Northern Lights Hunt: Akureyri's Night Sky

Embark on a countryside journey with a local guide on the Northern Lights Classic Tour from Akureyri. Hunt for the mesmerizing Northern Lights away from city lights and enjoy Icelandic tales along the way.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Akureyrarkirkja - We pass the Landmark of Akureyri on our way out of town to hunt the Northern Lights
What's Included
  • Pick up and drop off
  • Guided Tour
  • Free retry the next evening (If no Northern Lights are seen)
What's Not Included
  • Professionals photos of your night
Additional Information

This wonderful tour takes you hunting for Northern lights with an expert top rated local Northern Lights guide. Our hunt takes you from Akureyri town to the countryside away from the bright city lights so that the Northern Lights can be seen in all their beauty and colours. The local guide will share Icelandic tales during the journey and there is a…

Location
Akureyrarkirkja
Eyrarlandsvegur
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Craig_b
Jan 25, 2026
A fantastic experience... - A fantastic experience with a professional company - they are knowledgeable, friendly and know all the secret viewing places. Even taking photos of couples with the lights. Highly recommend
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Mjr_traveller
Jan 19, 2026
Great experience - Very knowledgeable guide took us to places we never would have known. We were moderately fortunate in seeing auroras but on the way home we hit the jackpot.
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Filmor_i
Jan 7, 2026
Norbert was a great and... - Norbert was a great and very knowledgeable guide. He even picked us up for a second night after we didn’t see the Northern Lights the first time. Really appreciated his effort and kindness. Highly recommend.
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Sophie_c
Dec 30, 2025
Very knowledgeable guides... - Very knowledgeable guides with interesting anecdotes alongside general information of the area. We didn’t see anything the first night and they allowed us a free re-try the next day. Would definitely recommend, just make sure to wrap up warm.
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Molly_s
Dec 19, 2025
Worth It! - We had an amazing time! The tour guide was very knowledgeable about the northern lights ! We didn’t see much the first hour but after waiting we got to see them pretty good! Definitely would come back and book this again!
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Matt_b
Nov 30, 2025
Cold weather but worth the experience - This guide was really good and knows how to find a good spot as well as what he’s looking for. It matters. It wasn’t a spectacular night, that’s outside his control, but it was very active (also outside his control). He knew a good spot to go to and how to find a good spot. Cold, cold weather. Brrr
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Venture58992
Nov 20, 2025
An enjoyable experience - Our guide visited a few places so that we could experience the Northern Lights. Through his expertise we managed to see them in their full glory and not through a camera lens. Brilliant evening.
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Lindsay_m
Nov 18, 2025
Great Trip, Fantastic Experience, A Must Do In Akureyri! - Great evening trip, picked up from our apartment and taken out of town. Plenty of information provided from the guide, very knowledgable, Got to see the lights, a very good night, spent a fair amount of time viewing them, guide was happy to stay as long as everybody wanted, and took plenty of photos, also helped us with the settings on our phones, so we could get the best shots! Defintely recoomend this tour, as must do in Akureyri.
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David_i
Sep 30, 2025
Great The guide was friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. - It was a great experience. Great hearing from the guide, who found a great spot for the lights. Guid
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George-murray
Dec 31, 2025
Magical - We had an awesome time! We had cloud coverage on the night we were booked on but our tour guide drove around looking for a good opening in the sky to see the northern lights. You have to be patient, and wear warm clothing as it was freezing! But we really enjoyed it!
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From $145
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).