Reykjavik · NORTHERN LIGHTS TOURS
43 reviewed
City light drowns the aurora, so every good northern lights tour is really a hunt for dark sky. Ranked below are the best ones from Reykjavik: bus versus small group versus boat, which chase the clearest forecast, which hand you a hot chocolate and a tripod, and which rebook you free if the sky stays shut.
Chase the Northern Lights from Reykjavik on a 4-hour night bus tour with hot cocoa, dark-sky stops, and a free retry.
“Barbara was an excellent guide who was very clued up on how to see the lights and spot signs she was also very friendly and was an overall great experience”
Small-group Northern Lights hunt from Reykjavik with photo stops, hot chocolate, and expert guides. Free retry if aurora stays hidden.
“Incredible tour. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. We saw reds, blues, purples, and greens. Our guide was patient and even took photos for us. 11/10. If you are considering this tour just book it.”
Small-group northern lights tour from Reykjavik with hotel pickup, dark-sky driving, and professional aurora photos plus a free re-run if skies fail.
“Our guide (Aegir) worked hard on a cloudy night to search out some northern lights. It was freezing cold (even when wrapped up) but it was so worth it. He captured wonderful professional photos of this once in a lifetime experience.”
Small-group Northern Lights hunt from Reykjavik with warm blankets, hot chocolate, and guide-shot photos when skies cooperate.
“Our guide was excellent and did his best to try and find us the lights on a cloudy night. We had planned it to have some brilliant stargazing on the same night and it felt like 2 experiences for the price of one as we managed to see the Geminid meteor shower as well as the aurora.”
Hunt for the Northern Lights outside Reykjavík with a guided coach ride, on-board Wi‑Fi for photos, and a free repeat tour if none show.
“This tour delivered as promised, picking us up at our hotel on a nice coach bus and driving out to a remote location to see the northern lights. Unfortunately, the location chosen, while remote, still had some bright light from a visitor center. The pros included real bathrooms nearby, though, which were very appreciated. It was a beautiful experience! The drive back was just as easy, and we were brought right back to just outside our hotel's doors in Reykjavik.”
Chase the northern lights from Reykjavik with flexible stops, a warm bus ride, and included hot chocolate, plus a free rebook if you miss them.
“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”
Chase the Northern Lights from Reykjavík on a warm bus with an in-app audio guide, photo tips, and a lifetime rebooking guarantee.
“Everything depends on the luck. At the end of everything is nature. I recommend”
Reykjavik Northern Lights yacht cruise from Old Harbor with three deck viewing angles, warm blankets, Wi‑Fi, and a 2-hour aurora hunt.
“We did this on Friday 23rd January 2026. You check in at the Old Harbour House. From there you board the yacht. We were lucky that the lights were out and could be seen before we left the harbour. Worth doing but obviously no guarantee you’ll see the lights. But we did. Only 2 hours which was more than enough time. Value for money. Wrap up warm. It’s freezing on the deck but you’ll get rewarded if the lights are dancing.”
Chase the aurora from Reykjavík on a guided bus with Wi‑Fi and forecast-driven stops, plus a handy do-over if the lights don’t show.
“Although we didn’t see the lights, it was still a goop trip. You stand in the middle of now where, surrounded by an old lava field and you can see what feels like a million stars. We did see shooting stars, which was great and for me worth the trip.”
Small-group midnight Northern Lights hunt from Reykjavík with a heated minibus, hot chocolate, and included pro photos, plus free retry.
“The perfect Northern Lights experience - small group size, very knowledgeable tour guide, (very!) hot chocolate and just everything we expected it to be, and more!! thank you. Would absolutely recommend.”
Guided Northern Lights hunt from Reykjavik with an expert guide, bus comforts, and a free return if the aurora doesn’t show.
“I have already forgotten our guides name (my ears were frozen shut) but she was a delight and gave a mystical take on the history of the lights and elves..... as well as talking sun spots etc. we got to the location and nothing for 45 minutes except a cold win. then a spot of light, another one and then an hour of full on northern lights. Unforgettable.”
A 3.5-hour Northern Lights hunt from Reykjavik with a warm hot chocolate break, smart aurora tips, and a free retry if skies fail.
“absolutely incredible! though the visibility was only 2 on the scale it was well informed. thrilled to have seen even a smidge of the lights.”
Guided northern lights hunt from Reykjavik with photo help, warm blankets, and hot chocolate. Learn the aurora and get images emailed.
“Christian had good knowledge of the lights and took us straight there!! We saw the northern lights which he took pictures on his camera. Hot chocolate on the coach and updated you through the journey.”
Hunt for the Northern Lights from Reykjavik with an expert guide, dark-sky photo stops, and a free retry if the aurora doesn’t show.
“excellent, knowledgeable guide and we got to see the lights”
Chase the Northern Lights from Reykjavik in a small warm minibus with wool blankets, hot cocoa, and free pro photos. 4 hours.
“Our guide Al was very attentive, knowledgeable and patient with all of guests’ photo requests. We didn’t see northern lights at our first two spots but we were lucky to see a spectacular light show at our last stop! It’s the hot cocoa that did the magic!”
