The 9 Best Northern Lights Tours in Akureyri

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 112 reviews · 3 hours · from $116Our pick

Leave Akureyri by climate-controlled van and search rural North Iceland for the aurora with an English-speaking local guide. Guides such as Arman, Norbert, Yule, and Armando have helped with phone settings, photography, Icelandic stories, and finding darker viewpoints. If clouds win, you may return the next night at no extra cost.

“Amazing time, guide was so knowledgeable. Patience paid off and we saw a gorgeous show.”

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Northern Lights Classic MiniBus Tour from Akureyri

2.Northern Lights Classic MiniBus Tour from Akureyri

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 76 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $150

Leave Akureyri at 9:30 p.m. with an English-speaking guide such as Armann, Norbert, Jon, or Daniel, then search for clear skies and aurora outside town. The small minibus carries up to 16 people. You get transport, hot chocolate, cookies, photo help, and a free retry the next evening if the lights do not appear.

“Excellent guide, he knew the skies of northern Iceland. We had a great hour viewing the beautiful northern lights swirling in the sky.”

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From Akureyri: Northern Lights Tour

3.Northern Lights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 42 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $132

Leave Akureyri’s streetlights behind with an English-speaking guide such as Lilja, Ingi, or Graham, then search several dark locations for the Aurora Borealis. You’ll get hotel pickup, help with photos, hot chocolate, and stories about Icelandic folklore. The lights are never guaranteed, but guides may adjust the route or offer another attempt.

“good: local to resort, informative and personable guide. Bad: tour cut short due to others on tour. No hot chocolate or doughnut as listed.”

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Akureyri: Northern Lights Photography Tour

4.Northern Lights Photography Tour

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

You’ll leave Akureyri with an English-speaking guide and a small group of up to 15 people, heading into darker countryside or toward the mountains. The three-hour outing includes transport, Wi-Fi, a hot drink, an Icelandic treat, and Northern Lights photographs if the skies cooperate. Company owner Anton has also been praised for going far beyond the usual tour call of duty.

“Cortesia della guida e disponibilità nella “ricerca”! Si potrebbe pensare di organizzare una partenza anticipata, in modo da poter raggiungere zone isolate anche in altura. Nonostante il tempo non favorevole alla fine….meraviglia”

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Northern Lights 4x4 Jeep/van Tour from Akureyri - Searching beyond the city lights

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Northern Lights 4×4 Jeep/van Tour from Akureyri

5.Northern Lights 4×4 Jeep/van Tour from Akureyri

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 27 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $259

Leave Akureyri at 9:30 p.m. with a driver-guide such as Reynir or Thor and search for clear skies away from city lights. This two- to three-hour trip carries no more than seven people, includes hotel pickup, hot cocoa, and a twisted Icelandic doughnut. The vehicle may be a 4x4 Jeep or a van.

“Thank you so very much for a wonderful experience! Reynir is a very seasoned guide who generously shared his knowledge and expertise, right alongside his friendliness and warmth. His experience with the Northern lights was the reason we were able to see the lights at the right time and in the right location. We cannot wait to relive our memories by seeing his beautiful photographs. One thing to keep in mind is that vehicles such as the one we rode in, while perfect for the weather, the back row is challenging to enter/exit for those with mobility limitations. Otherwise, very comfortable and roadworthy.”

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Akureyri: Hunt for the Northern Lights Photography Tour

6.Hunt for the Northern Lights Photography Tour

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

Leave Akureyri at 9:30 pm with an English-speaking guide such as Jong or Thor, then drive toward darker skies around the Lake Mývatn area. Your guide tracks weather and aurora forecasts, explains how to spot faint lights, and helps with camera settings. The tour lasts 2.5 hours, with hotel pickup available.

“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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Forest Lagoon and Northern Lights Guided Night Tour

7.Forest Lagoon and Northern Lights Guided Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $176Top rated

Start at 7:30 pm from Hotel Kea in Akureyri for two hours at Forest Lagoon, including entry and a towel. Then ride into Eyjafjardarsveit to seek the Northern Lights with a licensed guide. Guide Sigi is known for trying several viewing spots and sharing photos when conditions allow.

“Loved, loved, loved this tour!! Our guide was AMAZING!! The Forest Lagoon was lovely but chasing the Northern Lights was the highlight. Our guide was so determined and we saw them!!! Incredible night to remember!”

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Northern Lights Photography from Akureyri

8.Northern Lights Photography from Akureyri

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $185

Join Saga Travel at 9:00 pm for a three-hour Northern Lights hunt from Akureyri into Eyjafjörður’s dark countryside or nearby mountains. Your guide searches for clear skies and aurora activity, with time to enjoy the night and take photographs. Pickup is offered, and groups can reach up to 50 people.

“Great knowledgeable guide and would recommend company for their proactive approach to make sure we saw the northern lights. We were contacted the day before our tour was booked for asking if we could do that evening instead as Read more”

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Northern Lights Tour from Husavik

9.Northern Lights Tour from Husavik

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3 reviews · from $173

Meet at 9 p.m. in Husavik for a two to three-hour aurora hunt with Travel North. Your guide may drive toward Þeistareykir, the Laxá river mouth, Tjörnes, or Öxarfjörður, choosing dark viewing spots based on the weather. Groups are limited to eight people, though aurora sightings are never guaranteed.

“Very unprofessional. We went to the meet up spot and waited for 30 minutes to be picked up. I messaged them several times throughout this time and did not receive a reply. The next morning we got an email from them saying sorry we meaRead more”

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