Avontuur in Tromsø

We hadden die dag zo'n geweldige ervaring! :) Ten eerste was alles heel goed georganiseerd. We kregen de dag voor de tour een mailtje dat het volgeboekt was en dat iedereen eerder op het ontmoetingspunt moest zijn voor een vlotte start. MS Gabriele was erg ruim, er waren tafels om aan te zitten en comfortabele stoelen. Bij de bar in het midden van de boot konden mensen altijd drankjes en snacks kopen. De enkele reis duurde ongeveer 2 uur, maar onze gidsen gaven de hele tijd interessante informatie over de walvissen en het noordpoolgebied. We mochten ook altijd op het dek blijven om de tocht te observeren. Als we dan eindelijk bij de walvisspot aankwamen, stond onze gids Martina buiten bij ons en instrueerde iedereen waar ze moesten kijken, waar ze naar moesten zoeken, enz. We zagen veel walvissen, een paar staarten - het was echt heel leuk en een onvergetelijke ervaring! :)

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.