Top Iceland Night Tours

Northern Lights Cruise from Reykjavik

• 233 Reviews
• Search the skies for the Northern Lights on a guided, 2.5-hour boat cruise from Reykjavik. The still waters of Faxaflói Bay make an ideal spot for stargazing and catching the sometimes elusive Northern Lights. Learn all about Mother Nature’s fireworks display from a guide, sip a warm drink on board (own expense), and enjoy hassle-free hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected).
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Secret Lagoon, Buffet Dinner, and Northern Lights Tour from Reykjavik

• 73 Reviews
• If you’re short on time in Iceland, it makes sense to pack as much into any free evening you have as possible. This 6-hour tour from Reykjavik does just that: combining a swim in the geothermal waters of the Secret Lagoon with an Icelandic buffet dinner and a road trip to hunt for the Northern Lights, all between 6pm and midnight. Your experience includes transport, lagoon admission, dinner, and hotel pickup and drop-off.
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Reykjavik Northern Lights Small-Group Tour by Super Jeep

• Up your chances of seeing the Northern Lights with this small-group Super Jeep tour from Reykjavik. These 4x4s can reach places larger buses can’t, letting you swap busier viewpoints for more peaceful locations. After traversing Iceland’s darkened countryside to escape light pollution, visit the best potential observation point as chosen by your guide on the night, and enjoy a calm, small-group atmosphere as you watch for the colored lights above.
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Private Northern Lights Tour from Reykjavik

• Set off on a personal hunt for the Northern Lights on this private 5-hour tour from Reykjavik. Traveling by private vehicle, seek out the natural light show with a personal guide. Head away from light pollution, and with luck, enjoy an unforgettable sighting. Your tour includes flexible departure times, private transport, and the opportunity to reschedule if conditions don't favor sightings. Price is per vehicle, based on a maximum of eight passengers.
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Northern Lights Tour from Reykjavik

• 116 Reviews
• The Northern Lights are one of the world’s most spectacular natural phenomenon, and Iceland is one of few places in the world where it’s possible to view the elusive Aurora borealis. Maximise your chances of witnessing nature’s lightshow on this 3-hour tour from Reykjavík, and seek out the best viewing spots around the city.
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Northern Lights Super Jeep Tour from Reykjavik

• Go in search of the Northern Lights on this 4-hour night tour from Reykjavik. Traveling by 4x4 Land Rover Defender or 6-door Ford Excursion, aka a 'super jeep,' you'll leave the city to get away from light pollution in order to better your chances of seeing this natural phenomenon also known as Aurora Borealis. With a little luck and clear skies, sightings can occur from fall to spring.
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Small-Group Northern Lights Tour from Reykjavik in a Super Jeep

• 75 Reviews
• Seek out the northern lights on this 4-hour tour from Reykjavik by ‘super jeep,’ a SUV adapted to travel through Iceland’s rugged terrain. Travel out of the Icelandic capital and deep into the countryside, where you’ll search for the best spots from which to view the spectacle. If luck isn’t on your side and you don’t see the lights, simply rebook with the operator to take the tour again at no extra cost. This tour is a small-group tour ensuring a more intimate experience.
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Small-Group Deluxe Northern Lights Tour from Reykjavik

• 31 Reviews
• Hunting for the Northern Lights is one of Iceland’s most popular winter activities, and this 3-5 hour tour from Reykjavik lets you do it in style, in a small group. Traveling by minivan, head into the dark countryside away from any urban light pollution, and visiting different viewpoints to see the radiant natural lights. A camera tripod for taking photos, plus blankets, delicious ‘kleina’ pastries and cocoa are included to keep you warm.
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Private Superjeep Northern Lights Hunt

• With open countryside lying far from the bright city glare, Iceland is a top spot for catching the world-famous Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis. On this private tour, head off-road by powerful super-Jeep—with round-trip travel from your Reykjavik hotel included. Spin into the darkness with your guide for the best chances of sighting the beautiful lights, and watch the skies for the dazzling Northern Lights.
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Northern Lights Tour from Reykjavik by Bus

• 12 Reviews
• Raise your chances of seeing the Northern Lights by heading far from light pollution on this 3-5hour evening tour from Reykjavik. Settle into a comfortable coach, and venture deep into the countryside away from cities and towns, looking for clear skies and watching for the lights. Visit different viewpoints to follow sightings or scan the skies, and with luck, enjoy a memorable light display. Warming cocoa and ‘kleina’ (deep-fried pastries) included.
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Classic Northern Lights Tour from Reykjavik with Live Guide and Touch-Screen Audio Guide

• 6 Reviews
• Admire the Northern Lights, brighter in the middle of the Arctic winter than any other time, during this 3-hour nighttime tour from Reykjavik. With the direction of an expert guide well-versed in the best times and places to catch the lights, head out into Iceland's open spaces for spectacular views. Get guidance on how to take the best photos of the phenomenon and listen to your guides explain what causes the lights to appear. Hear an onboard audio tour in 10 languages during your round-trip transportation from Reykjavik hotels. Wear very warm clothing; special 'Aurora Jackets' are available for rent.
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Small Group Northern Lights Tour

• 7 Reviews
• Witness nature’s spectacular lightshow with an unforgettable small-group Northern Lights tour from Reykjavík. Follow your guide on a 3-hour evening tour and hunt down the best viewing spots, far from the crowds of the city. Along the way, learn all there is to know about the mysterious Aurora Borealis and keep your camera close to hand, as you never know when the Lights will make an appearance!
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Private Monster Truck Northern Lights Hunt from Reykjavik

• The best places to spot the northern lights are outside of Reykjavik, and often require off-road worthy vehicles to reach. There are more than a few 4x4 Jeep tours that take visitors across rough terrain, but this tour travels in a formidable monster truck: a six-door, 10-passenger Excursion fitted with four-foot wheels (1.2 meters).  If you book the tour and don’t see the lights, you can book another tour and try again without an extra cost.
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Northern Lights Snowmobiling Experience on Langjökull Glacier from Gullfoss

• Seeing the Northern Lights is an experience that tops many a bucket list. Realize your dreams of witnessing the magical ‘aurora borealis’ on this tour of the Langjökull glacier from Reykjavik. Beneath the luminescent stars, drive a snowmobile to the Langjökull area, home to Iceland’s second-largest glacier, and settle into a prime Northern Lights viewing spot. If conditions are optimum, you’ll witness a magical display of color and light in the night sky.
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Northern Lights and Stargazing: Small Group tour with Local Guides from Reykjavik

• 3 Reviews
• If you’re visiting Iceland in the winter months, a Northern Lights hunting tour is a must, but spotting the elusive Aurora Borealis can’t be guaranteed. This 4-hour tour from Reykjavik ensures an unforgettable evening either way, as you combine a Northern Lights hunt, with a spectacular stargazing experience, and experience the magic of Iceland by night.
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4-Hour Northern Lights Small-Group Tour from Reykjavík

• 7 Reviews
• Watching the Northern Lights is top of the bucket list for many visitors to Iceland and this 4-hour evening tour from Reykjavík will maximize your chances of catching nature’s dazzling lightshow. Venture out into the countryside after dark, stop at remote viewpoints according to the Aurora forecast, and tuck into Icelandic pastries and hot chocolate as you wait for the Lights to make an appearance.
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Northern Lights Minibus Tour from Reykjavik Including Free Photos

• Spotting the northern lights is notoriously tricky. Greatly increase your chances on this tour from Reykjavík that takes you out into the countryside and away from the light pollution of the city. The exact location of the tour depends on each night's weather conditions and forecast but be confident that your experience aurora-hunter guides will find the most optimal spot to see the magical light show.
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New Year's Eve in Reykjavik: Bonfire Tour and Fireworks Display

• 43 Reviews
• Celebrate the new year "Icelandic style" by experiencing two local New Year's Eve traditions: a Nordic bonfire and fireworks displays like none other. When midnight draws near, get views of the fireworks from one of the best vantage points in Reykjavik, with a glass of wine hand. Round-trip transportation from select Reykjavik hotels is included.
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Golden Circle Evening Trip from Reykjavik

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• Explore Iceland’s famous natural landscapes as the sun sets on this 6-hour Golden Circle evening trip from Reykjavik. Travel into the Icelandic countryside as a guide sheds light on Iceland’s fascinating geography. Delve into UNESCO World Heritage–listed Thingvellir National Park — where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates meet — and discover top attractions such as the old Icelandic parliament. Watch as the mighty Gullfoss Waterfall gushes and cascades over the rocks, then explore Haukadalur — where geothermal mud pools and geysers animate the landscape.
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Small-Group Northern Lights Tour from Reykjavík

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• Head out into the Icelandic wilderness to watch the Northern Lights on this 4-hour night tour from Reykjavik. Learn about the natural phenomenon of the aurora borealis from your guide while sipping provided hot drinks under nature's most powerful light show. Hotel pickup and drop-off included.
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Small-Group Northern Lights Tour by Super Jeep from Reykjavik

• 18 Reviews
• Enhance your experience of Iceland’s most spectacular natural display on a 4-hour tour to the Northern Lights from Reykjavik. Climb aboard a powerful super jeep and travel into the inky blackness of the Icelandic night with a professional guide. Ascend to a prime viewing spot and await the appearance of the elusive Northern Lights; with luck, see a dazzling display of luminous light and color. Enjoy personalized attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to only 10 people.
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