✈️ Important travel information for fuests from America & other distant locations
🛬 Please plan your flights to arrive in Alta on the tour start day or the day before!
✨ Should your flight arrive the evening before (~10 PM), we’re happy to assist you in arranging an overnight stay at our camp (when we have space -
no guarantee - please talk with us) or
a hand-picked hotel in Alta.
Booking must be completed by the guest, but we’ll guide you to ensure a seamless experience.
🌊 Our goal is to ensure your arrival is smooth, so you can start your whale adventure fully relaxed and ready to be amazed.
Arrival & location
Meeting Point for pickup is the hall at Airport Alta 16:00 PM
You get all your winterclothes in the arrival hall before we go to the car.
Vilt Hjerte Winterwhales Camp can be reached via Tromsø and Alta. Below you find all commonly used travel options and booking links. We recommend: booking flights early, checking bus & ferry schedules close to your travel date and allowing buffer time for arrival
If you are unsure which route suits you best, we are always happy to help you plan a calm arrival.
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Please note:
All schedules are subject to seasonal changes and weather conditions. Always check current availability before booking flights.
Flights
Flights to Alta (ALF)
Alta Airport is the closest airport to the camp.
Airlines serving Alta:
• Widerøe: https://www.wideroe.no
• Norwegian Air Shuttle: https://www.norwegian.com
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Tromsø (TOS) ↔ Alta (ALF)
Direct flights operate regularly, including Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Flight time: approx. 40–45 minutes.
Flight booking:
• Booking.com – Flights: https://www.booking.com/flights
• Widerøe: https://www.wideroe.no
• Norwegian: https://www.norwegian.com
Transfer from Alta Airport to Burfjord can be arranged.
Buses
Tromsø ↔ Alta
• Operator: Svipper / Route 150
• Travel time: approx. 6–6.5 hours
Schedules & tickets:
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Alta ↔ Burfjord
• Stop: Burfjord E6 / Burfjord bensinstasjon
• Travel time: approx. 1h 15–1h 30
Schedules:
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Tromsø ↔ Burfjord (Direct Bus)
• Travel time: approx. 4.5–5 hours
Schedules:
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Arctic Express Bus (via Skjervøy)
The Arctic Express Bus connects Tromsø and Skjervøy.
• Travel time: approx. 4–5 hours
Booking & schedules:
From Skjervøy, onward travel to Burfjord is possible by bus or ferry.
Ferries & Express Boats
• Regional express boats (seasonal):
• Official overview of all ferries & express boats:
https://www.visittromso.no/getting-around/express-boat-and-ferries
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Transfer from Alta Airport
If you arrive in Alta (ALF):
We can assist with:
• coordinating regional buses
• organising shared or private transfers (subject to availability)
Driving time: approx. 1h 15–1h 30.