Killer whales come to lofoten in the winter time to feed on herring, from a big boat, small rubber boat possibility of snorkelling in dry suit, from svolv. Whale while diving at andenes download this royalty free stock photo in seconds. By clicking on or navigating the site, you agree to our use of cookies. Winter whale safari from andenes big boat 20170311 18.
Allyear whale watching andenes with sea safari responsable whale watching guidelines experienced crew small groups and less sea sickness book your tour here. Cap it off with a coastal steamer ride to the lofoten islands to snorkel with whales and see the northern lights by horseback. Pronunciation of lofoten with 1 audio pronunciation, 1 synonym, 1 meaning, 6 translations and more for lofoten. Wir haben noch nie norwegen besucht, dieser wunsch schwirrt seit einigen jahren durch unseren kopf.
Painters and authors have long drawn inspiration from the. I was on a fishing trip when suddenly beside our boat a massive orca came up. The whale will highlight the status of the area as a leading destination for people interested in whales and nature. Andenes the worlds largest and most successful arctic whale watching operation andenes is the northernmost point in the world where you can observe spermaceti whales. After 6 months of planning this trip, i was finally going to swim with orcas and get some kickass photos and videos.
Join us on a safari excursion you will live one week on board and we will sail to where than annual herringrun happens and orcas and humpback whales gather to feed. Lofoten islands forum, travel discussion for lofoten islands. Soak up the dramatic coastal scenery as you drive along the vesteralen islands to andenes, then set sail across the north sea aboard an rib rigid inflatable boat. In just 15 50 minutes we can reach the whales with. A very quiet and peaceful town by the norweigan sea located in the lofoten islands. All kinds of whales, truly spectacular and epic landscapes norway just wins at being awesome. Whale watching norway, hvalsafari andenes lofoten youtube. After doing some initial research, i thought id post some questions that i was having difficulty finding answers to. Whale safaris in the norwegian sea off andenes, lofoten. Hotels in lofoten, norway the official travel guide. To order a trip with us, us the booking button for the trip you are interested in. Sperm whales can be observed throughout the whole year in the bleikcanyon outside andenes, where it is also possible to observe humpback whales, minke. The voyage all the way out to gryllefjord takes about 56 hours from harstad.
Andenes is one of the best places in the world to experience whales and each year welcomes more than 50. Myself38 years old, my brother34 and father67 are planning a trip to northern norway in march 2020 for 810 days. Enjoying lofoten doesnt depend on the weather it changes so quickly that if theres a cloudburst, you can pop into one of our many museums or galleries and wait for it to pass over. How to survive alone in the wilderness for 1 week eastern woodlands duration. A close encounter with the whales will make the trip an experience to cherish for a. I want emails from lonely planet with travel and product information, promotions, advertisements, thirdparty offers, and surveys. We take a smaller open rib with us that brings you close to the whales every day. Norway the best tips for whale watching in norway whaletrips.
Whalesafari andenes 2020 all you need to know before you. Winter whale safari from andenes big boat experience the whales and a fantastic light from october to april on one of our winter safaris. Lofotens in september lofoten islands forum tripadvisor. The 10 best lofoten hotels where to stay in lofoten, norway. Alot of people ask us about whale whatching trips to andenes, and andenes is outside the lofoten area, and so it is outside our insurance area, making it not legal to go there with our vans. Click here to download information about our winter package in the whale. Lofoten is known for excellent fishing, nature attractions such as the northern lights and the midnight sun, and small villages off the beaten track. Andenes the worlds largest and most successful arctic whale watching operation. Use this buttons to buy or redeem a gift voucher to buy or use redeem a gift voucher, use the buttons. Find your dream experience hostelling international. H8f1a7 from alamys library of millions of high resolution stock photos, illustrations and vectors. Here youll find travel info and photos for the three most scenic hiking beaches on the lofoten islands. Lofoten islands norway travel planning information and guides. We are hoping to hire a car and during our stay, go on a whale watch from andenes, and possibly a seaeagle trip from svolvaer.
Join us on a beautiful whale watching safari in andenes and experience. The season start for sv antigua in the arctic went very well. The timelapse sequences have been recorded during summer and autumn over the last few years, mostly just to show some behind the scenes moments of what i photograph on the islands. Lescursione di avvistamento cetacei con il centro whale safari di andenes costa 890 nok per ogni adulto, cioe circa 107 a testa. The best solution if you wish to visit andenes, is to park the van at our location and rent a car from lofoten bil, they are fairly cheap and we have a 10%. Our trips are perfect for families, offering a variety of activities and possibilities for doing things together or divided. Thinking of whale watching in norway, andenes will come to mind first. Whale safari from andenes winter big boat experience the whales in a fantastic winter light from october to april on one of our winter safaris. Sequence of a whale dive at andenes at the lofoten islands. Whale watching, safari avvistamento balene alle lofoten i.
Self guided whale watching in lofoten arctic campers. Norway is a tough act to follow, no matter the season. Your dream of seeing a whale up close can come true by booking a whale safari at. Ci sono sconti per le famiglie, per gli studenti e per i bambini. A work desk and a private bathroom with shower feature in all rooms at scandic leknes lofoten. Within our aquariums you can study most species of fish, crustaceans and marine animals found in the waters around lofoten.
I can unsubscribe any time using the unsubscribe link at the end of all emails. Save the whales whale watching in andenes gtrotter. The museum displays a real skeleton of a sperm whale. Other than sheer curiosity, the reason to travel all this way is for the chance to see a mighty whale out in the open ocean. Watching killer whales orcas from your camper with a coffee in your hand. Harstadnarvik airport is located somewhat in the middle of nowhere and requires a further 2 hour drive or bus ride to reach svolv. Andenes the perfect place for whalewatching in norway. Whale watching holiday in the lofoten islands 45 our short stop off in oslo gave us chance to hop on a boat for the quick but scenic ride to the fabulous fram museum which set us up well for the rest of our trip. Hovden is a part of a line of old fishing communities in vesteralen. The summer season for whale safari extends from 25 may to 15 september. Lavvistamento e garantito o rimborsato con i soldi dellescursione, o con unaltra uscita in omaggio. Sequence of a whale dive at andenes download this royalty free stock photo in seconds. At the bridge to sortland go straigh ahead and follow road 82 towards andenes.
I strongly recomment this since it was a very cool experience. In the last years it happened more often that killer whales are around lofoten in spring time. Tromso and lofoten islands northern lights and wildlife. About 50% of all norwegian summer whale watching tours start from andenes and its little neighboring town of sto. Whalesafari andenes 2020 all you need to know before you go. The boats hvalsafari andenes whale safari with whale. The moskstraumen is created as a result of a combination of several factors, including tides, strong local winds, position of the lofoten and the underwater topography. When following the whales, the engine is always at very low power so we do not disturb the whales advantage for the whales. Last year in may, almost once a day a family of orcas showed up in the reine fjord. Andenes whale safari with whale guarantee hvalsafari. Coming from lofoten you have two options to get to andenes. Sep 25, 2017 two killer whales ride waves of their own during a surfing competition in norway, at the same beach australian mick fanning was photographed riding under the northern lights. Whalesafari andenes hamnegata 1c, 8480 andenes, nordland, norway rated 4.
Scandic vestfjord lofoten is located on the quay in the center of svolv. I will be arriving harstadnarvik airport in end october and will be driving around lofoten. These are also some of the more isolated beaches on lofoten and all of them require some amount of hiking to reach. As you cruise around the islands, keep a lookout for the gentle giants and perhaps spot sperm, humpback, minke, pilot, fin and killer whales. All though we may have visits of orcas and humpbacks any time of the year you are now most likely to see the the whole year present sperm whales, as close as you can responsibly get with a boat when visiting us in andenes during winter. There are a lot of turist activities and you can give this trip a week if you want because of all intersting things in. Located just an hour from the coast of the lofoten islands, this trip is a perfect location for watching the sperm whales in their natural environment. One of the most spectacular parts in the north of norway. In posizione strategica tra famose destinazioni turistiche come le isole lofoten e capo nord, troverete andenes e whale safari as. We will be visiting lofoten in september this year, staying 4 nights in svolvaer. Sea safari andenes orca and winter whale season guided. The lofoten islands, norway mountain peaks, arctic fjords.
Now you can experience whale watching even closer to sea level from a rib boat rigid inflatable boat. Kayak between the islands, go fishing for the catch of your life, or look for sea eagles soaring in the sky. Mc tour tour going through lofoten andenes and senja. Since 1988 we have been arranging whale safaris for research, education and pleasure all rolled into one. Whale safari as at andenes has 30 years of experience in running whale safaris and we do our utmost to give our customers a fantastic nature experience. For more info about lofoten including free hiking guides and photo workshops, visit. Hostels in lofoten, lofoten hostels hostelling international. Lofoten is known for a distinctive scenery with dramatic mountains and peaks, open sea and sheltered bays, beaches and untouched lands. Andenes is the northernmost point in the world where you can observe spermaceti whales.
In case you were to drive to andenes from a distance place, we recommend that you ring us in advance to confirm that the safari runs as normal since it could be cancelled due to too. By using the hydrophones we always know if we have a whale underwater, and when the whale surfaces we are normally 100200 metres away, so it is very easy to approach the whale advantage for us. Hi everyone, my wife and i are looking into going to tromso in february to try and see the northern lights for a week. Whaletrips norway the best tips for whale watching in. Sequence of a whale dive at andenes at the lofoten islands in norway.
We left the whales near andenes alone due to the weather, and a preseason sunday morning wasnt. Hostels in lofoten, norway, lofoten hostels hostels, best cheap central private rooms, free wifi with more than 4,000 hostels worldwide in fantastic and unique locations. We found a great place for our tent at stave camping and then went on a truly magic whale. Whale safaris in the norwegian sea off andenes, lofoten islands.
Whale safari ltd the whale and dolphin society has given as the following commendation. You can visit such places anyway because there is a lot of interesting history here as well as a wide range of art forms and a number of small handicrafts. The whale museum, operated by whale safari, is usually visited in combination with a whale watching tour but can also be visited without a tour. That the little sister of the lofoten, the vesteralen archipelago, is no less impressive, has revealed to us. In winter, when vesteralen and lofoten are a great destination too, basically you can observe humpback whales and orcas killer whales only. We operate with a 100% whale guarantee, experienced guides, guided tour in our museum, snack and warm drinks on board and the possibility to borrow a warm overall. Whale safari from andenes summer big boat experience the whales from april to october on one of our summer safaris. The lofoten aquarium shows marine life from the beaches to the great depths of the ocean. Entry includes a 45minute tour with an englishspeaking guide educated in marine biology. Norway vesteralen the kingdom of moby dick 1 italian version only available formats.
Strategisk plassert mellom kjente turistmal som lofoten og nordkapp finner du andenes og hvalsafari as. Hvalsafari andenes whale safari with whale guarantee. Prior to the other week, i had only seen andenes from the sea while on a sailing trip to lofoten in 2014. Whale watching is mostly done in the north of norway. Oct 22, 2015 taken on the the hvalsafari tour from andenes, lofoten islands, norway. Snorkelling with orcas with lofoten opplevelser in andenes. But with the lovely combination of delhi belly and the storm tor with winds.
But there are often arranged tours before and after this period if the need exist. Tail of a whale while diving at andenes at the lofoten islands in norway. In a small town called andenes, we were told, sperm whales can be watched off the coast all year round. The vesteralen, a little paradise lofoten is most likely the answer when you ask for the most beautiful places in norway. Would like to know if it is the whale watching season during that period. The town of andenes in the northern part of andoya on the vesteralen islands is one of the best places in norway to see whales all year around, especially sperm whales. We are planning to fly to tromso, spend a few days there then rent a car for a 5 day road trip taking in senja and lofotens norwegian scenic routes then using a boat ferry from lofoten to bodo and then back to tromso on the e6 to fly home. Tail of a whale while diving at andenes at the lofoten. Lets all agree to rename them sea pandas instead of killer whales. Mar 26, 2018 located 800 miles from oslo and 95 miles north of the arctic circle, the lofoten archipelago is known for its remote, rugged beauty. A normal trip lasts about 2 to 4 hours the duration depend on the distance where the whales are that day and how long it takes to find the first one.
Sea safari andenes orca and winter whale season guided whale watching trips with experienced crew. The original and leading since 1988 the best encounter with the whale, in its right element from december to april. Our company is the first, largest and most experienced provider of whale watching in norway. Between the northern port of andenes and the southwestern village of bo there are several communities along the coastline with the common denominator of the closeness to the fishing banks off the vesteralen archipelago. Whale safari andenes has 30 years of experience in running whale safaris and we do our outmost to give our customers a fantastic nature experience. The product educational activities form the nucleus of whale safari tours in andenes. Lofoten mountain hiking and photography guides lofoten. Travelling in norway with kids charles wara from our supplier aurora borealis tells us why life of togetherness on the ocean wave is a good way to experience norway with kids. Since the start in 1989 we have gained unique experience and knowledge, which makes our crew the best. This site uses cookies to improve your experience, to enhance site security and to show you personalised advertising. If you have booked a ticket for the whalesafari and the crew does not find any whales, you will get a new whalesafari for free. It is only a one hour voyage from andenes to the whale feeding grounds.
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