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Experience an arctic adventure with incredible light shows in the wild nature of Norway
Seglvikveien, 9182 Troms
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What's included

  • From 3 nights in the base camp on the fjord + Sauna & Jacuzzi

  • Catering, equipment and snorkelling gear

  • One of 3 Valhalla Orca Expeditions (Oct/Nov 2024 & Jan 2025)

What we love

  • A 3, 4 or 7-day adventure on the Norwegian Sea

  • Expert-led expeditions for authentic experiences

  • Orca watching and snorkelling in fascinating marine life

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  • Overnight stay in Base Camp
  • With daily catering
  • Use of sauna and jacuzzi
  • Including equipment (warm floating suite) and snorkelling gear (10 mm wetsuit, mask, snorkel, fins, gloves, shoes and, for professionals, a belt with weights). Please note that damaged or lost equipment will be charged.
  • With the booked Orca Expedition and its included services:
    • Expedition A – 3 nights and 3 day trips at sea
    • Expedition B – 4 nights and 4 day trips at sea
    • Expedition C – 7 nights and 7 day trips at sea
  • Address: Seglvik Island, 70° 12′ 17″ N, 21° 13′ 16″ E, Norway

Important Information

  • You will be arriving on a Friday, please take note the ferry leaves Tromso to Skjervoy at 16:00 and you must not be late! Count 10 minutes of taxi from the airport to the ferry terminal. You can either purchase your ferry ticket 2 hours prior to departure (not before!) or directly onboard. (NOTE you will be taking ferry number 3). The ticket can also be purchased on the application Troms Billett.
  • Ferry departure: Tromsø Prostneset hurtigbåtkai, 9008 Tromsø
  • You will need to change the ferry in Skjervoy and hop on the Seglvik ferry which is on the same quay.
  • After your expedition, You will be back in Tromso at 21:15 so you will surely need to book a hotel for a next day flight.
  • Tromso is a very small town and the ferry station is in town center.

Additional information

  • Check-In: from 12:00 o'clock
  • Check-Out: until 16:00 o'clock
  • Please note:
    • The expeditions are weather dependent. If the weather is not suitable, the tour will be cancelled.
    • All trips that are cancelled due to mechanical problems will be fully refunded.
    • To participate in the booked expedition, a disclaimer must be signed and participants must have previous snorkelling experience (snorkelling with mask, fins and snorkel) and be in good physical condition.
    • In case of non-compliance or lack of safety requirements, the respective participants will be excluded from the expedition or individual activities.
    • Insurance for diving and snorkelling activities is required and assumed. It is the responsibility of the participants to take out general travel insurance.
    • In the event of seasickness, illness or the wish not to take part in the trip and to stay ashore, no refund will be made.
    • The captain is the sole authority for navigation and snorkelling, he can decide to refuse someone to go into the water if this person does not meet the safety requirements for this activity.
    • Valhalla Expedition cannot be held responsible if for any reason a participant is unable to attend or is late or has to postpone their return. Valhalla Expedition cannot be held responsible for any additional costs.
    • Participation is only possible from the age of 18.

Cancellation and changes

You can find the conditions and the information form for package tours in the General Terms and Conditions of Business and Travel of the organiser "Wagner Kurzreisen GmbH".

For trips involving the purchase of tickets (e.g. musicals, concerts, operas), cancellation costs of 100% of the ticket price apply immediately after booking

Rebooking requests are possible up to 7 days before arrival. Please contact our service team at [email protected].

Trip operator

Travelcircus acts as an intermediary for the individual travel components. Responsible for the service is the
Wagner Kurzreisen GmbH.
Wagner Kurzreisen GmbH
Aroser Allee 76 13407 Berlin Germany
Wi-Fi
Beach
Sauna
Infirmary
Towels and bed linen

Your journey to the island of Seglvik consists of several stages. Fly with the aeroplane to Tromso Airport and from there take the ferry via Skjervoy to Seglvik. Of course, you can also drive from the airport to Skjervoy in a car (takes about four to five hours) and take the ferry to the island from there.

Return information: If you return on Tuesday or Friday, you will arrive in the harbour at 21:15.

Discover the island of Seglvik

The island of Seglvik is located 12 nautical miles from the mainland. Here you will only find the base camp and raw nature. Nevertheless, there is plenty to discover here:

  • Observe the evening Northern Lights and be enchanted by their colours.
  • Discover interesting animals such as eagles, otters and reindeer on land.
  • Learn more about the culture of the Sami, the original people of the north. The cook at the base camp will spoil you with Sami dishes in a traditional lavu (tent with a fireplace).
  • Photograph the unique and wild landscape of Norway.

Your inclusive services: The necessary equipment, snorkelling gear and use of the facilities at Base Camp are included for you.

Description

Valhalla Orca Expedition

Valhalla is calling! But don't worry, you won't be summoned by the Valkyries to the gods of Asgard. Nevertheless, a mystical atmosphere awaits you at the base camp of the Valhalla Orca Expeditions with wild nature, incredible light shows and the chance to observe animals in the wild.

With an experienced team, you go out to sea for four or seven days and keep an eye out for the majestic orcas, which you can ideally also snorkel with! Other whales such as humpback or fin whales, but also herring may also show themselves to you.

You have the choice of three unforgettable tours:

  • Expedition A – 3 nights and 3 day trips at sea
    • Dates:
      • From 10.12. to 13.12.2024
      • From 17.12. to 20.12.2024
  • Expedition B – 4 nights and 4 day trips at sea:
    • Dates:
      • From 06.12. to 10.12.2024
      • From 13.12. to 17.12.2024
      • From 03.01. to 07.01.2025
      • From 10.01. to 14.10.2025
  • Expedition C – 7 nights and 7 day trips at sea:
    • Dates:
      • From 18.10. to 25.10.2024
      • From 25.10. to 01.11.2024
      • From 01.11. to 08.11.2024
      • From 08.11. to 15.11.2024
      • From 15.11. to 22.11.2024
      • From 22.11 to 29.11.2024
      • From 29.11. to 06.12.2024
      • From 10.01. to 17.01.2025
      • From 17.01. to 24.01.2025
      • From 24.01. to 31.01.2025

The following is included in both expedition variants:

  • Accommodation in base camp with meals
  • Briefing on safety, handling the equipment and gear, behaviour on the boat and interaction with nature and marine life
  • Whale watching and possibly swimming with the orcas
  • Including equipment (warm floating suite) and snorkelling gear (10 mm wetsuit, mask, snorkel, fins, gloves, shoes and, for professionals, a belt with weights). Please note that damaged or lost equipment will be charged.

Please note, the expeditions are weather-dependent. Whether the tours take place at sea is decided by the crew on duty. Furthermore, no sightings of orcas or other animals or snorkelling with orcas can be guaranteed. You may be excluded from the tours if you are not in good health, misbehave or have insufficient skills. Further information and requirements for the tours can be found in the conditions. Participation is only possible from the age of 18.

Valhalla Base Camp

The Base Camp on the island of Seglvik, located in the north of Norway in the Kvaenangen Fjord, will be your home for the duration of your trip. Look forward to the pure nature and a life like an adventurer.

According to the Norwegian way of living, you will move into one of the rooms, but the communal life and meals will take place in the Whale House. Strengthen yourself, play games with your fellow travellers or use the sauna and jacuzzi to relax.

Your inclusive services: Accommodation and catering at the base camp as well as the use of sauna and jacuzzi are included for you.

Orca Watching Norway

Orcas are fascinating animals that live together in so-called schools or pods. An orca family usually consists of eight to twelve animals, led by the oldest female, the leader.

Even though the killer whales can be found from the far north to the deep south of the Antarctic, the individual populations are threatened by environmental changes. That is why Valhalla Expedition favours a respectful and animal-friendly approach. This is expressed, for example, in:

  • The boats, which have the quietest possible engines so as not to disturb the animals.
  • A trained approach to the animals, keeping a distance from them and refraining from chasing the orcas.
  • The training of guests on how to behave in contact with orcas (from the boat or in the water).

FAQ

Unfortunately, there is no official address for the island of Seglvik. Your journey to the island consists of several stages. Fly by plane to Tromso Airport and from there take the ferry via Skjervoy to Seglvik. Of course, you can also drive from the airport to Skjervoy by car (takes about four to five hours) and take the ferry to the island from there.

The Valhalla Orca Expeditions are of course primarily about orcas, but you can also see other sea creatures such as humpback whales or fin whales. With a bit of luck, herring can also be observed. On land, you have the opportunity to see animals such as eagles, otters and reindeer.

Seeing the Northern Lights always depends on luck and the right weather. The best time of year to observe this spectacular natural phenomenon is from the end of September to the end of March. Cold and dry weather is also an advantage for a good view.

No, only people over the age of 18 who are in good health, have insurance for diving and snorkelling activities, have signed the disclaimer and already have snorkelling experience can take part.

The best chance of seeing orcas is in November. Please note, however, that spotting animals and snorkelling with orcas or other animals cannot be guaranteed.

The boat crew are familiar with the orcas and try to disturb them as little as possible, which means keeping a certain distance from the orcas. How large this distance will be depends on how safe the situation is for animals and humans, but also on whether the orcas approach the boat. If the orcas dive and disappear, they will not be pursued.

Every venture into foreign habitats has the potential to disturb or at least irritate their inhabitants. However, trained whale watchers, such as those on Valhalla expeditions, attach great importance to minimising any possible disturbance caused by this advance. The boats approach at a slow pace with quiet engines. If the animals disappear, they are not pursued and if there are too many boats in the area, they are turned away. The team also prevents disturbances by training guests on how to behave on the boat and in the water.

When booking, you have the choice between three different expeditions, which only differ in the duration of your stay. For Expedition A you book 3 nights and 3 day trips at sea, for Expedition B you book 4 nights and 4 day trips at sea and for Expedition C you book 7 nights and 7 day trips at sea. Each expedition includes accommodation in the base camp including meals, the safety briefing and the equipment.