Tag: Northern Lights

Zimbabwe or Zimbabue? Kirguistán or Kyrgyzstan? Thailandia or Tailandia?

It is not always easy to decide how to spell our next destination. On one of our standout trips for 2015, Northern Lights and a Total Solar Eclipse in the islands Faroe, We thought the right name was Faroe.

We have posted a simple survey on Facebook to hear your views: http://goo.gl/5k2lyT

Last Wednesday, December 10, Isidoro Medino published in the newspaper El País a list of the 10 “super destinations” for 2015.

Among the international “super destinations”, Isidoro highlights our trip to the Faroe Islands, departing on 17 March. The main aim of this astronomy trip is to observe the northern lights and the total solar eclipse, whose path crosses the Arctic Circle this year. This coincidence will allow us to see two of the most impressive natural phenomena visible from Earth on a single trip.

As well as this trip, which is undoubtedly one of our favourites for 2015, the list highlights Andes, Australia, Bhutan and Ethiopia.

In the Andes, Isidoro highlights the Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia, Cotopaxi volcano in Ecuador and the Atacama desert in Chile. Follow the links to see the routes we are offering for 2015.
Australia is another leading destination, alongside the South Pacific islands, thanks to the recent airline alliance. Our itineraries in Australia are flexible, with highlights including the motorhome rental to travel at your own pace.

Another highlight is Bhutan. With Buddhist monasteries hanging from the cliffs, this small Himalayan mountain country always seems to welcome the visitor with a smile.
And last but not least, Ethiopia, another of our favourite destinations. The depression of Danakil, the volcano Erta Ale, villages of the Omo Valley  or Axum, where they say the Ark of the Covenant is located. Few countries concentrate as much magic and diversity as Ethiopia, one of the most distinctive countries in Africa.

Isidoro also selects 5 domestic destinations with ideas to suit every taste. Cáceres as a food destination. Malaga, as a cultural destination with the opening of the Russian art gallery and the Pompidou museum. Ávila and the celebration of the 5th centenary of the birth of Teresa of Jesus. Seville, in the fifth season of “Game of Thrones” and Barcelona, as a city of design.

With the permission of our astrophotographer Juan Carlos Casado, show this photo taken by Max Rive on the Lofoten Islands in Norway.

Can we say it's the perfect picture?

Without a doubt it is one of the best photographs of The northern lights that we've seen.

(photo removed)

Observing the 2015 total solar eclipse and the northern lights in the Faroe Islands

Next March, in the subarctic Faroe Islands, we will have the chance to observe two of the most impressive natural phenomena visible from our planet: a total eclipse of the sun and the spectacle of the Northern Lights.
As well as the unique opportunity to witness a total eclipse and the northern lights, this trip offers spectacular landscapes of rugged islands: a paradise for hikers, naturalists and bird lovers.

Juan Carlos Casado is joining us!

There were no places left on the trip to Finland with departures on the 15th and the 23rd. The chance to witness one of the greatest natural spectacles visible from our planet made it well worth the effort to organise another departure.

Travel that add depth to the destination’s tourist attractions: as well as visiting the national parks, Kenya We will observe a solar eclipse; an astronomer will show us the stars from the summits of the Himalayas; photographer I. Rovira will help us take great pictures on a fantastic trip to Ethiopia...

See trips for October on our website

NORTHERN LIGHTS
In Spitsbergen (High Arctic). Cruise on the sailboat Noorderlicht. Price: 1800 € (no flights)

ETHIOPIA – PHOTOGRAPHY
Special photography trip led by Ignasi Rovira. Price: 2620-3055 €

The auroras are one of the great natural spectacles visible from our planet. In the northern hemisphere, Finland is certainly one of the best locations, and the best time of year to see the northern lights is late March.

In October the Arctic prepares for the arrival of winter; an ideal period for observation of The northern lights. We travelled to the island of Spitsbergen aboard the sailing boat Noorderlicht, just before sea ice blocked access.