Back to Nature!

Blue Lake hike

Time of year: June - September
Hike / walk and sightseeing.

Join GuideGunnar for an road trip to the Lyngen Alps, where I will give you an sightseeing tour of the west side of the peaks of Lyngen Alps, including a hike to the bluest lake in the world, where I will be your guide, of course ...

"First time I saw pics of it, it was blue yes, but when I first arrived there by my own I understood how blue it really was"

So, therefore I like to bring you with me on this lovely whole day trip for show you this lovely area in my neighborhood area of Tromsø.

• Price: NOK 1,595 per guest.

• Pick-up point: Magic Ice bar, in front of the harbor terminal.
• Departure time: 08.30 / 8.30 am
  
• Duration: +8 hours (depends on hiking time and return ferry)
• Incl. transport, guided hike, sightsee drive and guide service.
• Number of guests: 1 - 12
• Age limit: 15 - 75 years.

• Level of difficult: Medium / `Hard` (cause the rocky path)
• NB! For the Blue Lake hike you need to have sturdy hiking boots for keep your legs safe.
• Sneakers and jeans are not permitted!
• NB! Please make your own lunch bag from the AirBnb and hotel breakfast, and bring a bottle of water.

 

Aurora Snowshoe Nightwalk

Follow GuideGunnar to the island Kvaløya and beautiful Sommarøy for do a snowshoe hike up to the lovely viewpoint of Ørnfløya mountain where you`ll experience one of the most lovely islands- and ocean views of the coast of Tromsø.

I will equip you with a thermo suit and good boots for a little walk in the snow on snowshoes. All depends of the weather you`ll get treated with a tasty pastry and a hot drinks. And if we`re lucky with the weather sky and Aurora activity, you`ll get an preformance of Lady Aurora too.

Season: GuideGunnar`s Aurora Snowshoe Nightwalk tours runs from snowfall (medio October) - April.

• Price: NOK 1,595 per guest.

• Pick-up point: Magic Ice bar, in front of the harbour terminal.
• Departure time: 19.00 / 7 pm
• Duration: 5 hours, incl. transport.
• Number of guests: 1 - 8.
• Age limit: 15 - 75 years.
• Level of difficult: medium / hard

Ice Fishing & Snowshoe

Follow GuideGunnar to the island Ringvassøya, where he will equip you with a thermo suit and good boots for a little walk in the snow. You will walk up to a beautiful lake in the midst of the Arctic wilderness. You will receive fishing gear, learn how to use it, and find out how to clean your catch. Try your luck while you take in the gorgeous landscape around you. GuideGunnar will prepare a hot meal on the frozen lake while you are out on the ice.

Season: GuideGunnar`s Ice Fishing tours runs when the winter are "warmer" from February - April.

• Price: NOK 1,595 per guest.

• Pick-up point: Magic Ice bar, in front of the harbour terminal.
• Departure time: 09.00
• Duration: 5 - 8 hours, incl. transport and lunch
• The duration depends on how long you want to be out in the cold, the weather, how many fish you catch, and how much you enjoy simply being out in the lovely wilderness.
• Number of guests: 1 - 8.
• Age limit: 15 - 75 years.
• Level of difficult: medium / easy

GuideGunnar's Ice Fishing & Snowshoe tours includes

• Pick-up from your hotel, AirBnb and cruiseship.
• All the equipment you need: ice fishing gear, snowshoes and walking sticks, thermo suits, and warm boots
• Hot drinks and local sweet snacks outdoors
  
• Lunch, Ice Fishing tours - hopefully a freshly caught fish served on the frozen lake!
  (A reserve meal will always be at hand)
• GuideGunnar's guide service
• Return transport to your accommodations in the city

Please Note - Conditions of the Back to Nature tours

• Age limit: 15-75 years
• Due to safety concerns, this tour is limited to guests aged 15 and older, as temperatures on the lakes can drop to minus -20 degrees Celcius / -4 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Thermo suits (XS and larger) and warm boots (EU size 36 and larger) are included in GuideGunnar's tours.
• Sneakers and jeans are not permitted on GuideGunnar's Back to Nature tours!

Backpack & Clothing Advice

• For your backpack: Pack an extra fleece or jumper / sweater, extra socks, extra gloves, and a bottle of water. Remember a warm jacket for the break!
• What to wear: long underwear (merino wool), wind- and waterproof jacket and pants, fleece or jumper / sweater, gloves (mitten gloves are best), gaiters, scarves, a knit hat covering your ears, and UV sunglasses
• Layering is king! Your first layer of clothing, closest to your body, should be wool.
• Mitten gloves are best! They keep your fingers warm when you take pictures, so wear finger gloves of wool under and mittens on top.

 

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