Northern lights
A bus can drive away from clouds; a boat cannot. Boat trips out of Reykjavík harbour are shorter and warmer to start but tied to one patch of sky. A bus tour hunts for a clear gap and runs longer. On a patchy forecast, the bus. On a clear, calm night, the boat is a pleasant way to see them. Neither can promise the lights will appear.
| Bus tour | Boat tour | |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest per person | €73 | €77 |
| Typical (median) per person | €143 | €95 |
| Usual length | 4 h | 2 h |
| Tours we sell | 36 | 11 |
| Operators | 24 | 6 |
| Days with a departure (next 360) | 359 | 219 |
Per-person prices from our operators’ live listings. Private tours, per-vehicle prices, gear hire and multi-day packages are left out. For context, the typical northern lights tour across the whole catalogue is €161 (range €57–€1877).
BusTravel Iceland
27% below the €161 typical for northern lights tours
from age 8 · pickup included · evening
4 h · from Reykjavík
Specialized Photography tour helps you capture the Northern Lights
BusTravel Iceland
36% below the €161 typical for northern lights tours
from age 8 · pickup included · evening
4 h · from Reykjavík
Chase the Aurora on our small group tour including the Aurora Center
Arctic Adventures
32% below the €161 typical for northern lights tours
First attempts at the lights, where a smaller bus and a…
4 h · from Reykjavík
A minibus evening tour where we hunt for the northern lights.
Hikers of Iceland
39% below the €161 typical for northern lights tours
from age 8 · pickup at extra cost
4 h · from Reykjavík
Northern Lights Hike to Reykjadalur Hot River
Your Friend in Reykjavik
49% below the €161 typical for northern lights tours
meet at the start point · evening
2 h · from Reykjavík
Out on the North Atlantic ocean the coastline of Reykjavík is one of the best places on Earth to view the Northern Lights. There's no better way to experience this natural phenomenon than on a boat.
Elding Adventure at Sea
34% below the €161 typical for northern lights tours
meet at the start point · evening
2 h · from Reykjavík
Experience the magic of the Northern Lights and the glittering cityscape of Reykjavík from the sea - a unique winter adventure that sails whenever conditions allow.
Elding Adventure at Sea
17% below the €161 typical for northern lights tours
pickup included · evening
2 h · from Reykjavík
Experience the magic of the Northern Lights and the glittering cityscape of Reykjavík from the sea - a unique winter adventure that sails whenever conditions allow.
Sea Trips Reykjavík
45% below the €161 typical for northern lights tours
pickup at extra cost · evening
2 h · from Reykjavík
Out on the North Atlantic ocean the coastline of Reykjavík is one of the best places on Earth to view the Northern Lights. There's no better way to experience this natural phenomenon than on a boat.
A bus can drive away from clouds; a boat cannot. Boat trips out of Reykjavík harbour are shorter and warmer to start but tied to one patch of sky. A bus tour hunts for a clear gap and runs longer. On a patchy forecast, the bus. On a clear, calm night, the boat is a pleasant way to see them. Neither can promise the lights will appear.
Across the tours we sell, the typical per-person fare is €143 for Bus tour and €95 for Boat tour; the cheapest seats are €73 and €77. Private and per-vehicle tours are left out, because a car price is not comparable with a seat.
No. We sell at the operator’s own price and are paid a commission by them, so the price is the same. Booking here puts both kinds of tour in one basket with one checkout.
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prices and departures checked 21 Oct 2026
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