Welcome to Explore the Arctic!
We are a small, local activity company with over 20 years of experience, specializing in unique, tailor-made outdoor adventures for small private groups. Over the years, we have continuously developed and refined our trips, with a focus on high quality, flexibility, and personal service. We are fully licensed, insured, and place the highest priority on safety during our tours.
As locals living in the area, we have extensive knowledge of the region’s hidden gems, history, and traditions. By booking with us, you support year-round jobs and travel in a more sustainable way that benefits the area, its people, and the environment.
Nature is our passion, we are environmentally certified and enjoy sharing the importance of caring for our surroundings with everyone who joins our trips.
Our experience and local knowledge are your guarantee for a successful Arctic adventure.
Let’s discover Northern Norway—let’s explore the Arctic!
EXPERIENCES
From sea to plate
When was the last time you tried something exciting with a group of friends or your colleagues? Join a trip with an experienced fishing guide to learn sea fishing, filleting and how to prepare your catch.
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Guided fishing trips
You are very welcome to join our adventurous fishing trips in the pristine and rich waters outside Kvaløya. We offer trips of different lenghts and levels. Our long experience with fishing in the area is your guarantee to a successful trip. Tight lines!
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wildlife fjord cruise
Discover the majestic mountains, stunning fjords, and arctic wildlife outside the spectacular island of Kvaløya.
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Shore fishing
Our fishing guide will take you to the pristine shorelines of the island Kvaløya. The trip is designed for both novice and seasoned anglers, so no matter your skill level, you’re in for an incredible day.
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arctic road trip
Let us share our favourite places with you while providing history and local knowledge along the way.
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ice fishing trip
Our guided ice fishing trip in a scenic area on the island of Kvaløya offers the chance to experience the tranquility of frozen landscapes and the thrill of ice fishing.
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Snowshoe trip
Embark on a magical snowshoe adventure through a winter wonderland tailored to your desires.
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Freshwater fishing
Experience the thrill of freshwater fishing for trout and char on our guided trips. Relax and unwind amidst stunning natural landscapes while our knowledgeable guides share fishing tips and local insights.
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Winter boat fishing
Join our experienced guides on a fishing trip in the scenic Kattfjord. The pristine and rich waters off the coast of Kvaløya are a world-class fishing area, well-known for sea fishing for centuries. We’ll teach you everything you need to know, so don’t worry if it’s your first time sea fishing.
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Coastal northern lights trip
A night under the dancing Northern Lights, surrounded by pristine Arctic nature, is a magical experience that everyone should have at least once in their life.
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Summer boat fishing
Join our experienced guides on a fishing trip in the scenic Kattfjord. The pristine and rich waters off the coast of Kvaløya are a world-class fishing area, well-known for sea fishing for centuries. We’ll teach you everything you need to know, so don’t worry if it’s your first time sea fishing.
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Passion for Nature
Nature is our passion, it means everything to us. Without it, we couldn’t do what we love. We participate in environmental research, work on wildlife and habitat management projects, and help develop guidelines for responsible nature tourism in our region. We enjoy sharing the importance of caring for our surroundings with everyone who joins us on our trips.
From the very beginning, we have focused on giving back to our small community. We involve local people and small businesses in our work and always strive to leave as little impact as possible. Be a mindful and considerate explorer!
Accommodation
We recommend our partner Lauklines for accommodation during your stay. The spaceous, high standard cabins are located right by the sea in the scenic Kattfjord, 35 km from Tromsø.
Activity packages
Experience exciting activities in the magnificent nature of northern Norway. Our flexible packages adapt to the weather, ensuring activities take place under the best conditions during your stay. Each experience is tailored to your group, giving you the opportunity to enjoy the very best the Arctic has to offer.
Arriving
We are located above the arctic circle in northern Norway, 35km from Tromsø. All our activities are available with pick-up from Tromsø.
You can reach Tromsø by plane from various destinations. If traveling by car, you can reach us via Norway, Finland, or Sweden. In Norway, trains go as far north as Narvik, from where a bus transfer is available.
“Marcus is friendly, knowledgeable and forever trying to make your trip more enjoyable. He doesn’t just want you to see the Northern Lights: he wants you to see them from the most perfect location! His supplied warm weather gear is of the highest quality and his salted cod stew is to die for. I went with two other highly recommended tours and, whilst they were good, they were nothing compared to Marcus’s amazing tour.”
“What an experience! I must say that I was impressed by the quality of the tour offered by the Explore the Arctic team. The staff were extra caring and attentive throughout the whole trip, giving detailed information about the fjords, nature and the route that we were taking.
We covered so much within the time we had: We saw many marine birds, including guillemots, sea eagles and puffins, grey seals and even porpoises. We had the chance to try sea fishing, which was also a really interesting experience. I can’t recommend this tour enough! It’s a must in Tromsø!”
“We had an amazing fishing trip with Marcus! Our family were so well looked after and Marcus was always there to help with baits, rigs and tactics! My son Anthony caught a record 150kg Halibut!! Making all his dreams come true. My wife caught a lovely wolffish and then we were spoilt with a lot more large cod and coalfish. Our thanks to captain Marcus and his first mate Tim for a wonderful trip which we would highly recommend to any family looking to do the same!”
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- Flexible start times
We are flexible with the start times of our tours. For example, if you book… - Winter is in full swing
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From May to mid-August, we enjoyed fine weather, with very few windy days. This allowed…