Reykjavik · MIDNIGHT SUN TOURS
9 reviewed
The best midnight sun tours fill up fast in a country this small. Ranked below are the 9 standouts, with current prices and what sets each one apart, so you can lock in a seat before the dates go.
A 3-hour midnight sun whale watch from Reykjavík with warm overalls, expert guides, and research-minded spotting in Faxafloi Bay.
“what an amazing experience. rough seas, but made the scenery even more breathtaking.”
Guided quad ride from Reykjavík at 8:30 pm, with all gear and pickup. Climb Hafrafell and Ulfarsfell for midnight-sun views.
“Our guide was amazing. This adventure was full of all women riders plus one 17 year old and one guide. We will definitely do this again next time.”
Midnight sun whale cruise from Reykjavik with onboard narration, Wi‑Fi warmth, and coveralls. See humpbacks and dolphins.
“We were very lucky to have seen several humpback whales and a lovely sunset over a very calm sea. Zero complaints, many memories”
Join a 9 PM whale watching cruise from Reykjavík under the midnight sun, with warm overalls, indoor decks, and a free retry.
“It was exciting!! Take the anti-sickness pill if you want to be able to move back and forth, to follow the whale whilst the boat is moving. It was a great night! TIP: I have my binoculars and a camera attach to it, and that levelled up my experience!💕”
Ride an ATV under Reykjavik’s midnight sun. Pickup, safety coaching, two big mountain climbs, and 2 hours of riding with gear included.
“The kids had so much fun riding through the backroads and terrain. Fabulous fun.”
Reykjavik midnight-sun ATV tour: small group, hotel pickup, helmets and gloves, and mountain views of Reykjavik, Mosfellsbær, Reykjanes.
“Loved the ATV ride to the top of the mountain. We had a clear day so the view of the sunset was lovely. However, there are 2 items on this trip that are mis-represented - 1 there are no refreshments provided at the top of the mountain and 2 it's a midnight sun ATV but we were actually back in our hotel by 11:15pm so we ended up seeing the midnight sun from our hotel room. It was just the 4 of us on this tour which was nice but we felt it was too short. It was supposed to last till 12:30am.”
Midnight-sun Golden Circle after dark from Reykjavik with a small group. See Kerið, geysers, Þingvellir, and Gullfoss with less crowding.
“Very interesting trip! All locations were not crowded and it was light enough to see everything well.”
Midnight sun whale watching from Reykjavik: heated seating, thermal overalls, Wi‑Fi, sea-sickness tablets, and a retake if none seen.
“All of the tours in Iceland were accommodating- except for this one. We waited for other people in our group on 2 different tours, because the guides were kind and understanding. One of those instances made us about 20 minutes late for our whale watching tour, but the company and guides were not accommodating at all. We explained that we couldn't have known 24 hours before that another tour company would be gracious to their customers, causing us to be a few minutes late. They did nothing to accommodate us, and everything was out of our control. I would advise anyone with enough common sense to know that things do…”
Small-group midnight sun whale watching from Reykjavík for up to 12: gear included, Harpa and Old Harbour views, chances at minke.
“This experience was breathtaking and memorable for sure. Late in the evening, we were on a small boat, going fast, and chasing dolphins, wales, and puffins far away from the shore. Amazingly we got to see all of them. The only unhappy person on the boat was my son, who became very sea sick. Unfortunately, he had to suffer for the duration of the trip because there is nowhere to go. If you are prone to sea sickness, I would not recommend this trip.”
