As North Atlantic Herring enter Tysfjord between October and January each year, so to do the Orcas, or Killer Whales, that prey on them.  This is one of the most assured opportunities to see Orcas and we can arrange tailor made visits of as little as 3 days, although 4 is our recommended minimum stay.

Whilst you stay in a hotel on land by day, we arrange day visits aboard a small passenger vessel, or aboard Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIBs).  The advantage of the larger boat is that you can take advantage if its warm interior whenever you like, whilst the RIB can provide slightly closer encounters.

On a four day visit you have the option of using one type of boat on one day and the other next.  From the RIB we can also arrange for you to be kitted up in a dry suit and snorkelling gear for the opportunity to observe orcas beneath the water as well as above.  The waters of Tysfjord are often very clear and an encounter with a pod of Orcas is an experience not to be forgotten.  All of these encounters are conducted responsibly according to guidelines set out by local researchers and WWF Norway.

For your third night of a 4 day visit, we transfer you to a hotel close to Harstad.  For those who ski we can arrange cross country ski rental and transport to a floodlit park and skiing area.

Price 2008/9 from £1,065 including international flights from London Heathrow with Scandinavian Airlines All prices are subject to exchange rate variations Single supplement: £310 Prices Include: 4 days / 3 nights hotel accommodation. Private transfers to your hotel accommodation with first transfer from Evenes airport* 2 full day boat trips by Rigid Inflatable Boat or passenger vessel Guiding by expert naturalist guides & researchers Breakfasts Morning talks about orcas, marine biology & ecology Evening video presentations & slide shows about the orcas & the activities of the day *We can also arrange transfers to and from Bodo or Harstad/Narvik airports.  Please contact us if you would rather plan to arrive via these airports. Price excludes Fare for the regular airport bus which leaves from outside hotel on day 4 to Evenes airport. Optional extras: Snorkelling add £85 / day Upgrade to half board for 2 days add £29

Photos kindly provided by Frode Jenssen, Anthony Mayer & Solvin Zankl

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