The Lofoten voyages take place in late autumn, when the days are short in Northern Norway. Expect the first snow showers, and sometimes temperatures just above freezing. The autumn colors will be beautiful during the daytime on this unforgettable Arctic expedition cruise.
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
Depart from Lødingen and set sail for the Tysfjord. In the afternoon land to climb the hill at Skarvberget, which is an outlook post for sea eagle. Stay for the night in the small harbor of Korsnes, a village at the entrance of the Tysfjord.
Enjoy a morning walk to the Stone Age petroglyphs at Leiknes. Images of animals such as a killer whale and elk have been carved into the hard rock in the hills. In the afternoon continue your Arctic cruise as you sail to the island of Skrova, where you will arrive late in the afternoon. Stay there for the night. Skrova is a small, rugged island where the 200 inhabitants mainly live from fishery. It is one of the few places in Norway from where whale hunters still hunt for minke whale.
The morning walk on Skrova is an easy walk bringing you to a nice bay on the other side of the island. The active passengers can climb the 255 meters peak of Skrova for the 360º view. Good chances of seeing sea eagle during these walks. In the afternoon sail for Kabelvåg. This beautiful historical village was until the beginning of the 20th century the center for the Lofoten Cod fisheries.
For the hiking-oriented a morning walk from Kabelvåg to Svolvær is offered, following a hiking path through the hills. The Noorderlicht will sail with the sailing enthusiasts to Svolvær. In the afternoon there is possibly a visit to Svolvær, which is the biggest town of Lofoten. Stay for the night in Svolvær to enjoy the famous Svolvær night-life.
In the morning we sail into the Trollfjord, a famous steep fjord a few hours sailing from Svolvær. Afterwards head for Tranøy, on the Norwegian mainland, where you will stay for the night.
In the morning walk to the lighthouse of Tranøy and admire the works of art that are placed in this small artists’ village. Tranøy is known because of the Norwegian writer and Nobel-prize winner, Knut Hamsun. With a good wind you might sail in the afternoon to Hustadgaard in Vestbygd. Here have the opportunity to see the “Øye I Stein”, “EyeEmbark in Stone”, a sculpture of 37 tons made by the Indian artist Anish Kapoor. Then head for Lødingen again. Arrive in Lødingen late in the evening and stay there for the night.
Day 8: Disembark in Lodingen
1 Breakfast
Disembark from the Noorderlicht in the morning, and take a public bus to the airport.
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Twin Non Private
The ‘Noorderlicht’ provides accommodation for 20 travellers in comfortable twin cabins.
All cabins have upper and lower berths, a cupboard and wash basin with hot and cold water. Shared shower (4) and toilet (5) facilities are conveniently located.
Notes
- Rates are quoted in U.S. dollars and represent costs per person, double occupancy.
- Cabins are available for single occupancy at 1.7 times the double occupancy rate.
- Due to the extreme nature of itinerary destinations, travel insurance is mandatory for all cruises aboard the Noorderlicht - including medical, accident and repatriation/evacuation insurance.
Initial deposit is 25% cruise cost, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card.
Final payment is due 70 days prior to departure by bank transfer, check or credit card. All final payments by credit card may be subject to a surcharge and maximum of $20,000 charge
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Susan Campo
2 days ago
The trip was not only memorable for the amount of animals we saw but also for the people and accommodations at the two camps where we stayed. Our first guide, BK, was a wealth of information about the animals, landscape and down to the plants and what they were used for. Everyday out was a learning experience with him. All the people at the camps were gracious and the food was excellent.
Our second camp in the Okavanga was just as good as the first as far as the staff, accommodations, food and animals. After our experience at the first camp we amazed that the high quality remained the same. Our guide, G, made sure we were able to enjoy every experience including a rush through the bush to witness a cheetah and an ensuing hunt that he heard over his radio.
In both camps there were enough guides out that if they saw something the other guides were informed which helped in seeing as much as possible. It was also nice that the concessions were large enough that we did not have vehicles following each other throughout the day.
Normally there is always something in a trip of this length that we think could be improved upon but this is the rare case where we cannot think of anything. From the time we left the States to when we returned it was one of the most hassle free vacations we took.
Perhaps emphasizing the use of the laundry facilities at the camps would be useful because of the luggage restrictions would be the only thing I can think of as an improvement to future clients.
Kenneth Dropek
3 days ago
Mary was so pleasant and professional. She made sure all of our questions were answered.