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Adventure between sea and land in Norway: chasing the Northern Lights

Next Departure:

December 27, 2024

North Sea:

Norway

Duration:

11 days - 11 nights

Max number of passengers:

5 people

Available:

December - January

Suitable for travellers:

< 70 years

Boarding from:

Vannøya

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Cancellation policy

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Organised by:

Marco R.

Member since 2014 -

Private

French

Spanish

Italian

English

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6 travellers have chosen this experience

This experience, in a nutshell

Contrary to popular belief, the 'polar night' offers several hours of extraordinary light, in addition to the Northern Lights in the darkest hours. 


The hours of daylight in this period are limited: during the day we will have about 4 hours of daylight, while the rest of the time it will be dark. That's why, weather permitting, we will try to make the most of the few hours of daylight for our adventures aboard the sailboat. During the navigation, if we are lucky, we will also be able to see some orca or whales, although the best time to observe them is autumn, in their annual migration and we will visit remote marinas along the coast at the end of the world.


The rest of the time we will spend between stories, readings, board games heated in our base on land on the island of Vannoya in a breathtaking landscape: windows overlooking the dawn, deer walking in the surrounding lands, wood stoves and maps hanging on the walls. A true fusion with the wind, the sea, the prairie, the snow and the rocks that surround this poetic and surreal environment!




OUR BASE - WHERE WILL WE SLEEP?

Our base, located on a private 15-hectare peninsula, also has its own nine-hole golf course. Not always accessible due to snow, but we managed to play in every season of the year. In the gallery you can find some photos of the base.  


The two houses are in the center of the Keila peninsula, on a 15-hectare plot of land formerly used as a farm, with about a kilometer of private coastline, and a lighthouse.


We like to think that the center of our activities is an event in space where time does not flow and it is not necessary to do anything, but only to merge with the wind, the sea, the prairie, the snow and the rocks that surround us. And always immersed in the poetry of light.


The Casa Rossa accommodates travelers with a large lounge with a wood stove and large windows overlooking the sea. Guests have free access to the kitchen and two large bathrooms. WiFi is available in this house.


The House of Books relaxes travelers with hundreds of travel books, atlases, maps and nautical charts. Also heated by classic Norwegian wood stoves. This house is purposely offline.


On the grounds of the property there are several trails, a golf course and several viewpoints and birdwatching, as well as the lighthouse. 

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Our itinerary

Our trip starts here:

Vannøya.

Check-in: 9:00 AM

Our trip ends here:

Vannøya.

Check-out: 9:00 AM

Our itinerary

The itinerary may be subject to change depending on weather conditions.

In general, we will sail in the northern Troms archipelago between Kvaløya, Vannøya, Fugløya, Arnøya, Skjervøy, Alta and the fjords and glaciers of Alta.

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Organised by:

Marco R.

Member since 2014 -

Private

French

Spanish

Italian

English

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Sailing adventure in Norway: chasing the Northern Lights

11/16/2024

Susan B.

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Ireland

I was delighted to have the opportunity to experience sailing in this part of the world. The location and scenery was stunning. Marco and his wife Britta were excellent hosts. They take extra measures to ensure their guests are looked after. Marco was a very knowledgeable and experienced sailor and I would hope to have the opportunity to visit this area and sail with them again. Grazie Mille
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Sailing adventure in Norway: chasing the Northern Lights

11/5/2024

Francesca S.

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Italy

Bellissima esperienza, la ripeterei. Viste le orche e le aurore! Molto competente e disponibile l'eclettico Capitano Marco, super accogliente l'attivissima Britta attenta alle necessità di tutti. Un soggiorno nella loro dimora molto speciale per il calore, la simpatia ed il "sentirsi a casa". Grazie!
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Sailing adventure in Norway: chasing the Northern Lights

11/3/2024

Elisa M.

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Italy

Bellissima esperienza ! Marco e Britta due persone splendide, capaci di rendere indimenticabili le ore trascorse in barca e nella casa rossa.
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Islands at the edge of the world

08/19/2023

Enrico M.

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Germany

Una vacanza semplicemente meravigliosa, guidata da uno skipper premuroso e squisito sotto ogni punto di vista, su una barca che fa rimpiangere la direzione presa dai cantieri nautici nei gli ultimi 30 anni, in un ambiente che spesso ci ha lasciato senza parole. Marco e Britta vivono a Vannoya, una di queste isole ai confini del mondo che abbiamo avuto la possibilità di visitare, e riescono a condividere con i loro ospiti tutto il loro entusiasmo per questi luoghi. Non riesco ad immaginare guide migliori! Un piccolo avvertimento per chi pensa di intraprendere questo viaggio: avrete voglia di ritornare a trovare nuovi amici, di rimettere le mani sulla ruota del timone, di visitare l’accogliente Haus of Books. Grazie ancora Britta e Marco, arrivederci a presto!

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