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15 Best Northern Lights Tours from Reykjavik

The aurora hunts from Reykjavik: bus chases that read the cloud maps like racing forms, boat sailings off the harbor and retries built in when the lights decline to perform. The season runs September to April and the cocoa comes standard.

1.Iceland: Northern Lights Bus Tour from Reykjavik

Experience the Northern Lights on a 4-hour Reykjavik bus tour, with expert guides, photo stops, and a free re-try if you miss the Aurora Borealis.

Most Popular★ 4.1

“We were able to see a spectacular display of the Northern Lights on April 16th, 2025. Our original tour on the 12th was cancelled due to weather but we could not be more grateful for the display we saw. Our guide was informative, pointing out…”

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

Experience the Northern Lights in Iceland with expert guides, professional photos, cozy treats, and flexible rebooking options. Book early and enjoy a memorable adventure.

★ 4.5

“Just amazing. I don't know how to put in words how phenomenal this tour was. The tour guide BG had a great sense of humor and took us to a dark area to see the lights at its best. The night my family and I…”

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4.Enchanted Northern Lights: Hot chocolate & Photos – Small Group!

Experience the Northern Lights from Reykjavik with a small-group tour, hot chocolate, and expert guides. Perfect for seekers of authentic Icelandic nights.

★ 4.5

“Baldwin was great ! Determined to have some nice viewing. Stopped multiple times despite it being past 1 am when the opportunity arises. He also took great portrait pictures!”

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5.Perlan Museum – Wonders of Iceland & Áróra Northern Lights Planetarium Show

Discover Iceland's geology and northern lights in one visit with Perlan Museum's Wonders of Iceland exhibit and Áróra planetarium show in Reykjavik.

★ 4.5

“We had a wonderful time and learned so much! There are terrific exhibits and the movies are great. I’d recommend it as a must do.”

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6.Northern Lights Night Tour from Reykjavik

Experience the Northern Lights from Reykjavik with a guided tour that offers expert insights, prime viewing locations, and photos Wi-Fi—understanding the natural spectacle's unpredictability.

★ 3.5

“Unfortunately, the Noethern Lights remained elusive once again but we were very fortunate to have Hulda as our guide for the evening. She is extremely knowledgeable and has the most wonderful and interesting stories to keep you entertained throughout the Tour. Seeing the Noethern Lights…”

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7.Northern Lights Bus Tour from Reykjavik

Discover Iceland’s northern lights on a guided bus tour from Reykjavik. Enjoy scenic stops, hot chocolate, and a flexible rescheduling policy for a memorable experience.

★ 4.0

“Really good tour, on time, friendly, knowledgable. Sadly the lights never made an appearance for us, Viator sorted out a tour the following evening (our last night) sadly no show with the lights again but that's the way it goes. Viator & tour company were…”

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9.Reykjavik: Northern Lights Yacht Tour

Experience the Northern Lights from a cozy yacht in Reykjavik, with panoramic decks and indoor lounge—perfect for an unforgettable Arctic night.

★ 4.4

“great way to see the northern lights. the yacht was in great condition with a well stocked bar. guide was really friendly and was more than happy to take pictures for you, even offering to o change the settings on your camera phone to get…”

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10.Northern Lights Guided Bus Tour from Reykjavik

Experience the Northern Lights from Reykjavik with this guided bus tour. Expect scenic stops, expert guides, and the chance to see the Aurora borealis—weather permitting.

★ 4.0

“Disappointed as tour was cancelled due to cloudy conditions although people had said they had seen the lights on the same evening . Unable to rebook as travelling home so requesting a refund that I am waiting for.”

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11.Northern Lights Midnight Adventure from Reykjavík

Experience Iceland’s magic with a guided Northern Lights tour from Reykjavik. Stay warm with heated transport and hot chocolate, and rebook if you miss them.

★ 5.0

“Guide (patrick) had the most amazing knowledge of northern lights - learnt so much. His photography is wonderful. A small company that should be fully supported”

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12.From Reykjavik: Northern Lights Tour

Discover the Northern Lights from Reykjavik with an affordable guided tour. Enjoy expert insights, multiple viewing spots, and a chance to rebook if needed.

★ 3.7

“We didn’t get to see the northern lights on the first night but they let us go again the next night for free and we saw them! Freezing but fantastic! Wrap up warm!!”

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13.Reykjavik: Northern Lights Adventure Tour with Hot Chocolate

Discover the Northern Lights with a guided tour from Reykjavik, complete with warm hot chocolate, expert guides, and a carefully chosen dark sky viewing spot.

★ 4.2

“Alti was a great guide. He made so much effort to try and help us see the lights even though he explained and set our expectations that it was a mid condition night. Even though we didn’t see the lights, driving around the city and…”

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More Northern Lights Tours from Reykjavik

4.1From Reykjavik: Golden Circle and Northern Lights Tour9 hours$153 5.03-Day Ice Cave, South Coast, Golden Circle and Northern Lights3 days (approx.)$1,058.14 4.5Northern Lights Cruise from Downtown Reykjavik2 hours (approx.)$105.00 4.3From Reykjavik: Northern Lights Sightseeing Cruise2 hours$88 4.0Northern Lights Yacht Cruise in Reykjavik2 hours (approx.)$94.00 4.8Reykjavik: Aurora Minibus w/ Pro Photos & Free Retry4 hours$148 4.4From Reykjavik: Golden Circle and Northern Lights Combo9 hours$165 4.5Chasing Aurora Borealis with Warmth and Treats in Premium Tour!$249 5.0Reykjavik: Northern Lights Tour – Pro Aurora Photos – Small Group3 to 5 hours (approx.)$148.50 4.0Northern Lights Cruise from Reykjavik Including Photos2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$108.13 5.04×4 Minibus Northern Lights with Photo and snacks from Reykjavik4 hours (approx.)$145.18 4.5Aurora Reykjavík, The Northern Lights Center Museum Visit1 hour (approx.)$33.00 4.5Northern Lights Superjeep Tour from Reykjavik4 hours (approx.)$254.07 4.5Award Winning Northern Lights Small Group Tour with Photos4 to 6 hours (approx.)$212.00 5.0Northern Lights and Stargazing Small-Group Tour with Local Guide3 to 5 hours (approx.)$234.50 4.0Northern Lights Minibus Tour with Hot Cocoa, Blankets & Photos4 hours (approx.)$106.44 4.0Northern Lights Tour from Reykjavik in a Super Jeep4 hours (approx.)$171.23 4.5Northern Lights Small-Group Tour From Reykjavik with Hot Drink4 hours (approx.)$109.00 5.0Golden Circle and Northern Lights Superjeep Tour from Reykjavik10 hours (approx.)$239.62 4.4Reykjavík: 4×4 Minibus Northern Lights with Photo and Cocoa$136 4.7Reykjavík: Golden Circle, Blue Lagoon, and Aurora Tour$338 3.9Reykjavik: Northern Lights Guided Boat Tour2.5 hours$106 3.5Northern Lights Tour from Reykjavik with Lifetime Guarantee$71.15 4.5Northern Lights Minibus Tour with Free Photos & Hot Chocolate4 hours (approx.)$118.27