sky
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From Reykjavik: Northern Lights Tour with Hot Cocoa & Photos

14.Northern Lights Tour with Hot Cocoa & Photos

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

Leave Reykjavik with an English-speaking aurora guide such as Baldvin, Devin, or Simon, then chase clear skies in a minibus for up to 19 people. You’ll stop at dark viewing spots, learn how the lights form, sip hot chocolate, eat kleina, and receive free professional photos if the aurora appears.

“Amazing couldn’t off asked for a better tour guide Sævar/Simon , he really went out of his way to make sure we seen the northern lights, he didn’t give up and we got some great pictures! This really made our first day and first time in Iceland amazing! The hot chocolate was also really nice :) Highly recommend this tour. Would definitely book again if we come back :)”

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3-Day Ice Cave, South Coast, Golden Circle and Northern Lights - Day 1: Þingvellir, Geysir, and Gullfoss
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3-Day Ice Cave, South Coast, Golden Circle and Northern Lights

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 634 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $1,058

Spend three busy days with Troll Expeditions exploring Þingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss, waterfalls, black beaches, a glacier, Jökulsárlón, and a natural blue ice cave. An English-speaking driver-guide handles the road, while specialist guides lead the glacier and ice-cave outings. Hotels and breakfast are included.

“Amazing adventure. Splendid Islandic nature. Highly recomended) Black sand beach, ice caves and waterfalls - unforgetable experience.”

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