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.
Iceland and northern lights trips.
The northern lights are spectacular and iceland is the ideal place to search for this natural phenomenon.
There are 28 tours to choose from that range in length from 3 days up to 10 days.
The northern lights usually tend to be very active for two to three nights then low for four to five nights in ongoing cycles.
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.
Winter in iceland the northern lights.
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.
The northern lights are caused by the interaction of particles from the sun with the upper atmosphere near the north pole.
Iceland northern lights city breaks embrace the elements on a whimsically wonderful iceland holiday where you can embark on the experience of a lifetime.
The northern lights are spectacular and iceland is the ideal place to search for this natural phenomenon.
Naturally not everyone can take long trips here and iceland is a renowned stopover destination but if the northern lights are on your bucket list we highly recommend you make sure you can take a good long trip here.
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.
Northern lights tours trips in iceland.
About northern lights tours.
The most popular month for these tours is january which has the most tour departures.
Northern lights tours are the surest way for hunting the elusive and beautiful aurora borealis.
You may have a few questions about your northern lights tour so we ve gathered the important ones for your convenience.
If the weather s not great we ll reschedule for another night.
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Blue lagoon and northern lights from 799 one holiday brings you two of iceland s most alluring attractions.
Sightings are most likely in the evening hours from september to march.
Golden circle northern lights from 339 see iceland s striking natural wonders and search for the wondrous aurora borealis.
The winter months are your best bet for catching a glimpse of the elusive northern lights.
Find a northern lights trip that explores iceland.