Urban experiences meet raw Arctic nature
Tromsø
Whale Route Skjervøy
The Arctic Route
The Arctic Route
The Arctic Route
The Arctic Route
Prices from
1438 NOK
per person
This tour is conducted by The Arctic Route. From 1 November to 31 January, the Whale Route takes you from Tromsø to your whale watching tour in Skjervøy and back..
General information
Have you booked a whale-watching tour in Skjervøy and are looking for transportation from Tromsø? Travel the Whale Route on board our comfortable bus!
Embark on a thrilling Arctic adventure which takes approximately 4 hours to travel between Tromsø and Skjervøy. Departing from Tromsø at 5.30 am, the bus ensures you arrive in Skjervøy around 9.45 am, perfectly timed to kickstart your whale-watching safari, leaving from Skjervøy harbour. The bus leaves Skjervøy after your tour at 1.30 pm and you will be back in downtown Tromsø at 5.40 pm.
Experience the mesmerizing beauty of Skjervøy, a charming destination in Northern Norway, and discover the magic of whale watching amidst the stunning Skjervøy archipelago in the Lyngenfjord region. Immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring sight as majestic whales follow the herring into the protected fjord area.
On your whale-watching tour, you will have the chance to see orcas, humpback whales, and sometimes harbor porpoises. Orcas (also known as killer whales) and humpback whales have been migrating to this area every winter for a few years in search of herring.
The best time to observe these majestic marine mammals is from early November to late January.
Important!
Make sure to choose the right departure place and destination.
Departure from the bus terminal Prostneset – Samuel Arnesens gate 5, Tromsø (Hurtigruten Terminal).
Be punctual for departure at 05:30 AM
Arrival in Skjervøy at 09:25 AM
Return from Skjervøy at 13:25 PM
Back in Tromsø at 05:30 PM
It is recommended to bring breakfast on the bus trip.
Number of seats: 1 - 45
Prices from
1438 NOK per person
- Adult NOK 1438 return
- Adult NOK 719 one-way
- Child 4-15 years NOK 719 return
- Child 4-15 years NOK 360 one-way
- Infant 0-3 years NOK 0
Facilities
- Toilet facilities on bus
- Bus (up to 50 persons)
About Best Arctic
Life-changing experiences – The Arctic Way
We put our heart and soul into delivering life-changing experiences based on quality and authenticity to you – The Arctic Way.
Best Arctic is a newly established Destination Management Company, covering the northern areas of Norway, Sweden, and Finland. The company was founded based on Bussring and Tromsø Safari.
With more than 17 years of experience in the tourism industry, we aim to inspire and offer you the best arctic experience ever: from winter to summer, all year round, single activities (northern lights tours, dog-sledding, whale watching, sightseeing tours, among many other exciting tours), accommodation, packages, cross-border bus transportation, and unforgettable experiences.
Our philosophy is based on maintaining our strong local connection by tight cooperation and involvement with local landowners, activity operators, guides, and other suppliers. We strongly believe in contributing to a better tourism destination for our guests and the locals, not only for today but, even more importantly, for the future.
Best Arctic has currently 18 employees operating out of our hubs/offices in Tromsø and Narvik.
The Arctic Route
Phone: +47 953 03 888
Email: [email protected]
Web: https://bestarctic.com/thearcticroute/
Phone: +47 953 03 888
Email: [email protected]
Web: https://bestarctic.com/thearcticroute/
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