See the Northern Lights in Iceland: Recommended tours & tickets

See the iconic, historical, and natural attractions of Iceland on this 10-hour tour. Travel on the Golden Circle to Thingvellir National Park, Geysir, Strokkur, and Gullfoss before chasing the Northern Lights at night. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Northern Lights Adventure: Small Group Iceland Tour Join us for a cozy, unforgettable night chasing the aurora borealis in a small, intimate group (max. 19 guests). Our friendly local guides, who specialize in Northern Lights forecasting, use live data every evening to find the best, crowd-free locations—giving you the best chance to see this magical phenomenon. Wrap yourself in warm Icelandic wool blankets, sip delicious hot chocolate, and savor traditional pastries as the night sky comes alive. Our guides, who are also professional photographers, will capture beautiful photos of you under the lights—delivered straight to your inbox within 8 days, so you can relive the magic. This isn’t just a tour; it’s a shared story of Icelandic folklore, stargazing, and the untouched beauty of Iceland’s wilderness. If the auroras don’t appear, don’t worry—we’ll invite you back for free. Let us help you create memories you’ll treasure forever!

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.

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

Experience Iceland’s best small-group Northern Lights tour, boasting a 93% sighting rate and led by a highly experienced local photographer and guide. Enjoy unlimited professional photos, cozy warm winter jumpsuits, outdoor chairs, extra tripods, and traditional Icelandic snacks and drinks in a private, intimate setting of no more than 18 guests. Recognized as a Travelers’ Choice and Best of the Best winner, this premium tour takes you far from city lights for optimal Aurora Borealis viewing comfort. Plus, with unlimited re-runs offered if the lights don’t appear, your magical Arctic adventure is guaranteed.

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.

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!

The Northern Lights Cruise from Reykjavík is all about connecting you with Iceland’s stunning natural beauty. There’s something magical about sailing under the Arctic night sky, searching for the Aurora Borealis, and creating moments you’ll never forget. It’s an experience designed to let you experience the magic of the Northern Lights in an enjoyable and unique way.