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15 Best Northern Lights Tours from Reykjavik

The hunts chase clear sky by bus or boat from September to April, cocoa included and retries built in when the aurora declines to perform. The guides read cloud maps like racing forms.

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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2.Small-Group Premium Northern Lights Tour from Reykjavik

Discover the Northern Lights with this small-group Reykjavik tour—expert guides, multiple stops, hot chocolate, and a chance to see one of nature’s most magical displays.

★ 4.4

“We had the best guide you can ask for - Sammy. He is a lovely person and knew exactly where to drive to see the northern lights at its best. Furthermore he introduced us to Islandic music and culture. He offered us to try fermented…”

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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

“Our guide, Johann, was very knowledgeable and knew a good spot for us to have higher chances of seeing the lights. We saw amazing Northern Lights and Johann took many photos for us, which turned out great!”

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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

“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…”

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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

“Great way to explore Iceland on a bad weather day. The new volcano simulator is a fun experience as well as walking through the ice cave”

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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

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

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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

“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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8.From Reykjavik: Northern Lights Tour with Lifetime Guarantee

Join this Reykjavik Northern Lights tour for a chance to see the aurora borealis with expert guides, helpful photography tips, WiFi, and a lifetime guarantee.

★ 3.7

“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…”

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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

“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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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

“We had the best experience on our northern lights tour! Our guide, Atli, was super knowledgeable and super patient. The first three hours of the tour we had no luck at finding the lights though the sky conditions were ideal. We stopped at a few…”

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15.From Reykjavik: Northern Lights Tour with Hot Cocoa & Photos

Discover the magic of the Northern Lights on a cozy, small-group tour from Reykjavik, complete with hot cocoa, Icelandic pastries, and free photos.

★ 4.7

“Our guide Slavi was so amazing and passionate. He really cared about making sure we had the best experience possible - thanks to him, we saw some amazing light activity.”

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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