North Cape - BEST SELLER
Visit the acclaimed North Cape Hall, where the edge of the sheer cliff rises 1,000 feet above the Arctic Ocean.
Visit the acclaimed North Cape Hall, where the edge of the sheer cliff rises 1,000 feet above the Arctic Ocean.
From the tiny fishing town of Honningsvåg, you’ll drive through wild, desolate and sometimes dramatic terrain. Your 45-minute journey will take you along the shore and then climbs the North Cape at a latitude of 71° 10' 21".Between mid-May and late July / early August, the entire disc of the Midnight Sun is visible here on a clear day. At the North Cape Hall, you are free to explore the ‘Experience Centre’, which includes a film about the area through the seasons, as well as exhibits of the North Cape’s fascinating history, a panoramic restaurant, a gift shop, a small chapel and a post office for that sought-after ‘North Cape’ postmark. If you wish, you can stroll outside to the top of the cliff and enjoy the panorama. Even on the most pleasant day, the wind can be chilly; if you plan to walk around outside during your visit, you are advised to take a warm jacket.
Sightseeing around Magerøy Island
An opportunity for a closer look at the island of Magerøy and its fishing villages, plus a visit to the Christmas shop!
An opportunity for a closer look at the island of Magerøy and its fishing villages, plus a visit to the Christmas shop!
The ‘capital’ of the island of Magerøy is Honningsvåg and the majority of the people live here. You’ll drive through the little town, past the airstrip and along the Skipsfjord and, as your coach begins the climb towards the plateau, a detour will be made to the fishing village of Kamøyvær at the head of the narrow fjord-arm.
The top of the plateau is where you may be able to see some of the 4,000 reindeer, which roam this area in the summer months. These reindeer belong to the Sami people who bring their livestock out to the coastal islands as soon as the snow disappears. Reaching a height of 984 feet above sea level, providing the weather is clear, you’ll be able to see the ‘Horn’, a cliff formation protruding from the North Cape cliff in the distance.
Then it’s on to Skarsvåg, the northernmost fishing village in the world, before stopping at the North Cape Christmas and Winter House. This tiny, but cosy cottage contains a craft shop with a wide selection of knitwear, textiles and ceramics, which you may wish to purchase in readiness for December!
Stappan Island Bird-Watching Expedition- SOMETHING DIFFERENT
Travel by boat around the islands in search of some of the protected bird life and nature surrounding the village of Gjesvær.
Travel by boat around the islands in search of some of the protected bird life and nature surrounding the village of Gjesvær.
You’ll head by coach towards the Skipsfjord, lined with weekend huts, before climbing to the plateau where the landscape turns even more barren. There are no trees, but astonishingly many different plants. In the summer months some 4,000 reindeer graze here and with a bit of luck you may see some of them.
Turning left, you’ll head towards Gjesvær, one of the 4 small fishing villages on the island of Magerøy. The village has a protected harbour and there are some 100 islands off the coast, one of them being the group of islands called Stappan.
Step aboard a boat for a trip out to the island, where nature and bird life is protected, which means that the boat must approach at a certain distance only. The island group is situated 9 miles west of the North Cape cliff and home to a wide variety of seabirds such as Black-legged Kittiwake, Puffin, Razorbill, Common Guillemot, Great Cormorant and Northern Gannets.
King Crab Safari
Enjoy a thrilling ride out to the King Crab pots by RIB to view the catch of the day!
Enjoy a thrilling ride out to the King Crab pots by RIB to view the catch of the day!
The giant King Crab was introduced to the Barents Sea by Russian scientists during the 1960’s. The crab thrived in these waters, and spread quite rapidly to the west where it can now be found along the north Norwegian coast. As the number of this species is in the millions, it naturally consumes a great deal and there is concern that it may have an impact on the local eco-system. Controlled fishing is now allowed. The King Crab can live to 30 years old, measure up to 6 feet between its claws and weigh as much as 22 pounds. The catch in the crab pots will most likely be smaller, between 6 and 15 pounds.
After being kitted out in your survival-suit and given a safety briefing, the deep-sea raft with a driver guide sets off towards the Sarnesfjord to inspect the crab-pots. The duration of the RIB ride will be approximately 1 hour.