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

Northern Lights Midnight Adventure Small-Group from Reykjavík

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

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.

Northern Lights Boat Cruise from Reykjavik

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Northern Lights Small-Group Tour with Hot Chocolate & Photos

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.

Perlan Admission - Volcano & Ice Cave, Northern Lights Experience

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

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.

Northern Lights 4x4 Tour with Pastries and Cocoa from Reykjavik

What sets our Northern Lights boat tour apart is our dedication to giving you an unforgettable experience under the Arctic sky. With expert and passionate guides, we’ll take you far from city lights to the best locations on the water for witnessing the majestic Aurora Borealis. Unlike other tours, we offer a free return ticket if the lights don’t appear, ensuring you have another chance to see this incredible phenomenon. You’ll stay comfortable in our heated indoor cabins, complete with toilet facilities, or step outside wrapped in our warm flotation overalls to feel closer to nature. We’ve thought of every detail to make your trip seamless, including free WiFi on board to share your adventure in real time and complimentary seasickness tablets for a smooth journey. This is more than a tour – it’s a once-in-a-lifetime chance to connect with nature’s most stunning light show. Don’t miss the opportunity to make unforgettable memories. Book your adventure today!

Northern Lights Boat Tour with Hot Chocolate and Free Retry

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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.

Northern Lights Cruise from Downtown Reykjavik

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Golden Circle & Northern Lights Tour from Reykjavik

12 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Admiring the aurora borealis is high on many Iceland visitors' wishlists, but spotting the lights is notoriously tricky. This tour from Reykjavik—led by expert aurora-hunter guides using up-to-date technology—maximizes your chances. Leave the light pollution of Iceland’s capital behind as your guide takes you to the best location to see the northern lights. If they don't appear, you can even join a repeat tour for free.

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

Increase your chances of seeing the northern lights without navigating Iceland’s rural roads or guessing where conditions are best. Departing Reykjavík, this guided coach tour uses live weather and aurora forecasts to seek out clear, dark skies, adapting the route as conditions change. If the lights don’t appear, you can join one additional scheduled departure free of charge, subject to availability.

Reykjavik: Northern Lights Coach Tour with Local Hunters

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 with Second Chance Guarantee

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

To maximize your chances of seeing the northern lights in Iceland, you have to get away from any light pollution—easier said than done without a vehicle of your own. Simplify your journey into the darkness with this coach tour from Reykjavik. Guides use local knowledge and data to find the clearest skies, and some departures are bilingual. Warm up along the way with a mug of hot chocolate.

Reykjavik: Northern Lights Hunt with Hot Chocolate

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 hunt in a Super Jeep

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.

Northern Lights Small Group Tour from Reykjavik

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

Discover two of Iceland’s must-try experiences without having to worry about transport, pre-booking tickets, or other logistics with this convenient combo package. Transfers and entrance to the Blue Lagoon and a northern lights coach tour are included (though sightings are not guaranteed). Optional hotel pickup is available, and you have free time between the two to grab dinner at your own expense in Reykjavik.

Blue Lagoon & Northern Lights Tour from Reykjavik

8 hoursFree Cancellation

See the best of Iceland's natural attractions in a single day—and leave all the logistics and planning to someone else—on this hassle-free tour. Following pickup from your Reykjavik hotel, head to the Golden Circle sightseeing route to see Thingvellir National Park, Geysir, Gullfoss waterfall, and the Kerid Volcanic Crater. Then, relax in the Blue Lagoon with a complimentary drink and facial mask. After free time in the city for dinner, embark on an adventure to see the northern lights.

Golden Circle, Northern Lights and Blue Lagoon Tour with Ticket

14 hoursFree Cancellation

Seeing the Northern Lights is a highlight of any trip to Iceland, but finding them on your own can be challenging. This small-group 4x4 Northern Lights tour from Reykjavik is led by experienced local guides who use real-time forecasts and local knowledge to chase the best viewing conditions each night. There’s no fixed route—just smart decisions based on cloud cover, aurora activity, and road conditions. Travel away from city lights in a comfortable 4x4 vehicle, reaching quieter locations that regular buses can’t access. When conditions are right, enjoy the moment while your guide captures professional photos of the aurora and of you—shared after the tour. Why choose this tour: • Maximize your chances with experienced local aurora guides • Small-group experience in a 4x4 vehicle • Escape city lights. Enjoy warm drinks and snacks. • Free rebooking if no Aurora appears - come back at no extra cost • Professional Northern Lights photos included • Pickup/drop-off from Reykjavik included

Reykjavik Northern Lights 4x4 Small Group Tour with PRO Photos

Northern Lights Guided Bus Tour from Reykjavik

Experience two of Iceland’s most incredible natural sights as you go whale watching and search for the Northern Lights with this package of two separate excursions from Reykjavik. Climb aboard your boat to search for the Aurora Borealis, a spectacular celestial display of colorful lights triggered by magnetic storms. For your second excursion, head out again by boat into Faxaflói Bay as you search for the area’s incredible marine life, including humpback whales, minke whales and harbor porpoises, among others. Both trips include hotel transport (if option selected), guides, warm coveralls and Wi-Fi on the whale watching cruise.

Iceland Super Saver: Northern Lights Cruise plus Whale-Watching Tour from Reykjavik

5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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

Patricia_S, Sep 2026

Northern Lights Adventure

My husband and I had a great experience on this trip. Hotel pickup and drop off is a big plus. Our driver/guide Iosif (Joseph) was informative and worked very hard to get us to a great spot to see the beautiful Northern Lights. He took numerous great photos of all of us with the lights as the backdrop. The yummy hot chocolate and snacks were a welcome treat during this late night adventure. I highly recommend this Bucket List experience!

Northern Lights Midnight Adventure Small-Group from Reykjavík

Briana_T, Sep 2026

Rare Incredible Experience!!

While part of it is luck, our guide Siggi had so much knowledge about the Northern Lights that we saw quite a show within an hour. Once the activity slowed down a little, he informed us that it wouldn’t be higher for at least a hour, so we all agreed that we saw what we came for and were in bed early. What an incredible tour!! I highly recommend if you come in the season!

Northern Lights 4x4 Tour with Pastries and Cocoa from Reykjavik

elson15, Sep 2026

Awesome

Edgar the guide simply put was bloody awesome Looked at the sky and changed directions right to the perfect spot was watching the northern lights within 15 minutes he took great photos and the small tour group was perfect the best way to tick something off my bucket list thanks Brett Elson Western Australia

Perlan Admission - Volcano & Ice Cave, Northern Lights Experience

Lisa_L, Sep 2026

Loved it

Awesome interactive museum. We enjoyed the lava experience but be careful if prone to motion sickness- it was like being on a park ride. The Ice Cave was my favorite. Very cold inside but nice to have a semi real experience. The planetarium was nice also but we missed part of the show as we were short on sleep and those seats were super comfortable. Would definitely recommend

Northern Lights Small-Group Tour with Hot Chocolate & Photos

Miranda_W, Sep 2026

Wonderful Experience

Michaela's energy, expertise, and love for the Aurora Borealis made our tour a successful one. We were so thankful to have her leading this bucket list experience for us. She was incredibly cheerful and upbeat and did a great job making sure all were having a good time. We saw a wonderful display of the lights despite the apps only forecasting poor chances and attending the tour in September, one of the poorer times of year to see them. They still blew us away and the photos turned out great. Do expect to have her drive you to a roadside in the country and to stand there for hours looking at the sky in the cold (you can warm up in the van). This was perfect for us as we squeezed it in the night before our departure flight. Blankets, hot cocoa, and donuts were a nice touch. The van was very high end.

Northern Lights Small-Group Tour From Reykjavik with Hot Choco

S_O, Sep 2026

Small group tour is a must

Michael was determined to find us the best spot for viewing the Northern Lights. Because we were in a van (vs a large bus), he could take us on smaller roads with less traffic and light pollution. We were lucky and saw the full display of lights. There were winds of 50 mph so dress warmly and bring a tripod because you need to keep your camera still to take the best pictures.

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.

Golden Circle, Secret Lagoon and Northern Lights Tour

Linda_D, Mar 2026

Fantastic!

This was a really enjoyable way to see the wonders of the Golden Circle. The Secret Lagoon proved to be a most dreamy, tranquil and authentic experience that was unforgettable. The Northern Lights tour was a huge success due to the keen eye and knowledge of our wonderful, special guide, who shared the most amazing stories with us and made the whole experience feel extra magical. A fantastic tour all round and not to be missed when in beautiful Iceland!

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.