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Orcas in Arctic Norway, Tromsø and Skjervøy Orcas in Arctic Norway Norway Remove
In October3°C21 rainy days
Flying time10h 05mfrom Los Angeles
Ideal stay4–5 nights
Best forAdventure seekers · Wildlife & nature · Photographers
The feel of itCold, dark, elemental, exhilarating
Where people staySkjervøyor Tromsø
Getting aroundManageable without a car
AccommodationVery expensive

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