The 15 Best Northern Lights Tours in Iceland

Iceland: Northern Lights Bus Tour from Reykjavik - What the four-hour evening usually feels like

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

Search Iceland’s Northern Lights by bus from Reykjavik, with expert guides, photo stops, and a free retry if the aurora stays hidden.

“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

Chase Iceland’s Northern Lights from Reykjavik in a small group, with expert guides, hot chocolate, photo stops, and a free retry.

“Michael was brilliant and the tour was fantastic. We managed to see the lights dancing across the sky on several different occasions in different locations. absolutely stunning. Bucket list tick. Thank you”

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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.)

Review of Reykjavik’s Northern Lights tour with hotel pickup, local guides, free rebooking, hot chocolate, and professional photos.

“Possibly the worst I’ve ever experienced with Viator. We weren’t introduced to our guide, our guide was nowhere in sight, never was offered a wool blanket, hot chocolate/pastry had to be purchased and a photograph wasn’t no where in site. Literally threw our money away on this excursion. Do not book! *No sightings (it’s nature, completely understandable) *Nothing that was offered was provided. $320 out the window!”

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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

Review of Reykjavik’s small-group Northern Lights tour with hot chocolate, Icelandic pastries, blankets, photos, and free rebooking.

“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 spot away from the crowds that come with larger tours. While we were unlucky with solar activity, the night itself was stunning: clear skies, a full moon, and a beautifully illuminated lake and mountains. You hardly noticed the cold. Baldvin also gave clear, helpful instructions for rebooking, which we really appreciated. Fingers crossed for better…”

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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

Search Iceland’s Northern Lights from Reykjavik by coach, with expert guides, Wi-Fi, hotel pickup, and a free repeat tour if needed.

“Yes as other have stated I also was never picked up for my tour I arrived a half hour early and a whole extra hour after just in case as the ENTIRE reason I visited Iceland was to see the northern lights and it never happened. Gray Line has yet to respond to my emails, calls and request for a refund. No communication was given at all. I went against my better judgement because I took a tour in the day with Gray Line and it went fine, the host was pushing the northern lights tour later that day so I booked it because of that reason and the Aurora…”

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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

Review of Reykjavik’s Northern Lights bus tour with Thingvellir, hot chocolate, flexible stops, guide insights, and a free retry.

“Really good tour, on time, friendly, knowledgable. Sadly the lights never made an appearance for us, Viator sorted out a tour the following evening (our last night) sadly no show with the lights again but that's the way it goes. Viator & tour company were both amazing”

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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 Iceland’s dark skies from Reykjavik, learn aurora photography, and rebook free if clouds hide the Northern Lights.

“This tour was awesome. they took us to a site just beside a snack shop with huge indoor waiting area. After a few minutes wait, our tour guide came in to inform us that the Northern Lights is starting to come out & its only 10:45ish at night. We rushed out & there it is, a long arching & spreading slowly while we are taking pictures on different formations. the most exciting time was when the lights came out again on our way back to Reykjavic. Our driver & Tour guide had to pull over from the highway into a small road. it was around 1:00am. we all had to…”

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Reykjavik: Northern Lights Yacht Tour

8.Northern Lights Yacht Tour

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

See Reykjavik’s northern lights from a comfortable yacht with three viewing decks, a bar, warm blankets, and helpful guides.

“we didn't get any lights on our trip but we were offered to return again for free anytime withing in 3 years. we returned 2 days later and got our reward by seeing a stunning display of the aurora”

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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

Review of Reykjavik Excursions’ Northern Lights bus tour, with pricing, pickup details, group size, viewing tips, rebooking rules, and honest drawbacks.

“Nice tour guide and good driver. However, it was cancelled once and nothing happened on second try. They don't go driving until they find it with us warm. We go one spot and stand outside cold. Why would I come all the way back to Iceland to try this again? Way overcrowded too. Huge regret and sticking to Finland”

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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

Review of Reykjavik’s Northern Lights Midnight Adventure, with minibus pickup, hot chocolate, guide photos, free retry, and practical tips.

“Amazing way to experience the Northern Lights! Perfect size very comfortable mini bus so you won't be over crowded. Really insightful knowledge from the guide Siggy, who went above and beyond to make sure everyone had a great experience. He found all the perfect places to see the Northern Lights in a spot that wasn't an over crowded car park! So not only did I get some amazing photos of the lights but also the landscape. The hot chocolate was delicious. Not only did we see the lights but also learned loads about them and got to ask lots of questions about Iceland. 100% would recommend this tour.”

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From Reykjavik: Northern Lights Tour

11.Northern Lights Tour

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

Search Iceland’s dark skies from Reykjavik on a guided Northern Lights bus tour with free rebooking if the aurora stays hidden.

“It would have been good if the lights had appeared”

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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 tour, with expert guides, hot drinks, blankets, group photos, pickup details, and honest booking advice.

“Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and very likeable and absolutely made the trip as good as it could have been.”

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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 tips, Wi-Fi, and free retries if skies stay empty.

“excellent, knowledgeable guide and we got to see the lights”

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From Reykjavík: Northern Lights Tour with Hot Cocoa & Photos - How the aurora search works

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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 by minibus, with wool blankets, hot cocoa, Icelandic pastries, and free professional photos.

“Our guide was amazing did everything he could so that we could see the lights which we definitely did. Thank God for the photos as they came out amazing.”

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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 search for the Northern Lights at night on this practical Reykjavik combo tour.

“Peter and Erika were absolute legends. Usually a heavy sleeper on bus rides, this one must be the only ride I was kept awake thoroughly entertained by Erika her funny stories, brilliant narration and vast knowledge and the variety of information we gained about Iceland on the trip. 10/10 recommended. Joy-filled ride, Keep an ear out for ‘There’s a funny story…’ 🫶”

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