Top 4 Northern Lights Bus Tours in Iceland

1.Northern Lights Bus Tour with Hot Cocoa

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 13,947 reviews · 4 hours · from $74Our pick

Leave Reykjavík for a four-hour Northern Lights hunt by bus, guided by aurora watchers such as Barbara, Darren, Kristi, and Pierre. You’ll chase clear skies, stop at dark viewing sites, learn how the aurora forms, and get a free retry if the lights stay hidden.

“As soon as we went out we saw the lights. The guide was very knowledgeable and we had a great time. Hot cocoa was a plus. Would definitely recommend.”

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2.Northern Lights Bus Tour from Reykjavik with Hot Chocolate

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,782 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $76

Leave Reykjavik by bus and follow the clearest skies toward Thingvellir National Park and other viewing spots. Guides such as Darren, Simon, Eva, and Barbara have entertained guests with Icelandic folklore while waiting. The four-hour trip includes WiFi, hot chocolate, and one free rebooking if no aurora appears.

“The trip was well organised and the tour guide and driver did their very best to find the Northern Lights on a night with intermittent cloud but solar activity was low so the lights did not put in an appearance which was apparently the case nearly all week. We were lucky to catch a glimpse on the way back from another tour. But the trip was well organised and they tried their best and we learned a lot about the Northen Lights and the KP index. The trip would have been very good had the Northern Lights put in an appearance.”

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3.Northern Lights Guided Bus Tour from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,183 reviews · 3 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $73Best value

Ride from central Reykjavik into darker countryside while a local guide explains the aurora. The 3 to 5 hour trip uses weather and aurora forecasts to choose a viewing site. Wi-Fi, pickup, and free rebooking after a missed sighting are included, but the large bus and uncertain conditions matter.

“After two nights of cancellations due to weather, the tour went out. You drive about an hour to a parking lot near the airport where there are many buses. Our tour guide spent most of the drive out managing our exceptions (hence the title of my review). You stand outside in freezing weather with lots of people looking at the sky. There was a full moon (not good) and passing clouds. After about 45 minutes we saw some whiteish streaks. With a camera you could see the green lights. So nothing really with the naked eye. I've heard that if you go to the lighthouse near Reykjavik you have a…”

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4.Northern Lights Tour w/Pro Photos – Small Group

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

Join Aurora Viking for a four-hour northern lights hunt from Reykjavík, led by guides such as Emil, Kolbeinn, Tomas, or Kobe. Travel in a minibus for up to 18 people, stop under dark skies, pose in Viking gear, and receive professional aurora photos. Hot chocolate and gingerbread keep the wait comfortable.

“It was fantastic! Tomas was a really, really great guide. He looked for the best viewing place to stop, took great pictures of everyone, pointed things out...was a safe driver, didn't scare us once.... I'd give extra stars if available.”

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