Northern Lights · SMALL-GROUP NORTHERN LIGHTS TOURS IN ICELAND
This is the shortlist you would send a friend heading north: 15 small-group northern lights tours in Iceland worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Review of Reykjavik’s small-group Northern Lights tour, with guide tips, pricing, photo stops, weather risks, and free retry details.
“Tour was brilliant.got some great pics and videos. Kúba,our guide was brilliant and knew exactly where to go.”
Review of Reykjavik’s small-group Northern Lights tour with hot chocolate, photos, blankets, folklore, pickup, and free rebooking if lights fail.
“Our guide was so nice and he worked hard to get us see the lights . It was cold but it was so great experience!!! Loved it all”
Review of Reykjavik’s Northern Lights Midnight Adventure, with small groups, hot chocolate, guide-led aurora chasing, photos, and free rebooking.
“Dress warmly and have the time of your life! Siggy was exceptionally knowledgeable and accommodating!”
Chase Iceland’s Northern Lights in a small group with Viking costumes, professional photos, hot chocolate, and free retries.
“Tomas was a great guide and very welcoming. We were very lucky to get a sighting of the lights within minutes!”
Hunt Iceland’s Northern Lights from Reykjavik with a small group, local guides, hot cocoa, snacks, photos, and free retries.
“It was amazing! Kobe was great. He explained everything from mythology to the science of the lights. We were fortunate to see the lights multiple times throughout the tour and got amazing pictures. Highly recommend!!”
Review of Reykjavik’s Northern Lights and Stargazing tour, with telescope viewing, photos, hot chocolate, transport, pricing, and practical tips.
“We were lucky enough to have the full northern lights experience and it was worth it. Great friendly knowledgeable guides with a hot chocolate thrown in.”
Chase Iceland’s Northern Lights from Reykjavik on a small-group tour with hotel pickup, hot chocolate, photo help, and a free retry.
“This was an excellent trip run by a very enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide JP. We had the most amazing experience with the Northern Lights putting on display one can only dream of catching . JP was as excited as we all were with what we saw. JP took us to the darkest of spaces providing a well needed hot chocolate drink to combat the freezing temperatures.”
Review of Reykjavik’s Northern Lights small-group tour, with minibus pickup, hot chocolate, guide-led aurora hunting, and free photos.
“Obviously northern lights are unpredictable but all the information was saying very low chance of seeing them and it was extremely cloudy! The trip should have been cancelled like the other guests in our hotels had been. Paid a good amount of money to drive around in the dark. Guide was lovely but not sure tour guide is his forte.”
Review of Reykjavik’s $120 Northern Lights tour, with pickup, expert guides, weather-based routes, photo tips, and honest value advice.
“none - they cancelled the tour at the last minute. Very disappointing - we were already at the point of departure that we had taken a cab to get to. So, the tour that they cancelled COST me money - because of the cab fair to and from the point of departure.”
Review of Iceland’s Glacier Lagoon and Fjaðrárgjúfur Canyon tour from Reykjavik, with practical advice on sights, timing, weather, and value.
“This was a very long day, but I feel it is worth it. They take us to some of the less visited locations such as the hobbit church. I really enjoyed that experience and chose it specifically. Driver was very friendly and knowledgable and I really appreciate it at. Our driver was called Ian.”
Review the 2-day Snaefellsnes and Borgarfjordur tour from Reykjavik, with waterfalls, lava caves, horses, hotels, and Northern Lights chances.
“Sindri was a great guide and kept us informed and entertained. He was quite knowledgeable and very personable. We had a fabulous time.”
Review of Reykjavik’s northern lights small-group tour, with photography, hot chocolate, free retry, pickup details, cost, and practical tips.
“Terrific company terrific tour guide we saw the Northern Lights just waiting on the professional pictures! highly recommend”
Review of Reykjavik’s Golden Circle and Northern Lights small-group tour, with pickup details, itinerary, value, weather tips, and honest drawbacks.
“The geyser and the views were amazing, however the guide Temu was not very engaging. He seems annoyed the whole length of the trip. Additionally, since the trip started at noon the weather seems to be warm. We were boiling inside the coach and he seems not a bit concerned. We learned from another guest that the northern lights tour in the evening was cancelled but did not receive an email of cancellation. It is only when I asked the guide Temu if he is going to pick us up again, he said it was cancelled and advised us to just email the tour operator. The only good thing was…”
Review of Simply Iceland’s Reykjavik northern lights tour, with small groups, expert guides, photo help, hot drinks, and practical booking advice.
“Absolutely amazing experience! Arnie our tour guide was fabulous and very experienced. We went to 4 different places and saw the lights at 3 of them. There were only 7 of us in total so felt like a private tour. The hot chocolate and cinnamon rolls were very welcome in the biting wind.”
Review the Reykjavik Aurora 4x4 adventure, with remote viewing spots, warm drinks, professional photos, and a repeat-tour option.
“Excellent tour. our guide was brilliant. The photos were great and the hot chocolate was just what we needed after a cold night. Thank you”
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