The 15 Northern Lights Photography Tours in Reykjavik That Earn Their Price

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

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

Leave Reykjavik with a local aurora guide such as Bjarni, BG, Johann, or Aegir, then follow the clearest forecast beyond the city lights. Expect a small-group search, possible location changes, hot chocolate and pastries, blankets, and professional photos. If the lights stay hidden, you may rebook free.

“This experience was awesome! Bjarni was great, very friendly and a great host. We tried a few spots and then he nailed the perfect spot. No other people, no city lights, just some beautiful northern lights.”

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

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

Leave Reykjavík by minibus with up to 19 people and chase clear skies using aurora and weather forecasts. Guides such as Baldvin, Michaela, Devin, and Simon combine folklore, science, photography, hot chocolate, Icelandic pastries, and wool blankets. Sightings are not guaranteed, but an unsuccessful tour can be repeated free when space allows.

“Our guide Devin was knowledgeable, entertaining and went above and beyond to ensure we had an opportunity to view the northern lights! He provided historical and cultural background about Iceland as well as scientific information concerning the Aurora as he drove us all over, north of Reykjavik, stopping several times at different spots, each time setting up his camera to try to find them. Finally, at around 1 AM, he said that it didn't look promising, and was time to turn back. We were advised to immediately email the tour company to reschedule a second trip, per the contract. As we drove back to Reykjavik, though, we couldn't help notice…”

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3.Northern Lights Guided Tour with Photos

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

Join David the Guide Iceland for a five-hour Northern Lights hunt from Reykjavik. Guides such as Christian and Ania track clouds and aurora activity, stop where conditions look best, serve hot drinks, and photograph you beneath the lights.

“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”

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4.Northern Lights Tour with Hot Cocoa & Photos

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

Leave Reykjavik with an English-speaking guide such as Baldvin, Devin, or Simon, then follow the clearest skies in a minibus of up to 19 people. You’ll stop at dark viewing spots, learn how auroras form, warm up with cocoa and kleina, and receive free professional photos if the lights appear.

“Incredible night seeing the best solar rays hitting the atmosphere the sun had to give that night. Einar the guide is definitely an aurora borealis enthusiast and he drove to the darkest places away from the city lights. It was always safe and comfortable in the bus. He managed to provide his own pastries and home produced hot chocolate for the people on the tour. The only time we didn’t see the northern lights is when we went through the tunnel in the mountain. Safe and comfortable tour. I recommend for sure. Not sure how Einar would be with the aurora australis though.. there are no Icelandic elves down that…”

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5.Northern Lights: 4×4 Adventure with Treats, Photos & Cocoa

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 436 reviews · 4 hours · from $142

Join Nordur Travel for a four-hour Northern Lights hunt from Reykjavik in a small 4x4 minibus. Guides such as Laura, Nebo, Piotr, and Karol use weather updates to seek darker skies, while you get cocoa, pastries, hand warmers, WiFi, and photos. English and Spanish guiding is available.

“A very good experiences, nice car, nice、interested tour guide and wonderfully aurora ! The best trip you must be have in your life.”

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6.Northern Lights Tour w/Pro Photos – Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 400 reviews · 4 hours · from $148

Spend four hours hunting the Aurora Borealis from a small minibus limited to 18 people. Guides such as Emil, Kolbeinn, Tomas, Kobe, and BG combine local stories, Viking costumes, museum weapon replicas, professional night photography, hot chocolate, and free retries if the lights do not appear.

“My tour was excellent. special mention to Guide Tomas who was very passionate and responsible guide. He made sure we catch the Aurora with memorable photo taking. 5 stars to Tomas!!”

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7.Reykjavik Northern Lights Tour with Pro Aurora Photos Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 349 reviews · 3 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $148Top rated

Leave Reykjavik with Aurora Viking guides such as Tomas, Emil, Felix, Kobe, or Jonas, then chase clear skies and aurora activity for three to five hours. Your small group gets hot cocoa, snacks, Viking props, professional aurora photos, and unlimited free retries if the lights stay hidden.

“We got the night of all nights! Total luck of nature, but wow, those norther lights! Fabulous! The tour guide was fantastic!”

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8.Northern Lights Cruise from Reykjavik Including Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 345 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $108

Cruise from Reykjavik into Faxafloi Bay for about two and a half hours, with guides explaining aurora science and Icelandic myths. Thermal overalls, heated indoor seating, WiFi, and free tour photos are included. If the lights stay hidden, you can return on another available night at no extra cost.

“The weather was good so the northern lights were visible and plenty of them. The tour guide was brilliant”

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9.Northern Lights Tour with Photos, Snacks, Warm Snowsuits, Chairs

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 313 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $212

Leave Reykjavík with guide and photographer Heimir, who follows cloud and aurora forecasts to find a dark viewing spot. You’ll get a warm snowsuit, outdoor chair, hot cocoa, Icelandic snacks, camera help, and unlimited high-resolution photos, with a free retry if the lights do not appear.

“We’ve been hunting for northern lights for two nights! It was for the first time when I saw them and they were amazing! I was leaving on Friday and I just wanted to try seeing them again! Heimir picked us on time and took us to the right place in the country side! He was not only an excellent expert on this matter but also passionate and incredible devoted to our group making sure we got the best conditions possible to see the lights! That night Mother Nature was with us and we’ve experienced the most intense amazing unforgettable northern lights ever! Will treasure this moment forever! Highly recommend this…”

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10.Northern Lights Minibus Tour with Hot Cocoa, Blankets & Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 275 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $106

Leave Reykjavik by minibus with an aurora guide such as Niklas, Palli, or Arnie, searching clear skies beyond city lights. You get hot cocoa, chocolate, blankets, Wi-Fi, and free photos when the lights appear. The four-hour trip runs from mid-September to mid-April for groups of up to 28.

“Our tour guide Palli (I believe), was excellent. He was so knowledgeable and informative. We learned so much on our hunt for the light. When he spotted them he immediately knew where to go for us to get the perfect pictures.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 179 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $118

Set out from Reykjavik in a minibus of up to 18 people, following cloud gaps to find the aurora. Guides such as Alex, Juliana, Nelu, and Jonas have helped guests spot faint lights and capture portraits. The tour includes hot chocolate, an Hraun chocolate bar, WiFi, and digital photos.

“Once in a lifetime experience! Highly recommended for all ages! Would love to do it again during my next visit!”

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12.Northern Lights Tour with Free Photos & Hot Cocoa

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 119 reviews · 4 hours · from $124

Leave Reykjavik with an English-speaking aurora guide such as JP, Ody, or Mikael, following the clearest forecast beyond city lights. Stop at dark sites for photos, learn the science and myths, warm up with cocoa, and return free if the lights do not appear.

“Had an amazing experience! Our tour guide Alex help us to catch the Northen Lights.”

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13.Premium Northern Lights Tour with Free Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 118 reviews · from $159

Leave Reykjavik with guides such as Palli, Michael, Johann, or Daniel, who choose each night’s location with meteorologists. You’ll chase clear skies, warm up with real Icelandic hot chocolate and cinnamon buns, and receive Northern Lights photos. Pickup, drop-off, and a free return pass are included if conditions cancel the tour.

“The tour was fantastic. We drove not far from Reykjavík but it was the most stunning scenery. I wouldn't have cared if we hadn't seen the lights because we got to be driven up through the mountains and look out over the lakes in the moonlight. It was fantastic. Another tour we did took us north and to only non-picturesque spots which was a shame considering how low the chances are - it seems wise to take people somewhere they can enjoy regardless. But this tour - we saw the lights too and the guide was helpful and patient. He drove us to a few different spots before he spotted…”

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14.Northern Lights Minibus Tour with Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 117 reviews · 4 hours · from $102

Leave Reykjavík after dark with an English-speaking guide such as Palli or Guffi, following clearer skies away from city lights. The four-hour minibus hunt includes hot chocolate, Icelandic chocolate, blankets, Wi-Fi, and free photos. If clouds win, you can rebook without limit for up to three years.

“Great. Corte was great and energetic guide. we were lucky to see from 2 different locations. thanks.”

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15.4×4 Reykjavik Northern Lights Tour with Photographer — Aurora RVK

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

Ride from Reykjavik in a 4x4 vehicle with an aurora guide and photographer. The team tracks clouds and solar activity, serves hot chocolate with optional rum, and sends tour photos afterward. Pickup begins around 9 pm, with the main departure at 9:30 pm.

“An amazing night! We were so lucky to see the lights - Valthor & Kristian were brilliant guides and the hot chocolate (&rum!) was a lovely touch. Would really recommend this experience and would definitely book again if we return to Iceland in the future!”

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