From Tromsø: 2-Day Trip to Andenes with Whale Watching Safari
- Join a 2-day tour from Tromsø to Andenes and back, and experience whale watching in summer
- See majestic orcas and sperm whales onboard a supercharged RIB-boat at the tip of Andenes
- Pick-up/drop-off, knowledgeable guides, transfers, and RIB boat whale watching included
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Overview
Are you in Tromsø and want to go see the whales? No problem: join us for an Arctic Whale Watching Safari to Andenes with premium coach transfer from Svolvær, and experience majestic orcas and sperm whales.
What's included?
Pick-up/drop-off from Scandic Ishavshotel (bus 930)
Knowledgable English-speaking marine guide
Scenic coach ride from Tromsø to Andenes
Whale-watching safari by RIB boat
Warm safety suit during the boat ride
Free Wifi on board of the bus
USB charging points in the bus
Overnight stay in Andenes not included (please book separately)
Food and drinks not included (available for purchase)
What to expect?
This trip includes scenic road transport by bus along one of Norway's National Scenic Routes on the island of Senja and two ferry crossings between the islands of Kvaløya, Senja and Andøya to the village of Andenes. This is a truly complete 2-day summer experience above the Arctic Circle, topped-up with a Whale Watching Safari!
Please note:
This is a 2-day adventure. An overnight in Andenes is needed for this adventure. Accommodation is not included. Hotel options: Andenes Suite hotel, Thon hotel, Grønnbuene Fisherman's cabins.
The whale watching is on the second day, meeting time 08:30 at the whale watching partner
Bring warm clothes for after the tour, as you are in the open sea during the whale watching activity.
Schedule:
Day 1:
08:45 - departure from Tromsø centre (next to Scandic Ishavshotel)
10:45 - ferry at Brensholmen to Senja - 40 minutes
12:50 - photo stop at Ersfjord beach - one of Senja's most beautiful fjord beaches
15:00 - ferry at Gryllefjord to Andøya - 1h40minutes - keep your eyes open for whales and seals
16:50 - arrival at Andenes (accommodation is not included)
Day 2:
09:00 - Whale-Watching Safari and hot lunch (3 hours) - be at the Whale Watching partner latest 08:30!
12:35 - departure from Andenes to Tromsø
20:15 - arrival at Tromsø
Food: On both routes, food can be bought on the ferries.
What to do at Andenes?
Visit the Lighthouse, built in 1859 and witness the best viewpoint over Andenes town, sea and mountains (open until 20:00 (8pm)
Dive into the Andenes museum (open until 20:00 (8pm)
You will find cosy restaurants and bars, such as Arresten and Lysthuset.
The Arctic Route bus will make several drop-off/pick-up stops between Tromsø and Andenes.
Good to know
Meeting point: 8:00am at the bus stop by Scandic Ishavshotel. Board the Arctic Route line 930