# ReykjavikAuroraTour.com - northern lights tours from Reykjavík, Iceland, compared

> Independent guide to northern lights (aurora) tours from Reykjavík: coach, minibus, 4x4, super jeep and boat tours,
> free retry rules, the season, forecasts, where to look in the city, prices and booking.
> Not affiliated with any tour operator, Visit Reykjavík or GetYourGuide.

Site: https://reykjavikauroratour.com
Language: en. Currency: USD for online tours. Country: Iceland (Reykjavík, Capital Region).

## Verified facts

- Aurora season around Reykjavík: late August to mid-April; nights dark enough from late September to early April; peak November to March (Visit Reykjavík).
- Most often seen between 22:00 and 02:00 (Visit Reykjavík).
- Icelandic Met Office forecast (en.vedur.is): cloud map (white = clear, green = cloud) and aurora activity 0-9; 'even grade 2 can be beautiful'.
- Solar Cycle 25 maximum most likely October 2024; 2026 is the declining phase, strong storms still possible.
- Reykjavík switched off street lights in several districts on 28 September 2016 for an aurora display (one-off).
- Darker spots in the city: Grotta lighthouse (about 5 km from downtown), Oskjuhlid hill / Perlan, Klambratun park, the waterfront.
- Aurora Reykjavík (Northern Lights Center), Fiskislod 53, open daily 9:00-19:00.
- If an operator cancels: rebook or full refund. If the tour runs and no lights are seen: no refund, a free retry (usually 2-3 years).

## Tours listed on this site

Booking links are GetYourGuide affiliate links (partner_id 7GG5I5H). The site earns a commission at no extra cost
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Prices are 'from' prices in USD per person at the last build and move.

- Northern Lights 4x4 Tour with Hot Cocoa (Capital Region, by 4x4 minibus) - from $155 per person, 4 hours, if no lights: Free retry, 2 years; rated 4.5 from 494 GetYourGuide reviews. Page: https://reykjavikauroratour.com/tours/northern-lights-4x4-tour-reykjavik/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/reykjavik-l30/northern-lights-4x4-off-road-adventure-with-treats-photos-t778477/
- Northern Lights Yacht Cruise from the Old Harbour (Old Harbour, Faxaflói bay) - from $96 per person, 2 hours, if no lights: Free reschedule; rated 4.4 from 1,354 GetYourGuide reviews. Page: https://reykjavikauroratour.com/tours/northern-lights-yacht-cruise-reykjavik/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/reykjavik-l30/reykjavik-northern-lights-yacht-tour-t174270/
- Northern Lights Coach Tour with Free Retry (From BSÍ Bus Terminal or your hotel) - from $80 per person, 3 hours, if no lights: Free rebooking, 2 years; rated 3.7 from 1,662 GetYourGuide reviews. Page: https://reykjavikauroratour.com/tours/gray-line-northern-lights-coach-tour/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/reykjavik-l30/from-reykjavik-northern-lights-tour-with-lifetime-guarantee-t72117/
- Northern Lights Bus Tour with Hot Cocoa (Coach from Reykjavík) - from $81 per person, 4 hours, if no lights: Check the listing; rated 4.2 from 15,305 GetYourGuide reviews. Page: https://reykjavikauroratour.com/tours/northern-lights-bus-tour-hot-cocoa/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/reykjavik-l30/iceland-northern-lights-bus-tour-from-reykjavik-w-hot-cocoa-t67019/
- Small-Group Premium Northern Lights Tour (Minibus from Reykjavík) - from $113 per person, 4 hours, if no lights: Check the listing; rated 4.4 from 3,215 GetYourGuide reviews. Page: https://reykjavikauroratour.com/tours/small-group-premium-northern-lights-minibus/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/reykjavik-l30/from-reykjavik-premium-northern-lights-tour-by-minibus-t93690/
- Small-Group Northern Lights Tour with Pro Photos (Minibus from Reykjavík) - from $165 per person, 4 hours, if no lights: Free retry (check terms); rated 4.8 from 456 GetYourGuide reviews. Page: https://reykjavikauroratour.com/tours/northern-lights-tour-pro-photos-small-group/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/reykjavik-l30/reykjavik-aurora-minibus-w-pro-photos-free-retry-t437480/
- Northern Lights Super Jeep Tour (Super jeep from Reykjavík) - from $205 per person, 4 hours, if no lights: Free retry, 3 years (by minibus); rated 4.2 from 159 GetYourGuide reviews. Page: https://reykjavikauroratour.com/tours/northern-lights-super-jeep-tour/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/reykjavik-l30/super-jeep-tour-with-an-expert-northern-lights-guide-t26041/
- Northern Lights Boat Tour with Second Chance (Old Harbour, Faxaflói bay) - from $104 per person, 2.5 hours, if no lights: Free ticket, no expiry; rated 3.9 from 202 GetYourGuide reviews. Page: https://reykjavikauroratour.com/tours/northern-lights-boat-tour-second-chance/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/reykjavik-l30/reykjavik-northern-lights-guided-boat-tour-t26020/
- Northern Lights Tour with Snowsuit & Photos (Small group from Reykjavík) - from $226 per person, 5 hours, if no lights: Free retry, 2 years; rated 4.3 from 13 GetYourGuide reviews. Page: https://reykjavikauroratour.com/tours/small-group-northern-lights-snowsuit-photos/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/reykjavik-l30/award-winning-northern-lights-tour-with-photos-and-snowsuit-t405878/
- Golden Circle, Blue Lagoon & Northern Lights (Golden Circle and Reykjanes) - from $330 per person, 15 hours, if no lights: Free retry on another night; rated 4.8 from 271 GetYourGuide reviews. Page: https://reykjavikauroratour.com/tours/golden-circle-blue-lagoon-northern-lights/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/reykjavik-l30/reykjavik-golden-circle-blue-lagoon-northern-lights-tour-t439080/
- Perlan: Wonders of Iceland & Áróra Planetarium (Perlan, Öskjuhlíð hill) - from $54 per person, 2 hours, if no lights: Not needed: it's indoors; rated 4.7 from 4,322 GetYourGuide reviews. Page: https://reykjavikauroratour.com/tours/perlan-arora-northern-lights-planetarium/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/reykjavik-l30/perlan-wonders-of-iceland-and-arora-northern-lights-show-t213363/

## Guide pages

- https://reykjavikauroratour.com/guides/best-northern-lights-tour-reykjavik/ - The best northern lights tour from Reykjavík in 2026: coach, minibus, 4x4, super jeep and boat compared on price, group size, ratings and the retry rule.
- https://reykjavikauroratour.com/guides/northern-lights-in-reykjavik-city/ - Can you see the northern lights in Reykjavík city? Yes, on strong nights. Seven darker spots in town, how to get there, and when a tour is the better bet.
- https://reykjavikauroratour.com/guides/best-time-northern-lights-iceland/ - The best time to see the northern lights in Iceland: month by month dark hours, the equinox effect, full moons in 2026-27, and how many nights you need.
- https://reykjavikauroratour.com/guides/aurora-forecast-iceland/ - How to read the Iceland aurora forecast: the vedur.is cloud map and 0-9 scale, Kp and NOAA's 30-minute map, the best apps, and when to book a tour.
- https://reykjavikauroratour.com/guides/northern-lights-guarantee-iceland/ - No tour can guarantee the northern lights in Iceland. What a lifetime guarantee means, how each tour's free retry works, and the traps in the small print.
- https://reykjavikauroratour.com/guides/photograph-northern-lights-phone/ - How to photograph the northern lights with your phone in Iceland: iPhone Night mode, Pixel and Samsung settings, tripods, focus, and getting into the shot.

## Blog posts (dated)

- 2026-11-02: https://reykjavikauroratour.com/blog/northern-lights-outlook-2026-27/ - Solar Cycle 25 peaked in October 2024. What the declining phase, the big storms of 2026 and the moon mean for the northern lights in Reykjavík this winter.
- 2026-11-02: https://reykjavikauroratour.com/blog/reykjavik-darkness-calendar-2026-27/ - Sunrise, sunset and full darkness in Reykjavík month by month, September 2026 to April 2027, with this winter's new and full moons for aurora hunting.
- 2026-11-02: https://reykjavikauroratour.com/blog/lagoons-northern-lights-winter-2026/ - Can you see the northern lights from the Blue Lagoon or Sky Lagoon? Winter 2026 opening hours, how much dark you get, and how to add an aurora tour.

## Corrections to claims found elsewhere

- No tour can guarantee the northern lights; a 'guarantee' or 'lifetime guarantee' in a tour title means a free retry, not a refund.
- Gray Line's 'lifetime guarantee' listing: Gray Line's own terms allow free rebooking within two years.
- The aurora is not visible in Iceland in summer (May to mid-August): the nights are too light.
- You can see strong displays from Reykjavík itself, but faint ones are washed out by street lights.

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