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Home/Destinations/Akureyri/Northern Lights

Northern Lights Tours

Dancing skies: winter tours chase the aurora borealis away from Akureyri’s lights, into the dark countryside where the northern lights glow green and violet. A magical night out.

49 tours · prices per person, book with partner

Whale Watching from Downtown Akureyri
Akureyri
Whale Watching from Downtown Akureyri
4.6(1,099)·3 hours
from$104/ person
via Viator
Lake Myvatn, Hot-Springs & Godafoss Waterfall Tour from Akureyri
Akureyri
Lake Myvatn, Hot-Springs & Godafoss Waterfall Tour from Akureyri
4.4(563)·6 hours
from$188/ person
via Viator
Lake Myvatn Day Tour and Godafoss Waterfall for Cruise Ships from Akureyri Port
Akureyri
Lake Myvatn Day Tour and Godafoss Waterfall for Cruise Ships from Akureyri Port
4.5(546)·5–6 hours
from$194/ person
via Viator
Traditional Whale Watching from Húsavík by Local Family Company
Akureyri
Traditional Whale Watching from Húsavík by Local Family Company
4.4(447)·3 hours
from$97/ person
via Viator
Traditional Oak Ship Whale Watching Tour From Husavik
Akureyri
Traditional Oak Ship Whale Watching Tour From Husavik
4.6(392)·3 hours
from$98/ person
via Viator
100% Whale Watching
Akureyri
100% Whale Watching
4.8(310)·2h 30min
from$90/ person
via Viator
Húsavík: Family-Run Whale Watching Tour
Akureyri
Húsavík: Family-Run Whale Watching Tour
4.7(195)·3 hours
from$97/ person
via Viator
From Akureyri Port: Godafoss Waterfall Tour for Cruise Ships (V)
Akureyri
From Akureyri Port: Godafoss Waterfall Tour for Cruise Ships (V)
4.6(124)·2h 30min
from$74/ person
via Viator
Forest Lagoon Admission Ticket with Towel and One Drink included
Akureyri
Forest Lagoon Admission Ticket with Towel and One Drink included
4.6(120)·2 hours
from$82/ person
via Viator
Whale Watching on board a Traditional Oak Boat from Árskógssandur
Akureyri
Whale Watching on board a Traditional Oak Boat from Árskógssandur
4.7(100)·2h 30min
from$104/ person
via Viator
Lake Mývatn & Godafoss Small Group Tour from Akureyri Port
Akureyri
Lake Mývatn & Godafoss Small Group Tour from Akureyri Port
4.9(97)·6–7 hours
from$320/ person
via Viator
Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri
Akureyri
Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri
4.7(94)·8 hours
from$194/ person
via Viator
Cruise Tour Godafoss and Myvatn Lake and Baths Small Group
Akureyri
Cruise Tour Godafoss and Myvatn Lake and Baths Small Group
4.9(91)·7–8 hours
from$205/ person
via Viator
Northern Lights Classic MiniBus Tour from Akureyri
Akureyri
Northern Lights Classic MiniBus Tour from Akureyri
4.3(83)·2–3 hours
from$143/ person
via Viator
Day Trip to Lake Mývatn And The Nature Baths from Akureyri
Akureyri
Day Trip to Lake Mývatn And The Nature Baths from Akureyri
4.9(80)·8 hours
from$199/ person
via Viator
Full day Lake Myvatn Classic tour
−8%
Akureyri
Full day Lake Myvatn Classic tour
4.8(71)·6 hours
from$167$183/ person
via Viator
Whale Watching and Sea Angling Tour
Akureyri
Whale Watching and Sea Angling Tour
4.7(65)·3h 30min
from$100/ person
via Viator
Whale Watching Tour from Akureyri City Central
Akureyri
Whale Watching Tour from Akureyri City Central
4.7(60)·2h 30min
from$103/ person
via Viator
Deacon Horse Riding Tour
Akureyri
Deacon Horse Riding Tour
4.9(50)·2h 15min
from$153/ person
via Viator
Akureyri North Iceland Waterfalls and Nature Baths Small Group Tour
Akureyri
Akureyri North Iceland Waterfalls and Nature Baths Small Group Tour
4.8(41)·9–10 hours
from$335/ person
via Viator
Whale Watching from Akureyri Port
Akureyri
Whale Watching from Akureyri Port
4.2(27)·4 hours
from$143/ person
via Viator
Godafoss Waterfall & Fjord Views Small-Group Tour from Akureyri
Akureyri
Godafoss Waterfall & Fjord Views Small-Group Tour from Akureyri
4.5(26)·3 hours
from$117/ person
via Viator
Dog Sledding Tour near Akureyri
Akureyri
Dog Sledding Tour near Akureyri
5.0(25)·2 hours
from$412/ person
via Viator
Diamond Circle Day Tour from Akureyri
Akureyri
Diamond Circle Day Tour from Akureyri
4.7(24)·8–10 hours
from$309/ person
via Viator
Private 3-Hour Horseback Riding Tour
Akureyri
Private 3-Hour Horseback Riding Tour
5.0(22)·3 hours
from$285/ person
via Viator
Akureyri Hop on Hop off tour
Akureyri
Akureyri Hop on Hop off tour
2.7(21)·45 min
from$65/ person
via Viator
Akureyri Lake Myvatn Godafoss and Lava Fields Tour
Akureyri
Akureyri Lake Myvatn Godafoss and Lava Fields Tour
5.0(21)·6 hours
from$180/ person
via Viator
Private Tour in Northern Iceland from Akureyri
Akureyri
Private Tour in Northern Iceland from Akureyri
4.9(15)·7–8 hours
from$2,379/ person
via Viator
Akureyri Port: Hot Godafoss Waterfall Tour & The Forest Lagoon
Akureyri
Akureyri Port: Hot Godafoss Waterfall Tour & The Forest Lagoon
4.5(14)·4 hours
from$152/ person
via Viator
City Walk and Local Cuisine From Akureyri
Akureyri
City Walk and Local Cuisine From Akureyri
4.9(14)·3 hours
from$143/ person
via Viator
Akureyri Northern Light Tour
Akureyri
Akureyri Northern Light Tour
4.7(13)·2h 30min
from$141/ person
via Viator
Photography tour - Northern light Hunting from Akureyri
Akureyri
Photography tour - Northern light Hunting from Akureyri
4.1(10)·2–3 hours
from$120/ person
via Viator
Akureyri Guided E-Bike Tour
Akureyri
Akureyri Guided E-Bike Tour
5.0(6)·2 hours
from$160/ person
via Viator
Private Diamond Circle Tour from Akureyri
Akureyri
Private Diamond Circle Tour from Akureyri
4.8(6)·10 hours
from$2,242/ person
via Viator
Private Tour Tailor Made Tour from Akureyri e.g Lake Myvatn, Godafoss, Dettifoss
Akureyri
Private Tour Tailor Made Tour from Akureyri e.g Lake Myvatn, Godafoss, Dettifoss
4.3(6)·8 hours
from$2,173/ person
via Viator
Forest Lagoon and Northern Lights Guided Night Tour
Akureyri
Forest Lagoon and Northern Lights Guided Night Tour
5.0(5)·4h 30min
from$223/ person
via Viator
Diamond Circle Tour with Wild North Iceland and Hidden Gems
Akureyri
Diamond Circle Tour with Wild North Iceland and Hidden Gems
5.0(4)·8 hours
from$2,150/ person
via Viator
Northern Lights Photography from Akureyri
Akureyri
Northern Lights Photography from Akureyri
5.0(3)·3 hours
from$198/ person
via Viator
Northern Lights 4x4 Photography Tour from Akureyri
Akureyri
Northern Lights 4x4 Photography Tour from Akureyri
5.0(2)·2h 30min
from$189/ person
via Viator
Arctic Coastline and Siglufjörður Tour
Akureyri
Arctic Coastline and Siglufjörður Tour
5.0(2)·6 hours
from$240/ person
via Viator
Whale Watching Adventure in Akureyri
−9%
Akureyri
Whale Watching Adventure in Akureyri
5.0(1)·2h 30min
from$95$105/ person
via Viator
Akureyri Private Walking Tour
Akureyri
Akureyri Private Walking Tour
5.0(1)·2 hours
from$168/ person
via Viator
Private Half Day Tour in Akureyri
Akureyri
Private Half Day Tour in Akureyri
4.0(1)·5 hours
from$733/ person
via Viator
Akureyri: Whale Watching & Goðafoss Waterfall Small-Group Tour
Akureyri
Akureyri: Whale Watching & Goðafoss Waterfall Small-Group Tour
1.0(1)·7 hours
from$221/ person
via Viator
Northern Lights Group Tour from Akureyri
Akureyri
Northern Lights Group Tour from Akureyri
2h 30min
from$110/ person
via Viator
Family Snowshoe Hike from Akureyri
Akureyri
Family Snowshoe Hike from Akureyri
3h 30min
from$183/ person
via Viator
Lake Mývatn Private Tour from Akureyri
Akureyri
Lake Mývatn Private Tour from Akureyri
8 hours
from$1,890/ person
via Viator
Private Shore Tour: Godafoss Waterfall & A Journey Through
Akureyri
Private Shore Tour: Godafoss Waterfall & A Journey Through
4 hours
from$1,830/ person
via Viator

Northern Lights in Akureyri — FAQ

When can you see the northern lights?
From September to April on clear, dark nights.
Are sightings guaranteed?
No — but many tours offer a free re-try.
Where do tours go?
Into the dark countryside, away from town lights.

More things to do in Akureyri

Whale WatchingLake MývatnGoðafoss WaterfallDiamond CircleGeothermal & Nature