Iceland review - 2014, Page 86

84 ICELAND REVIEW
No wintertime visit to Iceland would be complete without stand-
ing in the dark, breathing in the fresh air and experiencing the
stunningly beautiful natural phenomenon that the northern lights
truly are.
Founded in 1968, Reykjavík Excursions-Kynnisferðir is one of Ice-
land’s largest tour operators, offering a range of excellent tours and
services for individuals and groups. It’s arguably the easiest and
most comfortable way to seek out the northern lights.
In the standard northern lights Tour, the northern lights are
followed wherever they are most likely to appear and therefore,
destinations differ from tour to tour. Being a natural phenomenon,
there are no guarantees, so you can re-book at no charge should the
northern lights fail to show on this tour. Reykjavík Excursions-Kynnis-
ferðir also offers other exciting tours where in addition to hunting
the northern lights, visitors get to experience Icelandic culture, his-
tory and extraordinary nature.
In the highlands northern lights Tour, a specially modified truck
will bring you to the Langjökull area, one of the most extraordinary
places on earth. During the journey, learn about the northern lights,
the surrounding landscape and listen to some local stories. Before
heading out in search of the northern lights, a stop is made at the
company’s hut in Efstidalur, where visitors can have a light meal.
If culture is something you crave, check out the horse Theater
& northern lights tour, where prior to looking for the amazing au-
roras, you will enjoy the spectacular multimedia show Legend of
Sleipnir in Iceland’s only horse theater, where horses and actors
bring to life the myths and history of the Icelandic horse and its
close relationship with humans. Traditional Icelandic kjötsúpa lamb
stew—or vegetable soup—is included.
For a more relaxed approach, enjoy soaking in Laugarvatn Fon-
tana’s open air geothermal baths in the special warm Baths & Cool
lights tour, then refuel with delicacies from the local-style buffet,
while nature prepares to color the sky with the northern lights.
Leaving the spa with a nourished body and satisfied soul, Reykjavík
Excursions-Kynnisferðir will take you on a tour around the area to
provide your senses with the show of a lifetime as you watch the
northern lights dance, just for you.
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With Reykjavík Excursions-Kynnisferðir, witness the northern
lights as they dance around the icelandic winter sky.
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