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Bus, boat, sled or campfire: 15 iceland northern lights tours, compared on what you pay, how far they drive and what is waiting when you get there.

From Reykjavik: Northern Lights Bus Tour with Hot Cocoa - Guides Who Add More Than Directions
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From Reykjavik: Northern Lights Bus Tour with Hot Cocoa

1.Northern Lights Bus Tour with Hot Cocoa

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 13,947 reviews · 4 hours · from $74Our pick

Leave Reykjavík’s city lights on a four-hour Northern Lights hunt led by an English-speaking guide such as Barbara, Darren, Kristi, or Pierre. You’ll follow weather forecasts to dark viewing spots, learn how the aurora forms, stop for photos, and warm up with hot chocolate. If the lights stay hidden, you can join one free retry tour.

“Amazing had the best times ever and the tour guide was so good he’s from Italy and he made such an effort for us to see them and when we did the lights were so vivid”

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Small-Group Premium Northern Lights Tour from Reykjavik - Leaving the city lights behind
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Small-Group Premium Northern Lights Tour from Reykjavik

2.Small-Group Premium Northern Lights Tour from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,977 reviews · 4 hours · from $107

Leave Reykjavik after dark in a small minibus and follow the clearest skies in search of the aurora. Guides such as Ody, JP, Michael, Axel, and Roman explain the science, help with photographs, and may stop at several dark locations. Hot chocolate is included, and you get a free retry if the lights do not appear.

“JP was the best guide we could've asked for! Informative, funny, kind, passionate, and determined. He really did an amazing job with taking us to places where the giant busses were not, and this gave the whole experience an even more premium and private feel. It was a super awesome experience!”

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#1 Northern Lights Tour In Iceland from Reykjavik with PRO photos - What the guides add to the evening
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#1 Northern Lights Tour In Iceland from Reykjavik with PRO photos

3.#1 Northern Lights Tour In Iceland from Reykjavik with PRO photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,887 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Leave Reykjavik with guides such as Bjarni, BG, Johan, or Aegir and chase clear skies beyond the city glow. Your guide may change locations during the four-hour outing, then send professional aurora photos after the trip. Hotel pickup, blankets, hot chocolate, pastries, and free rebooking if the lights fail are included, subject to availability.

“We had an amazing amazing tour with Bjarni. The conditions were wonderful and we ended up seeing a spectacular show of the Northern Lights, after just a short drive out of the city. I’ve been to Iceland twice in the past and haven’t had such a wonderful experience. Bjarni was an excellent host and also told our group a ton of great facts about the country on our drive.”

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Northern Lights Small-Group Tour with Hot Chocolate & Photos - From forecast to first viewing stop
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Northern Lights Small-Group Tour with Hot Chocolate & Photos

4.Northern Lights Small-Group Tour with Hot Chocolate & Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,068 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $172

You’ll leave Reykjavík in a minibus carrying no more than 19 people, following the aurora forecast to dark viewing spots. Guides such as Baldvin, Michaela, Devin, and Simon help with camera settings, explain Icelandic folklore and aurora science, and take group photos when conditions allow. Hot chocolate, Icelandic pastries, and wool blankets make the waiting easier.

“Our guide Wojtek found the perfect spot to view the lights. He even knew what time they would be at their peak. It was overall an incredible experience. I definitely recommend this activity.”

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Northern Lights Night Tour from Reykjavik - What the 3 to 5 hour evening feels like
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Northern Lights Night Tour from Reykjavik

5.Northern Lights Night Tour from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 1,921 reviews · 3 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $63

Leave Reykjavik by air-conditioned coach and follow the night’s weather and cloud forecast to a darker viewing area. Guides explain the science and Icelandic stories behind the aurora, help with camera settings, and offer a free repeat tour if no lights appear. Expect 3 to 5 hours, cold conditions, and no guaranteed sighting.

“It’s was awesome! He was friendly, helpful The most important part: We saw the lights! I do recommend the tour. 5 stars”

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Northern Lights Bus Tour from Reykjavik with Hot Chocolate - Thingvellir National Park after dark
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Northern Lights Bus Tour from Reykjavik with Hot Chocolate

6.Northern Lights Bus Tour from Reykjavik with Hot Chocolate

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,782 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $76

Ride from Reykjavik into dark countryside with BusTravel Iceland guides such as Darren, Simon, Eva, and Michael. Your guide follows the cloud and aurora forecast, stopping at Thingvellir National Park and other viewing spots. Expect about four hours on the road, hot chocolate when available, and one free return tour if the lights do not appear.

“Absolutely fantastic! We may have been a bit lucky, but we saw an amazing light show in the sky. Our tour guide was top-notch and shared information about the Northern Lights. The hot chocolate was first rate, too. Thank you!”

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From Reykjavik: Northern Lights Tour with Lifetime Guarantee - Meeting at BSÍ or using hotel pickup
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From Reykjavik: Northern Lights Tour with Lifetime Guarantee

7.Northern Lights Tour with Lifetime Guarantee

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 1,578 reviews · 3 hours · from $73

Leave Reykjavik by warm coach and search for the Aurora Borealis with a local English-speaking guide and a GPS audio app in 10 languages. Guides such as Thor, Laura, Helga, and Oliver have helped visitors with camera settings and moved the group when the lights appeared elsewhere. WiFi, USB chargers, and a lifetime free repeat option are included.

“Tour was amazing we got to see lots of whales and given lots of information”

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Reykjavik: Northern Lights Yacht Tour - Three decks and the best place to watch
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Reykjavik: Northern Lights Yacht Tour

8.Northern Lights Yacht Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,253 reviews · 2 hours · from $93

Sail from Reykjavik’s Old Harbor into Faxaflói Bay on a two-hour northern lights yacht cruise. Guides such as Maria, Brianta, Julian, and Lucky explain the aurora and help with phone photography. You can watch from three decks, warm up with a blanket and hot drink, or wait inside at the bar and lounge.

“Absolutely amazing and we got tonsee the Northern Lights. All crew members very friendly and Guid was very good and informative. Boat really nice. Not overly busy. Good bar. Departure was on time. Very good evening, highly recommend”

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Northern Lights Guided Bus Tour from Reykjavik - Choosing the night’s viewing site
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Northern Lights Guided Bus Tour from Reykjavik

9.Northern Lights Guided Bus Tour from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,183 reviews · 3 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $73

Leave Reykjavik by heated tour bus and follow the aurora forecast to a dark viewing site outside the city. Your English-speaking guide explains the science behind the lights, while free Wi-Fi keeps the ride comfortable. The tour lasts about three to five hours, but sightings are never promised. If weather cancels the trip or the aurora stays hidden, you may rebook.

“It's wonderful! The woman leading the tour was very informative (and adorable). Best of all, the northern lights were amazing, and they gave us plenty of time to enjoy them.”

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Northern Lights Midnight Adventure Small-Group from Reykjavík - How the search unfolds over three to five hours
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Northern Lights Midnight Adventure Small-Group from Reykjavík

10.Northern Lights Midnight Adventure Small-Group from Reykjavík

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 965 reviews · 3 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $140Top rated

Search for the aurora with guides such as Tomas, Siggi, Almar, and Patrick on a small-group night trip from Reykjavík. You’ll ride in a heated minibus, stop at dark viewing spots, learn how the lights form, enjoy hot chocolate, and receive guide-taken photos when conditions allow. The lights are never guaranteed, but a free retry is offered if you miss them.

“Northern lights aee not guaranteed and we didnt get to see them. However Sunny was a fabulous guide and did her best to find them, stopping at different locations. I would definitely do it again”

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From Reykjavik: Northern Lights Tour - Why the changing route matters
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From Reykjavik: Northern Lights Tour

11.Northern Lights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 761 reviews · from $69

Leave Reykjavík by bus with an English-speaking guide such as Alex, Birta, Freda, or Daisy, then chase clear skies beyond the city glow. Locations change with the forecast. You may wait in a dark field or national park for the aurora, with help using your camera. No sighting? You can join again free.

“lights were absolutely amazing they danced the sky for over an hour...This is a spectacular event. just wow”

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Reykjavik: Northern Lights Adventure Tour with Hot Chocolate - What the guide is really doing
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Reykjavik: Northern Lights Adventure Tour with Hot Chocolate

12.Northern Lights Adventure Tour with Hot Chocolate

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 729 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $61Best value

Leave Reykjavik by comfortable bus and follow the clearest skies toward the Aurora Borealis. Guides such as Atli, Rachel, and Clement have helped guests find faint displays and set up phone cameras. Expect several outdoor stops, cold waiting, hot chocolate, and a free retry or reschedule when conditions do not cooperate.

“Good value for money, could have done with the last pick up point not waiting so long as no one else joined”

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From Reykjavik: Northern Lights Guided Tour with Photos - How the aurora hunt actually works
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From Reykjavik: Northern Lights Guided Tour with Photos

13.Northern Lights Guided Tour with Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 718 reviews · 5 hours · from $95

Travel outside Reykjavik with an English-speaking guide such as Christian, Ania, or Ana Maria to search for the Aurora Borealis. You’ll use cloud and activity forecasts, wait under the stars with hot drinks and blankets, and receive free group photos if the lights appear. The $95 tour lasts about five hours.

“we were able to see the lights at our first stop ! Our guide was nice and informative. She took pictures and the hot chocolate and cookies were delicious!”

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From Reykjavik: Northern Lights Chase with Expert Guide - Why several stops can make the difference
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From Reykjavik: Northern Lights Chase with Expert Guide

14.Northern Lights Chase with Expert Guide

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 697 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $73

Leave Reykjavik by bus and follow the clearest skies with an English-speaking aurora guide. You may stop several times, wait outdoors, and change route as conditions shift. Guides such as Arman, Rene, Kat, and Darren have helped groups find faint or spectacular lights. If clouds win, return free, subject to availability.

“Very well run trip which resulted in seeing the northern lights! 100% recommend just wear lots of layers!”

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From Reykjavík: Northern Lights Tour with Hot Cocoa & Photos - What the 9:00 PM pickup is really like
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From Reykjavik: Northern Lights Tour with Hot Cocoa & Photos

15.Northern Lights Tour with Hot Cocoa & Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 695 reviews · 4 hours · from $169

Join EastWest for a four-hour Northern Lights hunt from Reykjavik in a minibus carrying no more than 19 people. Guides such as Baldvin, Devin, Simon, and Gummi combine aurora science with practical photography help, then seek darker skies beyond the city. Hot chocolate, kleina pastries, wool blankets, and free professional photos are included.

“The Northern Lights tour was fantastic! Baldwin was our guide and he was so informative and helpful. The mini-bus was comfortable and warm. The cocoa was a nice warm treat to warm us up. Best yet- we saw the lights! It was a wonderful trip, I would highly recommend!”

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