Eventyr i Tromsø

Vi havde sådan en god oplevelse den dag! :) For det første var alt meget velorganiseret. Vi modtog en mail dagen før turen om, at den var fuldt booket, og at alle skulle ankomme til mødestedet tidligere for at få en god start. MS Gabriele var meget rummelig, der var borde at sidde ved og behagelige sæder. I baren i midten af båden kunne man altid købe drikkevarer og snacks. Den ene vej var ca. 2 timer, men vores guider gav hele tiden virkelig interessante oplysninger om hvalerne og Arktis. Vi fik også altid lov til at blive på dækket og observere turen. Når vi så endelig ankom til hvalsafaripladsen, var vores guide Martina sammen med os udenfor og instruerede alle i, hvor vi skulle kigge hen, hvad vi skulle kigge efter osv. Vi så masser af hvaler, nogle haler - det var virkelig, virkelig flot og en uforglemmelig oplevelse! :)

Staff was nice, the boat was neat and well maintained. Views were spectacular. If you are in Tromso, do not miss this tour.

An unforgettable experience, our guide Carlos M was charming and very friendly. Your explanations were very useful to us. We were able to enjoy the auroras and it was an incredible moment! Highly recommended!!!

Efficient transportation, helpful orientation, and provision of thermal suits. Despite being accustomed to freezing US winters (-20 to -40 Fahrenheit not uncommon in late December) and being dressed in layers, including parkas, we were freezing. So TAKE THE SUITS when offered. The lavvu was very warm, so the layers were helpful after running in and out to see the lights before dinner. Our hosts were very flexible with the hot drinks, the meal was simple and beautifully presented. The sledding and reindeer feeding was a hoot, the lights were slowly starting to grow as we finished the ride and a full moon/stars complemented the beautiful scenery. Leaving Tromsø in the evening, as charming as the city is, was the best plan we made. Our Sami guides were equally charming during a conversational culture lesson. None of it felt rushed or rehearsed. It happened to be New Years Eve and after a wonderful evening the bus ride included sparkling, crystal clear snow and the start of fireworks EVERYWHERE along the harbour. Even if Lady Aurora is shy, the people, animals and country are worth the trip. Thanks to everyone who made it a special New Years Eve. Highlight of the trip for 17 AND 22 year old children, as well as their parents.