Search for the Light in Lofoten
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The Lofoten Islands are located just north of the Arctic Circle.The weather in Lofoten changes rapidly in winter, providing the islands with magnificent light conditions that have inspired many artists. The magical Northern Lights will often flicker across the night sky and during the day you can see the sun just flirting above the horizon creating a magnificent blue twilight.
Every autumn, herring and killer whales swim up the Tysfjord and Vestfjord to spend the winter here. From mid-October until mid- January, sea mammal safaris set out from Lofoten in large passenger boats and rubber dinghies. From mid-February until the end of April, the Arctic cod swims down from the Barents Sea in their millions, en route to the spawning grounds near Lofoten. Professional fishermen from the entire coast of Norway arrive in Lofoten to catch these cod. Come out to sea and try your luck at fishing whilst witnessing the magnificent Sea Eagles hunt for their share.
Watch the fish being hung out on the drying racks, enjoy the ‘hustle and bustle’ at the fishing villages, have a chat to the local fishermen in the pubs and taste some local delicacies.
The world’s most stunning archipelago is waiting for you!
Welcome to Your Private Fisherman’s Cottage
Enjoy Spectacular Lofoten
Return to Oslo
Countries visited
Places visited
Transportation
Arrival transfer, Optional car hire is available for exploring the archipelago.
Included In Price
*Arrival transfer from Svolv 2000 ær Helle Airport (SVJ)*5 nights in a self contained Rorbu
*Daily breakfast
*Trollfjord & Seaeagle safari
Meals Included
This tour includes 5 meals; 5 breakfasts
Not Included In Price
Flights from Oslo are not included but we will happily organise these for you.
Important Information
Winter Nature SafariNote that the Winter Nature Safari departs as follows:
October: Every Saturday
November - 15th January: Every Friday & Saturday
15th January to 19th March: Every Saturday
If your stay does not fit this schedule we will organise a price for you excluding the Winter Nature Safari.
This tour is primarily designed for winter and seeing the Northern Lights, but the Lofoten Archipelago is just as beautiful in summer. Staying a week over summer in addition opens up a host of other activities, such as walking, trekking and cycling.
This tour suits families with a self-catering kitchen, easy access to nature and fun activities for kids. Pre-booked adventures such as the Nature safaris sit together with simple family excursions along the beach make for a relaxing and beautiful family holiday.
| Valid From | Valid to | Twin share pp | Single Supp | |
| 1 Feb 2014 | 15 Apr 2014 | AU$ 995 | AU$ 580 | |
| Please ask us about family prices. | ||||
Day 1: Welcome to Your Private Fisherman’s Cottage
Arrive in Svolvær and transfer from the airport to your own fisherman’s cottage (rorbu). You will stay at a Rorbu complex of self contained fisherman’s cottages built on stilts above the water. This will be your ‘home’ in Lofoten. Daily breakfasts are included.
Accommodation
Svinøya Rorbuer - self catered Fisherman's Cottage (breakfast included)Meals Included
noneDay 2 to 5: Enjoy Spectacular Lofoten
We have not packed your stay in Lofoten full of pre-arranged activities. The reason being there is simply so much to see and do and the choice should be yours. Try some of these activities: visit to the impressive Lofotr Viking Museum, kayaking, ocean rafting trip in a rib boat, try your luck at fishing on a traditional fishing boat, snowshoe trekking along of the well marked paths and alpine skiing.
The Lofoten Islands offer some of the most breath-taking scenery in the country with towering, pointed mountain peaks rising majestically from the sea to a height of almost 1000 meters. Many of the island interiors are swathed in emerald greens, and the shorelines are fringed with white sandy beaches.
The only included activity is a 'not to be missed' spectacular nature safari by boat (winter). You will get a good understanding of the marine life in the near surroundings of Svolvær.
Our recommended excursions are;
* Visit to the impressive Lofotr Viking Museum (all year)
* Kayaks provide a fantastic opportunity to explore all of Lofotens small and large islands, islets and reefs (all year)
* Join an Ocean rafting trip in a rib boat (all year)
* Join a traditional fishing boat and try your luck (all year, but best February to April)
* Just laze around your Rorbu and enjoy the exotic smell of dried cod (all year)
* Trekking along some of the well marked paths (all year, except when too much snow)
* Go Alpine Skiing off the incredible mountain surrounding Svolvær (winter)
Accommodation
Svinøya Rorbuer - self catered Fisherman's Cottage (breakfast included)Meals Included
4 x BreakfastsDay 6: Return to Oslo
After breakfast and your last big breath of fresh Lofoten Island’s sea air, transfer back to the Svolvær airport for your flight out.