Night of Northern Lights Super Jeep Private Tour
Reykjavik, Iceland
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Trip Type: Private Sightseeing Tours
Duration: 4 hours
The experience of watching the display of Northern Lights swirling in the sky is beyond words. Many consider this once-in-a-lifetime experience a bucket list item. This 4-hour Super Jeep tour takes you out into the darkness for a unique experience in search of nature's incredible light show.
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The experience of watching the display of Northern Lights swirling in the sky is beyond words. Many consider this once-in-a-lifetime experience a bucket list item. This 4-hour Super Jeep tour takes you out into the darkness for a unique experience in search of nature's incredible light show.
During the winter months from mid-September to March, when there is complete darkness in the sky, there is a chance to see the awesome display of Northern Lights. The lights, also known as Aurora Borealis, are created when the upper atmosphere of the earth is sufficiently disturbed by particles in solar wind from the Sun. The level of ionization and excitation of different components in the atmosphere orchestrate light shows of varying colors and complexity. The phenomenal display of colors from greenish yellow to beautiful shades of blue, red, pink, purple or even white is a sight that is unforgettable. Iceland is one of the few countries situated close enough to the polar region where you can see the Aurora at kp strength (from 0 to 9) level 3 and above virtually anywhere in the country with clear sky. Leave the light of the city in the evening on this approximately tour and head out into the dark night in Super Jeeps. The Jeeps are specially modified for the wild Icelandic terrain, which allows them to be to driven off-road where needed. Search for the best locations to view this fabulous solar display swirling in the sky in a symphony of magical colors and shapes.
The Northern Lights area natural phenomenon and is weather dependent, sighting is therefore not guaranteed. The tour will not leave town if weather conditions are not right and reschedule for another night. It is highly recommended to book the tour on the first night(s) of your stay in Iceland to maximize the chance of catching the lights. Also, the location for the tours are not fixed. Your experienced guides will bring you to the location to the best of their knowledge to maximize your chances of catching the lights.
During the winter months from mid-September to March, when there is complete darkness in the sky, there is a chance to see the awesome display of Northern Lights. The lights, also known as Aurora Borealis, are created when the upper atmosphere of the earth is sufficiently disturbed by particles in solar wind from the Sun. The level of ionization and excitation of different components in the atmosphere orchestrate light shows of varying colors and complexity. The phenomenal display of colors from greenish yellow to beautiful shades of blue, red, pink, purple or even white is a sight that is unforgettable. Iceland is one of the few countries situated close enough to the polar region where you can see the Aurora at kp strength (from 0 to 9) level 3 and above virtually anywhere in the country with clear sky. Leave the light of the city in the evening on this approximately tour and head out into the dark night in Super Jeeps. The Jeeps are specially modified for the wild Icelandic terrain, which allows them to be to driven off-road where needed. Search for the best locations to view this fabulous solar display swirling in the sky in a symphony of magical colors and shapes.
The Northern Lights area natural phenomenon and is weather dependent, sighting is therefore not guaranteed. The tour will not leave town if weather conditions are not right and reschedule for another night. It is highly recommended to book the tour on the first night(s) of your stay in Iceland to maximize the chance of catching the lights. Also, the location for the tours are not fixed. Your experienced guides will bring you to the location to the best of their knowledge to maximize your chances of catching the lights.
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