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Aurora Basecamp - The Aurora Basecamp experience is designed to help you identify the natural Northern Lights right from the start. Using our expertise as Northern Light guides, we take you through our small exhibition where we teach you about the different phases of the lights. We also show you the activity of the Natural lights in the unique Northern Lights Plasma Tubes that accurately mirror the activity of the Aurora Borealis in real-time.
As a Northern Lights Observatory, the real magic happens outside when the conditions are right. The outdoor area is low lit with benches around firepits to help you stay warm while admiring the endless space or simply enjoying the outdoors with family and friends.
The experience includes access to the low-lit Aurora Lounge, furnished with tables and benches and with plenty of hot chocolate for warming up on the cold winter night. The Lounge is fully staffed with experts that will tell you everything you need to know to improve your chances of seeing the Natural Northern Lights on any given night of the season.
- Hot chocolate and tea available.
Aurora Basecamp enhances the probability of visitors having a favorable encounter with the northern lights during their Icelandic vacation. A number of our guests, unsuccessful in their independent Aurora Borealis pursuits, have voiced that an earlier visit to the Basecamp would have improved their hunt as they would have known what to seek. Thus, it’s our strong advice for visitors to prioritize a stop at Aurora Basecamp upon their arrival in Iceland during the winter months, before they embark on self-led excursions, to amplify their chances of a successful discovery.
Moreover, Aurora Basecamp supplies a collection of maps, aptly named Aurora Trails. These provide valuable instructions on how to safely view the aurora, suggest optimal driving routes, and indicate available parking spaces for those intending to extend their Aurora Borealis search post their Basecamp visit.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.