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Forest Lagoon & Northern Lights

    At a glance

    Duration
    4 h 30 min
    Departure
    Akureyri pickup
    Minimum age
    All ages
    Season
    1 September – 19 April
    Operated by
    Star Travel

    Overview

    A four-and-a-half-hour evening tour from Akureyri, combining entry to the Forest Lagoon with a guided minibus search for the northern lights.

    Guests are picked up in Akureyri and taken first to the Forest Lagoon, a geothermal spa in woodland just outside town, then out into the dark with an English-speaking guide who chooses the night's viewing spot from the weather and aurora forecast. Minibus transport, pick-up and lagoon entry are covered by the ticket.

    The northern lights are a natural, weather-dependent event and no sighting is guaranteed. The operator decides at around 18:00 each day whether conditions allow the tour to run, so guests should confirm on the day they are booked. Towels and swimwear are not provided, but can be rented at the lagoon.

    Itinerary

    The shape of your day

    2 stops

    1. Start

      Pickup in Akureyri

      Meet the minibus at the pickup location confirmed for your booking.

    2. Forest Lagoon

      Begin with the included geothermal-bathing visit.

    3. Northern Lights search

      Continue to viewing locations chosen for the evening’s cloud and aurora conditions. The route varies and sightings are not guaranteed.

    Your tour locationIceland
    AkureyriSelect a pin to see the place.
    Tour areaAkureyri

    What's included

    • This tour includes comfortable transportation in a minibus, a complimentary pickup service, and English-speaking guide to enhance your experience.
    • Aditionally also the entry to Forest Lagoon is included in the price

    Know before you go

    Remember to bring your towel and swimsuit for the Forest Lagoon. If you forget, don’t worry—you also have the option to rent them on-site. Bring a hat and gloves and wear thick socks for the Northern Lights hunt.

    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.

    Star Travel

    Operated by Star Travel · Booked and supported by FAR Travel, Reykjavík

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