The 12 best places to see the northern lights in scotland. Book the trip of a lifetime and discover the magical northern lights browse our fantastic deals with up to 60% off at secret escapes. Located in the middle of the northern lights belt, tromso can offer some of the highest levels of northern lights activity on earth. Northern lights holidays titan travel escorted tours. Book any or all of the above tours for ones self or a small group up to 4 persons. Hiya, my flightshotel are all booked up for iceland for seven days mid feb. Discover the magic of norway in winter as husky dogs lead you through the snow, chase the incomparable northern lights, and ride aboard the most northern railway in the world. When and where to see the magical northern lights in sweden. The spectacular norwegian coastline is one of europes most incredible landscapes and, at the right time of year, is the perfect base from which to go searching for the northern lights. Some tours even offer a refund if they arent able to help you see the northern lights. Has anyone taken a tour and have a recommendation for one. Kiruna holidays discover the magic of swedens most northern city northern lights, abisko and icehotel holidays from the uk book your holiday with discover the world northern lights walks and tours guide to how and when you can see the northern lights in swedish lapland see the northern lights in abisko national park information on tours, accommodation and more. Voted the uk and irelands most trusted travel brand, anything is possible with trailfinders.
Will i see the northern lights on your iceland tours. The most easily accessible of these destinations are iceland, sweden, finland and norway, or travel further afield to canada and alaska. Our northern lights promise occurrences of the northern lights, which can last from between a few minutes to several hours, will be logged by the ships officers and announced to all passengers on board. Norway northern lights experience tripsmiths limited. Best northern lights trips to book now with deals starting from. Join us on a remarkable adventure into the mysterious arctic on this tour that features some unique and unforgettable experiences. This site uses cookies to improve your experience, to enhance site security and to show you personalized advertising. Winter time in scandinavia and russia has a very special vibe. Another european miracle of nature is the aurora borealis, or northern lights, a celestial spectacle that paints the arctic sky with shimmering swirls of. Alaskas northern lights collette guided travel tours.
From late august to midapril, travellers from all over the world search for the northern lights. Over the last few years, iceland has become the most popular choice to see the aurora borealis and we can understand why. Journey to the land of fire and ice with our range tours to iceland departing in 2020 and 2021. The best time to see the northern lights is from late august through april and this itinerary was designed with a multiplenight stay in fairbanks to enhance this opportunity. Join our 4day iceland vacation package northern lights tour. Should this happen, you will be offered an alternative date to take the tour and if this is not suitable, you will be offered a refund on your return to the uk. Click here for more details on hurtigrutens northern lights promise. When and where to see the magical northern lights in. The best northern lights holidays, tours and tactics. I would like to take a tour to see the northern lights. In addition to searching for the northern lights, this experience also includes. Witness the northern lights and see the best of icelands epic landscapes and natural spectacles with expert guides.
The northern lights are spectacular and iceland is the ideal place to see them. Its truly a sight not to be missed, so why dont you speak to one of our friendly team and start planning your amazing adventure today. Northern lights holidays trips to see the northern lights. If it sounds like a great vacation, browse our winter tours.
However, if youd like to avoid the crowds, alaska is a great option. Please note while yukon is renowned for its northern lights viewing opportunities, sightings cannot be guaranteed at any time of the year and trailfinders cannot take responsibility for nonsightings. This is an unmissable opportunity to journey along the norwegian coast and gaze at the starfilled arctic skies and ethereal beauty of the northern lights with one of our most popular weather presenters. At exodus, we pride ourselves on delivering unforgettable trips that create memories to last a lifetime, and our northern lights holidays certainly offer that. Head to iceland, canada or alaska and witness colours dancing in the sky. Weve searched high and low and have found it hard to verify any good tour providers that offer northern lights tours in scotland. Another european miracle of nature is the aurora borealis, or northern lights, a celestial spectacle that paints the arctic sky with shimmering swirls of green, red and gold. The ultimate northern lights experience mariannes heaven on. Where to go to see the northern lights, including information on iceland, scandinavia, finland and.
On the northern lights from akureyri in a 4x4 jeep tour, youll head out to the countryside in a jeep after being picked up from a local hotel. Arctic norway is ideally located in the middle of the northern lights zone. All our iceland tickets now include a discount meal deal voucher for reykjavik rost. That is why we make every effort to provide an unforgettable northern lights experience to our passengers with daily tours, supervised by our expert guides. Weve hand picked the best deals around to see the aurora borealis in iceland, finland and. Churchill, manitoba has one of the heaviest concentrations of auroral activity on earth, making it an ideal destination for a northern lights tour. Seeing the northern lights is the holiday of a lifetime for many yet it doesnt. There are 8 tours to choose from, that range in length from 4 days up to 25 days. For uptodate advice on travel and covid19, see our homepage. Great rail journeys passengers on our northern lights tours are provided with the best possible conditions from which to view the magical light show. However, no refunds will be made for not seeing the lights.
Northern lights tours escorted tours by rail great rail. If seeing the northern lights is at the top of your bucket list, an arctic circle cruise is one of the most enjoyable ways to tick off this spectacular natural attraction. We have built up an extensive range of trusted and knowledgeable aurora guides, photographers and experts throughout northern scandinavia and combined with our 6point aurora hunting plan, we are quite simply your best chance for seeing the northern lights. The travel firm has a dedicated northern lights holidays page where you can find the latest packages and deals, which also includes magical holidays to lapland.
And its no surprise that many travelers choose to experience norway, finland, sweden, iceland or russia during the snowy months. Please inform the tour operator of any dietary requirements. Searching online there are many companies that do this and im a bit overwhelmed with choices. Im at the point now where im starting to sort out what tours i would like to do whilst im there.
My number one priority is the northern lights tours. Huskies and the northern lights tour great rail journeys. After operating northern lights hunting tours for many years, we know a thing or two about finding the best possible viewing conditions. Discover the magic of the northern lights in iceland, finland and norway, or head to the deserts of jordan and morocco to witness a magical meteor shower. Iceland is known for being in an incredible position to witness the northern lightsaurora borealis. Loveholidays can be a good source for those after cheap packages to the likes of iceland and finland. Luxury northern lights holidays northern lights trips by. Witness the wonder of the aurora borealis in all its multicoloured, enchanting beauty, and discover why its an unforgettable experience on a northern lights tour in iceland. The best northern lights holidays, tours and tactics telegraph. Get a chance to view the aweinspiring northern lights with our holidays to finland.
Northern lights trips join one of our northern lights trips. Kiruna aurora borealis northern lights tours 2020 all. Seeing the northern lights is the holiday of a lifetime for many yet it doesnt have to break the bank. Lapland in northern finland is easily accessible by air from helsinki. Northern lights tours and holidays in iceland icelandair. Please consider that northern lights are not guaranteed. Northern lights tours escorted tours by rail great. Join winter activities like dog sledding, snowmobile safaris or visit an ice hotel. Most major uk airports, especially the london ones of heathrow, gatwick. If the tour goes ahead but you dont see the northern lights, you will be offered to do the tour the following night for free. However, this is weather dependent, and sightings of the northern lights are not guaranteed. Book your iceland northern lights tour attractiontix. After all, who hasnt dreamt of meeting santa claus in his village, chasing the northern lights or soaking in a hot geothermal bath in iceland.
Restaurants near kiruna aurora borealis northern lights tours. Northern lights tours are the surest way for hunting the elusive and beautiful aurora borealis. The rest of the day is free to explore this quirky town before departing at 10pm for your first northern lights viewing just a short drive from the city. If you are a solo traveler, do yourself a favour, book a tour and dont drive by. Northern lights holidays northern lights viewing trips. Northern lights tours 50 degrees north offers unique tours to norway, finland, sweden and iceland. The aurora zone is the original northern lights holiday company. We organise your northern lights holidays based around you and your expectations whether you want a personal guide, would like to join one of our small group northern lights holidays, or would like to travel independently, we will prepare luxury northern lights trips to suit. This puts the burden on the tour provider to try and find the best place and conditions for seeing the aurora. Tour reykjavik, dip in the blue lagoon and watch a bubbling geyser erupt. With a huge variety of options departing from various locations across iceland, youll witness the most aweinspiring northern lights displays when you look towards the stars during the winter months. The tour lasts for 7 hours and departs from tromso. Alaskan train tours that offer a view of the northern lights travel along just a few wellestablished routes. Check out these amazing northern lights tours offered by icelandair.
A practical travel guide bradt travel guides bradt travel. For over 20 years omega breaks has been taking passengers on their flight excursions in search of the aurora borealis, or as its more. I am reading some posts that say to book well in advance and others that say to book whilst youre there as you will have a better idea of what the weather will be like. Northern lights holidays save up to 60% on luxury travel secret. Tromso city is situated among islands, breathtaking fjord landscapes and dramatic mountain peaks. Mar 21, 2018 alaskan train tours that offer a view of the northern lights travel along just a few wellestablished routes. Alternatively, we work with a number of travel agents, so you can book through your travel agent if you prefer. After a night of hunting the tromso northern lights, you will be taken to traditional sami camps and enjoy food and drinks by the warmth of a fire in a lavvu. Witness the northern lights with one of the worlds greatest living explorers.
Northern lights holidays see the northern lights in lapland. The aurora borealis, aka northern lights, take centre stage in these winter getaways. We have built up an extensive range of trusted and knowledgeable aurora guides, photographers and experts throughout northern scandinavia and combined with our 6point aurora hunting plan, we. All come with exciting daytime activities on the side.
Anywhere within an area known as the aurora zone that sits above the arctic and subarctic offers opportunities for seeing the northern lights. Youll save hours researching which areas boast the least light pollution by having an expert guide to take you to places where the northern lights have been seen before. Discover iceland from the road as well as up close and personal. Wht is more, you can book your place with just a 5% deposit before the end of july. The ethereal northern lights, also known as the aurora borealis, meaning north wind of the dawn, brighten the night sky in a mystical display of color.
Aurora borealis in iceland, finland and norway, with departures from the uk next. Dec 11, 2019 seeing the northern lights is the holiday of a lifetime for many yet it doesnt have to break the bank. Chase the elusive aurora borealis on one of your northern lights tours. Best northern lights trips to book now with deals starting. First night got email to say cancel so emailed back to book next night no answer so had to phone them. You can easily book a northern lights tour with us, where we take you to the best spot out of reykjavik to watch the aurora borealis, and our experienced guides. 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. Dont forget you can book and pay for your holiday online.
549 130 109 792 1436 682 1503 655 1486 682 1302 57 1298 649 773 587 332 943 849 1381 431 98 517 793 1305 855 927 1385 1261 352 44 1170 466 1016 140 617 697 1158 1450 317 525 721 1035 238 813 1172 1189 1364 389