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See the Northern Lights in Iceland: Recommended tours & tickets

  • Reykjavik

In this tour, you’ll get the chance to see the famous Geysir and the geothermal area, Gullfoss the powerful waterfall, Thingvellir National Park in the Golden Circle. You’ll also be taken to with our local favorites to visit a traditional diary farm where you’ll try ice cream, free of charge. On the second and third day, you’ll be taken to the famous South Coast. Along the shore, you’ll get to see the famous black sand beach, Reynisfjara, our stunning glacier lagoon Jökulsárlón in Vatnajökull National Park, where you’ll also get the change to explore Europe’s largest glacier and enter a blue ice cave in it. If nature allows, even the magnificent Northern Lights.

Price €899

Min age 1

Rating 4.90 / 5 [396 ratings]

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  • Reykjavik

Northern Lights Midnight Adventure is a hunt for Iceland’s magical but elusive Northern Lights. Many visitors travel to Iceland to see the Northern Lights but don’t know where to look. On this tour you travel in a comfortable, heated minibus while your guide searches for the best location to view the Northern Lights. Your guide will also explain the science of how the Northern Lights display occurs. When or if the Northern Lights appear, your guide will offer to take photos for all participants, so you don’t have to bring a professional camera or be a professional photographer to join this tour. This tour is an ideal opportunity to get the most of your time in Iceland. Northern Lights are natural phenomenon and sightings cannot be guaranteed. Operated tours are not refundable.

Price €110

Min age 1

Rating 4.83 / 5 [666 ratings]

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  • Reykjavik

Come on a 4-day excursion with us to explore the most famous locations in the Golden Circle, Snæfellsnes, and the South Coast. See our stunning glacier lagoon Jökulsárlón, Europe's largest glacier and jump on a super jeep to head to an ice cave in it, and if nature allows, even the magnificent Northern Lights.

Price €1,260

Min age 8

Rating 4.8 / 5 [60 ratings]

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  • Reykjavik

A private tour allows you to get off the beaten path and away from the crowds. Enjoy the Northern Lights in serenity on your own terms, with a Professional Northern Lights Guide taking you to the right spot! We pick you up from your door and whisk you away from the city lights to where we predict the best sightings, according to extensive monitoring of forecasts and real-time Space and Earth weather data. Our vehicles are comfortable, modified super jeeps making sure we can go where needed to find the Northern Lights. To keep you warm and cosy in the cold Icelandic night we serve home made real hot chocolate with Kleina (local delicacy) for dunking. We bring quality camera equipment and take photos of you under the Northern Lights. We share knowledge, stories and myths about the Northern Lights and give you an insight into Iceland living. The listed locations are a suggestions of where we might go but the final location depends on where the best sighting conditions are.

Price NZ$2,039

Min age 0

Rating 4.78 / 5 [32 ratings]

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  • Reykjavik

Winter in Iceland is famous for it's Aurora Borealis, better known as the Northern lights. Embark on a night tour to hunt for the Northern Lights and enjoy magical moments in the vast natural landscapes of Iceland. From Reykjavik we will be hunting the Northern Lights in the west of Iceland, passing Borgarnes town. But we monitor the weather closely and ensure that we go to the best places where you are more likely to see the Northern Lights. We at Mercury are trying to do any single tour like this as a private. But sometimes weather making us mad so on that way we need to share previous travelers with current. Max 8 person in wan if that happens.

Price $260

Min age 4

Rating 4.70 / 5 [64 ratings]

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  • Reykjavik

This northern lights tour in Iceland takes you in an original superjeep out of town to avoid light pollution so as to observe this fascinating natural phenomenon also known as the Aurora Borealis. Given clear skies and a little bit of luck, sightings can occur from autumn to spring. The main 4X4 superjeeps are Land Rover Defenders and 6-door Ford Excursions. All are modified with big 40- or 46-inch wheels ready for the mighty challenge the tours offer every day, all year round! The jeeps are equipped with an extra fold-down step for easy accessibility, luxurious leather seats, air-conditioning, WiFi, GPS, first-aid kit, trackwell, and other sorts of security equipment. Behind the wheel on the tours are experienced driving guides that sure know how to maneuver such big jeeps in the wilderness and highways of Iceland. This 4-hour tour has a max of 6 passengers per superjeep.

Price €210

Min age 5

Rating 4.69 / 5 [289 ratings]

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  • Reykjavik

Wonders of Iceland is a unique exhibition where you learn all about Icelandic nature in interactive and fun ways. Explore the world’s first real indoor ice cave and learn about glaciers at an interactive exhibition. Feel the forces of nature and see how Iceland was formed. Explore seabirds in a lifelike cliff and go on a cinematic underwater journey around Iceland. You also explore a hands-on exhibition about water, by The Icelandic Museum of Natural History. These tickets include Áróra, a one-of-a-kind northern lights experience. It is a 25 min. long dome theatre show in Iceland's only planetarium. You see how northern lights form in outer space and see them dance all around you, virtually surrounded by Icelandic nature. Finally, enjoy the 360° views over Reykjavík from our Observation Deck. There are picture panels and various geological samples from around Reykjavík. Please note that Perlan does not provide pickup for visitors.

Price €36

Min age 0

Rating 4.64 / 5 [1251 ratings]

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  • Reykjavik

Words alone cannot capture the beauty of this incredible natural phenomenon. It's an experience that we believe you will truly appreciate and enjoy. With this in mind, our Northern Lights tour is centered around the idea of creating a memorable experience. We begin by carefully planning our journey based on weather forecasts, heading towards the best possible locations to see the lights. Sometimes, chasing the lights becomes part of the adventure. If we are fortunate enough to witness this magical display, it will be an unforgettable moment. However, if we don't find them, there will be another opportunity to try. During the tour, we provide complimentary photos, cozy Icelandic wool blankets, hot chocolate, and delicious Icelandic pastries. To ensure a more intimate experience, we travel in a minibus, allowing for smaller group sizes (maximum of 19 people), and avoiding crowded areas to find the best vantage point.

Price €127

Min age 5

Rating 4.60 / 5 [1233 ratings]

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  • Reykjavik

This is what you get on the tour: ✅ This is the highest rated Northern Lights tour in Iceland ✅ You get FREE photos of you with the Northern Lights in high quality ✅ You get hot homemade chocolate to warm you up in the cold The real stuff! ✅ You get cinnamon buns so you do not get hangry ✅ For you to have the best possible experience, we have collected the elite of guides in Iceland, to make sure your experience will be unforgettable! ✅ You get a wool blanket from the best possible fabric to keep you warm. ✅ Experienced local guide to make your chance the highest of seeing the lights ✅ You can join as many times again if you do not see the Northern Lights. No limit ✅ You get the best service because everyone involved wants to make your experience the best possible ✅ This tour is ran by a small family company We are Northern Lights experts! ✅ With the mix of this team at Reykjavik Out Luxury Tours, you will not get better experience or chance of seeing the Northern Lights

Price €133

Min age 4

Rating 4.59 / 5 [1793 ratings]

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  • Reykjavik

Aurora Reykjavík, The Northern Lights Center is the first and only museum entirely dedicated to the Aurora Borealis in Iceland. Conveniently located in the Grandi Harbour District, the Center is a must-see when in Iceland. Whether you are planning your Aurora hunt or simply want to learn about the phenomenon, we have you covered! Dive into the world of the northern lights in a unique multimedia environment. Discover our interactive displays and our extensive collection of Aurora photography and videos - all captured by our award winning photographers and founders. The visit includes: • Northern Lights mythology around the Arctic • Aurora Science, from what causes the northern lights to the way our eyes see them • Our exclusive timelapse Aurora movie and world's first northern lights VR experience • Practical tips: maximise your chances of seeing the Aurora and learn how to take perfect northern lights photos • Meet the experts, our team is happy to share their knowledge!

Price $29

Min age 0

Rating 4.57 / 5 [250 ratings]

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  • Reykjavik

Embark on an award-winning small group and premium northern lights tour in Iceland with 93% sighting rate, highly experienced local photographer & guide, unlimited amount of professional tour photos, warm winter jumpsuits, outdoor chairs, extra tripods and traditional Icelandic snacks & drinks on location, acknowledged as the Travelers Choice & Best of the Best award winner for Top Overall Experiences in Iceland. To maintain an intimate and cozy experience, our tour only accommodates a maximum of 18 passengers which is a small group guarantee that is hard to find in Iceland. We take pride in being the only northern lights operator in Iceland providing warm winter jumpsuits and outdoor chairs on location, ensuring your comfort in the chilly Arctic weather far away from city lights and other tour groups, enhancing your Northern Lights experience. *In the rare event that unforeseen circumstances obstruct the view, we offer unlimited re-runs until you see the lights.

Price $212

Min age 0

Rating 4.56 / 5 [241 ratings]

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  • Akureyri

4x4 JEEP/VAN TOURS: Northern lights hunting in the north, Join our jeep/van and escape the light pollution of the city and go with us outside Akureyri to see the amazing Northern lights. The Northern Lights viewing for this winter looking to be very active and there are few better places to see them than in the North around Akureyri.

Price €215

Min age 0

Rating 4.56 / 5 [25 ratings]

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  • Reykjavik

Enjoy this 3-5 hours shared tour with a small group of people with the possibility of seeing the Northern Lights. This is the reason for a visit to Iceland during the winter. The season, with its pure and crisp air, offers some of the best conditions for seeing stars and frequent sightings of the Aurora Borealis.

Price €119

Min age 5

Rating 4.55 / 5 [367 ratings]

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  • Reykjavik

The Northern Lights Cruise will sail you out into the dark blue wonder of Faxaflói bay in search of this mystical phenomenon, leaving behind the bright city lights of the capital Reykjavík. Our expert guide will be at hand to answer your questions while you enjoy Mother Nature's lights show and starry skies wrapped up in a warm overall. Elding is an environmentally friendly company and recognised worldwide for its environmental efforts. The aim, mission and goal is to minimise the operational impact on the environment while offering an unforgettable experience at sea.

Price $99

Min age 0

Rating 4.45 / 5 [494 ratings]

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  • Reykjavik

We will take you to the countryside and away from the light pollution. All our guides have many years of experience with Northern Light tours, they will find the most promising places to see the Aurora Borealis according to the weather forecast. Your knowledgeable guide will help you with setting up your camera, explain all the science and tales behind the Northern Lights. To complete your Icelandic experience you will have a chance to try traditional pastry. We will also make sure that you keep warm during the hunt with blankets and hot chocolate. Please note that this tour is heavily dependent on the weather. If your tour is canceled, you can reschedule for a different day (subject to availability) or receive a full refund. In case of an unsuccessful tour, you can join us again free of charge (subject to availability).

Price $137

Min age 6

Rating 4.12 / 5 [54 ratings]

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