Äventyr i Tromsø

Vi hade en så fantastisk upplevelse den dagen! :) För det första var allt mycket välorganiserat. Vi fick ett mail dagen innan turen att den var fullbokad och att alla skulle komma till mötesplatsen tidigare för att få en smidig start. MS Gabriele var väldigt rymlig, det fanns bord att sitta vid och bekväma stolar. Vid baren i mitten av båten kunde man alltid köpa dryck och snacks. En enkel resa tog cirka 2 timmar, men våra guider gav hela tiden intressant information om valarna och Arktis. Dessutom fick vi alltid stanna kvar på däck och titta på färden. När vi sedan äntligen kom fram till valskådningsplatsen var vår guide Martina ute med oss och instruerade alla om var de skulle titta, vad de skulle leta efter osv. Vi såg massor av valar, några svansar - det var verkligen, verkligen trevligt och en oförglömlig upplevelse! :)

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.