Experience true Nordic winter with these Iceland and Canada tours!

Overview

We will take you to the best locations to catch the best artic lights and take unforgettable pictures.

Highlights

  • Small - group Experience
  • Wildest sides of nature
  • Lofoten islands
  • Atlantic side

Lofoten Islands is a small archipelago situated 200 kilometres above the Polar Circle. The Arctic lights and colours, and the natural contrasts of this amazing land make these islands a perfect place to take unique and unrepeatable pictures. During the trip, we will search for the best light and best locations. Inhabited since the Viking age, these islands offer unique spots, breath-taking and majestic nature, unforgettable places, steep peaks which rise directly from the sea, white sand beaches and a sea so blue that it is hard to believe that you are in the Arctic. 

  • Personal Experience
  • Local Guides
  • Trusted Tour Operator
Availability Oct - March
Duration 7 hours
Departs from Svolvær
Difficulty Easy Suitable for most people in fair condition.
Group maximum 8 people
Minimum age 4 years
Meet on Location No
Pick Up Yes

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  • No Booking Fees
  • Fast & secure payment
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What's included

Included

  • Small personal group experience
  • Professional guide
  • Hotel pick-up & drop-off
  • Photographer at disposal
  • Photo tips and instructions

What to bring

  • Warm outdoor clothes
  • Good hiking shoes or winter shoes
  • Thermal underwear
  • Gloves
  • Camera

Not Included

  • Gratuities (optional)

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Itinerary

Tour Information

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During this daily tour we will visit the Atlantic side, the wildest side where nature shows its purest and untamed side: the beauty of Haukland beach and its tropical aspect, Utakleiv known as a real paradise for surfers, are just some of the natural beauties that these islands offer. But Lofoten islands are history, culture, and folklore as well and we want you to be a part of their past history. Visiting these ancient fishing hamlets is a moment of knowledge and both historical and cultural discovery.

The fantastic fishing villages of Nusfjord and  Henningsvær remind us of a glorious past; Henningsvær and its interesting and picturesque architecture and  Nusfjord and the importance of fishing during the Middle Ages: all these historical sites, together with the beauty of nature and the power of the lights will capture your eyes and your imagination.

The duration of the excursion varies according to the lights. Our English-speaking guide will guide you to the most enchanting places and you will have time to take pictures, to admire, “to breathe in” the Arctic atmosphere. We want you to discover the Lofoten archipelago, its enchanting hidden corners, powered by nature and lights. Being a special tour, which concentrates on details, its duration is 7 hours according to the weather forecasts and the light; we want you to have all the time you need to enjoy and take fantastic pictures.

Amazing nature, unique light, and a complex history is what makes these islands known all over the world. More and more famous photographers and artists gather up here to catch the beauty of them. The magnificent arctic lights have inspired and continue to inspire artists from all over the world. This is an excursion suitable for individual guests and therefore the maximum number of participants is 8. A higher number would not allow the perfect success of this photographic experience. Bigger groups on request. Transport by minivan with our english-speaking guide.

  • 09.30 - Pick up from hotel in Svolvær or Kabelvåg. 

  • 11.00 - Arrival in Haukland, one of the most fascinating place of the entire archipelago and voted as the most unbelievably beautiful beach of the islands. Its tropical aspect , its white sandy beach, its crystal waters surrounded by old mountains and rocks stretching out directly from the sea, make this place unique in the Arctic panorama: It will happen you won’t believe you find yourself above the Polar circle, a place considered a paradise for photo-nature passionate. 

  • 11.30 - Departure to Utakleiv. 

  • 11.45 - Photo stop in Utakleiv: the wild Utakleiv, located on the Atlantic Ocean, is famous for its powerful nature, mix of natural elements, rough sea, wildlife, mountains and rocks.  

  • 12.00 - Departure to Eggum. 

  • 12.45 - Arrival in Eggum, of the tiniest fishing village and a panoramic site as well, very popular for its location and the natural scenery which surrounds it. Eggum can be considered an invitation to wild photography. 

  • 13.00 Departure to Henningsvaer. 

  • 14.00 Arrival in Henningsvaer. Henningsvær, the Venice of the North, is one of the oldest and well best-preserved fishing village. Its colourful wooden houses (Rorbuer in Norwegian), its architecture, old bridges together with its stunning mountains, a paradise for climbers, make this old fishing village of the most popular and charming place of the archipelago. Henningsvær is really the right place to enjoy the wonders of nature and local traditions. Here you can enjoy your lunch in one of the traditional coffee place /restaurants.  

  • 15.30 - Departure to Kabelvåg; 

  • 16.00 - Arrival in Kabelvag; a small tiny village characterized by a panoramic harbour facing the Vesfjord, a lighthouse, a tiny and colourful village and its majestic wooden cathedral on the background. 

  • 16.15 - Departure to Svolvær. 

  • 16.30 - Arrival in Svolvær.