The 15 Best Photography Tours in Iceland

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

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

Chase Iceland’s northern lights from Reykjavik with hotel pickup, local guides, free rebooking, hot chocolate, pastries, and professional photos.

“we were given a pick up time of 8:30-9 , our driver texted at 8 saying we needed to meet him now - i explained we were finishing up dinner - he told me i had to meet him in 10 minutes. this was unacceptable. every report said there was no chance of seeing northern stars - but u sent the tour out anyway. i guess so no refunds needed. overall, a disappointing night.”

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2.Silfra: Fissure Snorkeling Tour with Underwater Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,731 reviews · 3 hours · from $148

Snorkel Silfra between Iceland’s tectonic plates in crystal-clear glacial water, with a dry suit, small groups, hot drinks, cookies, and photos.

“It’s really impressive seeing the fissure. It looks so calm from the outside but when you look underwater it’s impressive sometimes kinda scary because it is so deep and clear and there are a lot of rocks. But the suit makes you float so it is impossible to sink. The guides were AMAZING!! Loved Anna she explained everything so well and were with us all the time same as Kevin. The process of dressing up is a little uncomfortable and the suit itself is heavy and makes it a little bit difficult to walk in. The first few minutes in the water are extremely cold. Your lips and forehead go…”

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3.Northern Lights Small-Group Tour with Hot Chocolate & Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,068 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $172

Chase Iceland’s Northern Lights from Reykjavík in a minibus with warm blankets, hot chocolate, local stories, and guide-taken photos.

“This Aurora chasing tour was absolutely incredible and truly one of the highlights of our trip to Iceland. The guide was extremely knowledgeable, patient, and determined to give us the best possible chance of seeing the Northern Lights. We were taken far away from city lights, and the guide carefully tracked weather conditions and aurora activity throughout the night. Thanks to their experience and dedication, we were lucky enough to witness the Northern Lights dancing across the sky—an unforgettable and magical moment. The guide also helped us with camera settings and shared fascinating explanations about how the aurora forms, which made the experience even more special. The tour was well…”

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4.Silfra Drysuit Snorkeling with Free Photos – Meet on Location

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,299 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $140Top rated

Swim between tectonic plates at Silfra with a PADI guide, drysuit, underwater photos, and hot chocolate in Iceland’s Thingvellir National Park.

“The Silfra dry suit snorkeling experience was incredible! Our guide was amazing—super knowledgeable, friendly, and made sure everyone felt comfortable and safe. The water was freezing, but totally worth it for the chance to swim right between the tectonic plates. The visibility was unbelievable, and our guide took lots of great pictures for us to remember it by. Such a unique, once-in-a-lifetime experience”

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5.Silfra: Half-Day Snorkeling Day Trip with Underwater Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,155 reviews · 3 hours · from $140

Snorkel Silfra’s crystal-clear rift in Thingvellir with a small group, drysuit, underwater photos, and hot chocolate for $140.

“Super nice experience with some excellent hosting from Barcelona”

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6.Northern Lights Guided Tour with Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 718 reviews · 5 hours · from $95Best value

Hunt Iceland’s Northern Lights from Reykjavik with expert guides, hot drinks, blankets, group photos, and a flexible weather policy.

“We had our tour on the 6th of December and loved it! It was my partners and I first night in Iceland and decided to do the tour that night incase we didn’t catch them. To be honest I went in already having low hopes because of the full moon however we did in fact get to catch the aurora in the end! Our guide, Christian, was so informative! He talked us through the use of his website and instructed us how to find our own northern lights in the future (which we have been doing). I think the only downfall is obviously the uncertainty of seeing the lights or…”

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7.Northern Lights Tour with Hot Cocoa & Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 695 reviews · 4 hours · from $169

Chase Iceland’s Northern Lights from Reykjavik in a small minibus with wool blankets, hot cocoa, Icelandic pastries, and free photos.

“Amazing couldn’t off asked for a better tour guide Sævar/Simon , he really went out of his way to make sure we seen the northern lights, he didn’t give up and we got some great pictures! This really made our first day and first time in Iceland amazing! The hot chocolate was also really nice :) Highly recommend this tour. Would definitely book again if we come back :)”

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8.Silfra Drysuit Snorkeling Tour with Free Photos – From Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 624 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $189

Snorkel Silfra from Reykjavik in a warm drysuit, between tectonic plates, with a small group, free photos, and hot chocolate.

“Type 2 fun! The ride to and fro was timely and uneventful. Once we arrived, our guide was excellent and took good care of us for the duration of this experience. Bring warm thermals (and two pairs of wool socks!) and you will stay warm, except expect your hands and face to go numb (both are in contact with the glacial water). This January morning outing included a beautiful sunrise! It’s not a long swim, but it was enough for me. The water is crystal clear, the walls of the chasm is lined with volcanic rocks, with no flora or fauna. I’m glad I did it!”

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9.Golden Circle & Snorkeling in Silfra From Reykjavík with Free Photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 571 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $320

Snorkel between tectonic plates at Silfra, then see Gullfoss, Geysir, and Þingvellir on a full-day Golden Circle tour from Reykjavík.

“The weather was terrible but still it has been a unique experience! Thank you Pablo and Cora for the Great day”

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10.Silfra Snorkeling with Free Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 506 reviews · from $212

Snorkel between continents at Iceland’s Silfra fissure, with crystal-clear water, expert guides, free photos, transfers, and hot chocolate.

“Great morning with our excellent guide, Wilmar. I was a bit concerned about wearing the dry suit but it was completely fine and Wilmar was great - making sure it was tight enough not to let in water but not so tight we were uncomfortable! Unfortunately the water was a bit cloudy in some parts due to the weather but apparently this only happens a couple of times a year so we just got unlucky on this occasion. Still a fantastic experience and I’m assuming even better views on most other days! Thanks Wilmar”

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

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

Review of Silfra snorkeling in Iceland, with clear water, tectonic plates, gear, photos, cocoa, costs, safety, and practical booking tips.

“We arrived 18 minutes late after calling and emailing to let them know and explain our mishap. When we arrived the group had not left and still we were told we could not go on the experience, could not reschedule for the same day and would not get even a partial refund. We asked to reschedule for the following day and were told we would have to pay full price as if it were a new booking. The guide and customer service person we spoke with were both rude and indifferent to the fact that this was an experience we were very excited about doing on our vacation. Ultimately we…”

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

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

Chase Iceland’s Northern Lights in a small minibus with Viking costumes, professional photos, hot chocolate, and free retries if the aurora stays hidden.

“Tom was amazing tour guide, we had great time finding lights”

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13.Silfra Fissure Snorkeling From Reykjavík – Free Underwater Photos

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

Snorkel between tectonic plates at Iceland’s Silfra Fissure with a PADI guide, dry suit, hotel transfer, photos, hot chocolate, and cookies.

“The water was cold. But the views were spectacular! A must do activity if you are in Iceland. No where else in the world can you get these kinds of views. The guides were awesome! Great job Carol.”

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

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

Snorkel Silfra’s crystal-clear glacial water in Thingvellir with a PADI guide, small groups, free photos, gear, and hot chocolate.

“It was an amazing experience. Our guide Kaja was great and the snorkeling in the pristine clean and icy cold waters of Silfra was unforgettable. It was not just the snorkelling itself it was the whole experience of being able to whitstand the elements. We were really lucky to pick a very nice December day that was not too cold and had no wind either. Having the experience with ice cold water swimming before I knew the feeling of extreme happiness aferwards. It just makes you laugh.”

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

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

Hunt Iceland’s Northern Lights from Reykjavik with a small group, local guides, professional photos, cocoa, snacks, and free retries.

“FANTASTIC TOUR !!!! Small group so it was a very intentional space !!! Tomas explained EXCEPTIONALLY well how the mass corona ejection works and how the northern lights were so powerful !!! Such an amazing experience !!! & the Hot Cocoa and ginger cookies were delicious !!!!! BOOK THE TOUR !!!”

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