Aurora Basecamp
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About
What is Aurora Basecamp? The Northern Lights Observatory is a purpose-built site designed to instruct visitors in how to increase their chances of having a safe and successful aurora viewing experience in Iceland – both at the Aurora Basecamp facility itself and during their travels throughout the country. What services does ABC offer? Experienced guides educate visitors about the science behind the Northern Lights phenomena, provide instruction on how best to search for them and explain how to interpret the vast amount of data available while searching for the Aurora Borealis. The guides also help clients take pictures and give instructions on how to adjust the camera to capture the best photos.
At a glance
- Typical visit: about 3 hours