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Head out searching for the northern lights and visit the Aurora Basecamp by booking this incredible guided excursion. Those eager to see the aurora borealis should book this exciting tour now.
Your tour starts when you are picked up from the designated meeting point in Reykjavik. You'll meet the expert English-speaking guide leading the tour and the other guests. Climb onto the luxury minibus and get comfortable as you are driven to the tour's first stop.
In Iceland, the northern lights, or aurora borealis, are a popular attraction that can often be seen from September to April. This natural light show occurs when charged particles from the sun hit Earth's atmosphere, causing colorful lights in the sky.
Iceland's dark winter nights and remote areas make it an ideal viewing spot, with fewer city lights to interfere. Seeing the lights requires patience and good timing, but it's worthwhile.
First, you'll visit the Aurora Basecamp. The Aurora Basecamp is a northern lights observatory in Iceland, located just outside Reykjavik, in the rugged fields of the Reykjanes peninsula.
Designed to help visitors understand and enjoy the northern lights, it offers an educational experience alongside potential sightings.
Inside the base camp's "Dark Park," guides explain the science behind auroras and show how to read aurora forecasts. A unique feature here is the simulated aurora room, which allows guests to see the lights regardless of outdoor conditions.
The lights have been made in six large glass tubes by carefully mixing gases and charging them with electrical energy. They simulate the colors and movements of the natural northern lights through real-time satellite data.
The Aurora Basecamp is also equipped with cozy seating areas, warm drinks, and expert tips for capturing the aurora on camera, making it an excellent spot for northern lights enthusiasts.
The base camp is in a great location to see the natural northern lights, too, as it is away from the city's light pollution. You can stay warm by the open fire while waiting for the lights to appear.
If the viewing conditions aren't optimal here, your driver will continue searching for the best location.
Although viewings aren't guaranteed, your guide has access to aurora and weather forecasts and local knowledge so they will take you to places where you'll get the best chance of seeing them.
At the end of the tour, your guide will drop you off at the meeting point in Reykjavik.
Enjoy the incredible experience of learning more about the northern lights at the Aurora Basecamp and heading out to find them. Check availability now by choosing a date.
