- Watching the bright, green and blue hues dance across the sky in an incredible display
- Learning the science behind how and why this phenomenon occurs
- The thrill of capturing the perfect photograph or time lapse
- Your guide leading you to the perfect viewing area and huddling together as the sky darkens and the lights begin
- Experiencing everything else there is to see and do in Iceland, like visiting enormous waterfalls, soaking in hot springs, and seeing Game of Thrones filming locations
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