Typified by steep mountains and the flat lowlands where they meet the Norwegian Sea, Nordland is known for its stunning scenery. The Lofoten Islands off the mainland are considered among the world's best for travelers and include unique attractions like the Lofotr Viking Museum at Borg. Saltstraumen near Bodo has the world's strongest tidal current. Further south, Vega has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its age-old lifestyle of fishing and eider duck down harvesting.
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Join us for an exciting hunt for the Northern Light. Learn the basic techniques for shooting the Northern Lights. You will be picked up at the hotel, and you can go by car to the mountains. The conditions are checked in advance so that the goal for the evening can be reached. Lectures and information are held before we go to see the Northern Lights. The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon and we cannot guarantee that you will see it on this trip, but we do what we can to maximize your opportunities. This excursion is suitable for everyone. Included: Northern Light Guide, Car with Driver, Photo Instructions, coffee and tea.
Inclusions: Snacks, Private transportation
Exclusions: NOTE: Pick up is only available in Mo I Rana, NOT any other cities!
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This tour is dedicated to those who love discovery and photography. We will visit the most enchanting spots of the Lofoten and it's striking and unforgettable winter lights. During our photography tour we ill stop on the Atlantic side, the wildest , where nature shows its purest and untamed side. Gimsøya, the wild side; Eggum and its colorful houses; Haukland and its white sand, Unstad, the surfers' paradise: these are are just some of the beauties that these islands offer. But the islands are also fishing hamlets full of colors surrounded by corners which make these islands a paradise for photographers. Kabelvåg and Henningsvær with their fishermen’s houses, wooden racks, fishing boats, historical buildings are just some of these historical sites that, together with the beauty of nature and the power of the Arctic lights will capture your imagination. We run this special photography tour in small groups, maximum 8 per group, to ensure an unique and customized experience.
Inclusions: Pick up at the hotel, Private transportation, Licensed driver, Skilled photographer, Coffee and/or Tea, Photos taken during the tour, if required
Exclusions: Lunch
We reached Svolvær on a very bad weather , it was raining and cloudy weather in December and I had booked 2 day photography tour with Lofoten Lights. My wife and I were worried on missing out on places in Lofoten as we had only 2 days with us. Next day we got picked up by Eric for our tour,he is a very warm and very friendly guide.He started out our tour by taking to a mirror art installed next to the mountain landscape it was very good, in 2 days he covered all the places which are listed in tour ,he is extremely knowledgeable ,he gave us so many facts,he is an amazing photographer and each and every framing of shots is very good.Even though it was a bad weather he made sure that we waited for getting good light and then he helped us taking many memories in form of photos . We will definitely come back in summer and book a photography tour with Lofoten lights for Eric our guide. He is very professional and an awesome tour guide.
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You can't miss this tour: it represents an unique opportunity to have a photographer at disposal who drives you where you can take special pictures of the sun which never sets. You will be, even if just for one night, a real Arctic photographer in search of the perfection of the golden and bright summer lights, You will be accompanied by our photographer to the discover of the Atlantic side, the wildest one of the archipelago, where the sun shines and reflects its golden and warm lights and shades during the whole night. The white nights are a special phenomenon which can be observed at this latitude from May up to the end of July. Don't miss the opportunity to capture the Arctic summer colors and take fantastic memory pictures. And if you don't have a camera, our photographer will shoot for you. The pictures taken will be sent by e-mail without any additional cost.
Inclusions: Confortable minivan tripod if necessary, pictures by e-mail without any additional cost
Exclusions: Dinner, Snacks
We reached Svolvær on a very bad weather , it was raining and cloudy weather in December and I had booked 2 day photography tour with Lofoten Lights. My wife and I were worried on missing out on places in Lofoten as we had only 2 days with us. Next day we got picked up by Eric for our tour,he is a very warm and very friendly guide.He started out our tour by taking to a mirror art installed next to the mountain landscape it was very good, in 2 days he covered all the places which are listed in tour ,he is extremely knowledgeable ,he gave us so many facts,he is an amazing photographer and each and every framing of shots is very good.Even though it was a bad weather he made sure that we waited for getting good light and then he helped us taking many memories in form of photos . We will definitely come back in summer and book a photography tour with Lofoten lights for Eric our guide. He is very professional and an awesome tour guide.
5.0 based on 10 reviews
The trip will be ridden by a local guide, with great knowledge of the place. The guide has been chasing Northern Lights during many years, and he is really experienced. It is not a fixed tour, to an specific location. We will go to the place with the most chances. If we manage to see the Northern Lights, you will come back home with beautiful photos. Wonderful memories.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Snacks
Exclusions: Dinner, We will not provide you photography gear. If you want to shot pictures, you have to bring your own equipment. If you do not have the knowledge I will give you all the tips.
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You can see sea eagles diving for fish just a few meters from our RIB in magnificent surroundings on the Helgeland coast
Inclusions: On a trip with Visit Nesna, you can borrow a life jacket, life jacket and goggles
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4.9 based on 9 reviews
The different between "The Aurora Jäger" and other northern lights hunt is the time schedule, the group size and the guide's big passion. The Aurora Jäger guide never gives up and finds the aurora almost every time. He will take you to his secret spots. Be prepared for a long night, hours in the car, and waiting outside in all kinds of weather and temperatures. The Aurora Jäger will go to extreme lengths to find lady Aurora. He will teach you how to capture a northernlights photo and will be happy to photograph you under the northern lights. The tour starts at Svinøya Rorbuer, but the guide can pick you up nearby on request.
Inclusions: Guided Activity
Exclusions:
We did the tour with Odd-Petter in January, it was amazing. We were looking for the lights around 7 hours at different spots and he always found them! Also he did amazing pictures with his camera und gave some Tipps how to photograph the lights. Would definitely recommend to go with him! Thanks a lot for the trip!
With this excursion our hikers will have the opportunity to combine the passion for hiking with the beauty of the sun that never sets. This trek takes place in the Atlantic side of Lofoten islands where the sun shows itself in all its beauty and splendor. It will be an unique experience to walk along a white sand beach accompanied by the sound of the waves of the ocean, warmed by the tepid rays of a sun that, in this part of the world, never stops shining.
Inclusions: Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities
We reached Svolvær on a very bad weather , it was raining and cloudy weather in December and I had booked 2 day photography tour with Lofoten Lights. My wife and I were worried on missing out on places in Lofoten as we had only 2 days with us. Next day we got picked up by Eric for our tour,he is a very warm and very friendly guide.He started out our tour by taking to a mirror art installed next to the mountain landscape it was very good, in 2 days he covered all the places which are listed in tour ,he is extremely knowledgeable ,he gave us so many facts,he is an amazing photographer and each and every framing of shots is very good.Even though it was a bad weather he made sure that we waited for getting good light and then he helped us taking many memories in form of photos . We will definitely come back in summer and book a photography tour with Lofoten lights for Eric our guide. He is very professional and an awesome tour guide.
Lofoten islands is a unique place, where mountains, sea and famous Norwegian 'rorbu' houses compose outstanding landscape. All this beauty can be garnished with polar lights or Aurora Borealis, as it often happens in winter and we are going to be there at that exact time, to capture all colors of the solar winds.
Inclusions: Assistance and help during shooting on site by a professional photographer, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Hotel accommodation, Travel insurance, All Fees and Taxes, Private transportation
Exclusions: Flight to Helsinki, Schengen visa (whether required)
We run this special photography tour in small groups, maximum 7 adults per group, to ensure an unique and customized experience without stress and rush: we want our customers to have all the time they need to breath the magic of the Lofoten archipelago, to walk, to enjoy and to take as many pictures as they want. You don’t have to be a professional photographer to join this tour. Our photography tour is suitable for everybody: professional photographers, photo lovers, neophytes and Arctic lovers. The Arctic lights and colors, and the natural contrasts of this amazing land make these islands a perfect place to take unique and unrepeatable pictures and enjoy unique panoramas. During the trip, we will search for the best light and best locations. The islands offer unique spots, breath-taking and majestic nature, unforgettable places, steep peaks which rise directly from the sea, white sand beaches and a sea so blue that it is hard to believe that you are in the Arctic.
Inclusions: Pick up at the hotel in Svolvær, Certified guide, Licensed driver, Small group, maximum 7 adults, Warm drinks, photos taken during the tours, if required, Private transportation
Exclusions: meals, Gratuities
We reached Svolvær on a very bad weather , it was raining and cloudy weather in December and I had booked 2 day photography tour with Lofoten Lights. My wife and I were worried on missing out on places in Lofoten as we had only 2 days with us. Next day we got picked up by Eric for our tour,he is a very warm and very friendly guide.He started out our tour by taking to a mirror art installed next to the mountain landscape it was very good, in 2 days he covered all the places which are listed in tour ,he is extremely knowledgeable ,he gave us so many facts,he is an amazing photographer and each and every framing of shots is very good.Even though it was a bad weather he made sure that we waited for getting good light and then he helped us taking many memories in form of photos . We will definitely come back in summer and book a photography tour with Lofoten lights for Eric our guide. He is very professional and an awesome tour guide.
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