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Northern lights snowmobiling, Iceland Northern lights snowmobiling Iceland Remove
In October6°C15 rainy days
Flying time8h 50mfrom Los Angeles
Ideal stay4–5 nights in Iceland
Best forAdventure seekers · Groups of friends · Couples
The feel of itFreezing, fast, briefly silent
Where people stayReykjavík city centreor Laugardalur
Getting aroundManageable without a car
Money and languageISKIcelandic
AccommodationVery expensive

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