Lofoten Explorer
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Erling R
Stavanger, Norway56 contributions
Jul 2020 • Family
Very professional team at check-in including the choice of right clothing and protective gear. The pilot informative and also led the RIB safely close to the shoreline without taking any risks. Beautiful nature and eagles in number of tens in each colony. The two-hour trip can be highly recommended.
Written July 9, 2020
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pepe
Malaga, Spain1 contribution
Nov 2024 • Couples
An unforgettable experience.
We were going on a boyfriend trip and decided to sign up. The boats breaking the fjord ice to pass was impressive. And seeing the eagles so close in those almost wild landscapes was an incredible experience.
If you're going to svolvaer you can't stop
We were going on a boyfriend trip and decided to sign up. The boats breaking the fjord ice to pass was impressive. And seeing the eagles so close in those almost wild landscapes was an incredible experience.
If you're going to svolvaer you can't stop
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Written December 27, 2024
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kathleen k
28 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
Beautiful experience. One of the best day of our life as the weather was so good. The crew and the employees are all super friendly and always making sure we are comfortable.
The combination of the majestic fjords and the eagle are just superb… 2 hours is just not enough.
The combination of the majestic fjords and the eagle are just superb… 2 hours is just not enough.
Written February 23, 2023
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Marc Beckert
Bocholt, Germany10 contributions
Jan 2025 • Couples
Ticket name: RIB & Floating Sea Eagle Adventure
Positives:
Floating was truly a unique and fun experience. It was fun to try out how such life jackets work and what they can withstand. In this respect, it was a great experience that you certainly won’t forget anytime soon.
Negatives:
1. Unfavourable time:
The chosen time was extremely unfavourable. It was far too dark to notice the beauty of the crystal clear Arctic waters or the impressive colors of the surrounding area. The fjords and mountains were also barely visible due to fog and darkness. A later time would have made the experience much more enjoyable and attractive for guests.
2. Lack of focus on white-tailed eagles:
A major criticism is that the tour was also advertised with the opportunity to see white-tailed eagles. Unfortunately, no effort was made during the tour to look for the white-tailed eagles or to address this at all. It seemed that this item of the programme had been completely neglected.
3. Lack of efforts for guests:
It could have been expected that more efforts would be made for the guests, for example through professional pictures or drone shots, as shown in the promotional video. Unfortunately, photos were only taken on explicit request by the guide. Overall, it seemed like you had little desire to offer guests a truly memorable experience.
4. Subsequent offer:
After the tour we were offered to take part in another tour to see white-tailed eagles. This gives the impression that it’s more about additional revenue than a fulfilling experience.
Conclusion:
Despite the successful floating experience, the tour was disappointing overall. The time, the lack of implementation of the advertised content and the lack of commitment from the guide have greatly clouded the overall impression. In this form I would not recommend the tour.
Positives:
Floating was truly a unique and fun experience. It was fun to try out how such life jackets work and what they can withstand. In this respect, it was a great experience that you certainly won’t forget anytime soon.
Negatives:
1. Unfavourable time:
The chosen time was extremely unfavourable. It was far too dark to notice the beauty of the crystal clear Arctic waters or the impressive colors of the surrounding area. The fjords and mountains were also barely visible due to fog and darkness. A later time would have made the experience much more enjoyable and attractive for guests.
2. Lack of focus on white-tailed eagles:
A major criticism is that the tour was also advertised with the opportunity to see white-tailed eagles. Unfortunately, no effort was made during the tour to look for the white-tailed eagles or to address this at all. It seemed that this item of the programme had been completely neglected.
3. Lack of efforts for guests:
It could have been expected that more efforts would be made for the guests, for example through professional pictures or drone shots, as shown in the promotional video. Unfortunately, photos were only taken on explicit request by the guide. Overall, it seemed like you had little desire to offer guests a truly memorable experience.
4. Subsequent offer:
After the tour we were offered to take part in another tour to see white-tailed eagles. This gives the impression that it’s more about additional revenue than a fulfilling experience.
Conclusion:
Despite the successful floating experience, the tour was disappointing overall. The time, the lack of implementation of the advertised content and the lack of commitment from the guide have greatly clouded the overall impression. In this form I would not recommend the tour.
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Written January 9, 2025
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Marianne C
Helsinki, Finland34 contributions
Jun 2020 • Family
I took eagle safari with my young daughters. Service and guiding was excellent! I also appreciate that we got high quality and good sized equipment. It is not always so when travelling with kids. Girls loved the experience!
Written June 24, 2020
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Yuval Levy
72 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
It was an amazing experience!
Our captain was very nice,the boat was comfortable and we had a great weather.
We so lots of sea eagles! And even spotted a few Dolphins on our way back to Svolvaer.
We got a thermal suit,goggles and gloves that kept us nice and cozy.
Over all it was great🌹
Our captain was very nice,the boat was comfortable and we had a great weather.
We so lots of sea eagles! And even spotted a few Dolphins on our way back to Svolvaer.
We got a thermal suit,goggles and gloves that kept us nice and cozy.
Over all it was great🌹
Written October 28, 2022
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Kari M
Oslo, Norway2 contributions
Jun 2021 • Friends
The rib trip to Trollfjorden was absolutely top notch wonderful. Good quality equipment and friendly, professional staff. The 12 killer whales we could watch om close range was a magnificent bonus, but even without them, the majestic eagles and nature in general would have made the experience true bliss. Unmissable.
Written July 2, 2021
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TravelfanaticsUK
UK278 contributions
Jul 2019
We did the Lofoten Explorer sea tour in July. It was wonderful. They lend you full suits to keep you warm and dry. They took us into a Trollfjord, through some wonderful scenery then to an island where there were sea eagles. They threw fish into the water and the sea eagles came close to the boat to get the fish.
Written January 1, 2020
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heitzen
Oslo, Norway3 contributions
Oct 2017 • Friends
We were lucky to come across such an amazing tour. Our guide, Arnstein, catered for all our needs (even if one in our party is differently abled, and requires somewhat more attention). The eagles were fantastic and the local knowledge of our guide was mindblowing. If you visit Lofoten this tour is a must, and as u can see from the picture was our impaired friend also very satisfied!
Written October 15, 2017
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michelle f
Raleigh, NC106 contributions
Oct 2013 • Couples
This was the highlight of our trip to the islands. The scenery is breathtaking along the fjords. The guides know where to go to feed the eagles, and our guide Gunnar was so kind.
We were out about 1.5hrs and it was perfect. Much more and we would have been getting cold.
If you go in the winter, make sure you wear a scarf to protect your nose and bottom portion of your face. The gear they give you is perfect, but in the wind-the only part cold will be your nose/lower face if you dont bring a scarf.
We were out about 1.5hrs and it was perfect. Much more and we would have been getting cold.
If you go in the winter, make sure you wear a scarf to protect your nose and bottom portion of your face. The gear they give you is perfect, but in the wind-the only part cold will be your nose/lower face if you dont bring a scarf.
Written November 9, 2013
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Hi Michael,
wie hast Du deine Fotoausrüstung während der Fahrt aufbewahrt ? Fototasche ? Fotorucksack ?
Was würdest Du empfehlen ?
Danke und Grüße, Jörg
Written February 24, 2023
Hej! Finns det en nedre åldersgräns för barn?
Written January 28, 2020
Stian-Lofoten Explorer
Kabelvag, Norway
Hei,
Ja på sommeren bruker vi å sette en grense på 6 år.
Mens på vinteren setter vi en grense på 10 år.
Men disse er ikke gjeldende da været og temperaturen den aktuelle dagen spiller inn. Når var det dere tenkte å dra på tur og hva er alderen på barnet/barna?
Mvh
Stian Eriksen
Lofoten Explorer
Written January 28, 2020
Hello do you have any tours that depart from other areas of Lofoten ? . We are staying in Reine, looking for a tour departing from nearer . Thanks .
Written July 11, 2019
Hi, every hotel has the Lofoten activity brochure, there’re many activities available, check this brochure. Enjoy!
Written July 11, 2019
are they operating during October 5-8 ?
Written October 1, 2018
Hi!
Lofoten Explorer have departure every day all Year!
In october 1130am.
Please book in advance.
Written October 1, 2018
Hi!
Sorry we only have English, German and Norwegian guiding. But our Trollfjord and Sea Eagle safari is amazing even without guiding!
Written August 29, 2018
Buongiorno ieri abbiamo prenotato un escursione per 3 persone per il 22 agosto. 2400 nok già ritirati dalla carta di credito ma non abbiamo ricevuto nessuna mail di conferma. Vi abbiamo contattato sia sul sito sia su Facebook ma ancora nessuna risposta. Attendiamo un vostro riscontro grazie
Written July 1, 2018
Hei
hvis dere ikke har fått kvittering for turen i løpet av Mandag 2 juli, skal vi sjekke dette opp for dere. send ditt referansenummer og navn til post@lofoten-explorer.no. Vi følger opp din bestilling etter helgen.
Written July 1, 2018
Margareta B
Gothenburg, Sweden
Onsdagen den 4/6 vill jag och mitt barnbarn göra en Örnsafari med er ribbåt. Kan ni reservera två platser på eftermiddag/kväll, till Margareta och Nova (13år) Berglund. Vi bor på Akkerbrygge och är där med Veterantåget, från Kalmar, Sverige. Tack
Written June 12, 2018
Hei!
Regner med at du mener 4/7
Kan du sende oss en reservasjon på e post.
Hjertelig velkommen
Mvh
Lofoten Explorer
Written June 12, 2018
Hei!
Voksen kr 800,-
Barn kr 650,-
Booking: post@lofoten-explorer.no
Tlf: +47 971 52 248
Hjertelig velkommen på Trollfjord og havørnsafari!
Mvh
Lofoten Explorer
Written May 15, 2018
Synes at tekste hvor det står at « kjører til faste tider i sommersesongen” bør endres til faste tider hele året.
Lofoten Explorer kjører nå hele året.
Det bør også med i teksten at kunder i vinterhalvåret oppfordres til å ha godt skotøy, hansker og halsvarmer.
Written March 9, 2018
Det skal vi selvfølgelig få fikset👍
Written March 9, 2018
We are travelling with our dog can he join us.
Written July 26, 2017
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