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Monday 9 November 2026No. 15Tours section, one tour

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Boat trips. Better Moments

One of natures great events - The bird jumping in Trygghamna

This is a boat and hike tour to Alkhornet in Trygghamna. It is built around the moment in July when Brünnich's guillemot chicks leave their nests on the cliffs and drop to the sea, accompanied by their parents. Better Moments' page says Arctic foxes and predatory birds gather at this time to try to catch a chick.

The group travels by heated, enclosed RIB to the beach at Trygghamna, then walks an easy route to the foot of Alkhornet mountain. There the guides pick a viewing spot close to the cliffs, where the group watches quietly. The tour suits birdwatchers, wildlife enthusiasts and nature photographers, and the guides place the group so the animals are disturbed as little as possible. The trip lasts seven hours. The tour needs at least six participants.

Included are hotel pick-up and drop-off, boat transport to and from Trygghamna, the guided hike, a nature guide, food, hot drinks, safety gear and insurance (SAR). Guests should tell the operator beforehand about food allergies or dietary restrictions.

Average physical fitness is required and the minimum age is 4. The tour runs every day from 23 July to 31 July 2027, and the hotel pick-up is at 17:00. The operator states that wildlife sightings are never guaranteed, and that it keeps 500 metres from polar bears and 150 metres from walruses.

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