8 days in Arctic Norway: glass cabins, northern lights, and Sami culture in Lofoten, then swim with wild orcas in Skjervøy.
This expedition combines the dramatic landscapes of the Lofoten Islands with the raw thrill of orca encounters. November 2026. Max 8 guests.
Arrive in Lofoten, settle into your glass cabin overlooking the fjords. Explore the islands—fishing villages, mountains, and Arctic beaches. Evening northern lights hunt.
Morning hike to Lofoten's iconic Reinebringen viewpoint. Afternoon transfer to Skjervøy, your base for orca swimming. Settle in and prep gear.
Morning hike to Lofoten's iconic Reinebringen viewpoint. Afternoon transfer to Skjervøy, your base for orca swimming. Settle in and prep gear.
Two full days swimming with orcas. We track herring schools and the orcas that follow. Witness carousel feeding, hear underwater echolocation, and float alongside apex predators.
Last chance on the water. We maximize time searching for orcas and humpback whales. Evening group dinner sharing stories from the week.
Early breakfast, pack up, and transfer to Tromsø for departures. Flights home or extend your Arctic adventure independently.
Seeing orcas in the wild in the Lofoten fjords is already hard to put into words. But what stayed with me just as much was the atmosphere! The guides knew exactly what they were doing, the group was brilliant, and every evening back at base felt like a proper gathering. Special trip
The cold was real, I won't lie. But the moment you see a fin break the surface everything else disappears. I came home exhausted, slightly frozen, and already missing the group. Best kind of tired.
✓ 7 nights accommodation. 3 nights glass cabin in Lofoten, 4 nights waterfront in Skjervøy. Shared rooms with private upgrades available.
✓ All meals included. Breakfasts, lunches, and dinners throughout the expedition.
✓ 3 days orca swimming. Full-day boat trips with drysuits and experienced Arctic guides.
✓ Sami cultural experience. Visit to reindeer herders and traditional Sami camp.
✓ All transfers. Airport pickups, internal transfers, and logistics handled.
✓ Maui welcome package. Expedition goodie bag and gear for every guest.
✗ International flights. Flights to/from Norway not included.
✗ Travel insurance. Required for this expedition.
✗ Alcoholic beverages. Not included in meal packages.
✗ Personal expenses. Souvenirs and additional purchases.
Fly into Tromsø (TOS) or Bodø (BOO). We handle all internal transfers between Lofoten and Skjervøy. Full routing and logistics sent after booking.
November is prime northern lights season. Long dark nights and clear Arctic skies increase your chances. We build in multiple viewing opportunities throughout the week.
The Lofoten portion requires no swimming. For orca days, basic swimming skills and comfort in open water are needed. If you're not swimming with orcas, you can observe from the boat.
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