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The Northern Lights, also
known as the Aurora Borealis
are a spectacular natural
phenomenon, often seen dancing
around in fantastic colours
across the Arctic sky. The
Northern lights originate from
the sun, where large
explosions and electronic
storms throw flares and solar
particles deep into space.
These clouds of solar
particles are caught by the
Earth's magnetic field on the
south and north poles. The
solar particles collide with
the atmospheric gases and
create this wonderful light
effect, known as the Aurora
Borealis. When can they be
seen? Northern Lights can be
seen when certain weather
conditions are fulfilled,
usually during crispy cold and
very still evenings. The
locations visited vary for
each tour. |
In Iceland, like many other
countries, there is a
tradition for bonfires on New
Year´s Eve. This is done to
celebrate the coming of the
New Year and at the same time
getting rid of things there is
no longer any use for. In
Reykjavík there are several
bonfires in the different
vicinities of the town. The
inhabitants of Reykjavík
gather around the bonfires,
shoot firecrackers and small
rockets, singing and dancing.
This tour visits several of
the bonfire areas, inviting
you to join in on the
celebrations! |
