Top 12 Akureyri Northern Lights Tours

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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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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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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5.Northern Lights 4×4 Jeep/van Tour from Akureyri

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 27 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $259

Join Star Travel Iceland at 9:30 p.m. for a 2 to 3 hour northern lights hunt from Akureyri. A guide such as Reynir or Thor drives beyond city lights in a 4x4 or van, serving hot cocoa and a twisted Icelandic doughnut while you wait.

“We did not see any Northern lights and in the very last minute our tour was changed for a lower price onem without been offered any compensation. The funny thing is that we eventually saw few lights from our Hotel balcony, once the tour was finished, so I guess that the spots the guide have choosen were not the best ones. What a shame !3 hours in the bus where the heater was not working properly.”

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6.Hunt for the Northern Lights Photography Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.2 · 9 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $113Best value

Leave Akureyri at 9:30 pm with an English-speaking guide such as Jong or Thor, chasing clear skies and aurora activity. You will learn how to spot faint lights, try night photography, and stargaze near the Lake Mývatn area, though sightings depend on weather and solar conditions.

“Great experience. Our guide Jong was driwing to find a clear sky full of stars, he explained us everything about the lights and he was helping us with the pictures. Thanks a lot Jong it was a perfect night.”

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7.Northern Lights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 6 reviews · 3 hours · from $116

Leave Akureyri with an English-speaking Saga Travel guide and search the dark countryside or mountains for the Aurora Borealis. Guide Åsa has helped guests with camera settings and explained the science. The three-hour tour includes pickup, WiFi, and a comfortable vehicle.

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8.Forest Lagoon and Northern Lights Guided Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $176Top rated

Start at 7:30 p.m. with two hours at Forest Lagoon, where birch and pine frame views across Eyjafjörður. Then ride with guide Sigi, also listed as Siggi, into Eyjafjardarsveit to search for the Northern Lights. Small groups, towels, admission, and pickup are included.

“Sigi was an amazing guide & would recommend to everyone. There were only 2 of us so we ended up with a private tour & very happy it wasn't cancelled. Sigi took a scenic route to get the most out of the tour. We were lucky w the lights & he made multiple stops for us to get out & enjoy them. He also took some amazing photos which he shared with us after. Can't recommend this tour enough”

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9.Northern Lights Photography from Akureyri

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $185

Leave Akureyri at 9 p.m. with Saga Travel and search for the aurora around Eyjafjörður or the mountains. Your guide may adjust the evening for better weather and viewing odds. The three-hour outing includes pickup, rural darkness, and time to watch and photograph the lights.

“Great knowledgeable guide and would recommend company for their proactive approach to make sure we saw the northern lights. We were contacted the day before our tour was booked for asking if we could do that evening instead as Read more”

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10.Northern Lights Tour from Husavik

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3 reviews · from $173

Meet at 9 p.m. in Husavík for a two to three-hour aurora hunt through northeast Iceland. Your guide chooses clear-sky locations around Þeistareykir, the Laxá river mouth, Tjörnes, and possibly Öxarfjörður. Groups are capped at eight, but guide names are not provided.

“Very unprofessional. We went to the meet up spot and waited for 30 minutes to be picked up. I messaged them several times throughout this time and did not receive a reply. The next morning we got an email from them saying sorry we meaRead more”

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11.Northern Lights Hunt with Forest Lagoon Entry

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 5 hours · from $235

You’ll spend two hours at Forest Lagoon with entry, towel, and a drink included, then join an English-speaking guide for a three-hour Northern Lights hunt around Eyjafjord. Hotel pickup and drop-off make this a simple winter evening, though sightings depend on nature and weather.

“They did a great job with transportation and Aurora hunting. Friendly, fun guides and we saw some pretty good lights! Forest lagoon is my new favorite in Iceland. Easy, beautiful, drinks were good, food too!”

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12.Northern Lights 4×4 Tour from Akureyri

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $190

Join a local guide at 9:30 pm for a 2.5-hour Northern Lights hunt from Akureyri. Ride a heated 4x4 mini-bus into darker countryside, hear Icelandic tales, enjoy hot chocolate and biscuits, and receive a free retry if the lights do not appear.

“Highly recommended, we loved the 4x4, it really felt like an expedition hunting northen lights in the darkness of the night. We were so lucky to find them and they were amazing!! The tour guide was also very nice, answering all the questions and very patient looking for the lights. Car well heated! We will repeat next season for sure.”

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