Go killer whale spottting

A FOUR night killer whale safari in the Lofoten Islands, Norway, departs London Heathrow on 31 October.
By The Newsroom
Published 1st Oct 2007, 10:24 BST
Updated 6th Oct 2007, 10:48 BST

Every winter, over 600 killer whales come to feed on herring in Tysfjord and you will be introduced to the lives of these fascinating mammals. Enjoy the chance to observe the playful behaviour of the younger members of the pod and learn how orca whales rely on team work to hunt the large population of herring.

Killer Whales, or Orcinus Orca, are the largest member of the dolphin family and are between 5 and 8 metres in length and an adult can weigh up to 10 tonnes! Priced at 895 per person including return flights from London Heathrow, two nights onboard a Hurtigruten ship, two nights at Svinoya Rorbuer, a whale watching tour, breakfast plus two dinners and one lunch, transfers and tour manager. Two share. Call 020 8846 2666 or see www.hurtigruten.co.uk

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