7 Days Whales and Northern Lights in Skjervøy (Northern Norway)

Whales & Northern Lights – Photography Tour with Oliver Schwenn

Join Oliver Schwenn, founder of Arctic Pictures, geographer, National Geographic author and photography guide, on an intimate small-group tour to Northern Norway in November 2026.

Based at Hotel Reisafjord 3,5 hours from Tromsø, participants explore the fjords by RIB boat each morning in search of whales, experiencing the animals at close range. Afternoons are dedicated to landscape photography in the soft Arctic winter light, while evenings and nights offer prime conditions for capturing the northern lights. With a maximum of 7 guests and all transfers included, this tour is tailored specifically for photographers seeking extraordinary wildlife and nature experiences.

What´s included

• Whale watching by RIB boat (rigid inflatable boat) – eye-level encounters
• 6 boat excursions included (Sun–Fri), up to 3 hours each
• Northern lights photography in the evenings & nights
• Landscape photography in the magical winter light after boat trips
• Small group – max. 7 participants
• Guided by Oliver Schwenn
• Hotel Reisafjord (35 min from the whale grounds)
• Transfer from/to Tromsø airport
• Licensed guest transportation by Oliver Schwenn
• Alternative land programme on weather cancellation days
• Price: €3,895 pp (double room incl. breakfast); single supplement €300

Not Included

• Flights to Tromsø
• Dinners & drinks

Spaces are limited – to book or enquire, contact us directly at [email protected]