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10 Best Northern Lights Tours In Iceland

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The 10 most popular northern lights tours in Iceland right now, with what each one includes, who runs it and what you can expect to pay.

10 Best Northern Lights Tours In Iceland

Iceland: Northern Lights Bus Tour from Reykjavik

Iceland: Northern Lights Bus Tour from Reykjavik - From Reykjavik Brightness to Dark Skies: How Stops Help

1.Iceland: Northern Lights Bus Tour from Reykjavik

Most Popular★ 4.1

A 4-hour Reykjavik bus tour to chase the aurora borealis, with dark-sky stops and a free retry if you miss it.

“David was our guide yesterday, 19th April 2025, and during the trip he did his wonders by explaining us how the northern lights appear and how some countries explained through mythology in the past. Super interesting. Thank you David! We got a cup of hot chocolate for free during the trip. We were SO lucky…”

11,161 reviewsFrom $73by Northern Lights Bus

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Small-Group Premium Northern Lights Tour from Reykjavik

Small-Group Premium Northern Lights Tour from Reykjavik - How the hunt works: forecasts, darkness, and quick changes

2.Small-Group Premium Northern Lights Tour from Reykjavik

★ 4.4

A 4-hour small-group Northern Lights hunt from Reykjavik with dark-sky stops, warm drinks, photo tips, and a 3-year free retry if you miss

“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 shark and smoked lamb. I am usually not into group…”

2,977 reviews4 hoursFrom $107by Northern Lights Bus

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

#1 Northern Lights Tour In Iceland from Reykjavik with PRO photos - Pickup timing in Reykjavik Capital Area (and why it matters)

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

★ 4.5

Reykjavik northern lights tour with hotel pickup, small group, aurora hunting, and professional photos. Free re-run if skies fail.

“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 went was a great night to see the beauty of…”

2,887 reviews4 hours (approx.)by Northern Lights Tour in Iceland

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Northern Lights Small-Group Tour with Hot Chocolate & Photos

Northern Lights Small-Group Tour with Hot Chocolate & Photos - Inside the Minibus: Why Small-Group Actually Changes the Experience

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

★ 4.5

Small-group northern lights hunt from Reykjavík with hot chocolate, wool blankets, and pro photos when conditions allow.

“Michaela knew exactly where to go! We stopped three times to see a spectacular show of the Northern Lights. She took photos of us at each stop, and on the last stop we had cocoa and Icelandic donuts. This tour was great!”

2,068 reviews4 hours (approx.)From $172.41by EastWest

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Northern Lights Night Tour from Reykjavik

Northern Lights Night Tour from Reykjavik - Guide Energy: Science, Myths, and Photo Tips That Change the Outcome

5.Northern Lights Night Tour from Reykjavik

★ 3.5

Aurora-hunting by coach from Reykjavik, with on-board Wi‑Fi, photo help, and a free repeat night if the sky stays dark.

“I waited along with 2 other people who had also purchased tickets to be picked up at Hilton Nordica at 10:30pm, but the bus never showed up. Based on other reviews, we’re wondering if perhaps the bus filled up at an earlier stop before getting to us? We waited from 10-11pm as told and we…”

1,921 reviews3 to 5 hours (approx.)From $63.32by Gray Line Iceland

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Northern Lights Bus Tour from Reykjavik with Hot Chocolate

Northern Lights Bus Tour from Reykjavik with Hot Chocolate - Thingvellir National Park: The First Dark-Sky Move That Matters

From Reykjavik: Northern Lights Tour with Lifetime Guarantee

From Reykjavik: Northern Lights Tour with Lifetime Guarantee - The 3-Hour Rhythm: Buses, a “Secret” Viewing Stop, and a Fast Return

Reykjavik: Northern Lights Yacht Tour

Reykjavik: Northern Lights Yacht Tour - Faxafloi Bay and the Moment Reykjavik’s Glow Disappears

8.Reykjavik: Northern Lights Yacht Tour

★ 4.4

Reykjavik’s Northern Lights yacht cruise with three panoramic decks, warm blankets, and a cozy bar while you sail beyond city glow.

“Fantastic, cold but fantastic, glad we were dressed appropriately. I was just worried we wouldn’t see the lights, some people were on their 3rd attempt and we were only in Iceland for 1 night! But we saw them, staff were great, would recommend.”

1,253 reviews2 hoursFrom $93by Sea trips Reykjavík

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Northern Lights Guided Bus Tour from Reykjavik

Northern Lights Guided Bus Tour from Reykjavik - From BSÍ bus terminal to your viewing start point

Northern Lights Midnight Adventure Small-Group from Reykjavík

Northern Lights Midnight Adventure Small-Group from Reykjavík - Price and value: what $140.28 really buys you

10.Northern Lights Midnight Adventure Small-Group from Reykjavík

★ 5.0

A heated small-group midnight aurora chase from Reykjavík, with hot chocolate and included professional photos when the lights appear.

“The perfect Northern Lights experience - small group size, very knowledgeable tour guide, (very!) hot chocolate and just everything we expected it to be, and more!! thank you. Would absolutely recommend.”

965 reviews3 to 5 hours (approx.)From $140.28by Iceland Everywhere Tours

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