The 15 Best Reykjavik Photo Tours & Photoshoots

1.#1 Northern Lights Tour In Iceland from Reykjavik with PRO photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,887 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) Our pick

Leave Reykjavik with an English-speaking guide such as Bjarni, BG, Johan, or Aegir and chase clear skies beyond the city lights. The route changes with the forecast, and the outing may include several stops, blankets, hot chocolate, cinnamon rolls, and professional photos. If the aurora stays hidden, you can rebook for free, subject to availability.

“Unfortunately, we didn't see the Northern Lights, but our guide, Bjarni, did an amazing job of keeping us positive, hopeful, and entertained with great tips about Iceland's culture and history while waiting for the lights”

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2.Snorkel the Silfra Fissure-Meet on Location (Free Photos & Cocoa)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 456 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $141

Meet Arctic Adventures at Thingvellir National Park for a three-hour Silfra snorkeling trip. Your PADI Divemaster supplies the dry suit, thermal layers, fins, hood, and boots, then guides you through near-freezing, crystal-clear water between the North American and Eurasian plates. Groups are limited to six, with free underwater photos, hot chocolate, and cookies afterward.

“Be prepared for the cold water chill but well worth it for the experience. Beautiful clear water with mesmerising colours. If you’re fortunate enough to have a group of travelling companions even better, as you won’t be delayed by tardy tourists that don’t follow the meeting instructions.”

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3.Northern Lights: 4×4 Adventure with Treats, Photos & Cocoa

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 436 reviews · 4 hours · from $142

Travel from Reykjavik in a small 4x4 minibus with an English or Spanish-speaking guide such as Laura, Piotr, Nebo, or Karol. Your guide follows cloud and aurora conditions, serves cocoa and Icelandic pastries, and takes photos when the lights appear. Remote stops, Wi-Fi, hand warmers, and lifetime free rebooking are included.

“We searched all night on our first night so was very happy the we managed to see them just in time great news night thank you”

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4.Northern Lights Tour w/Pro Photos – Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 400 reviews · 4 hours · from $148

Join Aurora Viking for a four-hour Northern Lights hunt from Reykjavík, limited to 18 people. Guides such as Emil, Kolbeinn, Tomas, Kobe, and BG use weather knowledge and high-spec cameras to seek clear skies, then photograph you beneath the aurora. Viking costumes, replica weapons, hot chocolate, pastries, and free retries make the waiting part of the experience.

“The tour was amazing! Our guide Tomas was very patient and explained everything about the Northern Lights. In addition, took amazing pictures of everyone with a beautiful Aurora in the background. It was above expectations!!!”

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5.Silfra Fissure Snorkeling From Reykjavík – Free Underwater Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 379 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $211

Travel from Reykjavík to Thingvellir National Park for a small-group Silfra snorkeling trip. A PADI-certified guide handles the safety briefing, dry suit, and route through the clear fissure between the American and European plates. Expect about 20 to 30 minutes in the water, free underwater photos, hot chocolate, and a cold, outdoor changing process.

“Linn was amazing, she was very efficient getting us all kitted out (no small task!), she made the whole process fun and enjoyable and her passion for Iceland and Silfra shone through. Fabulous xxx”

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6.Silfra Wetsuit Snorkeling – Meet on Location | Free Photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 376 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $140Top rated

Meet your PADI-certified guide at Silfra in Thingvellir National Park for about 30 to 40 minutes of snorkeling in exceptionally clear glacial water. Groups are capped at six. Gear, underwater photos, and hot chocolate are included. Guides such as Alex, Ines, Dory, and Kaja are praised for calm, friendly support.

“What a cool (literal) experience. Ines did a wonderful job explaining what we were doing and the history and landscape behind it. She handled the more nervous participants with ease, while still giving the rest of us a wonderful experience. The experience itself was humbling. It was crazy to think about the water temperature and where it came from, while having the same thoughts to the geological side of things. Once in a lifetime experience that I would recommend. We did the dry suits and were very pleased. They kept everything but your hands and a small part of your face perfectly warm. The hot chocolate after was a nice…”

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7.Reykjavik Northern Lights Tour with Pro Aurora Photos Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 349 reviews · 3 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $148

Leave Reykjavik with an experienced Aurora Viking guide such as Tomas, Emil, Felix, Jonas, or Kobe, then follow the forecast to the clearest sky. The small group van takes up to 18 people, with hot cocoa, snacks, Viking costumes, professional aurora photos, and free retries if the lights do not appear.

“I questioned if we needed to do a tour to see the Northern Lights, but I was attracted to this one for the photography aspect. After we took the tour, I realized we were unlikey to see the lights if not on a tour. They also know the best spots for a picture (with mountain or lake in the background) and where there will be few clouds and the best chance of activity in the sky. Also, to my eyes (which stair at a bright screen all day), the lights weren't always obvious, but once your eyes adjust to the dark and know what to look for, they are easier…”

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8.Private Silfra Snorkeling 6 p. group – Meet on Location – with Underwater Photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 157 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $899 per session (up to 6)

Meet Adventure Vikings at Silfra in Thingvellir for a private snorkeling session between tectonic plates. You will wear a dry suit or wetsuit, swim through water with roughly 100-meter visibility, receive underwater photos, and warm up with hot chocolate. Guides such as Dory, Doris, and Ines are known for calm instruction and hands-on help.

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9.Silfra Wetsuit Snorkeling Tour with Underwater Photos – From Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 123 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $189

Join Adventure Vikings for a five-hour Silfra snorkeling trip from Reykjavík. A certified guide such as Dory, Gretar, Luis, or Edgar leads your small group through crystal-clear glacial water between two tectonic plates. Choose a wetsuit or drysuit, receive underwater photos, and warm up with hot chocolate afterward.

“I had a really magical time on this tour! Wilmar is an expert and could answer everyone's questions, kept everyone together even when we were swimming at different paces, and did such a fantastic job with photos. You stay warm even in winter in the gear, although your face will be cold! This is a once in lifetime experience and I highly recommend!”

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10.4×4 Reykjavik Northern Lights Tour with Photographer — Aurora RVK

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 89 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $249

Join Aurora RVK for an evening aurora hunt from Reykjavik in a 4x4 vehicle, with pickup from 9pm, a guide who tracks cloud gaps and solar activity, telescope viewing on some departures, hot chocolate, rum, and complimentary aurora photos. The tour lasts about four hours and allows up to 19 people.

“This was a spectacular tour. Our first night was very cloudy but this specific tour was very accommodating. They allowed us to retry another night and it was so worth it. The tour guides were very knowledgeable about the science behind the lights and stars. To top it off the hot chocolate and photos were amazing. Highly recommend this tour! And P.S dress warm!!”

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11.Reykjavik Private Northern Lights Tour with Pro Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $1,677 per session (up to 4)

You’ll ride privately from Reykjavik with a guide such as Izabela or Davidias, chasing clear skies and the northern lights for about 3 to 4 hours. Expect hotel pickup, possible off-road stops, hot drinks, camera help, and at least five professional photos if the aurora appears. Only your group of up to four joins.

“Icelandic Roamers was our favorite part of our wedding anniversary trip to Iceland. Recognizing that the aurora forecast was poor for the date we had originally booked, they accommodated a more favorable date. Our guide, Izabela, was amazing. She picked us up right in our hotel lobby right on time. She was professional, personable, and knowledgeable about Iceland and northern lights. She took us to several locations to get away from the clouds and, boy, fix we ever find the perfect place. We may never have this opportunity again, but we will have this memory forever. We debated on spending the money for a private tour but it was well…”

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12.Private Secret Spots of Iceland Full day Tour with Photography by Luke

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $2,300 per session (up to 7)

Join Luke for an eight-hour private drive from Reykjavík across the Reykjanes Peninsula. You’ll see rough sea cliffs, Brimketill, Reykjanes Lighthouse, steaming Krýsuvík, green Grænavatn, Kleifarvatn, and Fagradalsfjall. Luke also takes photographs during the day and can shape the pace around your group.

“I had a great time! Luke is very knowledgeable about the island. He knows the beautiful locations to explore the beauty & nature of the land. :)”

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13.Northern Lights Private Guided Tour With Professional Photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · 3 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $1,419 per session (up to 3)

You’ll leave Reykjavik with a private guide, often heading into the South Region or wherever weather and aurora activity look best. Sultan has been praised for his persistence and clear explanations. The 3 to 5-hour outing includes hotel pickup, Wi-Fi, hot chocolate, cinnamon rolls, and professional Northern Lights photos sent by email.

“What a night! We were fortunate to have a completely clear sky for our one night to see the Northern Lights. Our driver quickly got us to a great location to take it all in. I gave 4 stars because he was an hour late picking us up - maybe due to miscommunication; who knows. But otherwise, well worth the expense.”

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14.Northern Lights Jeep Tour – Icelandic Guide | Photos | Cocoa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 4 hours · from $239

Join an Icelandic guide such as Magnus for a four-hour Northern Lights search from Reykjavik. Travel in a small group by late-model 4x4, hear Viking, troll, elf, and Norse mythology stories, enjoy homemade hot chocolate, and receive professional aurora photos. If the lights stay hidden, you can request a free retry, subject to availability.

“We booked a Northern Lights tour with Magnus, and honestly… what a night. He picked us up straight from the hotel, and at the start, things didn’t look promising at all thick clouds everywhere. We were already losing hope. But Magnus? He didn’t give up for a second. He kept driving, checking conditions, adjusting plans, and truly went out of his way to give us the best possible experience. From finding clear skies to setting up killer backdrops, he knew exactly where to be and when. The photos he took were so good that people actually asked me if they were shot in a studio. Unreal. On top of that,…”

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15.Northern Lights Tour with Private Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 10 reviews · 5 hours · from $229

Join photographer and guide Heimir for a five-hour small-group hunt for the Northern Lights from Reykjavik. With a 93% sighting rate, warm jumpsuits, outdoor chairs, Icelandic snacks, camera help, and unlimited professional photos, you get far more than a bus ride into the dark. Maximum group size is 18.

“Amazing, his tracking of the Northern Lights probability is the only reason we were able to see them without a camera. As other tours left for the night he was tracking everything and said we should wait another 30 minutes or so, that everything was moving in the right direction - He was right and the lights were amazing. I would highly recommend it, this was the highlight of our trip to Iceland!”

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