Popular Northern Lights Holidays

This coming aurora season is predicted to offer some wonderful northern lights sightings as it continues to coincide with the 'solar max'. With opportunities to see the northern lights on many of our holidays in Iceland, Sweden, Finland, Norway and Canada, we've compiled a collection of our most popular itineraries each offering different and unique experiences.

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		SWEDEN: Northern Lights and the Icehotel 3 nights | Dec-Mar | from £1,281 (incl. direct flights) Enjoy superb chances of witnessing the northern lights from the Aurora Sky Station whilst staying in Abisko National Park in Swedish Lapland. Virtually cloudless skies make this one of the world's best locations for spectacular aurora displays. And with two nights at the Icehotel, this is truly memorable short break. more about Northern Lights and the ICEHOTEL »
		ICELAND: Northern Lights Special 3 nights | Oct-Mar | from £529 (plus flights around £299) This popular escorted break is based at the stylish Hotel Ranga in Iceland’s southern countryside. Blessed with vast open skies, benefit from expert knowledge, as you spend your days exploring spectacular scenic highlights such as waterfalls and geysers. Relax in the outdoor hot tubs by night watching for the aurora borealis. more about Northern Lights Special Escorted Tour »
		NORWAY: Tromso, Abisko and the Icehotel 7 nights | Dec-Mar | from £1,616 (incl. flights) This three-centre holiday begins in the coastal city of Tromso in Norway, a popular location for aurora hunters. Journey by coach and train to Swedish Lapland's Abisko National Park, one of the world's best places for seeing the northern lights before finishing with a stay at the magnificent Icehotel. more about Tromso, Abisko and the Icehotel »
		ICELAND: Killer Whales and Northern Lights 4 nights | Jan-Mar | from £789 (plus flights around £299) In the early part of the year, large pods of orca visit the Snaefellsnes Peninsula in search of herring - sometimes so close to shore you can watch them from your hotel room! Orcas by day, northern lights by night - a double helping of natural wonders! more about Killer Whales and Northern Lights »
		NORWAY: In Pursuit of the Aurora 7 nights | Nov-Apr | from £1,599 (incl. flights) Running during the prime months for northern lights viewing, this 7-night odyssey sets out from the Arctic city of Tromso aboard a Hurtigruten coastal steamer bound for Finnmark. Threading through a maze of islands and fjords, enjoy ample chance to explore the remote 'top end' of Europe and hunt for the aurora borealis. more about In Pursuit of the Aurora »
		ICELAND: Aurora Nights Self Drive 3 nights | Sep-Mar | from £335 (plus flights around £299) Discover Iceland's stunning landscapes at your own pace on this independent break based at luxury Hotel Ranga in the southern countryside. After days spent exploring, outdoor hot tubs are the perfect place to keep watch for the aurora borealis and you can arrange for staff to wake you should the aurora appear overnight. more about the Aurora Nights Self Drive »
		ICELAND: Northern Lights and Volcanoes 4 nights | Feb-Apr | from £789 (plus flights around £299) Experience two natural wonders rolled into one amazing trip on this guided tour. Staying in big-sky country, hopefully witness the northern lights and discover Iceland's intriguing volcanic landscape including the infamous Eyjafjallajokull eruption site. And no visit to Iceland is complete without a dip in the Blue Lagoon! more about Northern Lights and Volcanoes »
		FINLAND: Kakslauttanen - Log Cabins and Igloos 3 nights | Nov-Apr | from £993 (incl. flights) Tucked into pristine forest, the glass igloos of Kakslauttanen are the pick of the pillows when it comes to watching the northern lights from the comfort of your bed. Alternatively, stay in one of the holiday village's log cabins or ice rooms and book a snowmobiling safari to find your perfect vantage point for observing the aurora. more about Kakslauttanen - Log Cabins and Igloos »
		CANADA: Alberta Northern Lights Break 3 nights | Sep-Mar | from £456 (plus flights around £860) Head to Fort McMurray, situated in northern Alberta under the Auroral Oval, for aurora hunting Canadian-style, with a 90% success rate! For expert advice from local astonomers visit the specially-designed night sky viewing centre. By day, try your hand at snow-shoeing, snowmobiling and dog-sledding.  more about Alberta Northern Lights Break »

FURTHER OPTIONS
Don't forget, these mesmeric lights can be seen anywhere within the Auroral Oval between September and April, so there are many other holiday options such as a classic 3-night break at the Icehotel in Sweden, a winter activity break in Finland or a Superjeep adventure in Iceland.

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