Northern Lights Tours in Iceland


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15 Northern Lights Tours in Iceland

The hunts worth heading out for.

The 15 northern lights tours travellers rate highest in Iceland, from the big dark-sky coaches out of Reykjavik to the small-group 4x4 hunts and the boat trips that sail clear of the city glow. Where the sky opens up, and who gets you there.

15 Northern Lights Tours in Iceland

From Reykjavik: Northern Lights Bus Tour with Hot Cocoa - Stops you’ll actually use: where you wait, where you photograph
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From Reykjavik: Northern Lights Bus Tour with Hot Cocoa

1.From Reykjavik: Northern Lights Bus Tour with Hot Cocoa

Chase the Northern Lights from Reykjavik on a 4-hour bus tour with dark-sky stops, aurora science, hot cocoa, and a free retry.

Most Popular 4.3

“Had a great experience. Darren or guide was so knowledgeable and friendly. We thought we were going to be disappointed and not see the lights but suddenly the sky was dancing with them. Such a great experience and definitely recommend the trip!”

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Iceland: Northern Lights Bus Tour from Reykjavik - How the aurora hunt runs during those four hours
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Iceland: Northern Lights Bus Tour from Reykjavik

2.Iceland: Northern Lights Bus Tour from Reykjavik

4-hour Northern Lights bus tour from Reykjavik to darker skies, with photo stops, expert guides, and a free retry if the aurora won’t show.

4.1

“We unfortunately did not see the northern lights the first 2 nights but saw them the third! It was absolutely incredible! What a beautiful phenomenon. So pleased with the tour, especially giving a free ticket for the next day if you fail to see the lights on your initial booking.”

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Small-Group Premium Northern Lights Tour from Reykjavik - Small-Group Premium Comfort: Why the Group Size Matters
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Small-Group Premium Northern Lights Tour from Reykjavik

3.Small-Group Premium Northern Lights Tour from Reykjavik

Small-group Northern Lights hunt from Reykjavik with expert guides, hot chocolate, dark-sky stops, and a free 3-year retry plan.

4.4

“Axel our driver was on time and a very knowledgeable guide; he took us to three destinations where it was light pollution free. At the first two he showed us to look in a certain direction as through his experience he could tell something was starting to happen. At our third stop we weren’t disappointed…”

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#1 Northern Lights Tour In Iceland from Reykjavik with PRO photos - Changing Spots During the 4-Hour Search: Wait, Move, Repeat
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#1 Northern Lights Tour In Iceland from Reykjavik with PRO photos

4.#1 Northern Lights Tour In Iceland from Reykjavik with PRO photos

Aurora hunting from Reykjavik with hotel pickup, dark-sky drives, and PRO photos plus a free re-run if the lights don’t show.

4.5

“We had an amazing amazing tour with Bjarni. The conditions were wonderful and we ended up seeing a spectacular show of the Northern Lights, after just a short drive out of the city. I’ve been to Iceland twice in the past and haven’t had such a wonderful experience. Bjarni was an excellent host and also…”

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Northern Lights Small-Group Tour with Hot Chocolate & Photos - How Forecast Planning Turns Into Real Aurora Chasing
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Northern Lights Small-Group Tour with Hot Chocolate & Photos

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

Small-group northern lights hunt from Reykjavik with pickup, wool blankets, hot chocolate, and pro photos if skies cooperate.

4.5

“We had a wonderful experience on the northern lights tour, even without a sighting. Our guide, Baldvin, was a real professional. He did an excellent job managing expectations and kept everyone informed and engaged throughout the night. Safety and comfort (warmth!) were always a priority, but he made every effort to find an ideal viewing…”

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Perlan - Wonders of Iceland Experience - Timing your visit for the best flow (2 to 3 hours)
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Perlan – Wonders of Iceland Experience

6.Perlan – Wonders of Iceland Experience

Perlan in Reykjavík mixes an ice cave, volcano simulator shows, Áróra Northern Lights planetarium, and 360° deck views in a 2-3 hour visit.

4.5

“The Perlan Museum is such a unique experience in Reykjavík! What I loved most is that it can really fit any type of visit—you can do a quick walkthrough if you’re short on time, or, like us, take your time exploring and easily spend a couple of hours diving into everything it has to offer.…”

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Northern Lights Night Tour from Reykjavik - How the Guide Hunts: Forecasts, Aurora Science, and Myths
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Northern Lights Night Tour from Reykjavik

7.Northern Lights Night Tour from Reykjavik

Join a Northern Lights night hunt from Reykjavik with a coach ride, photo tips plus on-board Wi‑Fi, and a free repeat night if no lights.

3.5

“The tour operator cancelled the tour and said they would refund in 5-7 business days, they didn't re book us so we found another operator via tourist infomariton in Reykjavik.”

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Northern Lights Bus Tour from Reykjavik with Hot Chocolate - Þingvellir First Stop: Getting Away From City Glow
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Northern Lights Bus Tour from Reykjavik with Hot Chocolate

8.Northern Lights Bus Tour from Reykjavik with Hot Chocolate

Chase the Northern Lights from Reykjavik by bus with hot chocolate and WiFi. Multiple stop strategy, free rebooking if skies don’t cooperate.

4.0

“It was too large of a group. Took almost 40 minutes waiting to be picked up. Tried different sites and seemed like we spent more time driving around than watching them.”

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From Reykjavik: Northern Lights Tour with Lifetime Guarantee - Timing in Iceland: When the Hunt Runs (Season Matters)
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From Reykjavik: Northern Lights Tour with Lifetime Guarantee

Reykjavik: Northern Lights Yacht Tour - Three Decks, One Job: Get You Above the City Lights
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Reykjavik: Northern Lights Yacht Tour

Northern Lights Guided Bus Tour from Reykjavik - Getting picked up at BSÍ and the first ride out of town
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Northern Lights Guided Bus Tour from Reykjavik

Northern Lights Midnight Adventure Small-Group from Reykjavík - Heated minibus pickup: how the night starts (and why it matters)
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Northern Lights Midnight Adventure Small-Group from Reykjavík

12.Northern Lights Midnight Adventure Small-Group from Reykjavík

Small-group Northern Lights chase from Reykjavík with a heated minibus, hot chocolate, pro photos, and a free retry if skies won’t cooperate.

5.0

“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.”

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From Reykjavik: Northern Lights Tour - What the 3–4 Hour Northern Lights Search Really Feels Like
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From Reykjavik: Northern Lights Tour

13.From Reykjavik: Northern Lights Tour

Chase the Northern Lights from Reykjavik with an English guide, flexible viewing spots, free rebooking if skies stay dark, and warm on-the-go tips.

3.7

“tour was good. the company is responsive. but most importantly, if u don't see the lights on the first try you can Rebook snd go again”

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Reykjavik: Northern Lights Adventure Tour with Hot Chocolate - Pickup in Central Reykjavik: Plan to Be Early
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Reykjavik: Northern Lights Adventure Tour with Hot Chocolate

14.Reykjavik: Northern Lights Adventure Tour with Hot Chocolate

Reykjavik Northern Lights adventure by bus with hot chocolate. Multiple photo stops, guided aurora science, and a free retry if skies fail.

4.2

“Excellent. Sorry I explained our experience answering to Norther Lights Museum. That is actually our answer for here. Our bus driver was excellent taking us from one to another spot. At last we took photos of Northern Lights activity at 1 am. Hot chocolate was at the time to warm our freezing fingers.”

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From Reykjavik: Northern Lights Guided Tour with Photos - Meeting in Reykjavik and timing your night right
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From Reykjavik: Northern Lights Guided Tour with Photos

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