January 30, 2027 - February 06, 2027
Lofoten Photography Trip
Capturing the Beauty of Lofoten & Northern Lights experience:
Join Our 5 star Photography Expedition, stay in a private Rorbu.
This trip will be led by: Riccardo Galardi who speaks French, Italian, English & Claudio Flocco who speaks French, English, Italian
Location
Where do we go?
Lofoten islands are an archipelago of islands located 95 miles North of the Arctic Circle, in the northernmost region of Norway renowned for its incredible nature and fantastic photography opportunities. Its stunning landscapes and dramatic mountain peaks provide the perfect backdrop for any photographer looking to capture breathtaking shots.
Trip highlights
What you can expect from this trip
- Harstad/Evenes
- Nusfjord on the Road – Journey to Reine
- Reine & Hamnøy
- Sund & Coastal Landmarks
- Flakstad & Bridges of Lofoten
- Journey to Svolvær
- Svolvær to Harstad
- Harstad/Evenes
See full itinerary here
Day 1
Harstad/Evenes
After arriving at Harstad/Evenes airport in the evening, we will head to our hotel or apartment for the night. We’ll have the chance to capture some amazing sunset photos before dinner and then we’ll venture out again for a Northern Lights photo session.
Day 2
Nusfjord on the Road – Journey to Reine
After a sunrise breakfast, we will drive approximately 4.5 hours across the breathtaking Lofoten Islands, crossing majestic bridges and fjords. Our route leads to the Reine/Sund area, home to some of the most stunning landscapes we’ll explore in the coming days. Along the way, we’ll stop at scenic locations, including a spectacular beach with a short hiking trail. By evening, we will settle into traditional RORBU cabins near Kåkeren, offering a cozy and stylish stay just steps away from Lofoten’s famous landmarks. These cabins provide stunning views and easy access to prime photography locations, even for the Aurora spots.
Day 3
Reine & Hamnøy
Our day starts with a sunrise photography session in Reine, followed by a visit to Hamnøy. We will spend the day exploring Reine, continuing west to the remote village of Tind, where the road ends. Along the way, we’ll stop at a local fish market, showcasing Lofoten’s best seafood products.
Day 4
Sund & Coastal Landmarks
We will visit the small fishing village of Sund for a sunrise session featuring an iconic lighthouse and traditional fish-drying racks, essential to the local culture. Along the way, we’ll stop at scenic locations, to do filter usage classes and compositions.
Day 5
Flakstad & Bridges of Lofoten
Our journey continues to Flakstad Beach, where we’ll explore the surrounding coastal villages and take a scenic excursion to admire the impressive bridges connecting the islands. A short hike will offer a panoramic viewpoint of the dramatic landscapes.
Day 6
Journey to Svolvær
Leaving Reine, we embark on a 2-hour drive to Svolvær, stopping along the way to capture spectacular fjords, hidden mountain churches, frozen lakes, and picturesque fishing villages.In the evening, we’ll arrive in Svolvær, a vibrant and modern town where we’ll stay in a luxurious 5-star hotel built within a private fisherman’s island village.
Day 7
Svolvær to Harstad
After breakfast, we will take a scenic route towards Harstad, stopping at multiple viewpoints along the way. We’ll witness colorful landscapes and end the day with a sunset session overlooking the fjord. Later, we will check into a hotel near the airport (50 minutes away) for a convenient departure the following day.
Day 8
Harstad/Evenes
Our workshop will come to an end and we’ll depart from the airport.
Accommodation
Where do we stay?
The first and the last night of the trip will be spent in a comfortable hotel in Harstad. The other nights will take place in traditional rorbu — the iconic fishermen’s red cabins of the Lofoten Islands — carefully selected for their quality, tranquility, and comfort.
When booking a single room, you will always have your own private bedroom, comfortable, quiet, and well insulated for a good night’s rest after long photography days. In some accommodations located in more remote areas, a rorbu may be shared with another participant and, in some cases, the bathroom may be shared. To ensure comfort and privacy for everyone, no rorbu will have more than two bedrooms and at most two rooms will share the same bathroom. These accommodations are not hotels but fully equipped apartments with all the necessary amenities. During three nights of the trip we will stay in a location where breakfast service is not available. On those mornings, we will personally prepare breakfast for the group according to everyone’s preferences.
For lunch, we will try to stop in locations where you can have a light meal without losing valuable daylight hours. Each evening, depending on weather conditions and the group’s energy levels, we will organize a small “Photography Aperitif” in the rorbu of your instructors. This will be an opportunity to gather, review the images of the day, discuss the plan for the following day, and enjoy an Italian-style aperitif with a glass of Prosecco.
In several accommodations, a sauna is also available (for an additional fee) and can be booked during the trip — a great way to relax and warm up after a day spent chasing the perfect light of the Lofoten Islands.
Included
- 4x4 minivan transportation (airport + full tour)
- Accommodations with light breakfast items, coffee, and soft drinks in the cabin, salty and sweet snacks
- Instruction and master classes led by our knowledgeable and experienced professional guides
- Gifts & Benefits: Free crampons, free thermal bottle, shared Nisi filter set (available for all participants), shared tripod (available for all participants)
Not included
- Airfare to and from Harstad airport
- Alcoholic drinks and meals or beverages not specified in the itinerary
- Everything that is not expressly included in "the package includes"
Your instructors
Riccardo Galardi
Riccardo GalardiLanguage: French, Italian, English
"Born in Florence (ITALY) in 1981, Riccardo has been passionate about science, physics and photography since childhood. His father taught him how to use an old-fashioned film camera, and since then Riccardo has never stopped applying his creativity to his images and which he takes along as a second camera on his travels, because the charm of analog photography always stays with him.
In 2017, Riccardo had the innovative idea of creating the first photography school based on Silversea's luxury cruise ships, sailing the polar regions of the Arctic and Antarctic. He has designed and run courses in collaboration with specialist photographers in polar regions such as the Antarctic Peninsula, the Arctic Circle and South Georgia. In addition, he has shared unique photographic experiences in non-polar destinations such as South Africa, Europe and the USA.
His photographic experience extends to unusual conditions, reflecting his spirit of safe adventure. He also shares his passion for the pursuit of good food and conviviality around a table with good friends, which is one of his strengths.
Claudio Flocco
Claudio FloccoLanguage: French, English, Italian
Claudio is a freelance photographer based in Geneva. He has been enthusiast discovering the world of photography since he was a child, and even time-consuming studies and personal obstacles could not suppress Claudio’s passion for photography.
Since ten years he has made this skill a profession and a way of life, capturing the beauty which lies all around us everywhere, every day.
Claudio identifies himself professionally with a quote from William Faulkner: “The aim of every artist is to arrest motion, which is life, by artificial means and hold it fixed so that a hundred years later, when a stranger looks at it, it moves again since it is life.”