FocusGeography · Biology · PE · Sustainability
Typical length6 days
SuitsAges 13–18
Why this journey
The learning behind it.
Lofoten is a living case study in Arctic ecosystems and human adaptation. Students stay in traditional fishermen's cabins, sea-kayak sheltered fjords, take a boat into Trollfjord to see sea eagles, hike under the midnight sun and look at how a fishing community has adapted to tourism.
What students take away
- Arctic ecosystems, fjords and marine food chains
- Sustainable tourism and fishing communities
- Sea-kayaking and outdoor skills
- Teamwork in an extreme environment
An indicative outline
- ArriveFly to northern Norway and travel through the mountains to a traditional rorbu stay.
- SeaA guided sea-kayaking expedition and coastal fieldwork.
- FjordA boat trip into Trollfjord on a sea-eagle safari.
- MountainA guided hike chosen for weather and ability; the midnight sun.
- CommunityHenningsvær's fishing heritage, an Arctic sauna and an optional supervised sea dip.
- HomeA scenic journey back through Lofoten and fly home.
BFC signature Can include our Walking Hunt, a gamified challenge in place of a standard tour, and a Photo Marathon shot on disposable analogue cameras. How they work ↗︎
Every journey is designed around your brief. Length, activities and accommodation change with your group.
Learning in action
Students investigate how a fishing village survives on tourism, and propose how it could stay sustainable.
Practicalities
- Accommodation
- Chosen for the destination and your budget. Traditional waterfront rorbu cabins; best from late May to July.
- Transport
- Private for your group throughout, with flights or rail where needed.
- Access & medical
- Planned case by case from the first conversation, so every student can take part.
- Dietary needs
- Vegetarian, vegan, halal, gluten-free and allergies catered for; kosher and other requirements on request.