Lofoten I.

  • Place:
  • Length of stay: 9 days
  • Departure: 16/02/2019
  • Arrival: 24/02/2019
  • Price: € 550

Winter landscapes on some of the most beautiful islands in the world. Beaches, mountains and especially the northern light! In less than 9 days, we will discover the most classic places in Lofoten, we will visit less known picturesque nooks, enjoy the 360 ° view over the mountains and the bays. We will try TimeLapse …

Winter landscapes on some of the most beautiful islands in the world. Beaches, mountains and especially the northern light!

In less than 9 days, we will discover the most classic places in Lofoten, we will visit less known picturesque nooks, enjoy the 360 ° view over the mountains and the bays. We will try TimeLapse photography, panoramic photography, we will take long expositions photos and especially – night photography with northern light! Under good conditions we will experience the unforgettable green theater and as a bonus – we will see the whales closely.

Lector: Lukas Brychta

Number of participants: 7 + lector

Application Deadline: 15.11.2018

Preliminary program of the expedition

This program is only basic and indicative. Detailed will be specified after the closing of the applications according to the number and requirements of the participants. In addition, we will visit and combine the specific locations according to the current conditions and weather conditions at Lofoten.

Day 1
Expected meeting in the afternoon at Bodø Airport. We will adjust the exact time according to the airlines schedule of all the participants. From there, we will go with the minivan to our accommodation close to Reine. If there is a mood and conditions, we’ll go back to Reine tonight to take pictures of sunset and, above all, the northern light. This is one of the most classic views of Lofoten.
Day 2 - 4
During the following three days we will visit the most famous places, from the beaches – Skagsanden beach, Storsandnes + Myrland beach, Uttakleiv + Vik + Haukland beach, bays and small towns (Reine, Hamnøy, Å, Ramberg). Evenings will be hoping for a spectacular theater in the aforementioned places.
Day 5
During the day of rest it is time for a Whale Safari. We will take a boat to watch these beautiful cetaceans and enjoy a great photo shoot. Organizer promises 100% success. Those who do not want to attend, can use the day for a rest or visits to museums, etc. by arrangement.
Day 6 - 8
All the best known places will be alreadz well-researched, so we will go to the less known and do some easy hikes (according to the conditions, fitness and requirements of the participants). For example, we can take the easy hike to reach peak Ryten with unforgettable views of 360 °, Røren, or Nuben. We enjoy the Ågvatnet, Forsvatnet or Tindsvatnet lakes. We will go further from the roads and the parking lots, for example to Kalvika beach and above all we will still be at the foot of the northern light.
Day 8 - 9
On Saturday evening, we pack things and prepare for departure. On early Sunday morning we go back to Bodø, where we will end our adventure at the airport and everyone of us takes his flights.

 

Other important information

Although this trip is unpretentious and can be dealt with by everybody, we must not underestimate winter in Norway. It is therefore necessary to have enough warm clothes (especially for night shooting), quality boots and we recommend to pack the tourist grips. Thermo-clothes is also very recommended.

Winter at Lofoten is moderate at this time, with temperatures most likely around 0 ° C throughout the day. The difference between day and night is only a few degrees. But the weather can change very quickly here, often the wind rises, so it is necessary to prepare for it. On sunny days, it is important to have a sunscreen and sunglasses with you. No vaccinations or other health claims are required for a stay. There are no dangerous or poisonous animals on the site.

The program of the workshop will be changed according to the conditions, weather and agreement of all participants. A more detailed and precise schedule will be specified by airlines schedule and department of all participants. In case of interest, we can help with the flight service to Bodø and back. Each participant is required to have a valid passport.

Shared accommodation within our Robuer – a traditional wooden house in the style of the apartment, fully equipped beds, kitchen, lounge, bathroom and toilet, television and DVD, WiFi, etc. Who is not interested in this accommodation, can of course arrange individual, but it is not part of the price.
We will eat from our own stores or in restaurants. There are many options for buying food in the place, so we will especially cook alone, visits to restaurants etc. are completely individual. But it would be a mistake not to taste local seafood. Food and beverages are not included in the price.
guide (lector) throughout the workshop, transportation from the airport and back, all transport by minivan throughout the workshop (including fuel and tolls), in case of interest all accommodation in our Robuer apartman for the duration of the workshop.
drinks and meals (see Food), transport to Bodø and back (air tickets). If you choose individual accommodation (see Accommodation), optional spending: souvenirs, possible entries to museums, galleries, etc. Whale Safari (about 100 EUR), travel insurance (solved individually).
firm waterproof boots, waterproof clothing (especially jacket and trousers), warm clothing layer (we recommend a feather jacket or vest), warm socks and gloves, sunscreen, sunglasses, personal first aid kit. We recommend tourist grips on boots and thermal underwear.
A casual program with the optional addition of more demanding activities, an unpretentious and unexposed terrain, suitable for everyone. No physically demanding stretch.

Caution: difficulty may increase in unfavorable weather!

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