Practical informations

How to reach us in Sommarøy?

Those who arrive by their own means: see Google Maps at the bottom of the page to locate us (by clicking on the address) 🙂

From Tromsø:

BUS: We recommend that you use public transport.
Tromsø / Sommarøy: The last bus departs from Tromsø Airport (Tromsø lufthavn) at 16:25 and from Tromsø city centre (prosteneset havnterminal Tromsø) at 16:15.
Sommarøy / Tromsø: For the return journey, the first bus departs from Sommarøy (Sommarøy baptistkirka) at 7:54 am and arrives at the airport at 9:27 am and the last bus leaves from Sommarøy at 1:52 pm and arrives at the airport at 3:52 pm. the bus stop “Sommarøy baptistkirka” is 50 meters away from our center. Tromsø / Sommarøy ticket price: 41 Nok (about 4€)
Search for timetables, enter “Tromsø Lufthavn” and “Sommarøy baptistkirka”

FREE SHUTTLE: For those who arrive by plane after the departure of the last bus and do not have their own transportation, we offer a free airport shuttle at 8pm. Please register by email on olivier@69nord.com

We are 50 km from Tromsø Airport. Only one rotation is possible on arrival on Friday afternoon and on departure on Thursday morning. We therefore recommend, as much as possible, not to plan to arrive after 8 p.m. on Friday and to leave before 11 a.m. on Thursday.
If you are unable to meet the recommended range, please let us know your flight schedule so that we can notify other participants of any change in the shuttle schedule.

From Senja:

FERRY: Departs from Botnhamn (Senja Island), arrives at Brensholmen (Kvaløya Island). Sommarøy is only 7 km from the Brensholmen Ferry Terminal.

Accommodation:
The 6 nights are at the lodge, in a double room, bunk beds or juxtaposed.

Meals, breakfasts, dinners, picnics are prepared by our cook.

Guide:
This stay is supervised by 1 English-speaking guide who will meet the wishes of the group so that this stay remains under the sign of relaxation, fun and outdoors.

Materials provided:
All the equipment specific to daily outings.
For kayaks, a double kayak (Hobie Tandem Island), a dry suit, 1 pair of Crocs to protect the waterproof suit slipper, waterproof bag for personal belongings, a life jacket.
For bicycles, helmets, pumps.

Energy:
The 220 volt sockets are European standard.

Phone:
Norway complies with European regulations in terms of roaming.

Personal equipment to be provided:
Small toiletry bag and personal pharmacy
Towel
Pocket knife
Cap with large visor or soft-brimmed hat to protect from the sun
Water bottle
Rain cape
Hot hat
Sunglasses
Waterproof windproof set jacket and trousers (Goretex or Kway type)
Thick fleece fur jacket or small down jacket
Technical T-shirts long and short sleeves (quick drying)
Underwear ideally in merino or synthetic (quick drying)
Warm gloves (quick drying)
Swimsuit
Provide a waterproof case for your photo equipment on board the sailyaks.
Spare batteries in quantity needed for the week.
High-upper and waterproof walking shoes for wet grounds (early season)
Backpack for hiking (30/40 liters, cabin luggage)
The walks are off trails, do not hesitate to take walking poles if necessary
7 or 8 pairs of “curl” socks (light and warm), warm socks.
Insects repellent in case, even if we have few of them.