Island Migration

Northern Lights and Whale Watching Holiday on Senja Island

Senja is Norway's second largest island with contrasting landscapes and microclimates. The northern ocean-facing side of Senja features sharp jagged mountains, a coastline dotted with fishing villages and rugged landscapes. The southern parts are dominated by forests, fells and rivers where a milder climate rules.

Every winter large pods of orca and humpback whales migrate thousands of miles to the Arctic waters where they feast on herring. Fringed between towering mountains and overlooking the sea, the quaint fishing village of Mefjordvaer witnesses some of the most spectacular shows the Arctic offers between the months of January and March, whether its magnificent whales or the magical Northern Lights. This short break at Mefjord Brygge can be combined with a stay in the city of Tromso for your perfect winter holiday.

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Mefjord Brygge Holiday

Aurora over Mefjordvaer village

Mefjord Brygge Holiday

Relax in the cosy bar and lounge

Mefjord Brygge Holiday

Take to the Arctic seas on a boat safari

Try nordic skiing

Restaurant at Mefjord Brygge

Peaceful winter setting

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WHAT, WHERE & WHEN

Day 1:

From Tromso, your adventure begins with an Arctic coach transfer from Tromsø centre to your accommodation at Mefjord Brygge on Senja. The journey takes approximately four hours on a comfortable coach with free wi-fi and audio on board, arriving in the evening.

You’ll arrive at Mefjordvaer - a small fishing village and part of a thriving coastal community. Check-in at the comfortable accommodation at Mefjord Brygge. Dinner will be served in the maritime-style restaurant. The chef serves delicious locally sourced meals and the friendly service creates a cosy atmosphere. After dinner you’ll have time to relax or go for a small walk in the evening to explore the village.

Staying at: Mefjord Brygge

Day 2:

After breakfast you’ll meet with the guide and make a plan for the next couple of days based on the season and local weather conditions. During the day you’ll enjoy a boat safari to see wildlife and marine landscapes.

If you are visiting Senja between the months of January and February you’ll witness one of the greatest winter adventures Senja can offer - whale watching. The coast in this area has one of the richest fish stocks in the world. You may be lucky and spot up to five different species of whale, including pods of sperm whales, humpbacks and orca. Lunch will be provided before an afternoon at your own pace.

A traditional Norwegian dinner will be served in the early evening, and after that, get ready for a night time adventure. The guide will take you to some remote locations to try to spot the Northern Lights. Senja has many idyllic places with low light pollution all within short distances where you can search for the magnificent Aurora Borealis.

Day 3:

After breakfast you can decide on joining either a snow-shoeing walk or cross-country skiing trip to see Senja’s dramatic landscapes. In case of bad weather you may be able to join a special minibus trip to show you the harsh yet beautiful Arctic coast and the power of the ocean.

During the winter season around 5 km of trails and cross-country tracks are prepared with a snowmobile. The tracks go all around the village, passing lakes and the foothills of nearby mountains. The gateway is just outside Mefjord Brygge, so there is easy access to the trails. You’ll be surprised how different Senja looks depending on the time of the day and weather conditions. Enjoy the rest of the afternoon at your own pace.

Dinner will be served at the resort’s restaurant. Afterwards you can set out for some more nighttime explorations in the area with plenty of time to take pictures. You can finish off the day by relaxing in the sauna, enjoying a private hour session for your group. The time will be agreed in resort.

Day 4:

After breakfast the bus transfer will take you back to Tromso where you can continue your Arctic journey in the city of Tromso or further afield. Alternatively you can extend your stay on Senja where further excursions are available to book.

BUDGET

From £993 per person (excluding flights), based on two people sharing accommodation for 3 nights on a full-board basis, return coarch transfers from Tromso and activities as described.

This roughly converts to: 1,142 EUR | 1,301 USD

Remember that each trip we craft is unique, and you'll receive a personalised trip proposal based on your travel dates and preferences, and in the currency of your choice (GBP, USD, or EUR).

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Additional Info

This trip has flexible daily departures

Many of trips can be tailored to your requirements and departure dates. Please get in touch with us for a tailored quotation and details of availability for your preferred travel dates. All trips and departures are subject to availability.

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IDEAL TRIP LENGTH:

3 nights

Reviews

Northern Lights and Whale Watching Holiday on Senja Island

5/5

What an amazing experience. Thank you so much to this wonderful travel agent our trip went off without a hitch. We have a 5 year old and 8 year old. The hotel in Tromso was great but our best experience was in Mefjord. Our guides were kind and accommodating. Wonderful and memorable

by Bonnie Lovett, Stavanger on Feb 17 .

5/5

My husband and I have recently returned from an awesome few days in the Arctic, such a stunning, isolated and unpredictable environment. Matt at Magnetic North was great from start to finish in dealing with our booking and everyone at Mefjord Brygge was fantastic as well giving us a real personal experience. Although we didn't see whales, we didn't have expectations due to everyone's honesty about their movements this year but we did get the Northern Lights which was a surreal experience. The hotel in Tromso was ideally located and very clean and comfortable and the accommodation on Senja was fantastic, exceeding our expectations. I would and have already recommended Magnetic North to others and would book with them in the future.

by Joanne, Cork on Jan 15 .

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Island Migration

Northern Lights and Whale Watching Holiday on Senja Island

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Northern Lights and Whale Watching Holiday on Senja Island

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