The 8 Best Northern Lights Photo Tours in Reykjavik

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

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

Review of Reykjavik’s Northern Lights tour with local guides, hotel pickup, free rebooking, hot chocolate, pastries, and professional photos.

“Our Northern Lights excursion was cancelled twice due to bad weather, which we fully understood and had no issue with at all. On the third night, however, the tour proceeded despite full cloud cover and an extremely low likelihood of seeing the Northern Lights. It was clear during the excursion that the drivers and guides were aware that conditions were unsuitable, yet the tour went ahead regardless. We spent almost two hours sitting at a filling station, where hot chocolate and cinnamon buns were provided, but this did not make up for the lack of an actual viewing experience. The most concerning aspect of the tour was the driving. It…”

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

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

Review of Reykjavik’s Northern Lights 4x4 tour with cocoa, pastries, photos, small groups, expert guides, and free rebooking.

“We had the most incredible experience on the Northern Lights 4x4 tour! From start to finish, it was absolutely magical. Our guide, Dafne, was amazing, so warm, friendly and knowledgeable to. She really knew the best spots to take us, and thanks to her expertise, we got to witness the Northern Lights in all their beauty. She also went above and beyond by taking photos of us and making sure we were happy with them before moving on, such a thoughtful touch! The hot chocolate and snacks were perfect to warm us up after standing out in the cold. An unforgettable experience and truly 5 stars all the way. Highly…”

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

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

Chase Iceland’s Northern Lights in a small group with Viking costumes, professional photos, hot chocolate, and free retry nights.

“BG was the best Guide! The Hunt and hot chocolate were extraordinary good. Perfect!”

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

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

Review of Reykjavik’s small-group Northern Lights tour, with expert guides, free aurora photos, snacks, cocoa, and unlimited retries.

“It was a solar phenomenon. My husband and I had an amazing experience. The hot chocolate was delicious too!”

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5.4×4 Reykjavik Northern Lights Tour with Photographer — Aurora RVK

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

Review of Aurora RVK’s 4x4 Reykjavik Northern Lights tour, with guide tips, photography, pricing, group sizes, weather limits, and value.

“My husband and I came to Iceland to celebrate our anniversary and his 55th birthday. Obviously, the northern lights are a major sightseeing event. I searched many different tour companies, and the most important thing for us was to be in a small group versus a larger tour. The tour operator guaranteed a group of six or less. After arriving 30 minutes late to pick us up while standing in the cold, we were shocked to see a large bus with at Least 16 other people. Since we were apparently the last pick up, I sat in the front and my husband was in the back of the bus. Nice…”

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6.Reykjavik Private Northern Lights Tour with Pro Photographer

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

Review of Reykjavik’s private Northern Lights tour with a photographer, hotel pickup, hot drinks, off-road options, and free rebooking.

“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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7.Northern Lights Private Guided Tour With Professional Photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · 3 to 5 hours (approx.)

Review of Reykjavik’s private Northern Lights tour with hotel pickup, hot chocolate, snacks, Wi-Fi, and professional aurora photos.

“I booked a private Northern Lights tour with Iceland Paradise Tours. Sultan was our guide and he was very professional and knowledgeable. We learned alot about Iceland and the history of the Northern Lights. On our scheduled night, even though it was very cloudy, Sultan still took us out and was very determined to find the lights. Unfortunately we couldn’t find any but were able to reschedule to a later night. The second night we had more luck. We really appreciated his efforts to fulfill one of our trip goals. If we ever come back to visit Iceland again, we would definitely book another tour with Iceland Paradise Tours and…”

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8.Northern Lights Tour with Private Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 10 reviews · 5 hours · from $229

Review of Reykjavik’s Northern Lights tour with photographer Heimir, warm suits, snacks, unlimited photos, small groups, and repeat trips.

“Amazing, his tracking of the Northern Lights probability is the only reason we were able to see them without a camera. As other tours left for the night he was tracking everything and said we should wait another 30 minutes or so, that everything was moving in the right direction - He was right and the lights were amazing. I would highly recommend it, this was the highlight of our trip to Iceland!”

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