The 15 Best Northern Lights Tours from Reykjavik

Iceland: Northern Lights Bus Tour from Reykjavik - What the aurora looks like in real life

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

Search Iceland’s Northern Lights by bus from Reykjavik, with expert guides, photo stops, warm layers, and a free retry if skies stay dark.

“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 we got to see these amazing auroras this time of the year! Definitely would do it every single day of my vacations if it was guaranteed to see the lights. It’s really worth every cent!”

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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

Search Iceland’s dark countryside for the Northern Lights on a four-hour small-group tour with guides, hot chocolate, photos, and a free retry.

“It was a very good organisation. We werent lucky on the first day and didnt see the northern lights. We got a second tour for free and had luck the second time. Ody found the lights within the first 15 minutes! That was an awesome experience!!!”

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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.)

Chase Iceland’s northern lights from Reykjavik with local guides, hotel pickup, hot chocolate, pastries, and professional photos.

“They have dishonest business practices. I provided the dates that I would be available to the tour provider and they agreed to service those dates. I showed up and asked them to service the dates that they agreed upon and told me they refused to because it was on a holiday and then told me there would be an extra fee and that they wouldn’t service that date anyway. They told me this long after the cancellation. Period closed so they robbed me of the opportunity to cancel and go with another tour provider. I also asked for a partial refund and they were extremely condescending refused to accept responsibility,…”

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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

Chase Iceland’s Northern Lights from Reykjavík in a minibus with hot chocolate, wool blankets, folklore, and guide-taken photos.

“It was amazing !!! Thank you to al and the entire company. We accidentally left our hat in the bus and the returned it to the hotel”

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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

Review of Reykjavik’s Northern Lights night tour, with coach transport, guide tips, dark-sky stops, WiFi, and a free repeat outing.

“We were originally booked on 9/26/24. The excursion was canceled due to weather conditions. We rescheduled for 9/27/24. This time the trip wasn't canceled even though it was 100% cloud cover. We didn't see the northern lights and we requested a refund...but no one responded to my request.”

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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

Chase Iceland’s northern lights from Reykjavik with expert guides, hot chocolate, countryside stops, and a free second-night option if needed.

“Original tour was hosted by Vik / Luc who kept us entertained with lighthearted descriptions of how the Northern Lights are formed. Went to three different locations but unfortunately no lights to be found. Able to rebook with Edo / Robert on another evening who took us to another location. Waited patiently for about 90 minutes before the Lights appeared! Unfortunately it could only be seen thru a phone but still spectacular! Awesome experience and definitely recommended.”

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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

Search for Iceland’s Northern Lights from Reykjavik with a local guide, photo advice, warm transport, Wi-Fi, and free repeat trips if needed.

“A great experience with incredible staff who were very knowledgeable and helpful.”

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Reykjavik: Northern Lights Yacht Tour

8.Northern Lights Yacht Tour

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

Sail from Reykjavik’s Old Harbor to watch the northern lights from three yacht decks, with warm blankets, a bar, and free rescheduling if needed.

“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.”

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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

See Iceland’s northern lights by bus from Reykjavik, with local guidance, Wi-Fi, flexible viewing stops, and free rebooking if skies stay dark.

“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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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

Chase Iceland’s northern lights from Reykjavík in a heated minibus, with hot chocolate, expert guides, photos, and free rebooking if needed.

“Northern lights aee not guaranteed and we didnt get to see them. However Sunny was a fabulous guide and did her best to find them, stopping at different locations. I would definitely do it again”

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From Reykjavik: Northern Lights Tour

11.Northern Lights Tour

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

Search Iceland’s Northern Lights from Reykjavik with a guide, flexible locations, bus comfort, and a free second try if the sky stays dark.

“We got very lucky and saw the lights. We were well informed going out about light pollution and exposure to ensure we got the best photos possible.”

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From Reykjavik: Northern Lights Guided Tour with Photos

12.Northern Lights Guided Tour with Photos

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

Review of Reykjavik’s Northern Lights guided tour, with aurora hunting, hot drinks, blankets, group photos, practical tips, and value advice.

“It was so great, Christian was really kind, funny and knowledgeable about everything, and took great pictures I believe.”

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From Reykjavik: Northern Lights Chase with Expert Guide

13.Northern Lights Chase with Expert Guide

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

Chase Iceland’s Northern Lights from Reykjavik with an expert guide, dark-sky stops, photo time, Wi-Fi, and free retries if the lights stay hidden.

“The tour guide was very responsible and kept an eye on the aurora state. As soon as the aurora was obvious, he found a place to park for everyone to take photos. The whole journey stopped three times, very pleasant experience!”

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From Reykjavík: Northern Lights Tour with Hot Cocoa & Photos - One Hour Under the 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

Chase Iceland’s Northern Lights from Reykjavik in a small minibus with wool blankets, hot cocoa, Icelandic pastries, and free photos.

“We had an amazing, unforgettable time! I am very happy I chose this tour group to see the Northern Lights. Our guide Baldvin was wonderful and highly knowledgeable.”

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From Reykjavik: Golden Circle and Northern Lights Tour

15.Golden Circle and Northern Lights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 673 reviews · 9 hours · from $153

Explore Iceland’s Golden Circle by day and hunt for the Northern Lights at night, with guides, transport, photo tips, and practical advice.

“The trip was really good. It was entertaining and interesting. Kirsti, our guide was funny and had loads of interesting facts to share. Shout out to our driver Dalius, who got us back safely through the most awful storm. Will use them again for more tours!”

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