The Gulf Stream blesses Tysfjord with one of the mildest winter climates in Norway. So forget everything you’ve ever imagined about winter in the Arctic and get ready to experience Nature in a whole new way, travelling by sea raft at only 1.6 feet above the surface of the sea. At this time of year the magical light and Nature 120 miles north of the Polar Circle are at their most spectacular. Boasting the world’s densest population, this area is truly The Kingdom of the Sea Eagle, and a close encouter with a bird of prey that can have a wingspan of up to 8 feet is an unforgettable experience. Sometimes we meet with minke whales, pilot whales or harbour seals and seabirds such as cormorants and guillemots and if we encounter the orca, we will follow them and study their behaviour. We often pause en route at one of the small fishing villages in the region for a little refreshment.
The tour begins and ends at Orca Basecamp, and lasts up to three hours. You will be issued with windproof survival suits, but must bring with you warm clothes, suitable footwear, headgear and gloves.
Info and booking: post@lofoten-opplevelser.no
Swim with the Orcas!
A close encounter with Nature you’ll never forget! If we find them and conditions are right, you will have the chance to take part in a unique experience: joining the killer whales in THEIR element!
We provide all the equipment: dry suits, inner linings, masks and snorkels. This is all you need to comfortably float on the surface and marvel at the undersea world of these extraordinary creatures.
Flippers and flash cameras are not permitted, as these may frighten the the orcas.
According to Lonely Planet, Lofoten Adventure is the world’s leading orca-diving team, with over 15 years’ experience in this specialized activity.
Info and booking: post@lofoten-opplevelser.no
From the base camp in Tysfjord we arrange departures every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 29.10.2010 to 22.01.2011, including the New Year weekend. Other times available by arrangement.
Daily program:
08:30 – 09:00 – Orca lecture – in English
09:00 – 09:45 – Time to get ready
09:45 – 10:00 – Transfer to the safari boats
10:00 – 13:00 – Orca safari/snorkel safari
We will give you all necessary information and a safety briefing before the trip. We will also provide you with all the necessary equipment: (Warm inner suit, dry suit, mask, snorkel and gloves)
You will need to bring your own warm and comfortable shoe, hat, gloves, thermal underwear, sweater and trousers.
Orca Nature & Wildlife Safari by inflatable boat with wind- and waterproof survival suit: 1350 NOK
Safari by inflatable boat with snorkelling: 2100 NOK (all snorkelling equipment included).
If you use your own snorkelling equipment, the trip costs 2000 NOK.
Download safari/price information here.
Snorkelling is at your own risk. Anyone participating in a snorkelling safari must sign a declaration of liability before departure. You have to be a minimum of 16-years-old to participate in our snorkelling/diving safari.
Info and booking: post@lofoten-opplevelser.no
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-An orca can be up to 7 metres in length and weigh up to 4-5 tons.
-In Norway they eat herring, and sometimes seals and seabirds.
-They only eat one herring at a time.
-The grey pattern on their back, beside the dorsal fin, is as unique as a fingerprint.
-They can live to over 60 years old.
-An Orca can travel long distances at speeds of up to 45 km/h.
-The orca is the largest species of dolphin.
-There are 9000-year-old life-sized rock carvings of orcas in Tysfjord.
-Their Latin name is Orcinus Orca, which means “the monster of the sea”.
-In the Tysfjord region we have the largest amount of orcas in the world.
-There are 600-700 animals spread over a very wide area.
-The male’s dorsal fin can be 1.5 meters high.
-They hunt herring together.
-They are at the top of the food chain.
-They live together as a family all their lives.