REYKJAVIK · ICELAND
Reykjavik’s best days out.
Chasing the northern lights is the one Iceland experience nobody can put on a fixed schedule. From roughly September to April the aurora drifts over the island whenever the sky goes dark and clear, and a good tour really just gets you away from the city glow to wherever the forecast looks best that night. Some run by big coach, some by small minibus for a quieter group, and some head out by boat into the bay where nothing blocks the horizon. The better operators hand you a free second night if the lights stay hidden. These are the most popular northern lights tours from Reykjavik, with what each one includes, what it costs and who runs it.
Reykjavik Northern Lights bus tour: a 4-hour search with expert guidance, photo stops, and a free retry if the aurora slips away.
Most Popular“Sadly we didn't see the lights, but we learned about them and the tour was well run.”
Chase the aurora from Reykjavik on a small-group night hunt from Reykjavik with expert guides, photo stops, hot chocolate, and a free retry.
“It was great! Our guide, Michael, knew exactly where to take us to enjoy beautiful northern lights, and shared lots of interesting facts about the phenomenon”
Reykjavik northern lights hunt with hotel pickup, dark-sky driving, and professional aurora photos, plus a free re-run if clouds win.
“This tour was AMAZING! Our guide, BG, was absolutely fabulous! We got super lucky and got a great show of lights! BG took spectacular photos and videos that were later sent to us in an email. We were served Grandma’s hot chocolate and cinnamon rolls, and BG provided blankets and extra tripods for ultimate photos!…”
Small-group aurora chase from Reykjavík with pickup, wool blankets, hot chocolate, and pro photos if skies cooperate.
“This Aurora chasing tour was absolutely incredible and truly one of the highlights of our trip to Iceland. The guide was extremely knowledgeable, patient, and determined to give us the best possible chance of seeing the Northern Lights. We were taken far away from city lights, and the guide carefully tracked weather conditions and aurora…”
Northern Lights night tour from Reykjavik with dark-sky scouting, photo tips, on-board Wi‑Fi, and a free repeat if skies fail.
“DO NOT BOOK. They do not respond to messages, emails, etc. their phone number doesn’t work. If you do decide to book, get there at least 30 mins early because they are not clear on times or place and will leave without you without any contact. They lack any hospitality for the price point. There…”
Reykjavik northern lights bus tour with hot chocolate. Chase clear skies near Thingvellir, learn folklore, and rebook free if no aurora.
“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!”
A 3-hour Northern Lights bus hunt from Reykjavik with in-app GPS audio, photo tips, and a lifetime reschedule guarantee if skies stay dark.
“We were lucky to see amazing northern lights. The guides were informing everyone that was warming up in the coach to come out and not miss it. I recommend!”
Reykjavik Northern Lights yacht cruise from Old Harbor with three decks, warm blankets, guided aurora spotting, and cozy bar comfort.
“Great value for money overall. We’re happy that the Aurora Borealis showed up when we least expected it!”
A guided Reykjavík bus tour to chase the Northern Lights, with pickup, Wi‑Fi onboard, and science lessons—weather dependent and not guaranteed.
“It was canceled by company and I’ve continued to write for a refund and I still have no response please”
Small-group Northern Lights hunt from Reykjavík with a heated minibus, hot chocolate, and pro photos. Weather-dependent, free retry offered.
“Our guides took us to so many places to find the lights. They were light chasers determined to find us the lights and we went to 4 places or so and they took professional pictures for us when we finally found them. Highly recommend!”
Chase the Northern Lights from Reykjavik on a guided night bus tour, with multiple lookout stops, free Wi‑Fi, and a free repeat if needed.
“We didn’t get to see the northern lights on the first night but they let us go again the next night for free and we saw them! Freezing but fantastic! Wrap up warm!!”
Chase the Aurora Borealis from Reykjavik on a 5-hour guided hunt with hot drinks, blankets, and free aurora photos emailed after.
“How was the trip? Simply fantastic. The Northern Lights hunt was beautiful, and the guide was excellent very knowledgeable and super charismatic. Finding the Northern Lights isn’t easy, but they really give it their all, and the places you visit are amazing. I would definitely do this experience again and again and again”
Chase the Northern Lights from Reykjavik with a local guide, dark-sky stops for photos, countryside driving, and a free retry if skies don’t cooperate.
“It was great, guide was willing to Explain and we waited untied we saw northern lights. Totally worth it!”
Reykjavik northern lights tour in a small minibus with Icelandic wool blankets, hot cocoa, and free aurora photos in the dark.
“Our guide Gummi G explained the process to of looking for the northern lights so we were prepared, he had plenty of blankets for us and the hot chocolate was amazing especially as it was so cold. We stopped at 2 locations where Gummi saw a good opportunity for us to see the lights and…”
Golden Circle by day, Northern Lights by night from Reykjavik. Hot springs, Gullfoss, tectonic rift walks, and aurora photo guidance.
“Very worthy tour. They allowed us to join the northern lights earlier. And gold circle was an amazing experience.”
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