Top 8 Northern Lights Bus Tours in Reykjavik

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 $73

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 $148

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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5.Northern Lights Comfort Coach with Surprise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 241 reviews · 4 hours · from $72Best value

Leave Reykjavik on a modern coach with Wi-Fi, a restroom, and an English-speaking guide such as Daniel, Jennifer, or Viktoria. Follow live cloud and aurora forecasts to quieter viewing spots, warm up with tea or hot chocolate, and receive a local Icelandic surprise. If the sky stays dark, return once free.

“The most amazing night! Guide was really knowledgable about the science of the Northern lights and also realistic that sometimes it doesn’t happen. However we managed to see the most incredible lights - what an honour! Coach was really comfortable and hot chocolate was a lovely added touch. Scrap the fermented shark though as it smells 😂”

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6.4×4 Minibus Northern Lights with Photo and Cocoa

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 217 reviews · from $136

Ride from Reykjavík in a warm 4x4 minibus with an English or Spanish-speaking guide such as Kel, Thomas, or Miro. Your guide searches for clear skies, explains the aurora, serves cocoa and pastries, and helps capture photos. Rescheduling is offered when weather blocks the view.

“Great vehicle and Kel was very enthusiastic and very committed to taking the best possible photos, as well as helping us get the settings right on our phones! :) we were very lucky and had an insane view of the northern lights at the first location Kel took us to!!!!”

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7.Northern Lights Minibus Tour with Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 117 reviews · 4 hours · from $102

Leave Reykjavík by minibus with an English-speaking guide such as Palli, Guffi, or Radek, then chase clear skies away from city lights. You get hot chocolate, Icelandic chocolate treats, blankets, and free aurora photos. If the lights do not appear, you can rebook without charge for up to three years.

“Once in a lifetime experience seeing the northern lights”

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8.Northern Lights in Mini Bus, Photos, Hot Cocoa and Pastries

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 4 hours · from $124Top rated

Leave Reykjavik with an English-speaking guide in a Mercedes Sprinter minibus, searching dark countryside skies for the Aurora. Guide Tomas explains the science and tracks clear weather. You’ll get hot cocoa, Icelandic pastries, blankets, WiFi, and complimentary photos.

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