About this expedition
A week in Northern Norway with a small handpicked group, chasing northern lights, sharing warm meals, and heading into the water with orcas in one of the wildest places on earth.
Itinerary
Disclaimer: this itinerary is tentative — nature leads, we follow.
Day 1: Tromsø Arrival & scenic drive through Arctic fjords to Seglvik.
Arrive in Tromsø and travel north by express ferry to Skjervøy, then by our private boat into Seglvik, a remote fjord camp reachable only from the water.
Day 2, 3 and 4: Orca sea day: snorkling
3 days on the water, searching for orcas and humpbacks as they move with the winter herring. Between sea sessions, enjoy thoughtful local meals, warm recovery time, and photography workshops so you can stay present while the story is captured with care.
Day 5: Dog sledding in the Lyngen Alps
Dog sledding (mushing) is an exhilarating winter adventure where you glide across snowy landscapes behind a team of powerful, eager sled dogs, experiencing the thrill of the Arctic wilderness.
Day 6: Reindeer camp / Sami Culture in the Lyngen Alps
Spend the day with local Sami culture, stories and reindeer traditions surrounded by winter landscapes. A calm, meaningful day with warm food, local voices, and time to take it all in.
Days 7: Tromsø Arrival.
Scenic drive through Arctic fjords and mountains. Tromsø Arrival.
What's included
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7D/6N Accommodation (Norwegian style)
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3 Full days of Mountain excursions (Lyngen)
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3 Full days of Orca swimming (Seglvik)
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All transfers & healthy meals
Show not included
International flights, travel insurance, alcoholic drinks and personal expenses.
Things to know
Best way to get there?
Fly into Tromsø Airport (1 day before). From Tromsø, we handle everything: the express ferry north and private boat into Reinfjord for the orca days, the onward transfer to the Lyngen Alps, and your return to Tromsø (Airport) at the end. No need to rent a car or plan local transport. For international travellers we recommend keeping your final flight flexible or adding a night in Tromsø, as January weather and ferry timings can shift.
Will we see the Northern lights?
January is a beautiful month for northern lights in Northern Norway. The region is dark for long hours, and the aurora season around Tromsø generally runs from September until early April. The lights are a natural phenomenon, so they can never be guaranteed, but clear, dark skies give us the best chance. We keep several evenings open in Lyngen and Seglvik, away from heavy light pollution, so the northern lights can become part of the journey naturally rather than a rushed extra activity.
Suitable for non-swimmers?
Yes, non-swimmers can still join the journey — but they should join the orca days as boat-based whale watchers, not as in-water participants. The Arctic ocean is cold, wild, and safety-led. To enter the water with orcas, guests must be good swimmers and comfortable in the water, and the crew always has the final say based on conditions and training. All water entry is optional. Non-swimmers can still experience the whales from the boat, join the photography workshops, enjoy the food, sauna, Sami culture, landscapes, and the full rhythm of the expedition without pressure.
