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Top 4 Akureyri Northern Lights Tours

4 tours  ·  from $116 a head

Good akureyri northern lights tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 4 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

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Northern Lights Tour from Akureyri

1.Northern Lights Tour from Akureyri

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 112 reviews · 3 hours · from $116Our pick

Leave Akureyri for a dark countryside viewpoint with a local English-speaking guide such as Arman or Norbert. You will spend about 90 minutes watching the sky, hearing Icelandic stories, and learning phone-camera tricks. If clouds win, you may return the following night at no extra cost.

“Not an easy night for an Aurora chase… rain and unrelenting clouds, but our fantastic guide’s persistence paid off. Not only were we lucky enough to see the lights, but we also managed to see a super rare moonbow! I was over the moon - thanks for a fun night! 🙂”

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Northern Lights Classic MiniBus Tour from Akureyri - Guides who make the waiting easier
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Northern Lights Classic MiniBus Tour from Akureyri

2.Northern Lights Classic MiniBus Tour from Akureyri

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 76 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $150

Leave Akureyri at 9:30 pm in a minibus of up to 16 people and chase clear skies with guides such as Armann, Norbert, Jon, or Daniel. Expect local stories, photo help, hot chocolate, and a free second attempt if the aurora stays hidden.

“It was a great experience. Great hearing from the guide, who found a great spot for the lights. Guid”

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From Akureyri: Northern Lights Tour

3.Northern Lights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 42 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $132

Leave Akureyri’s streetlights behind on a 2.5-hour English-language aurora hunt with hotel pickup. Guides such as Lilija, Ingi, and Graham adjust the route when conditions shift, help with photos, and add local stories. Hot chocolate helps take the edge off the cold.

“I had an amazing experience on the Northern Lights tour! Lilija was absolutely fantastic—her knowledge and passion for the aurora made the experience even more special. She was incredibly patient, taking us to several locations to ensure we had the best chance of seeing the lights, and her determination paid off—we saw them in all their glory! Lilija navigated the snowy roads with ease, making us feel safe and comfortable throughout the journey. To top it all off, the hot chocolate provided was delicious and a perfect treat on such a cold night. This tour was unforgettable, and I can’t recommend it enough. Thank you, Lilija, for making it so…”

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Akureyri: Northern Lights Photography Tour

4.Northern Lights Photography Tour

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

Leave Akureyri’s city glow behind with an English-speaking guide, then search the countryside or mountains for the Aurora Borealis. You’ll ride in a small group of up to 15, enjoy onboard Wi-Fi and a hot Icelandic treat, and may receive Northern Lights photos if the sky cooperates.

“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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