Northern Lights tours from Reykjavík
The best time to see the Northern Lights in Iceland is from September to April, when dark evenings create the right conditions for aurora viewing. October to March offers the longest nights and the widest choice of guided departures. Compare Northern Lights tours from Reykjavík below and book the option that fits your trip.
A clear, easy Reykjavík aurora tour with forecast-led routing, local guidance and the choice of pickup or a central BSÍ departure.
Watch Reykjavík’s lights disappear behind a warm coach and follow the clearest winter sky towards an atmospheric aurora viewing st...
A comfortable Reykjavík coach tour combining forecast-led aurora hunting, Icelandic stories and hot chocolate beneath the winter s...
Meet in Reykjavík and follow a guided route into the darker countryside for a classic four-hour Northern Lights hunt.
Chase the Northern Lights with a delicious touch of Icelandic warmth. Dark skies, flexible routing and a comforting drink or local...
Follow Iceland’s clearest winter sky in a group capped below 30, with professional photographs and an evening route chosen beyond ...
A personal minibus aurora chase with required Reykjavík pickup, expert guiding and complimentary photographs when the lights appea...
Chase the Northern Lights with a delicious touch of Icelandic warmth. Dark skies, flexible routing and a comforting drink or local...
A personal small-group aurora hunt with Reykjavík pickup, photography guidance, complimentary photos, hot chocolate and snacks.
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Compare affordable bus, coach, minibus and small-group Northern Lights tours from Reykjavík. These shared evening departures are the lowest-cost way to leave the city lights and search for the aurora.
Northern Lights Super Jeep tours from Reykjavík
Ride into Iceland’s winter darkness in a nimble 4x4 minibus, following a local guide towards quieter viewpoints and the clearest s...
Follow the forecast into Iceland’s dark skies for an unforgettable aurora hunt. Flexible routing, expert guidance and wild winter ...
Chase the Northern Lights with a delicious touch of Icelandic warmth. Dark skies, flexible routing and a comforting drink or local...
Chase the Northern Lights with a delicious touch of Icelandic warmth. Dark skies, flexible routing and a comforting drink or local...
Look beyond the aurora on a small-group jeep tour combining flexible dark-sky routing, telescope stargazing, professional photos a...
Explore darker winter roads in a Super Jeep with a personal driver-guide and complimentary photographs when the aurora fills the s...
Follow the forecast into Iceland’s dark skies for an unforgettable aurora hunt. Flexible routing, expert guidance and wild winter ...
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Choose a shared Super Jeep or 4x4 tour for a smaller-group aurora hunt with a more adventurous vehicle and flexible route.
Private Northern Lights tours from Reykjavík
Slip away from Reykjavík in a private luxury Super Jeep for a refined, flexible aurora hunt shaped entirely around your group.
Let a private driver-guide follow the aurora forecast for your group, using a car or minibus and a completely flexible viewing loc...
Chase the Northern Lights with a delicious touch of Icelandic warmth. Dark skies, flexible routing and a comforting drink or local...
Enjoy Iceland’s winter sky in private luxury, with smooth Reykjavík pickup, a comfortable vehicle and a route tailored to the best...
Spend three private hours beneath Iceland’s winter sky, combining an aurora hunt with stargazing away from Reykjavík’s light pollu...
Chase the Northern Lights with a delicious touch of Icelandic warmth. Dark skies, flexible routing and a comforting drink or local...
Chase the Northern Lights with a delicious touch of Icelandic warmth. Dark skies, flexible routing and a comforting drink or local...
A private winter evening shaped around your group, with a dedicated guide, flexible route and quiet countryside stops beneath Icel...
Chase the Northern Lights in private 4x4 comfort, with a flexible evening shaped around the clearest sky and the most atmospheric ...
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Private Northern Lights tours reserve the vehicle and guide for your group. Compare photography, luxury and private Super Jeep options from Reykjavík.
Northern Lights combination tours from Reykjavík
Soak in lakeside geothermal warmth at Laugarvatn Fontana, then step into the crisp Icelandic night for a guided search beneath the...
Discover Golden Circle & Northern Lights Tour, a richly varied Icelandic experience where the Golden Circle’s tectonic history, ge...
Combine the Golden Circle’s three classic landmarks with a separate evening Northern Lights tour, including a Reykjavík break betw...
A 14-hour winter combination from Reykjavík: South Coast waterfalls, Reynisfjara and Sólheimajökull by day, followed by a separate...
Explore Þingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss and Kerið by small-group minibus, take a Reykjavík dinner break, then continue with a guided ...
Step deep inside a magnificent lava tunnel, then emerge into Iceland’s winter night for hot chocolate and a Northern Lights hunt.
Begin in geothermal warmth overlooking the North Atlantic, then trade the lagoon’s glow for Iceland’s dark countryside and a guide...
Discover Golden Circle, Secret Lagoon & Northern Lights, a richly varied Icelandic experience where the Golden Circle’s tectonic h...
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Combine a Northern Lights tour with the Golden Circle, South Coast, a lava tunnel or geothermal bathing and make more of your winter day in Iceland.
Northern Lights by boat and yacht from Reykjavík
Leave the brighter shoreline behind and open a wider view of Iceland’s night sky. The boat setting adds dark horizons, fresh sea a...
Cruise from Reykjavík Old Harbour on a comfortable, smaller-group yacht with panoramic indoor and outdoor viewing areas, warm blan...
Sail from Reykjavík Old Harbour into the darker waters of Faxaflói Bay for a 2–3-hour guided aurora hunt, with warm overalls, heat...
Cruise into Faxaflói Bay for a 1.5–2.5-hour search for the Northern Lights, with Reykjavík’s illuminated skyline, a 360-degree vie...
Experience two of Iceland’s greatest natural spectacles from the water: search Faxaflói Bay for whales by day, then sail beneath ...
Discover Golden Circle & Northern Lights by Boat, a richly varied Icelandic experience where the Golden Circle’s tectonic history,...
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Search for the aurora from the water on a Reykjavík boat or yacht tour, with open horizons and city lights along the coastline.
Northern Lights tours from Akureyri and North Iceland
Staying in North Iceland? Depart locally from Akureyri or Lake Mývatn instead of travelling back to Reykjavík.
Affordable Northern Lights tours from Akureyri
Chase the Northern Lights with a delicious touch of Icelandic warmth. Dark skies, flexible routing and a comforting drink or local...
Leave Akureyri’s lights behind for a North Iceland evening of stargazing, aurora stories and quiet winter landscapes beneath the A...
Follow a local guide into the dark North Iceland countryside for an intimate aurora hunt filled with winter landscapes and Iceland...
Leave Akureyri in a comfortable minibus and search the quiet North Iceland countryside for the Northern Lights with an experienced...
Chase the Northern Lights with a delicious touch of Icelandic warmth. Dark skies, flexible routing and a comforting drink or local...
Step into North Iceland’s deep winter darkness on a focused three-hour aurora photography tour from Akureyri.
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Start with the lower-priced bus, minibus and small-group Northern Lights tours from Akureyri.
Northern Lights combination tours from Akureyri
Pair humpback whale country with the magic of the Arctic night on a seasonal Akureyri combination that explores Eyjafjörður by bo...
Follow the forecast into Iceland’s dark skies for an unforgettable aurora hunt. Flexible routing, expert guidance and wild winter ...
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Pair the aurora with whale watching or geothermal bathing at GeoSea while staying in North Iceland.
Private Northern Lights tours from Akureyri and North Iceland
Follow the forecast into Iceland’s dark skies for an unforgettable aurora hunt. Flexible routing, expert guidance and wild winter ...
Chase the North Iceland aurora in private from Akureyri, with personal photography time and comfortable door-to-door transport.
Follow the forecast into Iceland’s dark skies for an unforgettable aurora hunt. Flexible routing, expert guidance and wild winter ...
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Choose a private aurora search from Akureyri or Lake Mývatn for a dedicated vehicle and a more personal experience.
Northern Lights Tours FAQ
For the longest hours of darkness, October through March is the best period for a Northern Lights trip in Iceland. The full tour season usually runs from September to April, so early autumn and spring can combine aurora evenings with more daylight for sightseeing. Guided departures are available from both Reykjavík and North Iceland.
Choose Reykjavík for the widest range of coach, minibus, boat, yacht, Super Jeep and combination tours. Choose Akureyri when North Iceland is already part of your itinerary and you want to start locally.
A classic coach tour is the straightforward all-round option. A minibus or small-group departure suits travellers who prefer a smaller vehicle format, while a Super Jeep makes the vehicle and adventure style a bigger part of the evening.
Boat and yacht tours search from the water rather than driving into the countryside. They add open horizons, Reykjavík’s illuminated coastline and a sailing experience to the evening. Dress especially warmly because it can feel colder at sea.
The private Super Jeep tour reserves the vehicle for your own party. Compare it with the guided group Super Jeep and stargazing tour when deciding which format suits you.
Choose a Golden Circle combination to connect daytime sightseeing with the evening aurora search, the Lava Tunnel and Northern Lights tour for an underground pairing, or the GeoSea combination from Akureyri for geothermal bathing.
Tours run during the darker part of the year, but each product has its own operating season and schedule. Use the live calendar on the individual tour page to confirm availability for your exact travel dates.
Guides and crews use aurora, cloud and local weather information available on the night. Routes and timing may change, and an operator may cancel when road, sea or visibility conditions make that necessary. Any rescheduling or return-trip policy is specific to the selected tour.
Wear warm layers, a weather-resistant outer layer, a hat, gloves, warm socks and secure footwear. Plan for time outdoors after dark, and add extra wind protection for a boat or yacht departure.