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Thingvellir National ParkAttraction in Southern Region, Iceland, Iceland

Gullfoss WaterfallAttraction in Southern Region, Iceland, Iceland

Golden CircleAttraction in Southern Region, Iceland, Iceland

SeljalandsfossAttraction in Southern Region, Iceland, Iceland

SkógafossAttraction in Reykjavik, Iceland

Reynisfjara BeachAttraction in Southern Region, Iceland, Iceland

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Akureyri: Hunt for the Northern Lights Photography Tour

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Akureyri: Hunt for the Northern Lights Photography Tour
3.6666667 out of 5 stars
3.7
3.6666667 out of 5 stars
9 reviews

Escape the light pollution and go hunting for the beautiful Northern Lights. Whether you see the aurora or not, you'll get to discover awe-inspiring views of the night sky and billions of stars.

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Duration 2.5 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Pickup optional
Please be ready at your hotel entrance 10 minutes before your specified pickup time.

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Participants

Highlights

  • Spend a night hunting for the elusive and beautiful Northern Lights
  • See how many constellations you can spot while stargazing
  • Get away from the light pollution for the best views of stars and Northern Light
  • Learn how to spot the Northern Lights
  • The impressive scenery of Lake Mývatn area

Full description

Get away from the light pollution of the city and enjoy a night of hunting for the elusive Northern Lights after dark. The solar activity that produces Northern Lights has been very active this winter so it's the perfect time to go. The areas around Akureyri are some of the best places to see the aurora.


Your tour will take you out of the city, away from residential light pollution, for the clearest view of the night sky. You may even get to see the Milky Way if you're lucky. Based on the predictions, the guides will choose which direction to go from Akureyri for the best possibility of seeing the awe-inspiring Northern Lights.


Make sure you dress appropriately for the weather conditions and bring your camera.


Your guide will give you tips and pointers for spotting the Northern Lights as sometimes they start very faintly.


You can opt for pickup from your hotel, or you can meet the tour guide with the van at the meeting point.

Includes

  • Hotel pickup
  • Local guide

Meeting point

The tour leaves at 9:30 pm from KEA Hotel Hafnarstræti 87-89. Please arrive 10 minutes before the tour starts.

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What to bring

  • Warm clothing
  • Hat
  • Camera
  • Water
  • Comfortable clothes
  • Gloves
  • Long-sleeved shirt
  • Long pants
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Warm shoes

Know before you go

  • The Northern Lights tour is dependent on the weather and sky conditions and the tour operator reserves the right to cancel at any time. If the tour goes ahead and the Northern Lights are not seen, you will be offered another booking for free.
  • The tour operators decide if the tour will run at about 6 PM each day, please contact the operator shortly after 6 PM on the day of your tour to confirm if the tour will run.
  • The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon and sightings cannot be guaranteed, even if the tour is operated.
  • If you book a Northern Lights minibus tour and conditions do not allow us to operate the tour during your stay, you will receive a full refund.
  • Pictures do not always reflect actual experience or sightings.

From $133 per person

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3.7 /5

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EVA – GermanySeptember 16, 2023 – Verified booking
Unfortunately, we didn’t get to see any northern lights due to the weather conditions. It was really cloudy, but the guide was very friendly and tried his best to get us to see the northern lights. He drove with us about four hours in the south of Akureyri animals very engaged. So in conclusion you have to have good weather and a bit luck.
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Belem Carbo – FranceFebruary 15, 2024 – Verified booking
Great guide; very interesting and understandable explanations
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Sandra – SpainMarch 28, 2024 – Verified booking
Great experience. Our guide Jong was driwing to find a clear sky full of stars, he explained us everything about the lights and he was helping us with the pictures. Thanks a lot Jong it was a perfect night.

Product ID: 411084

Activity provider:Star Travel
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  • Northeastern Region, Iceland
  • Mývatn

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