Photography tour Lofoten Northern Lights

Lofoten, the land of rugged nature, peace, space, winter landscapes and the northern lights. It is a true paradise for every photographer! Each landscape is unique. You will experience that during this photography trip Lofoten – Northern Lights. We have a continuous focus on the Northern Lights, after all, you want to see that! We know the best spots, so you're guaranteed to come home with fantastic photos!

What will you photograph during this 9 day photo trip?

• The northern Lights. We focus on it all the time, to offer you this opportunity.

• Fishing villages and the typical Norwegian houses in Reine, Hamnoy & Nusfjord.

• The most beautiful winter landscapes and true hidden gems.

• The rugged coastlines and rock formations of Uttakleiv beach, Storsandnes & Vikten beach 

• A real Norwegian experience by staying overnight with a Norwegian family. 

• The enchantingly beautiful Gimsoya with the characteristic Norwegian church, perhaps the most beautiful location?!

During the trip you can enjoy all the beauty Lofoten has to offer, there’s no time pressure. There’s enough time for workshops like landscape, nature and astro photography. A photography trip in Lofoten is an unforgettable experience, which you can enjoy again long after you’re back, with your very own photos.

View the day to day schedule of this 9 day photography trip. Do you have questions about this trip, do not hesitate and send your question via the Contact 

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Travelmarks-photography.. your experience! Untill clicks!

A fantastic photo tour through magical Lofoten is waiting for you, where you can focus entirely on photography. Extraterrestrial winter landscapes, the famous Norwegian houses, beautiful rock formations and of course the Northern Lights! Lofoten is the mecca for photographers. A richly filled memory card guaranteed. Let yourself be surprised!

Day 1
Arrival in Evenes. After arrival we set course for Tjelsundbrua, our accommodation for the first night. It is not for nothing that we choose this hotel. The Northern Lights are often seen in this region!

Day 2 until day 5
These days we stay as guests with a Norwegian family. The accommodation we have at our disposal is a dream location, the real Norway is experienced here! It is also our base from which we visit locations that will make your photographer's heart beat faster.

Locations that we will definitely visit: Gimsoya, Storsandnes beach, Voiepollen, Uttakleiv beach and Vikten beach.

Of course we follow the Northern Lights forecasts on a daily basis. Our Norwegian accommodation offers opportunities to photograph the Northern Lights with the most beautiful mountains of the Lofoten.    

Day 5 until 8
We descend a little further to the southern part of the Lofoten, where new highlights await us. We know exactly where to find the most photogenic spots. Of course we don't forget the highlights, but we also like to introduce you to the 'hidden gems'! What could be better than having the landscape to yourself and being able to photograph in peace… pure enjoyment!

Locations we definitely visit: Nusfjord, Reine, Hamnoy, Skagsansen, Flaksanden and the double bridges at Fredvang

Day 9
With great reluctance, the last day has arrived. Many highlights have been seen. What a journey, what an experience, what an photography tour! Today is all about the return journey. Of course we use the time we have to take the last pictures that will end this magical photo trip!

Minimum 3 participants, maximum 6 participants

Date: 2024, February 10th until February 18th

Costs per participant: Costs per participant: 2685 euro
Extra cost for single room: retrievable

Heavyness of the trip
***** this trip is suitable for everyone with normal health
Extra personal cost:

• Depending on your spending pattern, you can count on 30 euros a day

Included:

• Transportation during the tour in a van
• All accommodation as stated
• All nights based on shared rooms
• Breakfast at Tjelsundbrua Hotel
• All toll costs
• Various landscape, nature and astrophotography workshops
• Feedback on your best photos
• Photo reviews
• Lightroom editing skills

Excluded:                         

• Transport or (international) flight to Evenes
• Meals and drinks other than mentioned above
• Travel insurances
• Personal expenses

Mark Brands owner and founder of Travelmarks-photography

As an experienced world traveler and trained professional photographer, you can expect passion, professionalism, fun and enthusiasm from me during this photography trip in the Lofoten. The combination of traveling and photography makes me happy. And even happier if I can share this virus with you and you return home with spectacular photos and an experience that you will remember often!

Norway keeps amazing you, after every turn hides something new. I’m taking you to all the beauty Lofoten has to offer. We’re visiting during the winter, which is the best time for Northern Lights. Come along and let's click!

Practical

• For this tour you have to be in good health.
• We will meet in Evenes, at a time to be determined.
• If you have any food allergies or diets, please inform me about this.
• Non-photographing partners are more than welcome to join. We visit a lot of authentic, non-touristic sites that are worth a visit.
• During this diverse program, you’ll also have a lot of free time.
• Together we decide which workshops to do.
• You can pay with the Norwegian Krone. A lot of places also accept debit cards.
• If you arrive early and want help with booking accommodation, please let us know.
• This is a country program, you have to book the flight separately. If requested, we can help you with your booking.

Climate
The climate is favorable to us at this time of year. On the site of Climate information you can find a lot of useful information. This time of year means we have beautiful winter landscapes and the time of year for the Northern Lights!

Accommodations

Day 1 Tjelsundbrua Hotel 
https://www.tjeldsundbrua.no/

Day 2 until 4 Local Norwegian guesthouse

Day 5 until 7 Lydersen Rorbuer
https://www.lydersenrorbuer.no/

Day 8 Tjelsundbrua Hotel 
https://www.tjeldsundbrua.no/

• STO Garant

This booking is covered by the STO Garant guarantee. You can find the conditions for this guarantee scheme at www.sto-garant.nl/en/downloads. You will receive an email from STO Garant (info@sto-garant.nl) containing information about how you can pay for this booking. You will receive a confirmation email from STO Garant for each payment received. You can find all information relating to STO Garant at www.sto-garant.nl/en.

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• Trees for all

We invest in sustainable forest projects in the Netherlands and abroad. In this way we not only contribute to a better climate and more biodiversity, but also to better living conditions and a future perspective. Especially for the people most affected by the effects of climate change.