REYKJAVIK · NORTHERN LIGHTS
The hunts worth heading out for.
The 15 reykjavik northern lights tours travellers book most, gathered in one place. Where each one drives you to chase the lights, how late you are out under the sky, who runs the hunt, and what a seat costs.
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“Amazing! Sharp was a fantastic guide, so knowledgeable on the best spots and times. Would do again!”
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.
“What an amazing experience!! Our tour guide Jessica was brilliant and within 5 minutes of arriving we had seen the northern lights! Thanks again! Would recommend x”
Small-group Northern Lights hunt from Reykjavik with expert guides, hot chocolate, dark-sky stops, and a free 3-year retry plan.
“It was great! Our guide, Michael, knew exactly where to take us to enjoy beautiful northern lights, and shared lots of interesting facts about the phenomenon”
Aurora hunting from Reykjavik with hotel pickup, dark-sky drives, and PRO photos plus a free re-run if the lights don’t show.
“Northern light tours with BG is an experience. He is a superb tour guide. Took us to a remote location 45min away. Got hundreds of photos of the northern lights. We also had hot chocolate (ammas) with rum. It was outstanding. 5/5 will return.”
Small-group northern lights hunt from Reykjavik with pickup, wool blankets, hot chocolate, and pro photos if skies cooperate.
“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…”
Perlan in Reykjavík mixes an ice cave, volcano simulator shows, Áróra Northern Lights planetarium, and 360° deck views in a 2-3 hour visit.
“I think the museum should have more interactive displays. I thought the new volcano simulator was really cool. Overall, the trip was positive; my only wish was to engage in more physical activity.”
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.
“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…”
Chase the Northern Lights from Reykjavik by bus with hot chocolate and WiFi. Multiple stop strategy, free rebooking if skies don’t cooperate.
“Excellent trip made better by guide Barbara and the fact that we saw northern lights by eye! Amazing”
Hunt Iceland’s Northern Lights on a 3-hour coach tour from Reykjavik with GPS audio in 10 languages and a lifetime rebook guarantee.
“The sky made a show after a few minutes of arrival. Too bad it was near highway - the cars were blinding ...”
Reykjavik Northern Lights yacht cruise with three decks, warm blankets, and a bar. Sail beyond city glow for aurora photos.
“Beautiful yacht with a lovely atmosphere and great guide. Amazing way to see the lights and really adds to the experience”
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.
“It's wonderful! The woman leading the tour was very informative (and adorable). Best of all, the northern lights were amazing, and they gave us plenty of time to enjoy them.”
Small-group Northern Lights chase from Reykjavík with a heated minibus, hot chocolate, pro photos, and a free retry if skies won’t cooperate.
“I couldn’t be happier with this trip! It was INCREDIBLE! I didn’t realize that professional photos were included, so there’s no need to bring any special cameras. It was a smaller group too (roughly 12 people). The guide was VERY knowledgeable and said he had been doing this for over 12 years. I was very…”
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.
“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.”
Reykjavik Northern Lights adventure by bus with hot chocolate. Multiple photo stops, guided aurora science, and a free retry if skies fail.
“this was a great experience.the guide was full of knowledge about the lights and good tips on how to see them.it was a once in a life time experience and thanks to the guide persistence with visiting a few sights to get the best chance of seeing them we were lucky enough to get our…”
Join a guided Northern Lights hunt from Reykjavik with hot drinks, warm blankets, and guide-taken photos emailed within 7 days.
“We had an amazing experience chasing the northern lights. From start to finish, everything was incredibly well organized. On our first night, our guide Ana Maria kept the atmosphere warm and enjoyable — we were even treated to hot chocolate while waiting for the lights. Unfortunately, the aurora didn’t appear that night, but we were…”
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