Northern Lights Small Group Tour from Reykjavik with Free Photos
Overview
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4 hours
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Capture the spectacular Northern Lights on your camera or phone with expert hints and tips from our experienced Aurora guide.
The Northern Lights, or aurora borealis, are a stunning phenomena that is on the bucket list of every winter traveler to Iceland. On this Small Group Tour we will photograph you with the northern lights, and share the photo with you after the tour.
We will also share the secrets of capturing that perfect photo with you. Learn tricks and tips on how to capture the shimmering aurora!
We provide a unique experience with fun conversation, bonus hot chocolate and snacks,
The locations visited are different from day to day. We venture to areas forecast to have the strongest aurora display on that night.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately. Warm, wind and waterproof clothing and footwear.
If you don´t see the aurora on this tour, you can travel again for free on our Northern Lights bus tour
What To Expect
Reykjanes Peninsula
We venture far from the capital´s light pollution is search of clear skies. We have studied the aurora forecast of the Icelandic Met Office in advance and know generally the areas with a higher probability of aurora activity. Sometimes we need to try a few location before we find the right spot. Your guide will share fun and educational stories about Iceland and the northern lights. Once we see the flickering green shimmer of the aurora, our guide will assist you with your camera settings, as well as photograph you with this stunning background. Later, we will share a link where you can download high-quality photos of you with the northern lights.
Options
Pickup at designated locations
This option offers pickup from many hotels and designated pickup locations in central Reykjavik Pickup included
What‘s Included
Snacks
Hot Chocolate
Dinner
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
61 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent travels
sreedharm2022,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent travels, we have booked this tour for Northen light on April 15th unfortunately not able to see any, tour operator Bus travel Iceland booked another day free of charge on April 18th, luckily we are able to Northen lights on that night. Michael is the guide on that day he is very good , patience took us many spots to view the aurora borealis. It was spectacular view, guide took very good picture with the lights. Thanks for the hot chocolate too. Best memorable experience we had, glad we booked this tour with you guys.
Fantastic, would highly recommend.
343delian,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jonas was an exceptional tour guide, taking us to many locations in search of the northern lights, with many opportunities to stop, take in the amzing scenery and take photos. It was a brilliant experience and would go again.
Amazing Northern Lights Trip
celestialspace,Mar 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience and got to witness the Northern Lights! Our guide Michael kept us entertained throughout the trip and provided great information about the Aurora. The trip was short but only due to such a high activity of the lights themselves and towards the end they started to fade. I opted for the small group tour to be able to go "off road" as such which larger coaches could not go and it really didn't disappoint.
Great experience, great driver/photographer
U9103PFpaulb,Feb 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A wonderful experience on this tour. Our driver/photographer Michael was OUTSTANDING. We were very lucky with the nights which I now understand is out of anyone’s control, but Michael’s location knowledge, narration and camera advice was professional and made the tour, 5 stars from my wife and I.
Beautiful Epic Northern Lights
lisasD4301OY,Feb 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wow. Our guide did everything in her power to get us the most epic view of the Northern Lights. Highly recommend Svetlanna as a guide. So nice and wants everyone to see the best views.
In winter wrap up super warm, there are no comfort stops.
peter shawyer,Feb 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A small group of about 14 people. The guide was brilliant and was very focused on making sure we had a good time. The Northern Lights were amazing, and we went to few different locations to get the best views.
Our Guide Explained the importance of using the proper method of filming the northern lights with our iPhone camera!
Patricio A,Feb 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00His Advice on How to set our IPhone camera to get the best results! My 67 Th Birthday was one I will never forget Thank you for making one of my bucket list down one
Aurora dancing in the sky
PeterBreugelmans,Jan 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We went on a Northern Lights small group tour. Amazing experience !! Well organized, small group & great guide Ody. He shared all of his knowledge. The Aurora was already coming up when we were leaving Reykjavik. He stopped already to show. It was already a good one. Then we parked in a national park where there was no light polution. Aurora showed up again. We stayed out with Ody all the time stargazing while Aurora was around. The best had yet to come. Just when we were heading back Ody stopped 1 more time. We witnessed a great Aurora show. It was green, pink & white and all over dancing in the sky 💚🩷🤍. One of the best experiences !!
fun
shirleytS3354CJ,Jan 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00efficient and accommodating staff, well explained
Good but could be much improved !
Tazeen U,Jan 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The trip was good! We saw some lights and we were lucky to see them ! What was bizarre was we were meant to get hot chocolate on the experience , we hot a tiny cup , the amounts theta baby would have ! There was nothing else it was odd that is all we got for the price ! Anyway I could not recommend the tour as at the end we were all starving ! Sorry x
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