Aurora 2024

[Unclemun]

wow, my wife kept bugging me on Lofoten, i checked, its actually doable on public buses on the islands

While you can take the buses like 300, the frequency is not good. Also if you are there it is wasted if you don’t drive. Hence I recommend driving there to maximise the time there.

 

[cpuer]

While you can take the buses like 300, the frequency is not good. Also if you are there it is wasted if you don’t drive. Hence I recommend driving there to maximise the time there.

hai, no choice, i dont drive, yes the buses runs maybe twice a day, will have to do town hops with over night stay

 

[Unclemun]

hai, no choice, i dont drive, yes the buses runs maybe twice a day, will have to do town hops with over night stay

Maybe jio another couple with at least a driver?
Otherwise go there and do excursions whereby they provide vehicle and guide.

 

[cpuer]

Maybe jio another couple with at least a driver?
Otherwise go there and do excursions whereby they provide vehicle and guide.

its ok one lah, we very chill one, wont be cheong all the must-see or must-do also alright one

 

[Unclemun]

its ok one lah, we very chill one, wont be cheong all the must-see or must-do also alright one

Great! Looks like you both have lots of chill time.

 

[cpuer]

Great! Looks like you both have lots of chill time.

haha, yes very chill one, go there without much research and on the spot decide what to do.

 

[couch.potato]

Average around 3.5-5k per pax for iceland 10D self drive. If your main is to see northern light then better go Norway.

Thank you for the response!! Yes it seems right, though I think I might enjoy Iceland’s sights a little more.

 

[ApeTruelove]

Thank you for the response!! Yes it seems right, though I think I might enjoy Iceland’s sights a little more.

Iceland depends on which month you plan to go because the weather is really unpredictable. Before covid, I went during late Oct for 5 nights and managed to see 2 nights of northern light dancing.

You might want to check on this before you decide

https://www.gocarrental.is/driving/driving-tips/iceland-road-conditions/

https://epiciceland.net/guide-to-au...HjRtvvz4VfzIcgZ5rA_aem_26qfa-Y_cd3_wExa0bCPWA

 

[cpuer]

hai, no choice, i dont drive, yes the buses runs maybe twice a day, will have to do town hops with over night stay

I am thinking about this itin to Lofoten via Bodo. Fly into Bodo, then ferry to Lofoten. Could be interesting.

 

[couch.potato]

Iceland depends on which month you plan to go because the weather is really unpredictable. Before covid, I went during late Oct for 5 nights and managed to see 2 nights of northern light dancing.

You might want to check on this before you decide

https://www.gocarrental.is/driving/driving-tips/iceland-road-conditions/

https://epiciceland.net/guide-to-au...HjRtvvz4VfzIcgZ5rA_aem_26qfa-Y_cd3_wExa0bCPWA

Thank you! Yes have been researching for a while and that’s why started to waver and wanted to book Norway instead… hahaha. Always so many options.

and congrats!!! Must have been beautiful.

 

[ApeTruelove]

Thank you! Yes have been researching for a while and that’s why started to waver and wanted to book Norway instead… hahaha. Always so many options.

and congrats!!! Must have been beautiful.

As long as you travel within 2024/2025 should have a higher chance to see northern light but still need to see heng suey

 

[rrr2015]

It will depends on your airfare - we got ours for about $1K round trip. Now it will cost $1,800. China Southern can give a better deal since it flies through Russian airspace, saving 2 hours (disregarding the stopover time)

still safe flying Russian airspace?
is mar - early apr still good, read midnight sun doesn't comes in until mid April?

 

[Unclemun]

still safe flying Russian airspace?
is mar - early apr still good, read midnight sun doesn't comes in until mid April?

Only China can fly through Russian airspace. I think is safe.

Mar is near equinox - equal day and night.
Midnight sun is above arctic circle around late April I suppose. Mar still can see Northern Lights

 

[rrr2015]

Only China can fly through Russian airspace. I think is safe.

Mar is near equinox - equal day and night.
Midnight sun is above arctic circle around late April I suppose. Mar still can see Northern Lights

just less chance compared to months with longer winter nights will see how after my winter trip elsewhere in early 2025

 

[orhanzi]

just came back from my trip and managed to see the northern lights on first attempt at lofoten islands.

quite lucky i supposed.

 

[Irenicis]

just came back from my trip and managed to see the northern lights on first attempt at lofoten islands.

quite lucky i supposed.

How many nights were you able to see them?

 

[orhanzi]

How many nights were you able to see them?

we did saw them at svolvaer town that night but not very clear until we did the chase the northern light tour which bring us to more remote places which is out of the city which had clearer views of the aurora. so 1 night. didn't managed to catch the lights on other nights as we didn't stay out very late.

 

[Irenicis]

we did saw them at svolvaer town that night but not very clear until we did the chase the northern light tour which bring us to more remote places which is out of the city which had clearer views of the aurora. so 1 night. didn't managed to catch the lights on other nights as we didn't stay out very late.

Thanks. Was thinking if should chiong every other night haha

 

[orhanzi]

Thanks. Was thinking if should chiong every other night haha

Should be able to see ba. good luck to your trip.

 

[belgarathc]

I will be going to Tromso, Lofoten Islands, Trondheim and Oslo. The first two locations are repeat visits.
Outside Norway will include Copenhagen, Stockholm, Helsinki, Rovaniemi (Santa Claus Village), among other place.
I checked - there will be plenty of snow. Will be a challenge.

Very nice!