SENJA

Meeting with the participants at EVENES Airport (EVE). We will stay in a guest house near the airport to spend the first night and ensure everyone a comfortable arrival.

We begin our adventures in the classic spot of Senja: the Segla Mountain, one of the most scenic fjords in the world that we will photograph at sunset and sunrise. [3.7km round hike, 520 meters altitude gain, 1:30h to the base camp, 1:30h to the shooting spot].

We move in the direction of Grytetippen, starting the route to the Keipen peak, the highest view of Senja with its 862 meters. It will be the most challenging ascent we will face, with a stretch of gravel and large rocks to climb (not dangerous, it is a demanding path that does not require climbing equipment). [6.8km round hike, 820 meters altitude gain, 2:30h to the base camp, 2:00h to the shooting spot].

We move to the most sensational hotel on the island so we can rest, hydrate and eat in relax. It will be a good time to dedicate ourselves to theory. The guides will show their editing flow and we will analyze the participants' shots to discuss where and how to improve. We will spend the night at the hotel and after breakfast, we will leave rested for the fjords.

Leaving the hotel we will move southwards, heading for the Husfjellet peak, along a scenic trail of incredible lakes. Once we reach the summit we will have a classic view of the fjords that lends itself for sunset and sunrise the next day. [7.6km round hike, 630m altitude gain, 1:40h to base camp, 1:15h to the shooting point].

Last fjord of our adventure, the beautiful beach of Ersfjord, near to the most famous location in Senja: Tungeneset. We will sleep in tent on the beach and set up a bonfire looking for some Northern Lights.

We will return to the airport of Evenes (EVE), where we will stay the last night and then say goodbye on the morning of September 12.

This is a photo hike, not only for panoramic photos. It is medium demanding (no training is required, but it is good to be in good health and estimate several hours of walking with over 15kg on your backpack). The group will move on paths and for 4 nights of 7 will stay in tents. Alex will guide the group and will be available for further information about photography or hiking.

Each meal (except breakfast in the accommodations) is at the participant's expense. Alex will bring the equipment to set up the camp kitchen: cooker, pots, ladle, etc. During the stops at the gas station each participant will buy their own "menu" both for dinner and breakfast. With a common cash, which we will set up on the first day, we will buy common goods such as boiling water, salt, oil, sugar, etc. which we will divide into backpacks during the hikes (each will bring water for themselves).

We will have the first night in a guest house near the airport, then two nights in a tent, one more night in a beautiful hotel, another two nights in a tent and then the last night in the guest house to prepare ourselves for departure back. So there are 4 nights in a tent, broken by a night in a hotel to rest, to be able to hydrate and to eat in relax.

It will not be a holiday, it will be a hiking tour, with the enrichment that gives something like this, but with all the consequences: we will walk most of our stay with a backpack on our shoulders (over 15kg of weight), food and camping equipment. It is inevitable to get tired in this context, but the thrill of seeing these wonders from above will do justice to the effort made.

Normal autumn camping equipment: Trekking clothing, light for walking during the day and thermal/breathable for the nights and rain showers. Gore-tex boots, a large comfortable backpack for walking (ideal 70lt). A good sleeping bag (check the temperature comfort, ideal around 5 celsius degrees) and an insulating mattress to sleep comfortably. For overnight stays outdoors, a double tent (for two people) will be provided by the staff and is included in the price (single tent supplement €100).

The technical direction of the tour is entrusted to a travel agency that has been operating in the photo tour sector for 10 years. Participants are supported for any need throughout the entire experience, ensuring safety, logistics, and smooth organization.

Simply be healthy and passionate about photography. No specific training is required, but good physical condition is recommended for the hiking.