Top Reykjavik Northern Lights

Chase the magic of Iceland’s Northern Lights with an adventure that captivates from start to finish. Departing from Reykjavik, you’ll journey with a lively group and an expert driver dedicated to finding the aurora’s breathtaking glow. While waiting for the lights to appear, step back in time—handle authentic Viking weapons, snap playful photos, and enjoy plenty of delicious hot cocoa to keep you warm. Best of all, the experience doesn’t end if the aurora remains elusive: you’re welcome to join the tour again, as many times as it takes, until you witness nature’s greatest light show. Entertainment, excitement, and unforgettable memories are always guaranteed—no matter the forecast.

Reykjavik Northern Lights Tour with Pro Aurora Photos Small Group

Combine pre-booked admission tickets to the Perlan Museum’s Wonders of Iceland exhibition with a planetarium show, all thanks to this two-part, time-saving sightseeing package. Choose from a range of admission times throughout the day, make your own way to the Reykjavik museum, and explore immersive highlights like the world's first indoor ice cave. Then, watch a northern lights show in Iceland's only planetarium.

4.9

(487)

from $159

Perlan Admission - Volcano & Ice Cave, Northern Lights Experience

Perlan Admission - Volcano & Ice Cave, Northern Lights Experience

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

Northern Lights Midnight Adventure Small-Group from Reykjavík

(2,263)

from $58

Chasing the northern lights is an essential, and often elusive, experience when visiting Iceland. Let an expert navigate dark roads and find the best viewing spots on this small-group tour. Ride out to areas with little-to-no light pollution and cozy up with hot chocolate, traditional pastries, and lunch. Enjoy round-trip hotel pickup and drop-off along with warm snacks for added comfort on your aurora adventure.

4.8

(988)

from $134

Northern Lights 4x4 Tour with Pastries and Cocoa from Reykjavik

Northern Lights 4x4 Tour with Pastries and Cocoa from Reykjavik

Enjoy a special way to hunt for the northern lights when you set off an evening boat tour from Reykjavik. Once the night sets in, make your own way to the waterfront departure point, hop aboard your vessel, and keep your eyes to the skies: your guide will do everything they can to help you discover the aurora. While cruising, admire the coastline, look out for wildlife, and grab a snack or drink from the on-board café.

4.8

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from $139

Northern Lights Boat Cruise from Reykjavik

Northern Lights Boat Cruise from Reykjavik

2 hoursFree Cancellation

4.3

(68)

from $86

Northern Lights Small-Group Tour with Hot Chocolate & Photos

Increase your chances of spotting one of Iceland's wildest natural attractions on a northern lights cruise from Reykjavik. Before boarding your sightseeing vessel, learn the science behind the aurora borealis from your guide. Then, wrap up warm and head onto the water. Enjoy unobstructed panoramas from the viewing deck, or slip into the heated lounge to purchase warm drinks. Leave the city lights behind in search of the aurora borealis.

(2,171)

from $165

Northern Lights Cruise from Downtown Reykjavik

Northern Lights Cruise from Downtown Reykjavik

2 hoursFree Cancellation

4.5

(634)

from $105

Many traveler come to Iceland hoping for a glimpse of the northern lights, but the elusive phenomenon is best seen outside of the city, in the company of an expert who knows the best spots for spotting the elusive aurora. This tour from Reykjavik takes you into the countryside to a site specially chosen to provide the best chances of seeing the lights on the night. Hot drinks, snacks, and woolen blankets are provided to keep you cozy while you wait for the show.

A happy guest welcoming the dancing Northern Lights

Northern Lights Small Group Tour from Reykjavik

We combine the expertise of dedicated aurora hunters with an exceptional focus on comfort and a cozy, shared experience. While all tours chase the lights, our guides are specialists in local microclimates and real-time solar activity. We don't just drive to a fixed spot; we use dynamic routing to find the clearest, darkest patch of sky, maximizing your viewing chances far away from the city's light pollution. The journey itself is part of the experience. You travel in a comfortable, warm vehicle and enjoy the famous Icelandic hospitality with a complimentary hot chocolate as you wait beneath the stars. This transforms the hunt into a relaxed, memorable gathering with fellow travelers. You leave the stress of driving on dark, icy roads to us, allowing you to focus completely on the sky.

Northern Lights Tour: Cozy Night Adventure with Hot Chocolate

Witness the enchanting Aurora Borealis on a private tour tailored just for you. Led by expert guides, this journey takes you into the Icelandic wilderness, away from city lights, for the best viewing experience. Enjoy a flexible itinerary, whether you prefer a cozy cabin or an adventurous hike under the stars. Capture stunning images with professional photography tips and travel comfortably in a private vehicle equipped with heated seats and hot beverages. Ideal for families and small groups, this tour ensures a personalized and memorable night under the Northern Lights. - Private tour for up to 4 participants for an intimate experience - Flexible itinerary tailored to your wishes - Includes hot beverages and transportation from Reykjavik - Expert guides provide insights and photography tips for the best shots

4.8

(24)

from $79

Private Northern Lights Tour in Iceland with Guide

Private Northern Lights Tour in Iceland with Guide

1 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

5.0

from $464

Per group

Golden Circle & Northern Lights Tour from Reykjavik

12 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Northern Lights Guided Bus Tour from Reykjavik

(111)

from $151

Likely to Sell Out

3.9

(1,241)

from $85

There are just a handful of places in the world where you can spot the northern lights, and if you’re lucky enough to witness the natural phenomenon, it’s sure to be a highlight of your trip to Iceland. On this small-group tour, you’ll maximize your chances of seeing the auroras as your guides use real-time weather data to predict the best times and viewing locations. And if the lights don’t make an appearance, you can join another tour for free.

Northern Lights Small-Group Tour From Reykjavik with Hot Choco

Northern Lights Small-Group Tour From Reykjavik with Hot Choco

Leave Reykjavík behind and hunt for the Northern Lights in Iceland’s winter wilderness aboard a spacious comfort coach with Wi-Fi and restroom facilities. Throughout the evening, our experienced team monitors live weather, cloud cover, and aurora activity to find the most promising viewing locations. Praised by guests for their knowledge, enthusiasm, and determination, our guides have even been called true “Aurora Whisperers.” Rather than following a fixed route, they adapt the journey in search of darker skies, clearer conditions, and stronger activity. Along the way, learn about the science behind the Aurora and receive practical tips for photographing it with your phone or camera. Enjoy complimentary hot chocolate while waiting beneath Iceland’s night sky. As sightings cannot be guaranteed, you may join one additional scheduled departure free of charge if no Northern Lights are seen, subject to availability.

Reykjavik: Northern Lights Coach Tour with Aurora Whisperers

Join this group tour from Reykjavik to see the best of South Iceland, plus check out the northern lights, on this full-day combo tour. You don’t have to deal with logistics or driving, since your coach driver takes you to all the stops in south Iceland, and then finds the northern lights. See the waterfall at Skogafoss, walk on the Solheimajokull Glacier, see black sand beaches, and more before you hunt for the northern lights.

4.6

(70)

from $95

South Iceland Highlights and Northern Lights Combo Full-Day Tour

14 hoursFree Cancellation

4.6

(23)

from $185

Northern Lights Jeep Tour - Icelandic Guide | Photos | Cocoa

Discover the magic of the Northern Lights with ease on a small group jeep tour around the outskirts of Reykjavik, away from the light pollution. The journey itself is an adventure as you bounce across lava fields in search of the best viewpoints. Along the way, learn about the science behind the aurora borealis before stopping for that magical moment when nature’s best light display takes centre stage.

Northern Lights Jeep Tour - Icelandic Guide | Photos | Cocoa

Prepare for a truly unique Northern Lights experience with Super Jeep, a one-of-a-kind modified 4x4 vehicle which can access off-road areas other vehicles can’t. Feel the thrill of bouncing across the lava fields, leaving the crowds and city lights behind you, and enjoy prime viewing of nature’s most spectacular light show. While you wait, sip on homemade hot chocolate and make the most of your guide’s top photography tips.

5.0

(35)

from $239

Northern Lights Super Jeep Tour with Hot Chocolate and Photos

Northern Lights Super Jeep Tour with Hot Chocolate and Photos

5.0

(1)

from $260

Tick an item off your bucket list and capture the beauty of the northern lights with just your camera or phone during this tour from Reykjavik. Join a small group and head out in search of the natural phenomenon, away from light pollution, and get help from your guide to take photos with your devices. Plus, since aurora sightings aren't guaranteed, you are welcome to join another tour free of charge.

Northern Lights Small Group Tour from Reykjavik with Free Photos

Northern Lights Small Group Tour from Reykjavik with Free Photos

Discover the magic of the Northern Lights on an exclusive Spanish tour. With professional guides and 4x4 vehicles, access secret places and away from the crowds to enjoy this stunning natural phenomenon. Professional photography is included, ensuring you take unforgettable memories of your adventure. Know the best spots to spot the auroras and experience the beauty of the Icelandic sky like never before.

Hunting for Northern Lights in Iceland 4x4 Tour

2 to 4 hours

4.3

(11)

from $203

Price varies by group size

Northern Lights Superjeep Tour from Reykjavik

(330)

from $243

Searching for the northern lights on your own can be frustrating due to unpredictable weather and dark locations outside the city. However, this guided boat tour from Reykjavik makes it easier and far more comfortable. Cruise into the calm waters of Faxafloi Bay, where conditions are ideal for stargazing and spotting the elusive aurora. Learn about the science and folklore behind the northern lights while you relax on board and enjoy a warm drink (own expense).

Northern Lights Cruise from Reykjavik Including Photos

Northern Lights Cruise from Reykjavik Including Photos

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

See Iceland beyond Reykjavik—and make exploring its natural scenery seamless and hassle-free—on this 2-day trip to the Snaefellsnes peninsula. Following morning pickup on the first day, head into the countryside and embark on a caving excursion, which reveals a new side of the area's topography (specialist gear rentals additional expense). Then, in the evening, head to one of the region's prime spots for viewing the northern lights.

2 Day Snæfellsnes Tour Lava Caving and the Northern Lights

2 daysFree Cancellation

4.6

(49)

from $510

Price varies by group size

Visitors are treated to a dazzling nighttime display, away from city lights.

Seize the opportunity to see one of the world’s greatest natural spectacles during this northern lights tour from Reykjavik. Skip the guesswork and venture deep into Iceland’s darkness-cloaked countryside, far from the electric glow of any towns, with a guide who knows how to find the aurora. Stop at different locations to scan the skies for the aurora, and with luck, catch a dazzling display that you’ll remember forever. Hotel pickup is available for added convenience.

Northern Lights Guided Tour with Pickup Option from Reykjavik

Perlan Admission - Volcano & Ice Cave, Northern Lights Experience

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from $72

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zach_s, Jul 2026

Amazing interactive exhibits!

This is a great way to use up a couple of hours waiting to head to the airport. It took us a total of 2 hours to see the lava show, northern lights show and ice cave. The lava show and ice cave are semi-guided, but then you're free to roam around. Don't forget to go to the 4th floor to walk around the dome!

Reykjavik Northern Lights Tour with Pro Aurora Photos Small Group

Brenda_E, Jul 2026

Spectacular trip!

What's to love about this excursion? Everything! We booked this small group tour and super happy we did. Our guide was prepared with all the tech gear he needed to find the location of northern lights. We booked the trip for our first night in Rykevic knowing we might not get to see them. The best part is if they cancel for the evening they will move you to the following night and so on. We were cancelled 2 times, our last night it was on! Yay! We had an amazing time and drove where the big charter busses couldn't get to. Our guide had hot chocolate and took photo's of us and was spot on to where the lights would be. We got to see magnificent colors, purples, green, and some pinks. He said people don't get the colors we saw very often. I would highly recommend this trip. Don't waste your time trying to find them on your own. You probably won't unless you are experienced at finding northern lights in Iceland.

Golden Circle & Northern Lights Tour from Reykjavik

Kulthida_L, Apr 2026

Perfect program

The Golden Circle program was great. Every place was incredibly beautiful. The tour guid was very professional and friendly. I could say it was a perfect program! For the Northern Light, i understood that the week that i went was the last week of the aurora season but the tour guide did his best to chase the northern lights until we could see it. Incredible!! We were really impressed.

Northern Lights 4x4 Tour with Pastries and Cocoa from Reykjavik

Matthew_B, Apr 2026

A Decade-Old Dream, Complete

Let me begin by saying that I have been hoping to see the northern lights in full display for over 11 years, ever since I got a hazy glimpse of them on the horizon. Our tour guide was Nebo, and I am more than satisfied with his performance. He was just as excited as we were to find the lights, and took time to give us the game plan before the "fishing" as he called it, got started. He also told us about the settings for phones if we hoped to capture some of the lights ourselves, just adding to his reputation of caring about the individual experience of each person on the trip. As we neared Þingvellir he had his eyes on the sky, pulled over, and hopped out the bus. He told us there was some faint visibility, and we got to see some subtle green lights. The patience at our stop paid off however, as the lights began to dance quickly across the sky, becoming more vibrant, and casting pillars above and around us. It was an incredible light show, watching the excited movement of the Aurora is one of the most beautiful things you can witness. After these faded, he moved on further and stopped us again and here we saw the long broad bands of the lights, slowly arching and painting across the sky. His camera was ready and was taking stunning long exposure photos of all of the people on the tour under the lights. We of course got our excellent Hot Cocoa and Icelandic Kleinas, to keep us warm outside the bus. There was no rushing anyone, everything was conducted with care, patience, and genuine interest in one of the most spectacular experiences we have as humans. My wife and I had an incredible time, and we will never forget about it, nor will we forget about Nebo. The pictures I got from my own phone are incredible, and I can't wait to get the ones Nebo took in a few days! Overall this experience was one for a lifetime of memories, and I'll always be grateful to Nebo for how good of a "fisherman" he is. (All attached photos are from my phone, Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, with various long exposure settings)

Northern Lights Small-Group Tour with Hot Chocolate & Photos

Sarah_C, Apr 2026

We had a northern lights...

We had a northern lights tours with Baldvin. We enjoyed this tour with him and it felt exciting to go find the northern lights and see if we would be lucky enough to see them. We felt he went above and beyond as a storm was coming the next day and he drove farther out so that we would have a clear enough sky to see them. We are able to see them and the photos turned out great!

Northern Lights Small-Group Tour with Free Photos & Hot Chocolate

Gina_L, Apr 2026

Great guide made it a great night!

Our driver/tourguide Josef was fantastic! Even though Mother Nature didn't cooperate and we weren't able to clearly see the Northern Lights during our tour, it certainly wasn't' due to a lack of effort of Josef's behalf. He took us to multiple sites, shared lots of interesting facts about Iceland during the drive, and warmed us up with piping hot cocoa as well. Our thanks to him for all that he did to provide a great experience.

Northern Lights Midnight Adventure Small-Group from Reykjavík

Joseph_B, Apr 2026

One of my Iceland highlights, a total bucket list event

This trip was recommended by travel companions we met in Iceland. The experience was incredible and while it cost a bit more than other Northern Lights experiences, I can see why. The driver works with a "central command" to identify areas in the sky without clouds, and compare that to solar activity. They knew exactly where to drive and we went to multiple locations. Unlike other tours which are set to go to one location, this tour will take you wherever the Northern Lights are brightest. The drive was knowledgeable and fun, informative and also took amazing pictures of all the attendees. Included in the trip is the professional pics that were taken during your tour.

Northern Lights Small Group Tour from Reykjavik

Sharon_H, Mar 2026

Super Fantastic!!

Be patient! You may not see the Northern lights at the first location your tour guide goes to. Baldwin, our tour guide went to four different locations and on the fourth location we saw the Northern lights. The colors were green, purple and shades of pink. Baldwin was the was the best! He was very determined we were going to see something. Baldwin was knowledgeable and engaging with us. The hot chocolate and blankets were welcoming. It was extremely cold that night even late March, so dress WARM!

Aurora Reykjavík, The Northern Lights Center Museum Visit

Elaine_M, Mar 2026

Impressive customer service

This excursion was cancelled due to inclement weather so my review is based on having received timely updates and offer to reschedule. Unfortunately we were unable to reschedule due to time constraints on our trip so we requested a refund which was processed immediately.

Northern Lights Cruise from Downtown Reykjavik

Meghan_F, Mar 2026

Thought this was well...

Thought this was well worth the money, we got very lucky with your views this night. I would highly recommend it to anyone and also would recommend braving the cold and sitting on the top deck for the best views. Also thought it was great that they sent photos to us afterwards as well.