WINTER ADVENTURES 2. JANUARY MARCH 2016 IN HAMN I SENJA

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1 WINTER ADVENTURES 2. JANUARY MARCH 2016 IN The following adventures are available for both groups and individual lers during the mentioned period. Due to weather conditions, the program maybe changed to fit the weather, and alternative activities will be offered if possible. Additional group activities can be offered, such as lavvu-camp, fishing tours, top tours/summit to sea, other guided tours to look for the northern lights, photo tours. Photo: Michael Simon Photo: Bent Vidar Eiliertsen

2 - THE LIGHTHOUSE NORTHERN LIGHTS WATCHING FROM THE LIGHTHOUSE IN The Lighthouse is a perfect spot to look for Northern Lights, it has the best 360 view over the fjord and the mountains - both in good and rough weather. The Lighthouse is heated. A very nice place to relax and enjoy the ever changing Arctic light and landscape. The Lighthouse package available every evening: Hot drinks are available inside, and also reindeer skin to use as seating outdoor. NOK 165 per person J These services should be booked and included in the package during your guests stay. It will give them a nice, comfortable and reasonable Northern Lights experience. Photo: Mieke Geenen

3 MONDAY OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES FROM Wednesdays / Saturdays: AM guided tour SIGTHSEEING BY RENTAL CAR NATIONAL TOURIST ROUTE PART 2 people, is a great sightseeing/photo tour in dramatic landscapes. Open grocery store the one and only in Gryllefjord on weekdays. ATLANTIC OCEAN BATHING IN THE HARBOUR Bathing in Northern Norway is usually a cold experience, whatever the season. Wearing a floatation suit, the temperature and the weather is completely indifferent. You float easily in the water like a cork. An out of the ordinary experience in the harbour of Hamn PM Extra: Outdoor hot tub must be booked latest 1 day in advance THE LIGHTHOUSE MAKE NORWEGIAN WAFFLES Come and make your own fresh Norwegian waffles in the Lighthouse, coffee/tea is included. Time around PM

4 TUESDAY OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES FROM Wednesdays / Saturdays: AM guided tour SIGTHSEEING BY RENTAL CAR NATIONAL TOURIST ROUTE PART 2 people is a great sightseeing/photo route in dramatic landscapes Open grocery store the one and only in Gryllefjord on weekdays. BODYRAFTING IN A MAELSTROM From February Bathing in Northern Norway is usually a cold experience, whatever the season. Wearing a floatation suit, the temperature and the weather is completely indifferent. You float easily in the water like a cork. A real kick, not physically demanding, and the stream is not dangerous. Everybody set their own limits for what they like to do. Extra: Outdoor hot tub must be booked latest 1 day in advance GUIDED HIKING TOWARDS SUKKERTOPPEN LOOKING FOR THE NORTHERN LIGHTS The view from Hamn i Senja is towards our favourite mountain Sukkertoppen, 456 meter above sea level. Easy walk up to the dam built for the first water powered electricity production in the world (150 m.a.s.l.) Great view over the fjord and majestic mountains. Hiking with snowshoes when there is snow. Start around hours tour

5 WEDNESDAY OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES FROM Wednesdays / Saturdays: Also guided tour, 4 hours SIGTHSEEING BY RENTAL CAR NATIONAL TOURIST ROUTE PART 2 people is a great sightseeing/photo tour in dramatic landscapes Open grocery store the one and only in Gryllefjord on weekdays. ATLANTIC OCEAN BATHING IN THE HARBOUR / BODYRAFTING IN A MAELSTROM Bathing in Northern Norway is usually a cold experience, whatever the season. Wearing a floatation suit, the temperature and the weather is completely indifferent. You float easily in the water like a cork. An out of the ordinary experience in the harbour of Hamn PM Extra: Outdoor hot tub must be booked latest 1 day in advance RELAX IN THE COGNAC SALOON Have a nice cup of tea or an aperitif before dinner in the cognac saloon, relax and enjoy the evening with your fellow lers. Wednesdays / Saturdays :Afternoon relaxation 4-7 PM

6 THURSDAY OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES FROM Wednesdays / Saturdays: AM guided tour SIGTHSEEING BY RENTAL CAR NATIONAL TOURIST ROUTE PART 2 people, is a great sightseeing/photo tour in dramatic landscapes. Open grocery store the one and only in Gryllefjord on weekdays. ATLANTIC OCEAN BATHING IN THE HARBOUR Bathing in Northern Norway is usually a cold experience, whatever the season. Wearing a floatation suit, the temperature and the weather is completely indifferent. You float easily in the water like a cork. An out of the ordinary experience in the harbour of Hamn PM Extra: Outdoor hot tub must be booked latest 1 day in advance THE LIGHTHOUSE MAKE NORWEGIAN WAFFLES Come and make your own fresh Norwegian waffles in the Lighthouse, coffee/tea is included. Time around PM

7 FRIDAY OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES FROM Wednesdays / Saturdays: AM guided tour SIGTHSEEING BY RENTAL CAR NATIONAL TOURIST ROUTE PART 2 people, is a great sightseeing/photo tour in dramatic landscapes. Open grocery store the one and only in Gryllefjord on weekdays. THE LIGHTHOUSE MAKE NORWEGIAN WAFFLES Come and make your own fresh Norwegian waffles in the Lighthouse, coffee/tea is included. Time around PM GUIDED HIKING TOWARDS SUKKERTOPPEN LOOKING FOR THE NORTHERN LIGHTS The view from Hamn i Senja is towards our favourite mountain Sukkertoppen, 456 meter above sea level. Easy walk up to the dam built for the first water powered electricity production in the world (150 m.a.s.l.) Great view over the fjord and majestic mountains. Hiking with snowshoes when there is snow. Start around 9 PM. 3-4 hours tour

8 SATURDAY OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES FROM Wednesdays / Saturdays: AM guided tour SIGTHSEEING BY RENTAL CAR NATIONAL TOURIST ROUTE PART 2 people is a great sightseeing/photo route in dramatic landscapes Open grocery store the one and only in Gryllefjord on weekdays. ATLANTIC OCEAN BATHING IN THE HARBOUR / BODYRAFTING IN A MAELSTROM Bathing in Northern Norway is usually a cold experience, whatever the season. Wearing a floatation suit, the temperature and the weather is completely indifferent. You float easily in the water like a cork. An out of the ordinary experience in the harbour of Hamn PM From February: Body rafting in a maelstrom RELAX IN THE COGNAC SALOON Have a nice cup of tea or an aperitif before dinner in the cognac saloon, relax and enjoy the evening with your fellow lers. Wednesdays / Saturdays :Afternoon relaxation 4-7 PM

9 SUNDAY OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES FROM Wednesdays / Saturdays: AM guided tour SIGTHSEEING BY RENTAL CAR NATIONAL TOURIST ROUTE PART 2 OUTDOOR HOT TUB IN A BOAT people, is a great sightseeing/photo tour in dramatic landscapes. Open grocery store the one and only in Gryllefjord on weekdays. World's first bathing shack. A hot-tub in a boat on land. A pleasant get together place. Rental of gorgeous" maritime swim suits and use of sauna is optional A real arctic bath to cool down is possible for the toughest! Every day: Must be booked latest 1 day in advance

10 ACTIVITIES THAT CAN BE ORDERED DIRECTLY IN COGNAC SALOON Do your own campfire in the evening Buy a bag of fire wood and have a nice time around the campfire. Rent a reindeer skin for outdoor seating when relaxing by the fire. Walk to the former nickel mine area Take a walk and see the remains of the old nickel mine only 15 min. walk from Hamn. Guide must be ordered in advance Hiking in the Hamn landscape Borrow a map from the reception and take a hike in the mountains in Hamn. If snow - rent snowshoes and poles, backpack, thermos, warm clothes etc. Sauna Relax after a day full of outdoor activity. Other periods: Book latest 1 hour in advance. Outdoor hot tub in a boat World's first bathing shack. A hot-tub in a boat on land. A pleasant get together place. Rental of gorgeous" maritime swim suits and use of sauna is included. A real arctic bath in the sea to cool down is possible for the toughest! Must be booked latest 1 day in advance Relax in the cognac saloon Wednesday and Saturday afternoons Have a nice cup of tea or an aperitif before dinner in the cognac saloon, relax and enjoy the evening with your fellow lers. Polar Park Kiss a wolf in the Northernmost wildlife park in the world. Min. age 18 years. Watch arctic wild animals, and visit the fox camp. No min. age. Driving time from Hamn I Senja 2 h 15 min. Visit them on the way to or from Hamn in Senja! Visit Tromsø Hurtigruten departures from Finnsnes city every day at 1145 heading for Tromsø city. Scenic tour. Arrival in Tromsø Driving time from Hamn to Finnsnes 50 min. Return with speed ferry same day or bring your rental car on board and drive back, 3 hours drive from Tromsø to Hamn i Senja. Photographing and sightseeing If hiring a car, you can experience all of Norway s nature within a few hours drive, including one of the beautiful National Tourist Routes along road 86/862. You will never run out of motifs or exciting sceneries. Sightseeing tours can be arranged for groups on request.

11 SENJA SPECIAL JANUARY 2016 WHALE WATCHING WINTER WHALE SAFARI FROM IN JANUARY* The last years, from the end of December to the middle of February, the ocean outside Senja is filled with herring. The herring packed sea attracts the largest animals on earth to gigantic dinner parties. The Atlantic Ocean outside the coast of Senja, is one of the richest fishing grounds in the world, and hundreds of killer whales and humpback whales join in for tasty meals during this period. Getting this close up to the whales, when they swim under the boat, jumps out of the sea and even lie still and just look at you - you can be nothing but impressed by the size, and the elegant moves. Sometimes they are so close you can even feel their breath. Other whale species can also be seen: Minke Whale, Harbour Porpoise and Pilot Whales. Fixed departures. Even though the whales seems to come every day in this period, there is no 100% guarantee of their participation. But what a magic chance to be a real explorer and have an adventure for life! WHALESAFARI INCLUDED Boat with skipper, floating suit TIME Winter season-departures: January, or as long as the whales are in the area. On request in December DURATION Departure : Departure & Wildlife safari to look for sea eagles, seals and more. Meet 30 min. before departure CAPACITY Up to 8-12 persons per boat Larger groups on request TIME:Relevant whale-period is based on the appearances of the whales the recent years. Tours might be cancelled on days with bad weather and for safety reasons. Fixed whale tour departures as long as the whales are seen in the area. When the whales are gone, we continue with wildlife safari in the fjord to look for other Arctic animals like sea eagles, seals and more. Photo:

12 WINTER CLOTHING FOR A SENJA VISIT The Senja island is situated on 69,4 North, and for those who join us in Hamn in Senja in the winter time, we recommend some basic equipment in addition to clothing you can get from us. During winter, the average temperature along the coast of Senja is around minus 3-4 C (around 26 F). Occasionally we experience down to between minus degrees, and in combination with wind the effective temperature can be quite low. The weather in Northern Norway changes rapidly, and local variations can be huge. In other words we have to be prepared for a lot of weather. The polar nights, when the sun never rises, lasts from 22 nd of November to the 22 nd of January. March and April can also come with warm and sunny days, and sun glasses and sunscreen is recommended. Hamn in Senja offers the following clothing for activities on land and for tours with boat:(pictures of the clothing above are illustration photos) Warm suit for outdoor use, wind proof (one piece) Winter boots Gloves Warm head wear, wind proof Clothing offered for event boats: Floating suits Winter boots Gloves Warm headwear How to wear clothing in the Arctic: Woollen underwear / socks Several thin layers of clothing (woollen clothing is recommended, or fleece) Spacious clothing Windproof layer EQUIPMENT THAT EVERY PARTICIPANT SHOULD BRING: thick and thin woollen socks woollen sweater woollen long johns warm wool or fleece trousers/trousers gloves - water proof mittens warm wind proof cap scarf or fleece - tube windproof jacket/pants winter boots spacious and soft trouser/ warm sweater indoor shoes indoor leisure wear/ casual clothing sunglasses lip balm (sun screen, cold blocker for late winter) contact lenses instead of glasses if possible