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Reykjavík northern lights guides

Everything to sort out before you book an aurora tour from Reykjavík: which tour, which month, how to read the forecast, where to look in town, what a guarantee really means, and how to get the photo.

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Tours

Choose your aurora tour

The three tours most people choose between. Every tour has its own page with the night, the retry rule and what guests say.

Northern Lights Yacht Cruise from the Old Harbour From the harbour ★ 4.42 hoursFree cancellation

Northern Lights Yacht Cruise from the Old Harbour
3 decksIndoor bar2 hours

Two hours on a three-deck yacht that sails out past the islands of Faxaflói bay, away from the city lights. The shortest night out, and you can walk to the boat.

What's included
  • Two-hour cruise from the Old Harbour
  • Hotel pickup if you choose that option
  • Warm blankets, Wi-Fi and sea sickness tablets
  • Indoor bar and lounge (drinks to buy)
  • Free reschedule if the lights do not show
Full tour details
From$96per person Reserve
Northern Lights 4x4 Tour with Hot Cocoa Our pick ★ 4.54 hoursFree cancellation

Northern Lights 4x4 Tour with Hot Cocoa
4x4 minibusPhotosFree retry

A small group in a lifted 4x4 minibus, so the guide can leave the paved road for darker ground. Hot cocoa, pastries and your photo under the lights are included.

What's included
  • Pickup and drop-off in Reykjavík (28 pickup points)
  • Specially modified 4x4 minibus, Wi-Fi on board
  • Hot chocolate, Icelandic pastries and 2 hand warmers
  • Photos of you under the lights, taken by the guide
  • Free retry for up to two years if you see nothing
Full tour details
From$155per person Reserve
Northern Lights Coach Tour with Free Retry Lowest price ★ 3.73 hoursFree cancellation

Northern Lights Coach Tour with Free Retry
Big coachAudio guideAges 6+

The cheapest way out of town: a big coach, a live guide and an app audio guide in ten languages. Gray Line's own terms let you rebook free within two years if you see nothing.

What's included
  • Coach from BSÍ Bus Terminal, or hotel pickup if chosen
  • Live English guide plus app audio guide in 10 languages
  • Wi-Fi and USB chargers on board
  • Photo tips and a look at the constellations
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Full tour details
From$80per person Reserve

Plan your date before you go

A small group in a lifted 4x4 minibus, hot cocoa and pastries, your photo under the lights and a free retry for two years.

Check dates for the 4x4 aurora tour