Northern Lights Tours

Our most popular northern lights tours:

Northern Lights
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    Search for northern lights on this thrilling winter cruise where we maximise your chances of sightings! Watching the auroras dance in the vast starry space with the gentle lull of the ocean beneath us is an experience of a lifetime.

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    2 Hours
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    This combo unites some of the most popular winter attractions in Iceland - classic whale watching and northern lights from down town Reykjavík!

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    5:00 Hours
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    Join this highly rated small group Northern Lights tour that includes complimentary photos, homemade hot chocolate and cinnamon buns!

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    3-5 Hours
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    The mesmerising Northern Lights is sight that will not be forgotten. It's simple; nothing says “Icelandic Winter” like the idea of hunting the Aurora Borealis. 

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    3 hrs.
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    Northern Lights Cruise including flexible Aurora Exhibition ticket - the perfect combination.

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    4:00 Hours
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    Enjoy a 2 hr. Northern Lights Cruise from Reykjavík and a FlyOver Iceland experience in one package!

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    3:00 Hours
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    This Northern lights tour takes you out of Reykjavik city to the best places to see Northern lights swirling across the night sky in their fantastic shapes and colours.

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    4 hrs.
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    Enjoy a beautiful evening capturing the Northern Lights with a professional photographer guide. This is a small group bus tour of maximum 18 people!

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    4 hrs.
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northern lights cruise

Discover everything you need to know about our Northern Lights Cruise, from what to expect onboard to tips for preparing and maximising your chances of seeing the aurora, this guide covers it all. Learn why a cruise offers a unique vantage point, how we monitor conditions for the best experience, and what makes this adventure so special. Perfect for both aurora enthusiasts and first timers alike!

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The Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis, are some of the most extraordinary natural phenomena on Earth. They occur when charged particles from the sun are carried by solar winds and collide with Earth’s magnetic field. These particles are drawn toward the magnetic poles, where they interact with gases in the atmosphere (mainly oxygen and nitrogen) producing light in various colours.
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In Iceland, the Northern Lights are most commonly visible from September to mid-April, painting the night sky with dynamic shapes and vibrant colours under dark, cloudless nights. Explore this FAQ list to uncover everything you need to know about this breathtaking natural phenomenon!

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Our latest sightings:

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    • NORTHERN LIGHTS CRUISE | 21:00

    Tonight we are expecting an aurora activity of 1/9, N 5 m/s and -3°C. Moon is currently Waning Gibbous and 64% illuminated. Partly to cloudy skies are forecasted in the area.

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    • NORTHERN LIGHTS CRUISE | 21:00

    Due to unfavourable weather conditions, we have decided to CANCEL the Northern Lights Cruise tonight!

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    • NORTHERN LIGHTS CRUISE | 21:00

    Due to unfavourable weather conditions, we have decided to CANCEL the Northern Lights Cruise tonight!