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Northern Lights Hunt with Photography Help - Small Group Tour
A 3 to 5 h northern lights tour from Reykjavik by ArcticShots, shared with up to 8 travellers. From 319 USD per person, rated 4.9 out of 5 from 48 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor.
In short
Northern Lights Hunt with Photography is a 3 to 5 h aurora tour from Reykjavik, shared with up to 8 travellers, run by ArcticShots. It costs from 319 USD per person and is rated 4.9 out of 5 by 48 travellers. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. Before booking, check the aurora probability over Reykjavik and the Kp forecast lower on this page.
On this page
1What the operator says
This is THE Northern light tour if you want help from a professional photographer capturing the Northern lights. If you do not have a camera then that is perfectly OK because we always take a picture of you with the northern lights which we then share along with some selected photos from that night. What makes this tour extra valuable is that we also send you very valuable high res pictures for FREE, which you can have printed large and hang on your wall, (please note the copyright and this only applies for the person who did the tour and by no means for resale).
BARE IN MIND THAT WE DO NOT GO OUT IF CONDITIONS ARE NOT FAVOURABLE ENOUGH IN OUR OPINION, TO CLOUDY ETC.
Operator listing on Viator, read on 9 Oct 2026. Prices are starting prices and change with the date.
2What the price covers
Included
- We help you take pictures of the northern lights and take pictures of you with them and share
- Hot chocolate at location
Not included
- Dinner
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
3Itinerary
- We go out of the city to avoid light pollution as best can be within the acceptable distance form nearest city (180 min)
4Group size, pickup and languages
- Shared with up to 8 travellers
- Hotel pickup included for everyone
- Guide languages: English
- Booking size: 1 to 8 travellers
- Operator: ArcticShots
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
5Aurora over Reykjavik tonight
The probability below comes from the NOAA OVATION model for the current forecast hour. The Iceland page has the Kp Reykjavik needs and the 3-day forecast.
Data: NOAA SWPC, fetched 09:11 UTC. Aurora probability by destination from the NOAA OVATION model, forecast for 9 Oct, 10:20 UTC. Aurora also needs a dark and clear sky. Kp needed: NOAA puts the edge of the auroral oval at about 66° geomagnetic latitude for Kp 0, 2° closer to the equator per Kp level. Geomagnetic latitude from the WMM2025 dipole pole (NOAA NCEI).
6Other northern lights tours in Reykjavik
Perlan Admission - Volcano & Ice Cave, Northern Lights Experience4.7 · 2,463 reviews · 2 to 3 hfrom 59 USD
Northern Lights Small-Group Tour with Hot Chocolate & Photos4.7 · 2,208 reviews · 4 hfrom 163 USD
Northern Lights Midnight Adventure Small-Group from Reykjavík4.8 · 997 reviews · 3 to 5 hfrom 133 USD| Rating | Viator | Tripadvisor |
|---|---|---|
| 5 stars | 2 | 44 |
| 4 stars | 1 | 0 |
| 3 stars | 0 | 1 |
| 2 stars | 0 | 0 |
| 1 star | 0 | 0 |
Source: Viator, operator listing 164111P4, checked on 9 Oct 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Northern Lights Hunt with Photography in Reykjavik cost?
From 319 USD per person. That is the starting price set by the operator for the cheapest option on the Viator listing, and the final price depends on the date, the group size and the options chosen at checkout.
How long does Northern Lights Hunt with Photography in Reykjavik last?
3 to 5 h according to the operator listing. Northern lights tours leave in the dark hours and often return after midnight, so the duration counts from pickup or the meeting point.
Is Northern Lights Hunt with Photography in Reykjavik private or shared?
It is shared with up to 8 travellers. The operator sets this on the listing, so the figure here is read from the catalogue and not estimated.
What is the cancellation policy for Northern Lights Hunt with Photography in Reykjavik?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. The exact wording and any weather clause are on the Viator listing at the time of booking.
What Kp index does Northern Lights Hunt with Photography need to see the northern lights from Reykjavik?
Reykjavik needs Kp 1 or more by the NOAA rule used on this site, and a dark, clear sky. The live probability over Reykjavik is shown on this page and refreshes every 15 minutes.
Who runs Northern Lights Hunt with Photography in Reykjavik?
ArcticShots, the operator named on the Viator listing. Reviews shown here combine Viator and Tripadvisor counts as published in the catalogue, and this site adds no reviews of its own.
Sources (2)
Sources
- Viator, operator listing 164111P4, checked on 9 Oct 2026
- NOAA SWPC, OVATION aurora forecast model, checked on 9 Oct 2026
Written and maintained by the Kp Forecast editorial team. Independent site, not a space weather agency. Data: NOAA SWPC.
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