Northern Lights Tours in Iceland

One of the best places to experience the Aurora Borealis is in Iceland.

Join our small group Northern Lights hunt from Reykjavik with a local expert guide,
400+ tours experience, and professional Northern Lights photography included.

Details

Departure time:
Varies depending on the time of year

20 Aug – 15 Sep: 22:00
16 Sep – 30 Sep: 21:00
1 Oct – 15 Mar: 20:00
16 Mar – 31 Mar: 21:00
1 Apr – 30 Apr: 22:00
23/12 and 24/12: 21:30
Duration: 4+ hours (plus extra time if needed)
Type of group: Small group
Availability: From 20 August to 30 April
Pick-up: Selected hotels and Reykjavík bus stops
Drop-off: Selected hotels and Reykjavík bus stops

Highlights

Search the sky above Iceland for the Northern Lights
Learn the basics of Northern Lights photography
Enjoy hot chocolate and a special Icelandic treat
Professional photos

What to bring?

Warm clothes: scarf, winter hat, gloves, and warm socks
Waterproof jacket and trousers
Thermal layers
Sturdy shoes
Dress according to the weather – wind can significantly lower the temperature in Iceland

What’s included?

Free professional photos
Unlimited free re-booking if no Northern Lights are seen
Wool blanket for every guest
Hot chocolate and a traditional Icelandic treat
Search the sky above Iceland for the Northern Lights
Learn the basics of Northern Lights photography
Experience Iceland’s nature in the dark
Free Wi-Fi
USB charging port at every seat
Professional local guidance in English
Pick-up and drop-off from selected hotels and designated Reykjavík bus stops

Exclusions

×Additional food & drinks
×Tips or gratuities

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 6 hours before departure

NORTHERN LIGHTS SMALL GROUP TOUR

ONE DEPARTURE. ONE GUIDE. ONE MISSION:

FIND THE NORTHERN LIGHTS

400+ NORTHERN LIGHTS TOURS EXPERIENCE

We don’t follow a fixed route – we follow the sky. Your local Icelandic guide monitors weather, cloud cover and aurora conditions and chooses the route each evening, heading away from Reykjavík’s city lights and crowds in search of the clearest skies.

INCLUDED IN YOUR TOUR

FREE professional Northern Lights photos

FREE rebooking if you don’t see the Northern Lights

Reykjavík pick-up and drop-off

Hot chocolate & Icelandic treats

Warm Icelandic wool blankets for everyone

Small-group experience
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Bjarni is great!!!! We had an absolutely wonderful experience with our tour guide! They were knowledgeable, friendly, professional, and made the entire tour enjoyable from start to finish. They shared fascinating stories and information while making sure everyone felt comfortable and included. You could really tell how passionate they are about what they do. The tour was well organized, engaging, and exceeded our expectations. We learned so much and made some great memories along the way. I would highly recommend this tour guide to anyone looking for a fun, informative, and memorable experience. Five stars all around!
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Excellent Tour You won’t be disappointed! Our guide BG knew the right spot and the best night to go. He had an amazing camera and took pictures that you would think were not real! We had the best time! Highly recommend Thor Travel!
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High LIGHTS of our Trip! BG from Thor Travel provided us with the most authentically Icelandic experience! Knowledgeable, friendly, funny , and personable ! While you can’t control Mother Nature, I’m pretty sure BG has some pull with the weather. Literally going the extra mile (further out of town) to ensure less interruptions and darker conditions for optimal viewing. Book with Thor for the Northern Lights experience your imagination has created. BG is also safety focused, I felt comfortable the entire time.
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Five Star Experience I had a fantastic experience with Thor Travel. I spent a week with friends seeing many of the magical sites in Iceland, with the Northern Lights being the highlight. BG was our guide/operator. He has a wealth of knowledge about history, geography, culture, language, cuisine etc. He made our trip seamless. We could relax and know that every detail was covered and that nothing would be missed. BG should be the International Spokesperson of Iceland. He is THAT good!!
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Simply fantastic! Wonderful tour with a wonderful guide. Got to see and experience so much in our eight days. Our guide Bjarni Gaukur was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic, he also delivered it with a lovely sense of humour which was much appreciated by our small group of 12. Would highly recommend the tour and also if you can get him Bjarni as your guide as he is one of the best we have ever had!
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Everything Cared For Before the tour Bjarni Gaukur impressed us with a discussion at our hotel with every question answered in full and with humor. From beginning to end Bjarni's work ethic, personality, personal care and obvious love for showing off his country made this a top tier tour without the extra price. I've been to Iceland multiple times for work and pleasure. This trip was by far the best. I personally recommend Bjarni. Tour guides make or break the trip/vacation. Request Bjarni Gaukur to ensure memories of a lifetime.
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The Magic of Iceland I had the most amazing experience exploring the ever changing and breathtaking beauty of Iceland, made even more special by our exceptional tour guide, BG from Thor Travel. As a solo traveller, I experienced far more of Iceland's incredible landscapes, culture and hidden gems than I ever thought possible. BG's extensive knowledge, passion and genuine care ensured every day was memorable. Throughout our travels, I felt completely safe, welcomed and included, which made travelling alone such a rewarding experience. Iceland's stunning scenery left a lasting impression and it will always hold an extra special place in my heart. I cannot recommend this experience highly enough. Triana
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The Magic of Iceland I had the most amazing experience exploring the ever changing and breathtaking beauty of Iceland, made even more special by our exceptional tour guide, BG from Thor Travel. As a solo traveller, I experienced far more of Iceland's incredible landscapes, culture and hidden gems than I ever thought possible. BG's extensive knowledge, passion and genuine care ensured every day was memorable. Throughout our travels, I felt completely safe, welcomed and included, which made travelling alone such a rewarding experience. Iceland's stunning scenery left a lasting impression and it will always hold an extra special place in my heart. I cannot recommend this experience highly enough.
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Iceland complete tour with BG Our tour guide was Bjarni Gauker so pleased we booked a small tour bus. The bus was a Mercedes with comfortable seats excellent suspension ( the roads are so bumpy) BG was fantastic he quickly made the group interactive. His knowledge of Iceland was incredible from the history of the country to all the incredible scenery. I highly recommend this small tour and BG was the best tour guide 👏👏👏
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Amazing trip and fantastic guide We were very pleased with Thor Travel and BG our host and guide. Every evening BG updated us on the days sights, the scheduled stops for the next day including the weather forecast and clothing recommendations which was very helpful and appreciated! BG made sure the van was clean and our seatbelts were always fastened. We loved his stories, our daily treats, and his bonus stops. He imparted his knowledge with good humor and encouraged questions. We would highly recommend Thor Travel and BG. We started the trip with a tour guide and ended it with a friend!

Northern Lights photography included

One of the highlights of this tour is capturing the moment.

Your guide is also an experienced
Northern Lights photographer
and will:


Help you set up your camera or phone

Share simple techniques to capture the aurora

Take high-quality photos of you under the Northern Lights

Many guests leave not only with memories — but with
professional-quality Northern Lights photos
to take home.

Local knowledge makes the difference

Unlike large bus tours that often follow the same route, this tour is flexible and based on
real Icelandic conditions.

You are travelling with a
local guide
who understands the weather, roads and hidden locations, and can adapt quickly when conditions change.
Sometimes that means driving farther — but it also means a better chance of finding clear skies.

Nature decides

The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon and cannot be guaranteed. Even with experience, forecasts and preparation, nature always has the final say.

That’s exactly why we call it a
Northern Lights hunt
— and when everything comes together, it is absolutely unforgettable.

What’s included?

Free professional photos
Unlimited free re-booking if no Northern Lights are seen
Wool blanket for every guest
Hot chocolate and a traditional Icelandic treat
Search the sky above Iceland for the Northern Lights
Learn the basics of Northern Lights photography
Experience Iceland’s nature in the dark
Free Wi-Fi
USB charging port at every seat
Professional local guidance in English
Pick-up and drop-off from selected hotels and designated Reykjavík bus stops

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