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Embark on a 7-night immersive photography adventure with Terry Steeley & Chris Percival, exploring the awe-inspiring Arctic Circle and the ethereal Northern Lights in Norway.
We’ll be journeying between The Lofoten Islands and Vesterålen, offering us ample opportunity to capture the unparalleled beauty of these areas during the day.
The itinerary also features an exciting eagle safari and a visit a Sami family , where we’ll get up close with reindeer, perfect for photography enthusiasts.
Expect average temperatures around -1.4ºC (29ºF). As December begins, we’ll welcome the onset of winter, characterised by more snow and ice, especially on the elevated terrains, setting a picturesque snowy backdrop.
Upon landing at Harstad-Narvik Airport (EVE), you’ll be greeted by your guides and introduced to your fellow photographers, kicking off your adventure in good company. From there, we’ll set off on our scenic drive to Vesterålen, arriving at our base in Sortland, a journey of around two hours. En route, we’ll stop to refuel with some food and perhaps capture a few introductory shots if the landscapes beckon.
And if conditions are looking good tonight we’ll dive straight into the magic of photographing the Northern Lights. So, have your camera ready; the excitement begins as soon as you touch down!
For details on flights and arrival options, be sure to check out the ‘How to Get Here‘ tab above.
The incredibly photogenic white-tailed sea eagles are an absolute highlight of this trip.
Departing early in the morning, we’ll climb aboard the generous sized RIB and cruise around the islands searching for the majestic birds. However, be prepared and keep your cameras close to hand. These giants of the sky come very close as they search for a bite to eat and are a treat to photograph.
Expert guidance will be available before boarding the boat to ensure that you maximise the photo opportunities from our safari.
Upon returning to the harbour you will enjoy a tasty hot soup lunch before we make our way back to the hotel for the rest of the afternoon and evening.
After dinner back at the hotel, this is our last opportunity of seeing the Northern Lights again so we will plan to go out once more.
The Sami are the only indigineous people recognised by the European Union. Having their own language, culture and customs, we’ll enjoy a snapshot of their traditional lifestyle; whilst glimpsing the unique relationship between them and their most cherished resource – the reindeer. There will be many opportunities to photograph the Sami and the reindeer during this visit.
All of this activity will most likely make you hungry. A traditional Sami lunch is included for this tour.
After breakfast we will begin our journey south and into the famous Lofoten Islands. There are countless photo opportunities along the way at many locations we can choose to stop at. The distance to your hotel is around 180km (110 miles). In the early afternoon, we will likely stop in Lofoten’s largest town, Svolvær, which will allow you time to buy some lunch before we continue our journey on to the town of Leknes which will be our base for the next 3 days.
After dinner at your hotel as long as the weather conditions and solar activity are favourable, we will embark on the first aurora chase of the trip, departing at around 20:00. Return to the hotel will most likely be sometime after midnight.
The next two days will be devoted to day time excursions to some of the most picturesque places in the Lofoten Islands. The locations we visit will be selected by your guide based on the weather forecasts and the sunrise and sunset times. Amongst these locations you can expect to visit:-
After dinner at your hotel we will again head out in search of the Northern Lights.
Today we slowly make our way North, out of Lofoten, through Vesterålen and back to mainland.
Weather permitting, we will plan to do many photo stops along the way today including a visit to the fishing village of Henningsvær out on the east coast of Lofoten.
We will arrive at our new hotel which is near the airport with time for you to settle in and have dinner before we will plan again to head out for our last aurora chase.
After breakfast we will travel back to Harstad-Narvik airport, arriving in time for you to meet your flight home.
Sortland’s newest hotel with 128 modern rooms, opened in 2021 has a unique harbourside location right in the heart of the town. It offers panoramic views of the sea and scenic mountains of Vesterålen.
The ground floor restaurant serves continental buffet breakfasts and dinners with locally sourced ingredients. The restaurant is surrounded with a monumental glass facade giving stunning views across the water.
Rooms are modern and comfortable and available as
Your hotel in Leknes is situated in the heart of Lofoten and in a perfect location for us to explore the most dramatic and picturesque locations with travel time between locations kept to a minimum.
Enjoy a good nights sleep in the hotels quiet and newly renovated rooms, and start the day with a continental breakfast.
All hotel rooms were renovated in 2017 and have now a contemporary and delicate look.
Dinner is served every evening in in the hotel restaurant. The menu is composed of local ingredients and the dishes are inspired by both local and international cuisine.
The airport hotel is located less than a kilometer from the airport and serves as a convenient and comfortable location which we often use at the beginning or end of a trip.
Enjoy a good nights sleep in basic but cosy rooms and start the day with a buffet breakfast.
The hotel was built in 2021 and the rooms are modern and clean.
The hotel restaurant is able to serve hot meals on request and hosts the included breakfast buffet every morning.
We collect and drop off guests at our local airport, Harstad-Narvik. The airport code is EVE.
To arrive at Harstad-Narvik you will need to take a flight from Oslo Gardemoen (OSL) which is Norway’s international airport. There are several daily flights between Oslo Gardemoen (OSL) and Harstad-Narvik (EVE). These flights are operated by Norwegian and SAS. The flight time is approximately 1h 40m.
Harstad-Narvik (EVE)
We recommend you arrive and depart on one of the flights listed below.
| Arrival at Harstad-Narvik (EVE) from Oslo (OSL) on 15 March 2026 | |||
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| SAS SK4094 | Depart OSL: 14:20 | Arrive EVE: 16:05 | |
| Norwegian DY366 | Depart OSL: 17:55 | Arrive EVE: 19:35 | |
| Departure from Harstad-Narvik (EVE) to Oslo (OSL) on 22 March 2026 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Norwegian DY363 | Depart EVE: 15:40 | Arrive OSL: 17:25 | |
| SAS SK4095 | Depart EVE: 16:40 | Arrive OSL: 18:30 | |
There are many international airlines that fly to Oslo (OSL). Please contact us or chat to us now for advice about flying to Norway from your country.
If you are flying from outside of Europe then generally we recommend you arrive in Oslo at least one night before your internal flight to Harstad-Narvik.
Award-winning nature photographer Terry Steeley, has a wealth of experience in leading trips and teaching small groups.
An expert behind the lens and the computer, Terry has been an Adobe Influencer for many years, sharing both Photoshop and Lightroom post-processing ‘know-how’ with people worldwide.
Highly respected, his enthusiasm, energy and commitment are limitless making him perfect to lead this incredible adventure.
Chris has over 15 years experience in chasing and photographing the Northern Lights.
A seasoned traveler around Norway, Sweden and Finland, he is an expert in logistics, planning and manoeuvring around the often unpredictable weather.
Committed to exploring the green night sky, many of his award winning photographs have been used online, in print and TV, including the Brian Cox science documentary ‘Forces of Nature’ which aired on BBC1, PBS and ABC1.
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