Each winter, the fjords surrounding Alta become the stage for one of the most remarkable natural events in the North Atlantic. Vast schools of herring gather in these waters, attracting orcas, humpback whales, dolphins, seabirds, and many other predators.

This seasonal abundance transforms the Arctic fjords into a true crossroads of the living world. The interactions between species provide an exceptional opportunity to observe the natural processes that connect predators, prey, and the marine ecosystem as a whole.

We selected this team for the quality of the experience they provide and their deep knowledge of this unique environment. Their trips offer visitors the opportunity to discover the Arctic fjords under exceptional conditions while sharing the knowledge that helps them better understand the animals they encounter and the natural forces that shape this remarkable region.

Beyond encounters with orcas and humpback whales, these excursions offer the opportunity to witness one of the great seasonal gatherings of marine life in European waters. A natural spectacle that reminds us how profoundly the balance of the ocean depends on the complex relationships between species.

What We Particularly Appreciate Here

The opportunity to observe an entire ecosystem coming together around a single natural event. A destination that reminds us that some of the most extraordinary encounters with the living world arise from the convergence of thousands of animals following the same seasonal rhythm.