Northern Lights Tours · Mývatn
How to choose
Two distinct outings are available in Mývatn, both operated by Geo Travel and lasting 2.5h. Prices start from 168 € for the guided tour and reach 184 € for the departure offering designated collection points. Across the overall selection, reviews stand at 5/5 across 1 review. The 184 € option is rated “Everybody welcome” and provides guiding in English and Icelandic, meeting directly at the Mývatn-Berjaya Iceland Hotels in Reykjahlíð or via pick-up from select locations. The entry 168 € tour focuses purely on a guided search around the local area. Choose the 168 € trip to minimise your budget, or pick the 184 € outing if you need an accessible departure with confirmed logistics in Reykjahlíð.
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Frequently asked questions
When can you book a Northern Lights tour in Mývatn?
These outings run from September to March.
How long do the tours last?
Both available outings last 2.5h.
What is the physical requirement for these outings?
The outing priced at 184 € is rated “Everybody welcome”, meaning no specific fitness level is required.
Which languages are used during the tours?
With Geo Travel, guiding on the 184 € tour is conducted in English and Icelandic.
Where is the meeting point for departures?
For the 184 € outing with Geo Travel, you meet at the Mývatn-Berjaya Iceland Hotels in Reykjahlíð, or arrange pick-up from select locations.
Best time to go
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -4.8 °C | 81.1 mm | Good |
| February | -4 °C | 58.7 mm | Peak |
| March | -3.7 °C | 75.4 mm | Peak |
| April | -0.5 °C | 62.1 mm | Poor |
| May | 3.3 °C | 44.8 mm | Off season |
| June | 8.6 °C | 74.3 mm | Off season |
| July | 11.9 °C | 71.9 mm | Off season |
| August | 10 °C | 103.3 mm | Poor |
| September | 7.1 °C | 106.1 mm | Good |
| October | 1.2 °C | 113.9 mm | Good |
| November | -3.3 °C | 94.3 mm | Possible |
| December | -3.7 °C | 66.3 mm | Good |
Practical info
Equipment
Wear warm winter layers along with sturdy insulated boots, thermal gloves, and a fleece hat.
Getting there
Reach the meeting point at the Mývatn-Berjaya Iceland Hotels in Reykjahlíð, or check whether your accommodation matches the operator’s select pick-up locations.
See also
Other activities in Mývatn
Updated September 2026