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Northern Lights Photography in Iceland: Our Top 7

7 photo tours and shoots  ·  from $113 a person

The 7 best northern lights photography in Iceland you can book now, with what each costs, how long you are in front of the camera and how many photos come back. Number one earns its place; start there.

#1 Northern Lights Tour In Iceland from Reykjavik with PRO photos - The guides can make or break the night
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#1 Northern Lights Tour In Iceland from Reykjavik with PRO photos

1.#1 Northern Lights Tour In Iceland from Reykjavik with PRO photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,887 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) Our pick

Leave Reykjavik with a local guide such as Bjarni, BG, or Johann and chase clear skies beyond the city glow. The roughly four-hour trip includes pickup, professional aurora photos, blankets, and often hot chocolate with cinnamon rolls. If the lights fail to appear, you can rebook at no extra charge, subject to availability.

“Unfortunately, we didn't see the Northern Lights, but our guide, Bjarni, did an amazing job of keeping us positive, hopeful, and entertained with great tips about Iceland's culture and history while waiting for the lights”

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Northern Lights: 4x4 Adventure with Treats, Photos & Cocoa - Searching the Capital Region for a clear sky
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Northern Lights: 4×4 Adventure with Treats, Photos & Cocoa

2.Northern Lights: 4×4 Adventure with Treats, Photos & Cocoa

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 436 reviews · 4 hours · from $142

Join Nordur Travel for a four-hour Northern Lights search from Reykjavik in a small 4x4 minibus. Guides such as Laura, Nebo, Piotr, and Karol explain the science and folklore, seek darker skies, serve cocoa and pastries, and take photos. English and Spanish guiding is available.

“Our family had the most amazing time with Nebo….the lights were spectacular and the hot chocolate and Icelandic pastry were gratefully received! Nebo was most attentive and took lots of photos ensuring he got the best locations for the perfect picture. We would highly recommend this tour and our great tour guide. Thank you for such a wonderful experience!”

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Reykjavik: Northern Lights Tour w/Pro Photos - Small Group - Pickup around Reykjavik and the small minibus
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Reykjavik: Northern Lights Tour w/Pro Photos – Small Group

3.Reykjavik: Northern Lights Tour w/Pro Photos – Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 400 reviews · 4 hours · from $148

Join Aurora Viking for a four-hour Northern Lights hunt from Reykjavik in a minibus for up to 18 people. Guides including Emil, Kolbeinn, Tomas, Kobe, and BG track clear skies, take professional aurora portraits, and keep you busy with Viking costumes, replica weapons, hot chocolate, and cookies while you wait.

“The tour was amazing! Our guide Tomas was very patient and explained everything about the Northern Lights. In addition, took amazing pictures of everyone with a beautiful Aurora in the background. It was above expectations!!!”

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Reykjavik Northern Lights Tour with Pro Aurora Photos Small Group - From Reykjavik pickup to the first dark-sky stop
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Reykjavik Northern Lights Tour with Pro Aurora Photos Small Group

4.Reykjavik Northern Lights Tour with Pro Aurora Photos Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 349 reviews · 3 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $148Top rated

Aurora Viking takes you from Reykjavik into the countryside in groups of up to 18, using forecasts and local experience to chase clear skies and aurora activity. Guides such as Tomas, Emil, Felix, Jonas, Kobe, and BG provide photos, cocoa, snacks, folklore, and unlimited free retries if the lights do not appear.

“AMAZING night out!! We planned this tour the first night we arrived in Iceland and it did not disappoint! Our guide was 100/10!! This was not only an amazing tour, but one of the best guided tours my husband and I have ever been on. Cannot recommend enough.”

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Akureyri: Northern Lights Photography Tour - Chasing the aurora with a camera
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Akureyri: Northern Lights Photography Tour

5.Akureyri: Northern Lights Photography Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 37 reviews · 3 hours · from $194

From Akureyri, you’ll ride into the countryside or mountains with an English-speaking guide, away from city light, to seek the Aurora Borealis. The group is limited to 15, and the $194 price includes transport, onboard Wi-Fi, a hot drink, an Icelandic treat, and northern lights photos if the sky cooperates.

“The tour was an amazing experience and the people who run the tours are amazing people. The original night we had this tour my friends and I had a car accident and got stuck in a ditch. I had to call the tour company to see if we could reschedule due to being unable to make it to the meeting point on time. First and foremost the guide made sure we were all okay and then reassured me that we could go on the northern light tour tomorrow. After this I happened to ask him if he knew anyone who could help us get the rental car out of the…”

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Reykjavik: Northern Lights Tour with Private Photographer - What waiting outside really feels like
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Reykjavik: Northern Lights Tour with Private Photographer

6.Reykjavik: Northern Lights Tour with Private Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 10 reviews · 5 hours · from $229

Join photographer and guide Heimir for a five-hour Northern Lights outing from Reykjavik. You’ll chase clear skies using weather and aurora forecasts, borrow a tripod, wear a warm jumpsuit, and enjoy Icelandic snacks, cocoa, tea, vodka, and snaps. Unlimited professional photos are included, with free retries if the lights do not appear.

“Amazing, his tracking of the Northern Lights probability is the only reason we were able to see them without a camera. As other tours left for the night he was tracking everything and said we should wait another 30 minutes or so, that everything was moving in the right direction - He was right and the lights were amazing. I would highly recommend it, this was the highlight of our trip to Iceland!”

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Akureyri: Hunt for the Northern Lights Photography Tour - How the guide hunts for the aurora
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Akureyri: Hunt for the Northern Lights Photography Tour

7.Akureyri: Hunt for the Northern Lights Photography Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.2 · 9 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $113Best value

Leave Akureyri at 9:30 p.m. with an English-speaking guide such as Jong or Thor, heading away from city lights toward clearer skies and the Lake Mývatn area. You will learn how to spot faint auroras, photograph them, and stargaze beneath a sky full of stars. The lights are never guaranteed, but a free rebooking is offered if they do not appear.

“Great experience. Our guide Jong was driwing to find a clear sky full of stars, he explained us everything about the lights and he was helping us with the pictures. Thanks a lot Jong it was a perfect night.”

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