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If you've yet to experience the phenomenon of the Northern Lights—aka a natural occurrence of shimmering, colorful lights that dance across the sky—you're in luck. Earlier this month, adventure travel company Off the Map Travel launched a new experience called "All Day Aurora," which is exactly what it sounds like—a four-day, three-night journey through Norway where travelers can see the aurora borealis 24/7, as first reported by The Points Guy.
Svalbard, the northern archipelago where the itinerary takes place, is known for spectacular lights-viewing—the sky is pitch black all day and night October through February, due to its position within the Arctic Circle. And with the package available from November to late January, you'll be going right during prime time (get ready to take all the photos).
The itinerary starts at $1,600 per person (excluding flights in and out of Svalbard's airport, Longyear), and is based in the small town of Longyearbyen, on the island of Spitsbergen (one of three major islands in Svalbard). On day one, you'll check into your hotel, the Funken Lodge, and relax before starting the next day with dog sledding and ending with a champagne tasting (yes please!). There's also snowshoeing, and dinner at a nearby camp spread throughout the itinerary—the main event, though, is the lights, which you should be able to see even during daytime hours.
Be aware, however, that there is a chance you might not see the Northern Lights at all during your trip, which the founder of Off the Map Travel, Jonny Cooper, noted in the press release. "As the Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon they are never guaranteed," says Cooper. "To have the best chance of seeing them you need clear, dark skies and you will more than double your chances of getting just that when the sun never rises." But hey, if the lights don't appear, we repeat—champagne tasting and dogsledding. That's definitely worth a trip alone.
If you can't make it to Svalbard, there are still plenty of other Northern Lights experiences you can try. For starters, Iceland offers a "5 Million Star Hotel" option to travelers, where you sleep under the aurora borealis in a bubble (yes, really). Finnish Lapland is also a Northern Lights hotspot, and Off the Map Travel has another experience there where you can float in a lake on your back (don't worry, thermal suit included) and enjoy the views. Not heading to Scandinavia anytime soon? Don't worry: There are even places around the U.S. and Canada where you might catch a glimpse of the lights—you can check out more viewing locations here.
