norway lights

lofoten islands

WITH SPECIAL GUEST CO-HOST RICHARD TATTI AND 2 LOCAL GUIDES WITH AN EMPHASIS ON ASTRO AND AURORA PHOTOGRAPHY

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With your Hosts 

Levin Barrett Landscape/Seascape/Astro and 

Richard Tatti Nightscape Astro/YouTube Master Creator

Supported with Two Local Expert Guides

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Experience the breathtaking photographic magic of Norway

I’m very proud and excited to announce my inaugural Norway Tour in 2026. After spending a month there in 2018 and 3 weeks in 2025, it’s time for me to show you the incredible beauty of the Lofoten area of Norway.

Norway is, without exception, the most stunningly beautiful country I’ve ever been to in my life. Jagged snow covered mountains erupting out of the icy deep blue waters of the Atlantic. Picturesque sea-side fishing villages that still operate today with unique Rorbuer (fishing hut) accommodation. And don’t forget the most dazzling trick from nature – The Northern Lights. 

Although I’m well familiar with the area, I am still using the support of 2 fully licenced local guides from the most experienced photo tour company in Lofoten to ensure you get the absolute best exposure and experience. That’s 4 guides for 10 guests which ensures you get personal attention in every aspect of the tour and your photography. We visit all the bucket list stunning locations for amazing seascape and landscape photography and with Richard you’re guaranteed the best guidance and instruction for your nightscape astro and aurora photography. 

Just 10 guests in total, comfortable transport in two 9 seat vans, your own private bedroom every night, breakfast and dinner and fully guided with photographic tuition and education. The tour focuses on landscape, seascape, astro and aurora nightscape photography and having a good time. 

The tour is suitable for intermediate to advanced photographers who want to explore new and unique locations and gain further knowledge and experience with their photography. A good understanding of your camera and how to adjust settings is essential to get the best from this tour.

Nights 1 & 2
Henningsvaer

The tour commences in Henningsvaer towards the northern end of Lofoten. The closest airport is Svolvaer. If you fly into Svolvaer then we will pick you up from the airport. Please refer to the tour notes at the bottom of this page for guidance and recommendations on flights in and out of Lofoten. Flights fill months in advance so it is important to read this section and act. 

Henningsvaer is a beautiful fishing village full of cafes, restaurants and craft shops. There’s even a superb photo gallery run by the local photographer. We base ourselves here with beautiful accommodation right on the harbour foreshore for 2 nights while we explore everything in this region. 

Flexibility is the key to Lofoten. It is a relatively small area that has rapidly changing weather. Because I have teamed up with experienced local photographer guides, we’ll go to the right area at the right times to maximise your experience. This includes chasing aurora at night. This flexibility means if we have a late night, we can also have a lazy morning to recover. Likewise, if the forecast is for a bad night, we’ll get an early start so we can get the most out of the day. 

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Nights 3 to 5
mortsund

We now move to the middle of the Lofoten area called Mortsund. Mortsund is about a 15 minute drive from Leknes which is the largest town in Lofoten. Being in the central area, it allows maximum flexibility to most parts of Lofoten to chase aurora and the best options over most of the island.

Again, there is plenty to explore in this area and plenty of meal and dinner options in Leknes. We will visit the famous village of Nusfjord, the northern beaches of Skadsanden, Unstad and others, the fishing village of Ballstad and anywhere else the aurora dictates.

Nights 6 to 8
hamnoy

Hamnoy is a stunningly beautiful island harbour in the south of Lofoten and just north of Reine. This stretch of coastline is a series of little islands, each with their own quaint fishing village. It is a very popular area for photographers and with good reason, it is absolutely stunning! The area is surrounded by snow capped rugged mountains behind ocean and lakes. We can literally walk 50 meters from our room to the most stunning view in Norway. If the aurora comes out, I promise it will be one of the most memorable nights of your life.

 

Over 3 days, we explore this area from Hamnoy down to A (yes, it is a fishing village with the shortest name in the world). Reine is the most well known village in the area. You’ll also find an entirely new love of cinnamon scrolls here. I was never a fan until I went to a little cafe in Reine and then OMG!!!

 

Again, flexibility is key. While we have a rough itinerary for this area, timings and places will vary depending on the weather and the advice of our local guides. We’ll visit Sakrisoy, Olenilsoya, The Horn, Reine, Moskenes and A with lots of magical viewpoints in between.

Night 9
Nusfjord

For our final night we head to the gorgeous fishing village of Nusfjord. The drive in alone is breathtaking and is even called Panorama Road and passes the pristine lake Storvatnet overshadowed by a towering mountain. We are staying at the Nusfjord Village and Resort which is also home to the magnificent Karoline restaurant. This timbered walled restaurant provide a warm and intimate atmosphere with a weathered ocean view of the artic circle. 

Day 10 Departure

After our final breakfast together, we’ll drop you at Leknes airport for your morning or afternoon flights home. Remember to book these early so you get a seat.

What’s Included

  • All Transport during the tour
  • Airport Transfers at Svolvaer and Leknes
  • All accommodation with your own bedroom every night. All accommodation is in 2 or 3 bedroom Rorbuer/Apartments with shared kitchen, lounge and sometimes a bathroom but you still have your own separate bedroom and bed every night.
  • Breakfast and Dinner each day. 
  • Car/ Van hire and fuel.
  • All admission fees and charges to locations visited during the tour.
  • Fully licenced tour vehicles and guides
  • All activities and guidance
  • All training (formal or in-field)

What’s NOT Included

  • Airfares to Svolvaer and from Leknes
  • Lunch each day (This is at the request of previous guests where the only complaint was too much food)
  • Drinks (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, although I’m sure I’ll buy you the occasional coffee)
  • Camera equipment or accessories
  • Travel Insurance which is mandatory

Testimonials

If you come on board for this tour I will send through a full list of conditions, inclusions, exclusions, etc, but in a nutshell the pertinent ones are –

  • It is a requirement to have travel insurance prior to and for the duration of this tour. This is at your expense.
  • The price DOES NOT include airfares, airport transfers, lunch or drinks. 
  • I strongly recommend you fly into Svolvaer and out of Leknes. This will allow us to pick you up and drop you off at the respective airport. It is generally best to fly into Oslo, the capital of Norway. From there you fly up to Bodo. You will then need to change to a Wideroe flight from Bodo to Svolvaer. For departure you will fly from Leknes to Bodo and then connect to your flight back to Oslo. WARNING – the Wideroe flights fill months in advance. My VERY STRONG recommendation is to book a fully flexible fare as soon you can, even if this is 5 to 6 months away. The fully flexible fare can be changed or cancelled with little to no cost should things change. If you leave your booking to 1 or 2 months before travel, it’s highly likely there will be no seats left and there are very few other options available. Bookings from Oslo to Bodo with SAS are generally more readily available. There are other options via Trondhiem or Tromso if you wish but almost all require you to transit via Bodo at some point. I’ll advise you further on this when booking. I’d recommend you arrive a few days earlier (Oslo is an awesome city to visit) to recover from your jetlag. There is an 11 hour time difference between Australia and Norway.
  • A $1000 AUD deposit is required within 2 weeks of confirming. The balance in full is required 6 weeks before departure.
  • If you cancel more than 6 weeks prior to the tour – Full refund
  • If you cancel less than 6 weeks prior to the tour, I will re-advertise the position on the tour and if a replacement is found – full refund. If no replacement is found then NO REFUND is given. If I can rebook accommodation and cancel meals that reduces the overall cost then I will refund what I can, otherwise this is the purpose of the Travel Insurance. Please understand that this is a small group tour and this policy is necessary to give certainty to other group members.
  • If I cancel the tour – Full Refund or we try again later. In circumstances where the cancellation is due to external events outside my reasonable control, refunds will be less any unrecoverable costs.
  • The price does include all accommodation in your own bedroom, Breakfast and Dinner, Car/Van Hire/Fuel and Park fees.
  • Due to the nature of landscape photography, a medium level of fitness and mobility are necessary. The vast majority of our short walks are relatively easy but there may be a need for some “boulder hopping” at various coastal locations. Snow and ice is likely and can be extremely slippery. I’d recommend purchasing ice spikes which easily slip over your normal shoes. They are best purchased in Norway and I can arrange this if you wish.
  • I will record a confidential list of any relevant medical condition or medications that apply to you in case you need urgent medical attention during the tour. This will allow me to pass on relevant and critical information to medical authorities or practitioners if you are unable. This list will be destroyed at the completion of the tour.
  • Further conditions and information available upon request or booking.

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