The Northern Lights are considered to be one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. The natural light display is also known as Aurora Borealis and for many it is a bucket list item to see it in person.
But while sometimes people in the most northern parts of the UK might catch a glimpse of the iconic phenomenon, the lights typically occur around the auroral oval, meaning it's best seen from Iceland, northern parts of Sweden, Finland, Norway, Russia, Canada, Alaska and southern Greenland. READ MORE : Travel review: The unique blend of awe inspiring Alps and city life in Innsbruck Planning a trip to one of these countries on the chance of seeing the lights is an expensive prospect involving not just flights and accommodation but also cold weather gear for the duration of your adventure.
But this winter there is a simpler option to cross this off the bucket list - with flights going from Manchester Airport from just £229.
Omega Breaks offer a series of 3-3.5 hour round trip flights to experience the lights from the night sky with special commentary from The Sky At Night experts.
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