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Northern Lights minibus: Hunting in the North

Operated by Star Travel

 Northern Lights minibus: Hunting in the North
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Duration:2 hours 30 minutes
Travel by:Mini Bus / Car
Difficulty:Very Easy
Hotel pickup:Meet at location
Meeting point:Akureyri

About this experience

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.

Highlights

  • Northern Lights

Places you may visit

What's included

This tour includes comfortable transportation in a minibus, a complimentary pickup service, and English-speaking guide to enhance your experience.

Good to know

Bring a hat and gloves and wear thick socks. 


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.

Meeting point

Akureyri

AKU

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before

Tour operator

Operated by

Star Travel

Questions & answers

How long is the tour?

2 hours 30 minutes

Where does the tour start?

Akureyri, Akureyri

Is hotel pickup available?

Yes — hotel pickup is required for this tour.

Is there a minimum age?

This tour is suitable for all ages.

Book this experience

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From

19,500 ISK

per person

Select a date

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Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before

Tour operator

Star Travel

Book with confidence

  • Icelandic company — GoIceTravel is based in Iceland
  • Booking by TourDesk — Booking handled through TourDesk
  • TourDesk Best Price Guarantee — Found the same tour cheaper from the same operator within 72 hours of booking? TourDesk may refund the price difference, subject to their guarantee terms.

From

19,500 ISK