Puffins and Eiders on snow 23.–30.3.2025

Experience the arctic conditions of Northern Norway and capture stunning waterfowl on our early spring photography tour!

During the trip, we will visit the famous floating hides at Båtsfjord and Hornøya Bird Island, where thousands of seabirds, including puffins, razorbills, guillemots and shags prepare for the upcoming breeding season. In addition, we will explore an exotic location for dark photography of Arctic hares.

Information of the tour

Dates: March 23–30, 2025

Duration: 8 days

Target group: Our Northern Norway photography trip is suitable for anyone interested in birds and bird photography. On Hornøya Island, birds can be observed so closely that the trip is also ideal for those who simply wish to watch.

Group size: 4–7 participants

Accommodation: Accommodation in hotel rooms with two beds. Single rooms are available for an additional fee.

Equipment: Required equipment will be communicated closer to the trip’s start date.

Meals: The trip price includes breakfast and dinner.

Tour leader: Mikko Oivukka, contact: info@kuusamonaturephotography.fi

Price: 3500€ (including VAT). The price includes hide fees, boat transportation, accommodation, meals (breakfast and dinner), transfers from Ivalo to Norway and back to Ivalo, and guide services.

Registration: To register, please sign up directly through our webshop or by email at info@kuusamonaturephotography.fi. The trip will be confirmed if at least 4 participants sign up 30 days prior to the trip’s start.

Planned program

Sunday, March 23, 2024

Meeting in Ivalo in the morning. It is possible to arrive in Ivalo by plane or by car with the tour leader from Oulu on Saturday, March 22, for an additional fee. From Ivalo, we will transfer to Kaamanen, where we aim to photograph pine grosbeaks during lunch. After lunch, we will head towards Båtsfjord. In Northern Norway, we must consider the changing weather conditions, so the planned itinerary may adapt based on the weather. If conditions are favorable, we will reach Båtsfjord in the late afternoon, after which we will check into our accommodation and have dinner.

Monday, March 24, 2024

Before sunrise, we will head to floating hides to photograph Arctic waterfowl in the morning. After the hides, we will take a boat trip, providing another opportunity to photograph waterfowl. In the afternoon, we will hold a workshop on bird photography.

Tuesday, March 25, 2024

We will repeat yesterday’s program: before sunrise, we will head to floating hides to photograph Arctic waterfowl in the morning. After the hides, we will take a boat trip, providing another opportunity to photograph waterfowl. In the evening, we will go out to photograph hares in the night landscape using lights.

Wednesday, March 26, 2024

After breakfast, we will drive towards the Varanger Peninsula. Along the way, we will photograph birds and landscapes when possible. In the afternoon, we will check into our hotel and have dinner.

Thursday, March 27, 2024

In the morning, we will head to the harbor and take a boat to Hornøya Bird Island. We will spend the whole day on the island and return to the hotel in the afternoon. Travel to Hornøya is always uncertain in March due to weather conditions, so if we cannot access the island, we will arrange an alternative program.

Friday, March 28, 2024

In the morning, we will head to the harbor and take a boat to Hornøya Bird Island. We will spend the whole day on the island and return to the hotel in the afternoon. Travel to Hornøya is always uncertain in March due to weather conditions, so if we cannot access the island, we will arrange an alternative program.

Saturday, March 29, 2024

In the morning, we will head to the harbor and take a boat to Hornøya Bird Island. We will spend the whole day on the island and return to the hotel in the afternoon. Travel to Hornøya is always uncertain in March due to weather conditions, so if we cannot access the island, we will arrange an alternative program.

Sunday, March 30, 2024

After breakfast, we will pack our bags and drive back to Ivalo.

Good to know

Payment for the Trip

A non-refundable reservation fee of 500 euros is paid at the time of booking. The remaining balance will be invoiced later and must be paid 45 days before the start of the trip. If the booking is made less than 30 days before the trip, the full amount will be invoiced immediately after the booking.

Insurance

Participants are responsible for their own insurance. It is also recommended to have leisure accident insurance and insurance for photographic equipment.

Cancellation Policy

If the cancellation occurs more than 45 days but no later than 30 days before the trip, the reservation fee (500€) will be retained. If the cancellation occurs more than 30 days but no later than 14 days before the trip, 50% of the course fee will be retained. If the cancellation occurs less than 14 days before the trip, the full trip fee will be retained.

The organizer has the right to cancel the trip up to one month before the start of the course. If the trip is canceled by the organizer, all payments will be refunded.

Additional Information

Please feel free to contact us by email at info@kuusamonaturephotography.fi if you need further information.

Reservation

Price: 3500 € per participant.

A reservation fee of 500 euros will be invoiced at the time of booking.

The final invoice will be sent later and must be paid 30 days before the start of the trip.

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