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Scan Magazine | Travel Feature | Basecamp Senja
Basecamp Senja lets you experience the magical wildlife of northern Norway up close in spectacular surroundings. Left and top right photos: Koen Hoekemeijer
Experience Senja, Northern Norway: Spectacular whale safaris and northern lights expeditions Enjoy a wonderful all-inclusive three-day whale and northern lights expedition in Senja, perfect for individual guests looking for an adventure that is out of the ordinary.
This option costs NOK 1,200 per person and runs from the start of November through to January.
By Basecamp Senja and Julie Lindén | Photos: Basecamp Senja
As the herring makes its way into the fjord of outer Senja, the mighty humpback whales and killer whales follow. Basecamp Senja offers three days and nights of exciting experiences in spectacular surroundings, arctic winter light and delicious local food. Here you can head out into the fjord in large, open Zodiac boats, coming as close to the sea and whales as is possible. Stay at the cosy Posthuset Expedition Lodge right by the fjord bank. The expedition includes whale sa-
faris each day, room and board for all days, various lectures and magical northern lights hunts during the evening and night. Transport from Finnsnes to Skaland and back to Finnsnes is included. Basecamp Senja boasts success rates on its whale safaris and northern lights hunts of 100 per cent and 85 per cent respectively. The company also offers a Tromsø whale safari, lasting four to five hours, starting from the city quay.
Facts and details: www.basecampsenja.no post@basecampsenja.no Phone (+47) 917 09 618 Travel to Senja: www.sas.no to Tromsø www.norwegian.no to Tromsø or Bardufoss Transport from Tromsø to Finnsnes: Express ferry from Tromsø centre to Finnsnes (1 hour and 15 min), with pick up at Finnsnes. Return with Hurtigruten from Finnsnes to Tromsø. The expedition starts every Tuesday and every Saturday from October through March. Booking: www.visittromso.no More information about the expedition: www.basecampsenja.no Price: NOK 6,500 per person.
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