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Northern Lights Classic MiniBus Tour from Akureyri

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Akureyri, Iceland
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2 to 3 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Overview

This wonderful tour takes you hunting for Northern lights with an expert top rated local Northern Lights guide. Our hunt takes you from Akureyri town to the countryside away from the bright city lights so that the Northern Lights can be seen in all their beauty and colours. The local guide will share Icelandic tales during the journey and there is a chance to buy professional photos of your night. You will receive a free retry the next evening if no Northern Lights are seen (provided we a running a group tour the next day). We also include free pick and drop off from Hotels/Guesthouses in Akureyri.

What's Included

  • Pick up and drop off
  • Free retry the next evening (If no Northern Lights are seen)
  • Guided Tour
  • Professionals photos of your night
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Meeting and Pickup

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Additonal pick up points: No pick up - Meeting point: Hotel Kea, Hafnarstraeti 87-89, Akureyri 600 No pick up - Meeting Point: Old Town Akureyri, Brynja Ice Cream shop No pickup - Meeting point: Hof Cultural and Conference Centre Hotel Kea by Keahotels, Hafnarstraeti 87-89, Akureyri 600 Iceland Acco Hostel, Skipagata 2-4, Akureyri 600 Iceland Akureyri Backpackers, Hafnarstraeti 98, Akureyri 600 Iceland Akurinn, Brekkugata 27a, Akureyri 600 Iceland Akureyri Hostel HI, Storholt 1, Akureyri 603 Iceland Akureyri FP Guesthouse, Radhustorg 300, Akureyri 600 Iceland Akureyri Downtown Apartments, Nordurgata 43, Akureyri 600 Iceland Akureyri Central Rooms, Graenagata 2, Akureyri 600 Iceland Akureyri Central Luxury House, Thingvallastraeti 4, Akureyri 600 Iceland Amma Guesthouse, Skolastigur 5, Akureyri 600 Iceland Apotek Guesthouse, Hafnarstraeti 104, Akureyri 600 Iceland B91 Apartments Akureyri, Byggdavegur 91, Akureyri 600 Iceland Centrum Hostel, Hafnarstraeti 102, Akureyri 600 Iceland Centrum Apartment, Solvellir 5, Akureyri 600 Iceland FE Accommodation, Thingvallastraeti 2, Akureyri 600 Iceland G19 Boutique Apartments, Granufelagsgoetu 19, Akureyri 600 Iceland Guesthouse Akureyri, Skipagata 4, Akureyri 600 Iceland Gastehaus Akureyri, Hafnarstraeti 108, Akureyri 600 Iceland Gula Villan B&B, Brekkugata 8, Akureyri 600 Iceland H 81 Apartments, Hafnarstraeti 81, Akureyri 600 Iceland Hafdals Guesthouse, Stekkjarlaekur, Akureyri 601 Iceland Hafnarstraeti Hostel, Hafnarstraeti 99-101 2nd Floor, Akureyri 600 Iceland Hotel Akureyri, Hafnarstraeti 67, Akureyri 600 Iceland Hotel Akureyri Dynheimar, Hafnarstraeti 73, Akureyri 600 Iceland Hotel Edda Akureyri, Thorunnarstraeti, Akureyri 600 Iceland Hotel Ibudir, Geislagata 10, Akureyri 600 Iceland Hotel Kjarnalundur, Kjarnalundur, Akureyri 600 Iceland Hotel Nordurland by Keahotels, Geislagata 7, Akureyri 600 Iceland Hrafninn Guesthouse, Brekkugata 4, Akureyri 600 Iceland Ice Apartments Akureyri, Hafnarstraeti 106, Akureyri 600 Iceland Icelandair Hotel Akureyri, Thingvallastraeti 23, Akureyri 600 Iceland Lava Apartments, Glerargoetu 3b, Akureyri 600 Iceland Lonsa Guesthouse, Lonsa, Akureyri 601 Iceland Our Guesthouse, Hafnarstraeti 82, Akureyri 600 Iceland Saeluhus Hotel Akureyri, Sunnutroed 2, Akureyri 600 Iceland Solgardar Guesthouse, Brekkugata 6, Akureyri 600 Iceland Sulur Gistiheimili 1, Thorunnarstraeti 93, Akureyri 600 Iceland Torg Guesthouse, Brekkugata 1b, Akureyri 600 Iceland Town Square Apartments, Radhustorgi 3, Akureyri 600 Iceland 6 Ravens (6 Hrafnar) Guesthouse, Hrafnagilsstraeti, Akureyri 600 AK Apartments, Geislagata 12, Akureyri 600 Brekkusel Guesthousem, Byggðavegur 97, Akureyri 600 Briet Apartments Akureyri, Munkaþverárstræti, Akureyri 600 City Square Apartments, Brekkugata 3, Akureyri 600 Guesthouse Akureyri, Hafnarstræti 108, Akureyri 600 Gula Villan Guesthouse, Þingvallastræti 14, Akureyri 600 Halllandsnes Apartments, Halllandsnes, Akureyri 601 K16 Apartments, Kaupvangsstræti 16, Akureyri 600 Pearl of the North Apartments, Mödruvallastræti 5, Akureyri 600 Pearl of the North Apartments, Munkathverárstræti 33, Akureyri 600 Strandgata 11 Apartments, Standgata 11, Akureyri 600 Sulur Guesthouse, Klettastígur 6, Akureyri 600

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Akureyrarkirkja (pass by)

We pass the Landmark of Akureyri on our way out of town to hunt the Northern Lights
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Northern Lights Classic MiniBus Tour from Akureyri?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Pick up and drop off
  • Free retry the next evening (If no Northern Lights are seen)
  • Guided Tour
  • Professionals photos of your night

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers

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