Norway : Orca Whale Safari

Come join the MightyFineCompany on an Orca adventure in Norway. You can choose to either see the killer whales by large boat, inflatable dingy or if you are really ambitious snorkelling among killer whales. Tysfjord is situated in the heart of a spectacular area with a unique wildlife giving you the opportunity to enjoy breathtaking adventures.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Day 1 uk - Narvik/Harstad

On arrival at Narvik/Harstad airport,transfer to your hotel base for killer whale safaris in Norway, which offers modern hotel rooms with all conveniences. The hotel also has lecture and conference rooms, and a large, pleasant reception area with an open fireplace where flames burn most of the day. The complex is in a picturesque setting, looking onto the idyllic Storjordpolden and facing Norway's national mountain, the Stetind. Some of the world's most beautiful rock carvings are close by. Meals included: Dinner

Day 2 - Day 2 - Snorkelling Safari

Go into the water with killer whales. If conditions are right, and you're really adventurous, you can go into the water with the killer whales. You will be provided with all the gear: dry suits, inner linings, masks and snorkels. You do not use flippers or flash cameras as this may frighten the herring and killer whales. Snorklers stay on the surface, and can experience killer whales in their element below the surface of the sea.The fleet of boats consists of rubber dinghies with powerful outboard motors, fully updated with modern navigational and communications equipment. Each boat can take up to 20 people, all the skippers have been given thorough training, and the staff are considerable knowledge of the local history, culture and natural surroundings. Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 3 - Day 3 - Big Boat Safari

The safari starts at the hotel, with slides and a talk on the killer whales. Then you go to the safari boat. You often find whole packs of whales immediately, but sometimes it takes a bit longer. You will fit in with the animals' movements and speeds so as not to disturb them. You study the killer whales as they hunt and eat herrings, with the seagulls and sea eagles following them. Sometimes, the whales get curious about us humans and come right alongside the boat. You can see whole whale families, males, females and calves. Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 4 - Day 4 - Narvik/Harstad - Uk

After Breakfast transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK. Meals included: Breakfast

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Prices

Norway - Orca Whale Safari - Prices From:
Dates
	Adult	Adult
01/11/2008 - 11/01/2009	£1,059	-
31/10/2009 - 10/01/2010	£1,059	-
Notes
Prices are per person, based on two adults sharing.

Prices for single travellers:

Norway - Orca Whale Safari - Prices From:
Dates
	Adult	Adult
01/11/2008 - 11/01/2009	£1,198	-
31/10/2009 - 10/01/2010	£1,213	-
Notes
Prices are per person.

What's Included?

• Return flights with SAS from UK to Harstad-Narvik
• All airport taxes and security charges
• 3 nights hotel accommodation on a half board basis based on 2 people sharing
• Snorkelling safari and Big boat safari as described

What's NOT Included?

• Transfers to the hotel, prices on request
• Travel insurance

Optional Excursions

Fishing trip / Rent a boat

With a skipper, well acquainted with the locality, you go out on the Tysfjord for fishing. The fjord offers great possibilities for catching cod, coalfish/pollack, lump fish or maybe a salmom. Fishing trip 4 hours, Must be booked in advance.

Item	Price	Available From	Available To
Fishing Trip/Rent a boat	£134.00	01 Nov 2008	10 Jan 2010

Nature Safari / Elk Safari

Visit extreme coastal nature.drive by bus or car from Tysford on a 2 or 3 hour trip to experience wild and beautiful nature.If you are lucky you will meet the elk,the king of the forest in his own,national environment.You may not only meet elks, since the area has a rich animal life, representing fox, otter, hares, white-tailed eagles, herons and cormorants. If the weather and ground permits, you will visit the rock-carving field of "Dyreberget" (which means "the rock of the animals") at Leiknes. The oldest rock-carvings of the field are 9000 years old. The field is composed by 55 drawings. Amongst other animals, you may see are a moose, a bear, two swans, a reindeer, a large orca and a small hare. Must be booked in advance.

Item	Price	Available From	Available To
Nature Safari/Elk safari	£63.00	01 Nov 2008	10 Jan 2010

Northern Lights Safari

Spending an evening in the darkness on the fjords gives you a very special experience particularly in calm, clear and cool weather, with the polar light dancing over the snow-covered peaks of Tysfjord. If the fishing boats are active,you will be fascinated by the fantastic display of light in the Tysfjord. Tysfjord is one of the best places in the world for sightings of  the northern lights. Minimum age on the Zodiac boat is 10 years old

Item	Price	Available From	Available To
Northern Lights Safari	£77.00	01 Nov 2008	10 Jan 2010

Sami Museum

Visit the Sami museum at Arran, the museum substantiates and illustrates samic history and today´s life, living conditions and culture, with emphasis on the lulesamic areas in Norway and Sweden.Arran is situated at Drag, 40 km from Tysfjord. Must be booked in advance

Item	Price	Available From	Available To
Sami Museum	£63.00	01 Nov 2008	10 Jan 2010

Sea Kayaking

Paddle into the ocean, with possibilities to see killer whales and sea eagles in majestic surroundings. In a fresh autumn air and in the last sunshine of the year you paddle to keep warm and may soon have the opportunity to take unforgettable photos, perhaps of killer whales passing right in front of your kayak,the trips are only arranged saturdays and sundays, the price includes Kayak with all necessary equipment

Item	Price	Available From	Available To
Sea KAYAKING	£218.00	01 Nov 2008	10 Jan 2010

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