Tour operators are thinking up novel ways to marvel at the aurora borealis. We pick their best trips and activities – plus some surprising places to stayIceland offers some of the most wallet-friendly options for northern lights trips (apart from less-reliable Scotland). Short breaks to Reykjavik,the world’s most northerly capital, can be superior value. Thomson has a novel three-night trip, or with a northern lights tour and a Golden Circle excursion taking in some of the island’s most spectacular sights,from geysers to waterfalls, for the bargain price of £374pp B&B, or including flights,departing 28 February. Because the lights are brightest in the remotest corners of the most expensive countries in Europe, aurora spotting rarely comes so cheap.
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Source: theguardian.com