15 of the Best Reykjavik Photo Tours & Photoshoots

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.Glacier Hike, Waterfalls and Black Sand Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,285 reviews · 11 hours · from $186

Review of Iceland’s south coast day trip with a glacier hike, Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, and Reynisfjara from Reykjavik.

“Our Guide Sarah was amazing, very knowledgeable about the places we travelled through and the places we visited. Her driving was also excellent. The whole day was great and good value for money.”

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3.Snorkel the Silfra Fissure-Meet on Location (Free Photos & Cocoa)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 456 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $141

Review of Silfra snorkeling in Thingvellir, with clear water, dry-suit tips, costs, guide quality, safety, photos, and practical advice.

“Crystal clear water with astounding view of the fissure and tectonic plates. Current moves you along, allowing you to focus on the views. Dimitri was an awesome guide and photographer. He not only has a great sense of humor, but was also calm and helpful me when I panicked. It is an effort to get in and out of the equipment. Just take your time and follow instructions.”

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

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

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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5.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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6.Silfra Fissure Snorkeling From Reykjavík – Free Underwater Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 379 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $211

Snorkel Silfra from Reykjavík between tectonic plates, with expert guides, dry suits, underwater photos, hotel pickup, and hot chocolate.

“This was my favorite experience so far in Iceland — a must-do if you can manage! The drysuit is cumbersome, but it’s very buoyant and easy to swim in. You’ll have to be a bit patient with getting set up, but it’s well worth it! The fissure looks exactly like the pictures. Mickey was the best, and I loved our girl group. A lot of reviews mention the water temperature: Brace for the worst, but I promise it’s really not that bad. The tour drew a great mix of solo travelers, as well. Our bus for pickup was running a little late as some people were no-shows, but it sounded…”

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7.Silfra Wetsuit Snorkeling – Meet on Location | Free Photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 376 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $140Best value

Review of Silfra snorkeling near Reykjavik, with clear glacial water, small groups, gear, photos, cold-weather tips, price, and practical advice.

“We had the best snorkeling experience. What made the trip even better was our tour guide, Alex. He was so attentive, fun and made us feel so comfortable every step of the way.”

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

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

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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9.Private Silfra Snorkeling 6 p. group – Meet on Location – with Underwater Photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 157 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Review of private Silfra snorkeling for six, with crystal-clear glacial water, underwater photos, hot chocolate, gear, and practical booking tips.

“Dory was fantastic! So much fun. She was very professional and friendly. The snorkeling was beautiful and an incredible experience”

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10.Silfra Wetsuit Snorkeling Tour with Underwater Photos – From Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 123 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $189

Review of Silfra wetsuit snorkeling from Reykjavik, with clear glacier water, underwater photos, hot chocolate, transport, and practical tips.

“Gretar made this experience better than I could have imagined! Be patient, it takes some time to get prepared for 35 degree glacier water, but once you are in, it’s magical!”

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11.4×4 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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12.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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13.Private Secret Spots of Iceland Full day Tour with Photography by Luke

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Review of Luke’s private Iceland tour from Reykjavik, covering volcanoes, beaches, hot springs, lakes, lighthouse views, and photography.

“I had a great time! Luke is very knowledgeable about the island. He knows the beautiful locations to explore the beauty & nature of the land. :)”

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14.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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15.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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