Summer Fjord Road Trip with Citizen Science

Norway is known for its beautiful fjords where the mountains meet the sea - and we'd like to keep it this way! Come with us for a road-trip like no other. You'll discover places with amazing scenery, admire arctic wilderness and take memorable shots. You'll also experience & participate in our citizen science project. Following our validated methodology, you'll be provided with much-needed data to help protect the environment. The goal of citizen science is to inspire our guests to follow leave-no-trace principles, making it easy to enjoy and explore nature while protecting it and contributing to real scientific research. After the collection, that data is uploaded to our research partners' database, where they'll use it in their research that will help inform policy making. 

After our science contribution is done, we can lie back & enjoy the home-made lunch we have prepared for you. This is the most ethical trip for you to experience the extraordinary nature of Northern Norway. Explore different locations on the islands to see the fjords, mountains, beaches, lakes, forests and small villages in the Norwegian countryside. On this trip, you will get to beautiful places to take photos, relax in a peaceful atmosphere and enjoy the views and sounds of nature, and if we are lucky, we can even see some wildlife! "Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re gonna get." – Forrest Gump – Let Wandering Owl surprise you.

We can pick you up and drop you off at the harbour or in the city centre, so you can combine this tour with a city walk on your own if you wish. Pick up times at the cruise ship dock* (Breivika Havn, pier 24-25): 10:45 AM or 12:45 PM, depending on the date. Pick up times in front of Scandic Ishavshotel: 11:00 or 13:00, depending on the date. *Please note that some of the cruise ships dock at pier 7-8 in the city centre, right next to the Tourist Information Office & only 200m to our pick up point. 

Season: 1st June - 14th of September
Duration: 4 hours 
Carbon emissions emitted: 2kg
Group size: 3 - 15 pax
Minimum age: 2 years old

Start time: 11:00 | 13:00 
Meeting location: In front of the Scandic Ishavshotel | Cruise dock (please specify in your booking)
Return: 15:00 | 17:00
Inclusions: Photos of the activity in web-sized resolution, a guide to safely show you the way, the citizen science methods, a light meal, homemade snacks & hot or cold beverages, and all equipment needed for the citizen science projects.
Safety considerations: The tour involves walking; the conditions may be icy, slippery, uneven, muddy, a bit snowy, hot, humid, windy or otherwise. The temperatures may be cold and windy. Please ensure you are wearing appropriate clothing and have ample water for the activity. Wandering Owl has appropriate liability insurance, but please ensure you have your own medical and travel insurance, just as you would normally have.