Northern lights holidays save up to 60% on luxury travel secret. Its not just the northern lights that make iceland the best winter holiday destination. Norway northern lights holidays discover the world. The northern lights play a role in many folklore stories in northern communities, where they were often believed to be both good and bad omens for future events.
Such holidays and tours use knowledgeable local guides who take you to locations where the skies are clear and free from light pollution and coastal mists. Swedish lapland is not only stunning, but is regarded as one of the best places to see the northern lights by locals. All of our winter holidays include a northern lights hunt, in addition to a daylong golden circle tour, with the latter including lunch, too. Its an elusive phenomenon making its appearance all the more magical but here are our top five holidays for the best chance to see the northern lights. The best place to see the northern lights is in the northern parts of norway, and the area around the arctic city of tromso offers a maximum of northern lights activity. View all finland holidays view all sweden holidays view all norway holidays view all 34 night trips view all 56 night trips view all 7 or more night. This natural phenomenon is most likely to happen between septemberoctober and then again between februarymarch. Northern lights breaks and longer northern lights holidays to norway. There are plenty of cheap flights available, as well as affordable accommodation and theres more than enough holiday activities available to take part in during the day. Top 8 places to see the northern lights budget travel. Amidst volcanoes, glaciers and hot springs, iceland is one of the most popular spots to see the northern lights and many people combine it with a city break in icelands coastline capital reykjavik, which is a great place to view the northern lights. Holiday hope for brits as safe corridors to spain and greece could open by july. Northern lights short break package baltic travel company.
Since northern areas tend to experience long, dark nights as the days grow colder, winter is one of the best times to see the northern lights. Jul 01, 2019 a northern lights trip to finland doesnt have to cost the earth. Seeing the reykjavik northern lights on a city break is a must and will surely become one of your most incredible memories. Northern lights holidays and trip packages are in high demand with travellers from around the world wishing to see this phenomenon so we would urge early booking. Christmas northern lights holidays the aurora zone. Northern lights holidays book cheap holidays, flights. A short winter break specifically focused on seeing the northern lights staying right by the famous blue lagoon. This is the best location to see the northern lights free. With the help of our guide to cheap car hire in northern norway, finding that.
It is home to one of norways major universities and a centre of culture and development, nestled between blue fjords and snow covered mountains. A short northern lights break to artic tromso, ideally located in the middle of the northern lights zone. It is home to one of norways major universities and a centre of culture. Book the trip of a lifetime and discover the magical northern lights browse our fantastic deals with up to 60% off at secret escapes. Home holidays city breaks reykjavik overview reykjavik is the capital of iceland, and a fascinating destination thats perfect if you love the great outdoors. Find out more about the northern lights over on the escapist here. We cant guarantee theyll oblige, but hedge your bets and book a trip between september and april.
Northern lights breaks packages cheap holidays to iceland. The aurora borealis can be seen in a variety of countries at a variety of times of year, so just choose one of these 15 destinations in north america, iceland, europe, or russia and make sure to check a calendar. Short breaks to reykjavik, the worlds most northerly capital, can be good value. So you can really make the most of your magical trip to iceland, these oneoff trips are even better than our normal city breaks. With holidays to iceland, you can immerse yourself in a new, thriving culture and take in the mild climate, and breathtaking scenery. Lead price travel period sep 2020 mar 2021 with limited availability on selected dates. Theres so much for you to explore in this breathtaking city, which is most famous for the incredible aurora borealis, or northern lights. Use our search facility on the left to look through the organised breaks available to hopefully see the northern lights in lapland. Iceland vacation packages for northern lights tours include boat trips to get the best view of this natural phenomenon. Holidays to go and see the northern lights have never been as popular as they are now for good reason. By day, depending on which northern lights holiday you choose, you can enjoy the. Advertised lead price per person is based on lowest available airfare and two persons sharing a standard guest room at hotel cabin for three nights duration.
You will spend 3 nights in the centre of tromso, with northern lights trips in the evenings. Browse the best offers for your perfect holiday, from beach escapes to city breaks, whatever you fancy, weve made your longlist into a short one. Northern lights city break iceland holidays icelandair. Below though i have focused on why these breaks are so special and exclusive. Combine stylish accommodation with great chances to see the aurora and explore at leisure. Have a browse of our short breaks below, use the controls to refine your search or if you cant find what you are looking for, view our tailor made short break option. Northern lights holidays save up to 60% on luxury travel.
Northern lights holiday breaks fjord travel norway. The highlight of your break will be the two occasions when you set off beneath an arctic night sky in the hope. The northern lights are visible between november and march when the sky is clear, depending on the northern lights activity. Wildlife fans can combine a trip to see killer whales with aurora hunting with. Contact ustoday,give us a call on01904 406534or send usan email.
Lead price travel period until mar 2020 and sep dec 2020 with. If youre wondering where to see the northern lights without dealing with the crowds, check out alaska or lapland. Oct 26, 2018 the northern lights are elusive but theres more chance of seeing them this year than ever due to a series of solar events. Top tips on how to find cheap northern lights holidays including where. Canary island deals keep an eye on our canary island deals page to find out where we could take you for the best price. However, there are very affordable northern lights holiday packages. The northern lights are on most peoples bucket lists and while it is a onceinalifetime experience, you dont necessarily need to break the bank for a chance to see the aurora borealis. See the northern lights in 2020 with cooperative travel. A fourday tailormade city break in the city of tromso one of the best places on earth to see the northern lights. The citys main shopping street is a great place to get an eyeful of iceland, and offers everything from truffles and seasonal gin to.
Flight excursion in search of the northern lights with expert nightsky commentary approximately 33. Dec 05, 2019 northern swedens aurora borealis spotting may be their best kept secret. That is, however, because the northern lights call it home just as much as father christmas does. Witnessing the northern lights is on many peoples wish list, and rightly so the aurora borealis is one of natures most aweinspiring spectacles. When free child places sell out, the current child price will apply. Spring equinox 2020 the northern lights may be synonymous with the darkest winter months, but the upcoming spring equinox in march is actually one of the best times of year to see natures light show. Tromso offers the best chance to see the aurora borealis in mainland europe. Feb 07, 2014 visible throughout the socalled northern lights oval, countries lying in the farnorthern latitudes, optimally between 10 and 20 degrees from the magnetic north pole, are most likely to catch a glimpse of the spectacle, which occurs predominantly between lateseptember and latemarch, often close to midnight.
You can add more adventurous excursions during the booking process. The northern lights or the aurora borealis capture the imagination of people around the globe but unless you live at the northern tip of the world, you will need a little careful planning to see this phenomenon. Get a chance to view the aweinspiring northern lights with our holidays to. Northern lights book cheap holidays, flights, hotels. Northern lights city break, tromso holidays 20202021. Dream of lapland are a dedicated lapland agent with 18 years experience in providing lapland holidays and excellent service. Norway northern lights holidays posts where to see the northern lights. Northern lights breaks northern lights holidays inntravel. The best way to find cheap flights to see the northern lights is through. All of these breaks include the very best activities with the best local guides in terms of snowmobiling, husky sledding, superjeep tours and northern lights hunts.
Northern lights city break vacation package icelandair. Best trips and tours to see the northern lights in 2020. How to see the northern lights on a budget wanderlust. Northern lights city break departures on sale until midapril 2020 and for 25. You can book specialised northern lights holidays to alaska, norway, iceland, canada, finland and sweden or if you happen to be visiting at the right time of year, you can book a northern lights tour while you are there. Enjoy a short break with a northern light holidays transun. Dog sledding, aurora safari and a northern lights visit. Thomson has a new threenight trip, with a northern lights tour and a golden circle. The starting point of many historic north pole expeditions. Package includes return flights and three nights at the northern light inn. Oct 01, 2019 the northern lights are on most peoples bucket lists and while it is a onceinalifetime experience, you dont necessarily need to break the bank for a chance to see the aurora borealis in.
Thats because were including handy extras like shuttle transfers to and from the airport in reykjavik, and a threehour guided tour of the northern lights. Dec 20, 2018 bucket list travelers, prepare to cross off your trip to see the aweinspiring northern lights. The dark, freezing winter is the best time to see the northern lights, since parts of. The best cheap northern lights holiday deals this winter the sun. Tromso is at the centre of the northern aurora zone, and dazzling celestial displays circle the sky above the city. Cheapest places to see the northern lights on a budget. This space is hardly inhabited, making it a perfect place to hunt the northern lights. Blue lagoon and northern lights departures on sale sep 2020 mar 2021, subject to availability. The ultimate short break at the icehotel and in abisko, one of the best aurora spots.
Hunt for the northern lights, relax in the famous blue lagoon, and discover hidden gems with short city breaks in iceland. Northern lights holidays trips to see the northern lights. Your northern lights break begins with a flight to enontekio in finland. This northern lights short break holiday takes place in finnish lapland, during the months when the stunning sights of the lights, otherwise known as the aurora borealis, are most likely to appear.
One free child place for every two full paying adults sharing accommodation is available on selected holidays departing between 1 april and 31 october 2020, where you see the free child place label, subject to availability. Cheap northern lights holidays affordable lapland trips. From this airport, you make the 1hour transfer to karesuando a spectacular journey, travelling through the majestic forests and passing countless frozen lakes. The best cheap northern lights holiday deals this winter. Take a memorable short break to tromso, the centre of study for the northern lights. For over 20 years omega breaks has been taking passengers on their flight excursions in search of the aurora borealis, or as its more commonly known, the northern lights.
Winter in iceland the northern lights the winter months are your best bet for catching a glimpse of the elusive northern lights. Of course, lapland is synonymous with christmas, which is why the majority of our holidays take place here. The northern lights are on most peoples bucket lists and while it is a onceinalifetime experience, you dont necessarily need to break the bank for a chance to see the aurora borealis in. In finnish lapland, you could travel to menesjarvi or nellim, which both offers untouched snowy landscapes and a plethora of activities. This truly aweinspiring celestial wonder is caused by the interaction of solar particles with the polar atmosphere, and is a nevertobeforgotten sight should you be lucky enough to see it. We offer anything and everything from northern lights breaks, self drive, guided tours, luxuryand sport tours. The best time to try and see the lights tends to be from november through.
The northern lights appear as a spectral light show of green, yellow, purple and blue. An arctic cruise itinerary is also possible to view the northern lights from the waterside, seeing the aurora reflected in the water. During your visit, spend time snowmobiling on glaciers, visit the steaming. That depends what you want winter is quieter, with short days and the northern lights, summer is warmer, busier and brighter, with virtually endless days in late june. We offer you a selection of short northern lights breaks in norway, with stays in. It was part of my attempt to see if it was possible to experience the northern lights on a budget of.
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