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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

“absolutely amazing. we were blessed with a clear night. it took a while for the lights to show (we 'saw' some around 10pm and I wondered what all the fuss was about! then they developed into the most unbelievable show, moving before ours eyes. truly phenomenal. utterly spectacular.”

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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

“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…”

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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

“Magical evening! Can't believe we saw the lights after such a dreadful weather forecast! Our guide was really fun and kept us entertained. Totally worth going with a small group vs a mega bus.”

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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

“The experience was very professional and very nice! The guide “Barney” was very patient with us and explained to us that we shouldn’t be discouraged if we don’t see lights … although the sky was clear we didn’t see anything they gave us an option to rebook until we do see”

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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

“This Aurora chasing tour was absolutely incredible and truly one of the highlights of our trip to Iceland. The guide was extremely knowledgeable, patient, and determined to give us the best possible chance of seeing the Northern Lights. We were taken far away from city lights, and the guide carefully tracked weather conditions and aurora…”

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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

“Perlan is such a fantastic museum, full of information and very interactive. We loved the immersive experiences with the volcano being a real family favourite! The ice cave tunnels were great fun too, gives you a bit of a flavour of what they would be like for real. The Aurora planetarium was a great place…”

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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

“Didn’t get to see the lights but it was an experience, i probably wouldn’t do it again. We were just unlucky that night, maybe other nights were Better. I wouldn’t knock it. We enjoyed the trip and we had so much fun”

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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

“We had an absolutely incredible Northern Lights tour! The forecast and probability of seeing the lights were low, but thanks to Michael’s experience and expertise, he knew exactly where to take us and how the night might unfold. It ended up being one of the most magical experiences ever and the lights were truly unforgettable.…”

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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

9.From Reykjavik: Northern Lights Tour with Lifetime Guarantee

Hunt Iceland’s Northern Lights on a 3-hour coach tour from Reykjavik with GPS audio in 10 languages and a lifetime rebook guarantee.

★ 3.7

“We managed to see the Northern lights and they were AMAZING. We were so lucky to see them on our first night & so so strong. The tour it’s self seemed slightly expensive and we expected to go to a more scenic part of Iceland to see them but we actually only drove 20 mins…”

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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

11.Northern Lights Guided Bus Tour from Reykjavik

Reykjavik Northern Lights bus tour with pickup, Wi‑Fi, and a guide’s aurora science briefing, plus backup plans if the lights don’t show.

★ 4.0

“Although we didn’t see the lights, it was still a goop trip. You stand in the middle of now where, surrounded by an old lava field and you can see what feels like a million stars. We did see shooting stars, which was great and for me worth the trip.”

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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

“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 - 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

“Although we did not see the lights, the driver and the Lady guide were excellent and very knowledgable. It was a very enjoyable trip. We were all looked after very well.”

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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

“The tour guide was very knowledgeable. He knew exactly where to spot the lights and chased them appropriately until we all got to see the amazing phenomena. I would highly recommend this tour.”

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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

15.From Reykjavik: Northern Lights Guided Tour with Photos

Join a guided Northern Lights hunt from Reykjavik with hot drinks, warm blankets, and guide-taken photos emailed within 7 days.

★ 4.3

“How was the trip? Simply fantastic. The Northern Lights hunt was beautiful, and the guide was excellent very knowledgeable and super charismatic. Finding the Northern Lights isn’t easy, but they really give it their all, and the places you visit are amazing. I would definitely do this experience again and again and again”

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