The 4 Northern Lights Photography Tours in Iceland Travellers Book Most

1.4×4 Reykjavik Northern Lights Tour with Photographer — Aurora RVK

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 89 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $249Our pick

You’ll leave Reykjavik in a 4x4 with an English-speaking aurora guide, heading toward darker countryside and clearer skies. Guides such as Valthor, Kristian, Thor, and Rafnor have searched for openings in the clouds, set up telescopes, served hot chocolate with rum, and taken night photos. The group can reach 19 people.

“Great evening guys knew what to look for and where to go so prove fruitful. Shame they forgot the rum”

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2.Reykjavik Private Northern Lights Tour with Pro Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) Top rated

Set out from Reykjavik with Icelandic Roamers and a private guide such as Izabela or Devidias. You’ll adjust the route for clouds, stop for dark skies, get help with your camera, and receive at least five professional aurora photos if the lights appear. Hot coffee, tea, or chocolate is included, and a free second outing is offered if the lights stay hidden.

“The experience and communication from start to finish was perfect. They emailed me a week before coordinating days we would be available as options to find the optimal night to see the Northern Lights. Isabella arrived promptly at our hotel, and was so courteous and professional. She took amazing photographs so we had family photos of the experience too! I highly recommend booking with Icelandic Roamers over the others for a more customized experience without having to worry about timing of getting back to the hotel at a certain time. Isabel made sure we were happy with our experience the entire time. Oh…and they provided us with THE BEST hot…”

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3.Aurora/Northern light hunt and photos (photography help provided)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · 3 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $319

Join Bragi and a small group of up to eight for a 3 to 5 hour Northern Lights hunt from Reykjavik. You’ll leave city lights behind, get practical camera help, enjoy hot chocolate, and receive two professional photos of your experience. Pickup is available from Reykjavik hotels and nearby apartments.

“This northern lights tour is worth every penny! We booked early in our vacation just in case we would have to move the tour due to weather. We did end up moving the tour to the next day. Our tour guide was in communication the whole time regarding the weather and chances. Our tour guide told us all about the science behind northern lights and where to look for probabilities. He also helped me set the settings on my camera. It was truly an amazing and unforgettable experience!”

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4.Northern Lights Photography Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 37 reviews · 3 hours · from $194Best value

Leave Akureyri’s glow behind on a three-hour Northern Lights hunt with an English-speaking guide and up to 15 people. You may drive toward the countryside or mountains, stop beneath the stars, enjoy a hot drink and Icelandic treat, and receive Aurora photos if the lights appear. Sightings depend on weather and solar conditions.

“We saw the lights! That’s all that we wanted :) But make sure to check the probability in the app called Aurora before booking the tour”

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