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Isle of the Midnight Sun Norway Nature Trip

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"Absolutely beautiful. I cannot imagine a better place to be right now."
--E. Laybourne, Midnight Sun Norway Nature Trip, Reine Fjord, 2002


   Isle of the Midnight Sun: Norway Nature Trips and Fjord Tours        July and August

Norway wilderness photographIf 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.

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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.

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Note: Youth is under 16; the minimum age is 12.

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6-Day Trip (Price based on five or fewer total participants)

$3400

$3100

Aug.5. Other dates may be available.

6-Day Trip (Price based on six or more total participants)

$2900

$2600

Aug.5. Other dates may be available.

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NOTE: Other dates may be available. Please contact our office for more information.

Prices include all transportation, Andenes to Bodø, meals, adventure gear, guides, and overnight accommodations.


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