Akureyri is the unofficial capital of northern iceland with a population under 20 000 people and opportunities to explore the remote areas that are prime for viewing the northern lights.
Iceland and northern lights trips.
The northern lights also known as the aurora borealis are a spectacular natural phenomenon often seen dancing around in fantastic colours across the icelandic arctic sky.
Northern lights tours trips in iceland.
The northern lights are spectacular and iceland is the ideal place to search for this natural phenomenon.
The most popular month for these tours is january which has the most tour departures.
With a huge variety of options departing from various locations across iceland you ll witness the most awe inspiring northern lights displays when you look towards the stars during the winter months.
All of our winter holidays include a northern lights hunt in addition to a day long golden circle tour with the latter including lunch too.
Blue lagoon and northern lights from 799 one holiday brings you two of iceland s most alluring attractions.
The northern lights usually tend to be very active for two to three nights then low for four to five nights in ongoing cycles.
Northern lights tours are the surest way for hunting the elusive and beautiful aurora borealis.
The northern lights are spectacular and iceland is the ideal place to search for this natural phenomenon.
Golden circle northern lights from 339 see iceland s striking natural wonders and search for the wondrous aurora borealis.
There are 28 tours to choose from that range in length from 3 days up to 10 days.
If the weather s not great we ll reschedule for another night.
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The northern lights are caused by the interaction of particles from the sun with the upper atmosphere near the north pole.
On the northern lights from akureyri in a 4x4 jeep tour you ll head out to the countryside in a jeep after being picked up from a local hotel.
Find a northern lights trip that explores iceland.
With one of our special trips you can reveal the magic of the northern lights tour which is included in your city break then relax in the blue lagoon and uncover the culture of.
Iceland northern lights city breaks embrace the elements on a whimsically wonderful iceland holiday where you can embark on the experience of a lifetime.
Sightings are most likely in the evening hours from september to march.
About northern lights tours.
You may have a few questions about your northern lights tour so we ve gathered the important ones for your convenience.
Winter in iceland the northern lights.