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 If
hiking among razor-back mountains on islands in the Norwegian Sea and Arctic
Ocean and feeling the power of giant sperm whales as they blast to the surface
sound like adventures not to be missed, we suggest you consider this Norway
nature trip.
If the sun dipping, but never setting into the ocean
seems like something you should see, then please consider this trip. And, if
edge of the earth scenery near quaint and idyllic Scandinavian villages appeals
to you, then give us a call! This classic Norway nature trip and fjords tour
may just be for you!
There is nowhere else on earth more spectacular
and fascinating than Norway's Lofoten Islands, the destination for this Norway
nature trip. The scenery is jaw dropping. The wilderness is rugged yet
accessible. The culture is rich and charming. And, the trip itself is one of
the most treasured and appreciated of all we offer. We encourage you to join us
and experience simply one of the most magnificent places on earth. For another
Norway nature trip option check out our Heart of Norway
Trekking Adventure..
Trip
Overview
The Isle of the Midnight Sun Norway nature trip begins
at Andenes, Norway, a pretty sea side town on the Vesterålen and Lofoten
Islands, miles north of the Arctic Circle. After settling in to our delightful
seaside accommodations we board a World Wildlife Fund research vessel and ply
the
 northern Norwegian sea in search of the giant
leviathan sperm whales that call these waters home. After an afternoon of great
whale watching we return to the lodging for a great meal and a night of
tranquility above the Arctic Circle.
The next day we leisurely travel
overland south, to the fishing town of Reine, famous for its scenic setting of
dramatic fjords and dried fish unique to this region. Here we will spend three
days, exploring the mountains and coastal plains that sit exposed on the
Norwegian Sea side of these sentinel Islands. We also spend a day visiting a
fascinating sea cave that hosts centuries old cave paintings. This place is
accessed only by nimble and exciting Zodiac rafts. On the last day we board a
ferry near the town of Å (that's right, Å), and sail back to the
Norwegian mainland, filled with memories of this unique island paradise.
Two-and-a-half days of this trip are spent primarily on the water. One
day we visit Refikshula, a narrow chasm that hosts 3,000 year old cave
paintings. To access the cave we travel first by large Zodiac raft over the
maelstrom waters of the southern Lofotens. Another other on-water day is aboard
the research whale watching vessel. This is a large multi-passenger ship that
features naturalists and guides familiar with the sperm whale that plies the
waters off Vesterålen. The half-day on water trip on day six is aboard a
medium-sized modern ferry as we bid farewell to the islands and return to
mainland Norway.
 The hikes on this trip are
spectacular and in open country. We spend time hiking most days on the Lofotens
including the Refikshula day where we walk along the beach and up a hill to the
cave. We also hike along Norwegian Sea headlands and over mild mountain passes
that afford top of the world and edge of the earth views. With daylight lasting
almost all night there will be lots of hiking time.
Please be sure to
visit the Norway Adventures photo gallery!
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Isle of the
Midnight Sun: Norway Nature Trips and Fjord
Tours July and August
