In the winter months, orcas, humpback whales and other whales gather in the fjords of Northern Norway for their big herring-feast. These fantastic giants enjoy their “food platter”, and to be part of this spectacle of nature will leave you in awe.
However, the wonders of the Northern Norwegian fjords do not end with the whales. The region is also home to the Arctic dolphins and the majestic sea eagle with a wingspan up to 2.5 metres. As we search for the whales, you'll also have a good chance to spot other seabird species and magnificent wildlife.
After pick up, our guide will take you to our office to inform you about the plans for the day and a little bit about local history and why the whales migrate into the Altafjord. Here you will also have the chance to borrow some warm outdoor clothes. You can leave your personal belongings at the office.
According to where the whales are, we will start the boat tour from one of the harbours in the Altafjord. While driving by the Altafjord, our guide will tell you more about the history of this area. Also the guide will inform about the wildlife, and the types of whales we might see on the tour.
You will embark on an exciting boat tour in the Altafjord searching for wildlife and whales. We will sail for approximately 3 hours enjoying the fantastic fjord landscape, and hopefully find whales to observe and photograph.
We normally guide in a small group even if the size of the boat can be different each time. We cooperate with different companies and decide on the boat according to the size of the group and the weather conditions. Our guide will accompany you throughout the entire trip and will share his local knowledge with you.
The location where the activity takes place can change because the focus is to find the whales and therefore we shall adapt the tour itinerary to this. During the boat transfer to the hot-spot and in periods when the whales are diving, you can stay inside in the warm cabin and enjoy hot coffee and cookies.
After this adventure, we will drive back to our office for clothes changing and then we will take you to the same place we picked you up. The entire tour is estimated to take approx. 4,5 hours, including the transportation from your pickup place to the Altafjord and back.