NORWAY IN THE AUTUMN - 2023 TOUR

Join me this autumn in Norway's most fabled national park, Dovrefjell-Sunndalsfjella, for the opportunity to photograph some of the country’s most spectacular wildlife and landscapes. The national park is the only area in Europe where a viable and wild population of musk oxen can be found! As well as the Musk Oxen, Dovrefjell-Sunndalsfjella is home to wild Reindeer, Arctic Foxes, Wolverines, Golden Eagles and Ravens. Together with other species, they constitute a unique mountain ecosystem which makes Dovrefjell-Sunndalsfjella a must-visit location for any nature lover.

During this tour our primary focus will be on photographing the magnificent Musk Oxen and at this time of year the autumn colours will be peaking, transforming the landscape. Whilst out in the mountains photographing the Musk Oxen, it is also very possible to photograph Moose, Reindeer and if we’re very lucky, Arctic Foxes.

Whilst in Norway we will be surrounded by beautiful landscapes and on day three, as we rest our legs, we will take a drive into the Norwegian valleys and dedicate the whole day to photographing the Siberian Jays and the breathtaking landscapes that Norway has to offer.

What’s included within your trip?

  • Accommodation in a beautiful Norwegian house, in Dovre. The garden backs on to an ancient forest and it’s not uncommon to see both red squirrels and roe deer, as you’re eating your breakfast and dinner. This is on a 4 night basis.

  • Breakfast, lunch and evening meals.

  • Wifi

  • Myself and Even will be offering full guiding and support to each participant, to ensure you’re comfortable with your camera and settings in all scenarios.

  • All transportation in Dovre.

Equipment required for your trip?

  • Your favourite DSLR or mirrorless camera.

  • A lens with a focal length of 400mm or above is ideal for the wildlife.

  • Wide angle lens and filters (optional) for landscape photography.

  • Tripod.

  • Spare batteries/cards and any other camera equipment you wouldn’t normally leave the house without.

  • Outdoor clothing (plenty of layers ) and a decent pair of walking boots. The temperature around this time of the year can vary.

What’s not included within your trip?

  • Flights

  • Train to Dombås Station (there are direct trains from Oslo Airport)

  • Alcoholic drinks.

  • Travel or contents insurance.

  • Camera equipment.

( please do contact me if you need help with flight or train bookings)

Itinerary

Day One - Arrival in the afternoon and we will pick you up at Dombås train station. We will then have dinner together, sit down to talk about the upcoming days and what we can expect to see and photograph.

Day Two - We will have breakfast early and make our packed lunches. We will then spend the whole day in the Dovrefjell National Park photographing the Musk Oxen. It is always possible to see other wildlife, such as Moose, on our way back to the accommodation. We will then go through images and have dinner together.

Day Three - We will leave the accommodation before sunrise and head into the Norwegian valleys to photograph predominantly landscapes and Siberian Jays, with potential to stop and photograph other wildlife on the way such as Moose and Reindeer. We will take both breakfast and lunch with us. This day does not involve too much walking, which is a good opportunity to rest our legs before day four. We will then go through images and have dinner together.

Day Four - We will have breakfast early and make our packed lunches. We will then head out to try and spot Moose on our way through Dovrefjell. After that we will spend the whole day in Dovrefjell National Park photographing the Musk Oxen and any other wildlife we see. We will then go through images and have dinner together.

Day Five - Departure after breakfast.

Fitness required for your trip?

This tour requires you to have a good level of fitness. When photographing the Musk Oxen it is possible to walk up to 20km, but this of course depends on where the animals are at the time and it could be much, much less.

We’ll be out all day and this ensures we can walk at a leisurely pace and take plenty of breaks, which also provides great opportunities to take in the surrounding landscapes.

Other information

  • Dates - 28th September - 2nd October.

  • Group size - Maximum of 4 people.

  • Cost - £1,500 per person.

  • Deposit - A non-refundable deposit of £300 will be required when booking. The full balance will be required 8 weeks before the trip.

If you have any questions regarding this tour, or you would like to book your place, then please complete the form below and I will get back to you.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Rich