Ersfjordbotn Attractions & Things to do

Arctic Landscapes is a road-trip in the coastal area of Tromsø that contributes to scientific research. On this tour you'll discover places with breath-taking sceneries, you'll have a chance to take the best photos and get to enjoy home-made food on a picnic in the Arctic. Meanwhile, contributing as a citizen scientist! Come and join a ride in the countryside of Tromsø with us and leave a positive impact on our local community and ecosystems!
Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes.

The tour starts at the meeting point. From there we will drive west, crossing the bridge that connects Tromsø to the island of Kvaløya.

During this trip we will cross 3 fjords. And we will drive across the valley of Kattdfjordeidet. There will be short stops to take photos and experiment nature. Sometimes we can see reindeer and other animals roaming free.

The destination is Sommarøy, “the Summer Island”. There we will enjoy a warm lunch inside the Sommarøy Arctic Hotel.

To return we will take the road on the south-east coast of Kvaløya. During this ride we can enjoy the views of the Sund and the mountains of Malangen.

The tour finishes at our original meeting point after approximately 5 hours.

In all our tours we accept wheelchair users or people with reduced mobility. We also are prepared to guide people with visual or hearing impairments. And we always work on creating a comfortable experience for neurodivergent people as well.

Duration: 5 hours.

Our tours will take you discovering everything that Northern Norwegian fjords and rural areas around them have to offer. We choose the location based on weather forecast and go with what nature has to offer us. The landscape takes one through raw and brut nature, rugged mountains, scenic beaches, beautiful lakes, typical houses, farming areas etc. There will also be chance encounters with wildlife and if we are really lucky maybe even see elk and white tailed eagles. The trip lasts anywhere from 4 to 5 hours tops. We will make several stops to enjoy the everchanging landscapes, take photos, enjoy these beautiful places and their uniqueness.
Duration: 5 hours.

This scenic drive will take you to fishing villages and wild nature areas on Kvaløya Island, along the fjords, and further to an open sea view. Roadtrip is also endless possibility to spot arctic animals. Look around, cause often reindeers hide even between houses. Mooses, sea eagles, seals, otters live just next to the roads, if you know where to look for them.We are always happy to tell you more about norwegian culture and traditions. So you will learn why most of the houses are red and how people lived before in northern Norway.
Duration: 5 hours.

The Arctic is such a magical place, offering special moments through and around the fjords during the twilight months that can only be found above the Arctic circle (this is because the sun does not rise above the horizon). We love nature and believe we share this passion with you. Because of this we have created an scenic, educational sightseeing tour in which we will explore the fjords in the arctic landscape around the Tromsø region. You will head out in a comfortable mini bus with a personal guide who will be with you for the entire duration of the tour.

Duration: 5 hours.

Take more memorable and inspiring photographs of your travels! We live in one of the most beautiful regions in the world. During this tour, you will visit fjords, villages, rivers, and icefalls. You will also hear local anecdotes to have both grand and intimate understanding of our wonderful area. We cover a spectrum of subjects and locations that tells the story of the place. This tour is also about discovering the different shades of blue seen in the landscape. Northern Norway’s blue light has been a source of inspiration for Silvia’s artwork. We want to share this inspiration with you. 😉

Since we work with small groups, you will experience special access to some great locations.
Duration: 5 hours.

Take a walk on the wild side of Tromsø at night. This is a hiking tour for those who want have a closer look at the Arctic wilderness. Feel the wind and evening sun in your face, breathe the pure air and hear the sounds of nature while taking a walk up to a small mountain with amazing views and the midnight sun. During the summer the 24 hour sun light gives the opportunity to enjoy the nature all day long.

We have tailor the hike to suit the participants. For a long or more challenging hike, please contact us.
Duration: 4 to 5 hours.

Our scenic journey is located mainly on Whale island and passes through 3 fjords, majestic high mountains and brings us to small colorful fishing villages where we experience spectacular views of white sand beaches and open sea.

We schedule numerous stops in the most scenic places where we take pictures. Around the noon will follow a longer 45 minutes break near beautiful, long white beach. There we offer you a rest in our grill cabin while surrounding cozy camp fire.
We will enjoy our small refreshments, hot drinks and share with you exciting local stories and beliefs.

During our journey through Whale Island, we may spot reindeer, moose, sea and white-tailed eagles and hope to see orcas and humpback whales (between November – January).
Duration: 4 hours 45 minutes.

This self-driven tour is really at your own pace. You can stop as you please and for as long as you prefer. This tour has a focus on the cultural aspects of Senja and Tromsø that are often over looked by travellers as they are not well known. Guests will be provided with a detailed information package after purchase providing information on each out, links to our maps with great spots for hikes or all levels, photography locations and other important points of interest.
Duration: 7 days.