Minibus Northern Lights Hunt from Akureyri

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2.5 hrs
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From€138

Discover the magical polar night in Iceland on this minibus Northern Lights hunt in Akureyri!

Akureyri is a vibrant town in northern Iceland. As the second-largest urban area in Iceland outside Reykjavik, Akureyri is often referred to as the 'Capital of the North.' Akureyri is also a prime location for spotting the incredible Northern Lights!

The minibus Northern Lights chase from Akureyri begins at the starting point in town (pick-up from your accommodation is also available, please specify when booking). You'll board the comfortable minibus and set off on your hunting adventure! The expert guide is a professional aurora tracker, and they will spend the day analysing the weather forecast to find the best spot for witnessing the natural phenomenon.

As you drive into the mesmerising wilderness surrounding Akureyri, the Arctic night sky will start to come alive! This area is home to beautiful natural landscapes, with forests, mountains and fjords. Upon arrival at the prime viewing location, you'll exit the vehicle to admire the breathtaking sky. If you're lucky, the awe-inspiring dance of the Aurora Borealis will appear! You'll capture some photos while the guide shares insights about the Northern Lights in Iceland. Then, you'll return to the original starting point in Akureyri.

This thrilling Northern Lights hunt from Akureyri is a must-do experience while visiting northern Iceland in the winter!

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Practical information

On this excursion, you'll depart from Akureyri and embark on a Northern Lights chase in the wilderness.

Course of events

- Arrive at the starting point in Akureyri (or pick-up from your listed location, please specify when booking)

- Meet the guide and board the minibus

- The Northern Lights hunt begins!

- Drive into the wilderness

- Arrive at the best viewpoint

- Admire the Northern Lights

- Return drive to the original starting point in Akureyri

Special terms

As the Northern Lights are an unpredictable natural phenomenon, their presence can never be guaranteed.

If conditions do not look favourable at all, the tour will be cancelled and you will receive a full refund. The instructor will contact you direcly one day in advance.

If the night tour goes ahead and the Northern Lights are not seen, you will be able to join the next available tour for free (the second tour could be by minibus or jeep).

Pick-up is included from the following accommodations in Akureyri. Please specify your location when booking:

- Akureyri Airport
- Akureyri Backpackers
- Akureyri Backpackers
- Akureyri Domestic Airport
- Akureyri Harbour
- Akureyri Hostel HI
- Akurinn
- Akurinn Guesthouse
- Berjaya Akureyri Hotel
- Centrum Guesthouse
- Eimskip Akureyri
- Gula Villan Guesthouse - Brekkugata 8
- Gula Villan Guesthouse - Þingvallastræti 14
- Hof Cultural and Conference Centre
- Hof Cultural Center - Meeting point
- Hotel Akureyri
- Hotel Akureyri Dynheimar
- Hotel Edda Akureyri
- Hotel Ibudir
- Hotel Kea by Keahotels
- Hótel Kjarnalundur
- Hotel Kjarnalundur
- Hotel Nordurland
- Hótel Norðurland
- Hrafninn Guesthouse
- Icelandair Hotel Akureyri
- Icelandair Hotel Akureyri
- KEA Hotel
- Lava Apartments
- Place To Read
- Stórholt Hostel
- Súlur Guesthouse - Klettastígur 6
- Súlur Guesthouse - Þórunnarstræti 93
- Sæluhús (Reception)

Meeting point:
Star Travel Iceland, Brekkugata 5, 600 Akureyri, Iceland (pick-up is available from listed locations in Akureyri, please specify when booking)
Spoken languages:Icelandic, English
Included
  • Guide
  • Transfers
Excluded
  • Food & drink
Do not forget to bring
  • Warm layers of clothing
  • Winter overalls
  • Winter boots
  • Woollen socks
  • Hat
  • Gloves
  • Scarf
  • Camera

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