15 Photography Sessions in Iceland Worth the Early Start

Silfra Snorkeling Between Continents Photos Included- Self Drive

/ August 4, 2026

1.Silfra Snorkeling Between Continents Photos Included- Self Drive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,427 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $152.37Our pick

Snorkel in the Silfra fissure at Þingvellir National Park with a dry suit, expert guide, and GoPro photos, plus warm drinks after.

“We were under the impression from all of the info we received that this was a 3 hour activity, which included arrival, suiting up, hot chocolate at the end, but we were there for less than 2 hours....the actual amount of time spent snorkeling was much shorter than we expected, but it was still an amazing experience.”

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

/ August 4, 2026

2.#1 Northern Lights Tour In Iceland from Reykjavik with PRO photos

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

Reykjavik northern lights tour with hotel pickup, aurora hunting outside city lights, and pro photos plus a free re-run if skies disappoint.

“We had an amazing amazing tour with Bjarni. The conditions were wonderful and we ended up seeing a spectacular show of the Northern Lights, after just a short drive out of the city. I’ve been to Iceland twice in the past and haven’t had such a wonderful experience. Bjarni was an excellent host and also told our group a ton of great facts about the country on our drive.”

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Northern Lights Small-Group Tour with Hot Chocolate & Photos

/ August 4, 2026

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,068 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $172.41

Small-group aurora hunt from Reykjavik with hot chocolate, wool blankets, and pro guide photos when skies cooperate.

“Our guide Wojtek found the perfect spot to view the lights. He even knew what time they would be at their peak. It was overall an incredible experience. I definitely recommend this activity.”

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Silfra Drysuit Snorkeling with Free Photos – Meet on Location

/ August 4, 2026

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

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

Snorkel in Silfra, a freshwater fissure between tectonic plates in Iceland, in a drysuit, with free photos and hot chocolate.

“Fantastic morning. Edgar was a great host and we enjoyed our snorkeling adventure. Would recommend this excursion!”

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From Reykjavik: Northern Lights Guided Tour with Photos

/ August 4, 2026

5.Northern Lights Guided Tour with Photos

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

A 5-hour Northern Lights guided hunt from Reykjavik with dark-sky drives, hot drinks, blankets, and aurora photos emailed after.

“The guide Cristian was amazing! Unfortunately due to weather conditions we were not able to see the Aurora but he gave us a masterclass of the topic, explainning everything about this natural fenomenum. I will come back to chase the N lights again! ❤️🙏”

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From Reykjavík: Northern Lights Tour with Hot Cocoa & Photos - Pickup at Miðborg and the first 90 minutes on the clock

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From Reykjavik: Northern Lights Tour with Hot Cocoa & Photos

/ August 4, 2026

6.Northern Lights Tour with Hot Cocoa & Photos

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

Chase the aurora from Reykjavik in a small minibus. Warm blankets, hot cocoa and kleina, plus free aurora photos.

“The guide was persistent. We managed to get a big one, and can see without the camera.”

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Silfra Drysuit Snorkeling Tour with Free Photos – From Reykjavik

/ August 4, 2026

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

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

Drysuit snorkeling in Silfra from Reykjavik. Swim between tectonic plates with a small group, free underwater photos, and hot chocolate.

“Amazing experience, thought i would get cold and wet but didn't. Stayed dry and loved the whole thing. Our guide Gretar was great.”

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From Reykjavik: Silfra Snorkeling with Free Photos

/ August 4, 2026

8.Silfra Snorkeling with Free Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 590 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $220

Snorkel Silfra in Thingvellir’s UNESCO rift with huge visibility, guided photos, and hot chocolate from Reykjavik. Small group, 4.5 hours.

“It was such an adventure and our guide Wilmar was amaaaazing! We felt super safe and he was in a great mood and took great care of everyone and it was great!”

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Golden Circle & Snorkeling in Silfra From Reykjavík with Free Photos

/ August 4, 2026

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 571 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $320.46

Golden Circle and Silfra snorkeling from Reykjavik, warm dry suits, small-group transport, and free GoPro photos included.

“I had no experience of the trip!! My flight got cancelled and I asked to move my trip to the next day and you said no and I could not afford to pay for it again due to your unwillingness to help me out to something I was really looking forward to..your customer support is terrible and feel like your happy to screw over a tourist”

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

/ August 4, 2026

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 456 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $141.49

Snorkel Silfra in Thingvellir, swim between tectonic plates, wear dry suits, get free underwater photos and hot cocoa in a small group.

“Was a great experience.. Just few things I would like to share ; the gears given are all worn out..dry suits and wet suits all torned from few places. Zips were not working. But the instructors were very nice and joyful. Over all a fun experience”

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Northern Lights: 4x4 Adventure with Treats, Photos & Cocoa - Pickup in Reykjavik, Then Out Toward Darker Skies

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

/ August 4, 2026

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

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

Chase the Northern Lights from Reykjavik in a small-group 4x4 minibus with hot cocoa, pastries, hand warmers, and guide-taken photos.

“Laura our guide was amazing. She was very welcoming. The hand warmers was a lovely touch. Laura took us to a secluded location approx. 30min from Reykjavik. Apparently the forecast was against us but improving, Laura was optimistic. on arrival the Northen lights were visible. Mother nature at her best. The hot chocolate and pastries were beautiful. Laura took some amazing pictures of us and I can't wait to receive them. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone and everyone!! 5*”

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Reykjavik: Northern Lights Tour w/Pro Photos – Small Group

/ August 4, 2026

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

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

Small-group Aurora hunt from Reykjavík with pro photos, hot chocolate, Viking costumes, and unlimited retries until you see the lights.

“Amazing!!! Explosion of northern lights, our guide was very professional, he definitely knows what hes doing. We were comfortably sitting in the car waiting most of the time, while he accurately predicted and chased down the lights. The lights were spectacular and it lasted for 30mins, dancing, pink, green, spikes, shooting stars, we saw everything. Can't get any better.”

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Silfra Fissure Snorkeling From Reykjavík – Free Underwater Photos

/ August 4, 2026

13.Silfra Fissure Snorkeling From Reykjavík – Free Underwater Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 379 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $211.72

Silfra fissure snorkeling from Reykjavík with dry suits, PADI divemaster guidance, and free underwater photos in a small group.

“Very cold and some waiting around to get the gear on but once your in and you look down under the water it’s incredible”

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Silfra Wetsuit Snorkeling – Meet on Location | Free Photos

/ August 4, 2026

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

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

Snorkel Silfra in Iceland with PADI guides, small groups, 100m visibility, and included underwater photos plus hot chocolate.

“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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Reykjavik Northern Lights Tour with Pro Aurora Photos Small Group

/ August 4, 2026

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 349 reviews · 3 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $148.5

Small-group Reykjavik Northern Lights hunt with pickup, hot cocoa and snacks, and pro aurora photos, plus free retries if skies cooperate.

“Great experience. We needed 2 tries to get to see the lights. Went with Jonas on the first attempt, and Tomas H on the second. Both were enthusiastic about getting a glimpse of the lights. Hot chocolate and cookies made the waiting pleasant.”

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