Northern Lights minibus: Hunting in the North
Northern Lights minibus: Hunting in the North
Northern Lights minibus: Hunting in the North is a 2 hours 30 minutes experience run by Star Travel in North Iceland, from 19.500 ISK per person. Leave behind the bright city lights and immerse yourself in the untouched beauty of North Iceland as we venture just outside Akureyri in search of the mesmerizing Northern Lights.
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About this tour
Leave behind the bright city lights and immerse yourself in the untouched beauty of North Iceland as we venture just outside Akureyri in search of the mesmerizing Northern Lights. This winter holds great promise for spectacular aurora displays, and few places offer a better vantage point than the serene landscapes of the north, where the dark skies provide the perfect backdrop for this natural wonder.
Each evening, our expert guides carefully select the best location for the night’s excursion, using their knowledge of weather patterns and aurora activity to find the clearest skies and most favorable conditions for viewing. Whether we travel to a quiet fjord, a remote mountainside, or an open valley, the goal remains the same—to provide you with the best possible chance to witness the magic of the Northern Lights dancing across the sky.
However, it’s important to remember that the Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon, and while we do everything in our power to increase the likelihood of a sighting, we cannot guarantee that they will appear. Even so, the journey itself, surrounded by Iceland’s breathtaking winter landscapes, makes for an unforgettable experience.
What’s included
- This tour includes comfortable transportation in a minibus, a complimentary pickup service, and English-speaking guide to enhance your experience.
What to bring
- Bring a hat and gloves and wear thick socks.
Good to know
- We decide around 6pm every day if the conditions are favorable to operate the tour. Please call us at +354 844 8388 or send an email at info@startravel.is on the day you are booked to see if the tour is running that day.
- Pictures do not always reflect actual experience/sightings.
- The Northern Lights tour is dependent on the weather and sky conditions and we reserve the right to cancel at any time. If the evening tour goes ahead and the Northern Lights are not seen, we will offer the trip again for free next time we have a booking (the second tour could be in minibus or jeep).
- If you book the Northern Lights tour but conditions do not allow us to run the tour during your stay, you will receive a full refund.
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