Whales and Northern Lights in Skjervøy

Whales and Northern Lights in Skjervøy

Ytre Lyngenfjord, Skjervøy

Yes, indeed, it is a highlight for many – watching Orcas and Humpback whales up close makes people travel around the whole world. And when you've made it so far, all the way up to 70 Degrees North – you will see that there is more to do. Enjoying the pristine arctic nature in a time when the sun doesn’t rise, but still gives that bright and colorful light that will make your stay here so magical.
Skjervøy combines real arctic urban living with the unspoiled wilderness never far away. The fjords and mountains are like the canvas for your experiences with the wild animal encounters and nature spectacles you will paint during your stay. 

This package offers you cozy accommodation in traditional Norwegian cabins with a whale watching trip.

Beskrivelse

Accommodation:
Choose between Skjervøy Fiskecamp and På Hjørnet Guesthouse
The Skjervøy Fiskecamp is situated in the village of Skjervøy, but in a separate bay with a secluded harbor. Here you are close to the village center with all services and at the same time protected from noise and light pollution. You will stay in a cozy cabin, where you can find two sleeping rooms and a living room with a kitchen. A common sauna can be used to relax in the evening. For those who don’t want self-catering, it is possible to order meals on request.

På Hjørnet Guesthouse is a modern guesthouse with five high standard rooms. The guesthouse is situated in the middle of the small town Skjervøy, and you can live urban and still close to nature.
We offer four tripple rooms and one double room. The rooms are equipped with bathroom, kitchenette, TV, doublebed and longue. Most of the rooms can offer extra bed. There is also possibilites for storage.
The guesthouse is a part of Skjervøys most popular bistro/cafés (På Hjørnet Kafé), where you can buy all your meals.


Program: 
Day 1: 
Arrival – please check the different possibilities for traveling to Skjervøy.

Optional: Northern light and stargazing

Day 2: 
10:00 Whale safari: From the city center of Skjervøy, just a 10 min walk away, you will start your whale safari.
The whale safari last 3-4 hours and you can choose between a RIB safari with Explore 70 Degrees or Reisafjord Xpereince or a boat with Dervola Adventure.
Back in the afternoon, you can relax and/or visit the village of Skjervøy. We recommend you visit Seppalatunet a handy craft shop where you can learn more about the famous musher Seppala and the Norwegian polar hero Nansen.

Optional: Northern light and stargazing

Day 3: 
Free day, possible to add an extra whale safari or explore the village before leaving Skjervøy.

Travelling to Skjervøy:

By car: If you are driving from Tromsø, turn off the E6 highway and Langslett continue to Skjervøy. The drive from Tromsø to Skjervøy is 160 km and takes about four hours. You will be rewarded with a lot of beautiful scenery along the way.You can shorten the drive by taking two scenic ferry crossings – over the Ullsfjord and the Lyngenfjord. View the ferry timetable.


By Arctic Route - the whale route: Every day between 1.nov - 31.jan you can travel with the Arctic Route from Tromsø - Skjervøy which corresponds with the whale safaris starting at 10:00. Book your ticket on the Arctic Route here. They also have one stop along the E6 in the Lyngenfjord region, at Spåkenes. The bus departs Tromsø at 05:30 and arrives in Skjervøy ca 09:30. Return from Skjervøy at 13:30, arrives in Tromsø 17:30. Can be combined with the RIB safaris.


By bus: There are daily bus services from the Passenger Terminal at Prostneset in downtown Tromsø to Skjervøy, which involves changing buses at Langslett/Sørelva. 


By express boat: You can catch the express boat from the Passenger Terminal at Prostneset in downtown Tromsø to Skjervøy. The journey takes just over two hours.

Click here for information about buses and express boats


By Hurtigruten: The Hurtigruten and Havila ships dock at Skjervøy twice a day. The northbound ship arrives at 22:45 (10:45 p.m.) and the southbound ship at 19:45 (7:45 p.m.).

Click here to book tickets on Hurtigruten or Havila - as they run on alternative days.


By plane: You can also fly from Tromsø to Sørkjosen Airport and then drive from here to Skjervøy.


Praktisk Informasjon

  •   2 nights in Skjervøy
  •   1x whale watching safari (included warm clothes)


Optional:

  • Northern Light and stargazing with Explore 70 Degrees
  • Extra whale safari


Contact information