Northern Lights Small Group Tour with Free Photos
Experience an unforgettable evening of aurora hunting and travel to carefully selected locations in search of the magical Northern Lights.
This Iceland Northern Lights tour with photographer combines a small-group experience with photography guidance to help you capture your aurora adventure.
Your experienced guide will also advise you on camera settings to help you take Northern Lights photos using your own device.
- Small-group Northern Lights experience
- Photography guidance from experienced guides
- Advice on camera settings
- Free photos after the tour
- Free retry valid for up to 3 years
Why choose a Northern Lights aurora tour with free photography?
This tour is ideal for travelers looking for a more personal experience as well as photography enthusiasts wanting to capture the aurora.
The smaller group size creates a more intimate setting and allows the guide to spend more time assisting individual participants during the tour.
Attempting to photograph the Northern Lights can be challenging, even for experienced photographers, which is why guidance is provided throughout the experience.
How are Northern Lights viewing locations selected?
Tour locations depend on weather conditions, and our operations team works throughout the day to identify cloud-free skies and suitable viewing conditions.
The goal is always to maximize the chance of experiencing the Northern Lights and provide memorable surroundings for your aurora experience.
All our Northern Lights tours include one free retry should your first attempt be unsuccessful. Please note that retry tours are operated by coach and remain valid for up to 3 years.
If you would like to experience another rare natural event in Iceland, you can also discover our Iceland Solar Eclipse 2026 day tour.
Book your Northern Lights tour from Reykjavik with pro photos and capture an unforgettable Iceland experience.
Tour highlights & itinerary
- Northern Lights hunting experience
- Professional Northern Lights Guide
- Free photos from your northern lights tour
- Free retry tour. Join our coach tour on another night if you don´t see the lights. Valid for 3 years
- Icelandic hot chocolate and refreshments
- Free pick up and drop off
- Wi-fi on board
- Food and drinks other than mentioned above
- Warm clothing and good sturdy shoes
- Hat and gloves/mittens
- The tour duration is 3-4 hours but tour length can vary depending on the weather.
- Refunds are not issued for unsuccessful tours. If you don´t see the lights, you can join our Northern Lights Bus Tour on another night for free. This offer is valid for up to 3 years.
- Cancellation policy: Cancellation fee of 100% if cancelled 1 day or less before departure.
you are welcome to select your preferred location from the list of available stops. as all designated pick-up points are included in the tour price at no additional cost. View all bus pickup locations in Reykjavík
Please note that availability on your preferred new date is not guaranteed and is subject to current availability.
If your tour is within 24 hours of departure, please contact our Customer Support team for assistance by emailing info@bustravel.is or calling +354 539 3111.
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Itinerary
Itinerary
Pick-upCentral ReykjavikYour evening will start with a smooth and efficient pick up service, included in the price.
1 Northern lights huntingDepart Reykjavik in the direction of the most promising weather and aurora forecast. Adaptability is key to ensuring a good sighting of the northern lights, so the tour will be focused on finding the best viewing location.
During the drive, our enthusiastic northern lights guides will share their knowledge about this spectacular phenomenon with you, prepare you for the night, and give you camera tips
With a small group size, you can be assured of a more focused experience that is flexible and personalized.
2 Hot chocolate and light refreshmentsThe aurora is a natural phenomenon and unpredictable which means that patience is key. To make the wait more comfortable, and to warm you up, you will be offered some homemade hot chocolate and some traditional Icelandic snacks. Nevertheless please make sure to wear warm and windproof clothing, a good hat and gloves, and warm shoes.
3 In case of no lightsViewing the Northern Lights is a unique experience and a must do when in Iceland. However the lights are hard to predict and a sighting is not guaranteed. Our in-house specialists work hard to ensure that tours only departure if there is a good possibility of seeing the lights. If you do not see the aurora, we offer a free retry tour, valid for three years.
- Drop-offCentral Reykjavik
After the tour you will be brought back to Reykjavik and dropped off at your designated location.
Your evening will start with a smooth and efficient pick up service, included in the price.
Depart Reykjavik in the direction of the most promising weather and aurora forecast. Adaptability is key to ensuring a good sighting of the northern lights, so the tour will be focused on finding the best viewing location.
During the drive, our enthusiastic northern lights guides will share their knowledge about this spectacular phenomenon with you, prepare you for the night, and give you camera tips
With a small group size, you can be assured of a more focused experience that is flexible and personalized.
The aurora is a natural phenomenon and unpredictable which means that patience is key. To make the wait more comfortable, and to warm you up, you will be offered some homemade hot chocolate and some traditional Icelandic snacks. Nevertheless please make sure to wear warm and windproof clothing, a good hat and gloves, and warm shoes.
Viewing the Northern Lights is a unique experience and a must do when in Iceland. However the lights are hard to predict and a sighting is not guaranteed. Our in-house specialists work hard to ensure that tours only departure if there is a good possibility of seeing the lights. If you do not see the aurora, we offer a free retry tour, valid for three years.
After the tour you will be brought back to Reykjavik and dropped off at your designated location.