TOUR OPERATOR MANUAL 20/21 Northern Lights Season the UNDISCOVERED ARCTIC
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TOUR OPERATOR MANUAL 20/21 Northern Lights season THE UNDISCOVERED ARCTIC Lyngen is something truly unique, and Our little peninsula still has has it’s we want to invite you here! authenticity though, and the true feel of rural Northern-Norway. With a Situtated on a small peninsula surro- rich heritage, colorful language, and unded by alpine mountains and fjords the most welcoming locals you could in every direction, we have historically imagine. been somewhat isolated. But thanks to our ferry system, we now are more Combine this with spectacular scene- accessible than ever and just an 87 ry, and that’s a recipe for success in minute drive from Tromsø by car. our book. Lyngen is still undeveloped in terms Hope to see you here of tourism, but make no mistake we have a lot to offer! Mads H. Fagerborg Kvien General Manager TABLE OF CONTENT Activity Descriptions Ice-Climbing 4 Arctic Whisky Experience 5 Snowmobile Safari 6 Dog-Sledding 7 Snow Shoeing 8 Northern Lights Dinner 9 Whale Safari 10 Accommodation Options Aurora Fjord Cabins 11 Magic Mountain Lodge 12 Sørheim Brygge 13 Booking Info 14 Price Lists Activities 15 Accomodation 17 Transportation 19 Ice-Climbing for Beginners A one of a kind experience, no previous experience needed! A truly unique opportunity! Lyngen is home beats brute force, it can get pretty tiring. to many easily accessible frozen waterfalls The activity duration varies and strongly de- that allows for top-roping. This means that pends on the group. We take our time and do together with our certified guides, ice clim- our best to ensure that all guests get a good bing can be done by literally anyone. No experience, therefore we recommend that previous experience needed. you dont book this activity if you have a strict schedule the same day. Tour Description Upon arrival at our HQ the guests will be Reccomended for greeted by their guide for the day and given a We recommend this tour to everyone up for a brief summary of the day. We will make sure small challenge, as our guides are quite flexi- they are dressed appropriately for the day and ble and can adjust difficulty. But particularly to fit them with climbing shoes. We then dri- guests that are adventurous and want to try ve out to the nearby trail-head and start the something out of the ordinary. hike towards the waterfall. Along the way our guide will make several stops educating the guests on local flora & fauna. We take it slow INFO so everyone can keep up at a comfortable pace. Upon arrival a the waterfall we fit our guests with the rest of the climbing gear and Season 01. December - 28. February have a safety briefing + climbing instructions. Price Retail from 1.890 NOK After everyone has tried climbing we head to Duration 6 Hours not including transfer our traditional Lavvu and cook lunch over an Difficulty Medium/Challenging open fire. Age Limit 14 years old Practical Information Group Size 2-8 guests To ensure personal follow-up we keep our groups small at 4 persons maximum per guide. Guests are expected to be in normal physical shape. There is a 1.3 kilometer hike on snow required each way, and even though ice climbing is a sport where technique Arctic Whisky Experience An exciting dayotur to the Worlds northern most distillery! Aurora Spirit has established the northern- Reccomended for most distillery in the world. The Lyngen Alps, We recommend this tour especially for those the fjords and the Arctic wilderness are an with an interest in history and tasting. Howe- excellent setting for making whisky! At their ver the tour is suitable for most and is a good brand new visitor center you can partake in and easy introduction to arctic ingredients and guided tours with complimentary tasting of scenery. There are lots of good photo oppor- these locally made high quality products. tunites around the visitor centre with dramatic landscapes. Tour Description When you arrive at the Distillery, we will start with the highlight: a Whisky Tour. It will be INFO given by a qualified staff member who will guide you through the process of manufactu- ring various types of spirits such as vodka, Season 01. December - 31. March aquavit, and gin, but with a main focus on Price Retail from 1.290 NOK whisky! You’ll get a glimpse into the myste- Duration 3 Hours not including transfer rious past of Viking age drinking customs and learn about hi-tech alcohol production on Difficulty Easy top of the world. During this exciting guided Age Limit 20 years old tour, you will see, feel and smell Arctic ingre- Group Size 2-15 guests dients. The tour includes a complementary tasting glass. After the tour your guests will have the pos- sibility to relax at the visitor center and enjoy a tapas lunch made of locally sourced ingredi- ents. They can also purchase beverages fromt the bar or do more activities before their transfer back. Snowmobile Safari Camp Troll provides breathtaking scenery! Send your guests on a exciting snowmobil- Reccomended for ing adventure between giant mountains and Beginners to snowmobiling, or those that just learn how these imposing summits inspi- want to expeerience the dramatic landscape of red Norwegian folklore. Lyngen up-close. Also a very good option for families! Tour Description Upon arrival at Camp Troll the guests will be We do not reccomend this tour for adrenaline greeted by their guides and dressed for the seekers ecpecting full throttle. The snowmobi- activity. Then Instructions and how to hand- les are a tool for getting out into the wild. le the snowmobile safely will be given by your guides who will then set a scenic trail and adjust the speed so that everyone fe- INFO els comfortable. During the day we will have time for “playing around”, taking pictures and of course spotting trolls (although no guaran- Season 10. December - 31. March tees)! We will ensure our guests get the most Price Retail from 1.790 NOK of their day out in Lyngen and back at Camp Duration 4 Hours not including transfer Troll a hot meal & tales will be served around Difficulty an open fire. Easy Age Limit 7 years old Practical Information Group Size 2-20 guests You will need a valid driving licence so please bring this with you. Children over the age of 7 are welcome, but will need to share a snow mobile with an adult and be able to sit and hold on to the snowmobile unassisted. Dog-Sledding at Svensby Drive your own sled in the Lyngen Alps! Our new dog-sledding partners at Lyngen Reccomended for Safari will make sure both the dogs and your Anyone interested in trying dog-sledding in a guests have the time of their life. With ani- spectacular landscape. The scenery around this mal welfare and guest comfort in mind, They tour is simply breathtaking with 1.400+ meter offer the perfect location for outdoor adven- summits, flat snow fields and evergreens. tures. Tour Description INFO Guests are picked up by our driver outsi- de Lyngen Adventure HQ or with the Arctic Route from Tromsø and driven towards Lyn- Season 01. December - 31. March gen Safari. Here they will greet the dogs, help Price Retail from 1.790 NOK set up sleds and given a thorough instruction Duration on how to handle the sled. Then the guide 4 Hours not including transfer will lead the way on a easy beginners trail in Difficulty Medium a comfortable pace so everyone have time Age Limit 7 years old to familiarise themselves with the handling. Group Size 2-16 guests During the day the guide will make a stop where guests and dogs get to relax a little. Back at camp lunch will be served in a Sami Lavvu around the bonfire. Practical Information We will provide your guests with suitable warm clothing & boots, however it’s re- commended that they dress in warm ba- se-layers beforehand. The trip is somewhat challenging physically but also rewarding. The dog-sledding activity itself takes roughly 2 hours. Snow Shoeing & Arctic Survival Explore the snowy norwegian forests and learn from locals The perfect initiation to the Arctic! Send When the fire is lit we will show how to set up your guests on a snowshoeing trip off the a temporary camp and protecting oneself from beaten path, exploring north-Norwegian the elements, before we sit on our reindeer fauna and flora along the way. skins and enjoy our hot soup together. After lunch we head back to the car and are trans- Tour Description portet back to HQ for goodbyes and further Guests are met at Lyngen Adventure HQ transportation if ordered. where the guide will go through the plan for the day and ensure everyone is well equip- Practical Information ped. We will take the time to explain arctic We will provide your guests with suitable warm clothing and layering, and the importance of clothing, however it’s recommended that they staying warm and dry. Each guest will recieve dress in warm base-layers beforehand. The nowshoes and a backpack that contains poles, trip is somewhat challenging physically but also reindeer skin, 1 birch log, and a packed lunch. rewarding. (Thermos with hot carrot and ginger soup; Vegan). Reccomended for First time visitors to the Arctic and guests inte- We then head into the wild on todays track rested in local knowledge. that is chosen each morning on the guide briefing to ensure the best path for the cur- rent conditions.