Nov 29, 2016 the worlds very first realtime northern lights captured in 4k ultra high definition duration. Northern lights hoax whale watching reykjavik special. Explore rural iceland at this remote lodge in the highlands. This is a special time of the year when summer surrenders to autumn colors and northern lights. However, whether youll be able to view them or not is a different matter. Enjoy guided excursions including volcano tours, glacier hikes, ice climbing, super jeep tours and skiing during your stay at this comfortable remote iceland lodge while on your south iceland tour. If you take an organized northern lights tour, you will be in the safe hands of a local tour guide. Enjoy the clear skies by simply looking upwards towards those dancing, flickering veils of light in green, white or red, or take a guided northern lights tour to excellent observation and photography locations. Our whale watching grounds include minke whales, whitebeaked dolphins, harbour porpoises and the great humpback whale. Description of northern lights and whale watching cruise in iceland combine a whale watching cruise with a guided tour of some of icelands most magical landscapes on this sevenday small group tour. Langjokull ice cave is a magical experience, the tour has no minimum age and is a wonderful option for the whole family. Whilst whale watching has traditionally been a summer activity in iceland, the last 2 winters have proven that the incidence of sightings in the winter is very good too at about 70%, so now you can see whales and the northern lights at the same time. Including camera gear, camera settings, how to check the aurora forecast and weather, and how to see.
The point is that on this tour neither northern lights nor whales can be guaranteed. You can find these conditions from september until the end of april in reykjavik. Enjoy the northern lights, explore reykjavik and go whale watching from the harbour. The advantages with this is that you dont need to drive outside of reykjavik, you can just walk down to the harbor and get on a boat. If youre looking for the best seats to catch the spectacular aurora borealis, north iceland is the place to be. The original northern lights by boat tour in iceland. Experience two of iceland s most incredible natural sights as you go whale watching and search for the northern lights with this package of two separate excursions from reykjavik. With this trip you will have the entrance to the whales of iceland exhibition, where. View gallery download holiday overview download trip notes. Come with us on an icelandic whale watching tour, leaving from the old harbor of reykjavik in the afternoon and then join us in tracking down the aurora borealis in the evening.
This familyfriendly tour consists of whale watching and the magical aurora tour, combining two popular tours within one day. Seeing the northern lights in iceland travel guide. Look for whales in their natural environment off the coast of reykjavik during the day and then hunt for the northern lights at sea after dark. Northern lights hunting included on the north coast of norway whale watching season is at its height through the winter, making it a fantastic time to explore the seas, while the remote location and long nights make it the perfect destination for hunting the aurora borealis. However, we were fantastically fortunate to see both on our tour.
The northern lights are electrically charged particles from the sun that collide with gaseous particles from the earth upon entering the atmosphere. Today, iceland is one of a handful of countries that formally object to an ongoing moratorium established by the international whaling. The best time to see the northern lights in iceland. Climb aboard your boat to search for the aurora borealis, a spectacular celestial display of colorful lights triggered by magnetic storms. Simply meet us at the old harbour for a 3hour whale watching adventure and northern lights excursion. This is a great value winter break jam packed full combining whale watching and northern lights whilst staying in the vibrant capital of reykjavik, iceland. Nov 21, 2019 iceland is one of the best places in the world to see the aurora borealis, or northern lights. Iceland is one of the best places in the world to see the aurora borealis, or northern lights. You can prepare yourself before visiting exhibition by downloading whales of iceland. Northern lights and whale watching tour the most exciting experience my impressions after this amazing tour are the best possible. A range of reasons can hinder the clarity of the lights such as light pollution from nearby towns, the night not being dark enough or heavy cloud cover.
Choose which days and in what order you wish to take the tours, then wrap up in the protection of provided coveralls and prepare to be amazed. Pictures taken on every tour, available to download free of charge. This adventure should not be missed by any lovers of wildlife who want a chance to see the ethereal aurora from the open seas. Look for whales in their natural environment off the coast of. Hop aboard for two of iceland s most popular winter activities, of both whale watching and northern lights hunting from a boat. This northern lights and orca photography holiday is a small group trip, max 10 people, and it focusses on west icelands stunning snaefellsnes peninsula. Seeing the northern lights in iceland travel guide audley. Iceland, being so close to the arctic circle, has a great northern lights viewing success rate. Northern lights and whales in iceland on your aurora trip. Northern lights and whales watching tour in iceland with. Hunting the lights, being it a guided tour or a selfdrive is great, but recently the whale watching companies in reykjavik have start offering a northern lights hunt on a boat. Whaling in iceland began with speardrift hunting as early as the 12th century, and continued in a vestigial form until the late 19th century, when other countries introduced modern commercial practices. Aurora borealis in reykjavik, south and northern iceland, highlands and forecast. Whale watching tours are operated year round, with additional tours consisting of northern lights by boat, puffin watching, sea angling, rib express whale watching and a new years fireworks cruise.
How, where and when to see the northern lights in iceland. Northern lights by boat with a backup plan called auroras at. Setting out in search of the northern lights on a cruise, watch the night sky for signs of the mesmerizing natural wonder and hear the. Whale watching with our partner company elding has been a favourite with families traveling with young children, these guys have a great success rate in seeing whales upwards of 98% in the summertime. Attempt to spot the northern lights at this lodge during your stay in the winter months. Northern lights can be seen in north iceland from the end of august to mid april. Jump aboard, for two essential icelandic experiences. Iceland northern lights tours from reykjavik extreme iceland. Northern lights boat tour day tour arctic adventures. The northern lights are a natural phenomenon and can occur throughout the year in iceland. Aug 22, 2017 everything you need to know about how to find and photograph the northern lights in iceland.
Discover the best mobile apps to download before your trip to iceland. In the winter months, and even as early as september, the most magical displays of auroras will often appear in the skies of iceland. Whale watching and northern lights in reykjavik starts at the delightful old harbour downtown in reykjavik characterized by small boats, colorful houses and splendid views. A super central, threenight stay with breakfast, spa access, a northern lights tour and an optional golden circle, blue lagoon and whale watching tour start working on your bucket list with this offer which gives you the opportunity to see the spectacular northern lights, widely regarded as one of the most spectacular phenomena in the natural. How to see the northern lights in iceland whats on. This area boasts many wonderful landscapes, but in addition to photographing these, we hope to photograph two of the countrys most iconic attractions. You can also download it from our article on tourist maps of iceland. Special tours operates sea adventures from reykjavik city centre with over 20 years of experience. There is never a guarantee of spotting the northern lights, but northern lights forecast by vedur.
The more activity the more likely it is that you will see the northern lights but that is not all. Spot whales and see the worlds greatest light show on this unforgettable iceland super saver from reykjavik. Top 10 apps for travelling in iceland guide to iceland. Their colours depend on the elements being ionised. There you will meet your knowledge whale watching guide who will be there to tell you all there is to know about these fascinating creatures. With over 90% viewing success the chances of seeing some rich variety of large sealife including minke and humpback whales, harbour porpoises and whitebeaked dolphins the odds are stacked in your favour. Imagine if mother nature herself would shoot fireworks and lighten up the sky, a moment so beautiful it leaves you out of speech, almost out of breath. Whale watching and northern lights in iceland artisan travel. Light snacks, sandwiches, coffee, tea, beer and soft drinks. Experience 2 of icelands most iconic attractions on a combined, 2part whale watching and northern lights tour.
Best time and places to see the northern lights in iceland. Northern lights are best displayed under dark, clear skies. Iceland, whale watching and northern lights europe. Iceland has blacksand beaches, natural springs, ice caves, whale watching, and a manmade lagoon that glows blue. In addition to all natural wonders of the land tour you will have a great opportunity to explore marine world around iceland. This is a combo tour, which means you will go on two separate tours on the same day. Northern lights cruise plus whalewatching tour from.
Watching the lights constantly change in intensity, colour and movement in the vast starry space with the gentle lull of the ocean beneath is a thrilling, unique experience. Jul 23, 2014 the northern lights are one of the biggest draws to visiting iceland, however they are also one of the most elusive and unpredictable attractions this country has. Iceland is known for incredible northern lights and excellent whale watching but did you know that you can join for both these experiences right from downtown reykjavik. Still, even with the app, there is no telling for sure when the northern lights will. The northern lights appear in the magnetic polar regions of the north and south hemispheres and their colour can vary from white, green, pink and purple. Elding northern lights cruise from reykjaviks old harbour. Here, at 65 n on the southern edge of the arctic circle, you can see auroras almost every night. Reykjavik and keflavik auroras, whales and the blue lagoon. Hop aboard for two of icelands most popular winter activities, of both whale watching and northern lights hunting from a boat.
The chance to see the northern lights at night both from the water and on land. They tend to occur close to earths magnetic poles, which are located in the north and the south. Probably too late to be of any use now but we went to iceland at beginning of september, we spent a few lovely days in reykjavik exploring golden circle etc, then headed north to husavik we initially thought too early for lights too late for the whales but day one we went whale watching and saw 3 humpbacks next to the boat day 3 spent 3 wonderful hours watching the northern lights above. Its also one of the most accessible places to encounter them.
The official northern lights season in iceland is from october till march. With this trip you will have the entrance to the whales of iceland exhibition, where you will check, in real, how big are these mammals, as they are real scale handmade models that will make you feel that you are swimming in the ocean with them, listening them singing under the water, and also you will see how do their filters and different parts of their bodies like. Experience the best of iceland on an incredible whale watching and northern lights combo tour. Positioned on the edge of the arctic circle, iceland is one of the best places on the planet to see the northern lights. Northern lights by boat tours from reykjavik, iceland. With this offer you can combine whale watching and northern lights. Lots of different whale species spend september along the shores of northern iceland. Hunting the northern lights from the ocean is an amazing experience. Pictures taken on every tour available for you to download free of charge. Well also be in a prime location, close to the arctic circle and the magnetic poles, to spot the northern lights. Short tour enjoy the unspoiled nature and wildlife of iceland on a brand new and fast whale watching boat, one of its kind in iceland. Although it would be great to easily pinpoint a how to see them, there are a lot of variables to consider for seeing them. Auroras at whales of iceland is a northern lights themed visit to the spectacular whales of.
Whale watching in reykjavik northern lights iceland. Northern lights and whale watching cruise in iceland. The northern lights season in iceland is from september to midapril. These guides are experts, especially skilled at finding the best spots, and at making the most of the stay while you are waiting for the show. Whale watching and aurora borealis extreme iceland.
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