Iceland review - 2016, Page 132

130 ICELAND REVIEW
Situated right under the so-called Aurora Oval, Iceland of-
fers a breathtaking vantage point from which to view the
northern lights. In fact, it’s the only country in the world
where you can see the aurora from any location. But while it’s
entirely possible that you’ll catch a glimpse of this natural won-
der on a cold, clear winter night in downtown Reykjavík, the
best views are undoubtedly to be found outside the city limits.
RAZZLE DAZZLE
Gray Line Iceland has 15 years’ experience offering northern
lights tours and has developed several different viewing ex-
cursions, each of which aims to provide a unique aurora expe-
rience.
For those visitors who simply want to spend a memorable
evening basking in the glow of the aurora borealis, far away
from the ambient glare of the city, Gray Line has two fantastic
and affordable options: The Northern Lights Mystery Tour and
the Northern Lights Deluxe Tour.
Departing shortly after sunset, the Northern Lights Mystery
Tour is a three-to-five-hour excursion that takes you on a multi-
stop journey outside the capital area. En route, your tour guide
will share interesting scientific information about this natural
phenomenon and its manifestations around Iceland, as well
as helpful tips and tricks about how to best photograph the
northern lights—even if you don’t have fancy photographic
equipment.
The extended Deluxe Tour is not only longer (five to eight
hours)—thereby allowing you even more viewing time at each
location—it’s also a bit more luxurious. You’ll travel on Gray
Line’s most spacious and comfortable coaches and will be giv-
en hot beverages and a cozy blanket to keep you warm while
you enjoy the dazzling show above.
Travelers interested in combining two quintessentially Ice-
Experience the aurora on one of Gray Line’s northern lights tours.
BASKING IN THE GLOW
Northern Lights S P E C I A L P R O M O T I O N