King Eider flying above a lake Hiking, Norway 42 43 DISCOVER MORE AT SWANHELLENIC.COM Extraordinary Encounters On the island of Lånan, the eider duck is king. Located in the Vega Archipelago, halfway along Norway’s coastline, it’s all about the eider ducks here. The islanders who help look after the birds relocate to Lånan between April and July to carry out maintenance tasks and prepare for the arrival of the nesting ducks. They prepare nests from seaweed and do all that they can to ensure a successful nesting season. Once the ducks have arrived and the eggs have been laid, their keepers will patrol the area for predators like mink, otters and crows. In June, the hatchlings will appear, and the mother and ducklings will leave a few weeks later. And then it’s time to collect the harvest – the precious eiderdown. This symbiotic relationship that the islanders have with the ducks is a cultural heritage that has existed for generations and one that they are proud to continue. Arctic Circle Explorer Customer care Knowledge Passion Panama Canal Navigator Equator Voyager Drake Passage Conqueror Polar Plunge Survivor Penguin Arctic Fox Polar Bear Wellbeing Zodiac Northwest Passage Traveller Snorkling Kayaking Wildlife Nature Flights Cruise Drive Hotel Trekking/ Hiking Birdwatching Taste Achievements Travel Onboard Onshore Fauna Shore excursion Culture Live it! Customer care Pagoda Folding fan Archeological Sites Indigenous South America Indigenous New Zealand Indigenous Polar Cultural sight Historic building Church Synogogue Knowledge Passion Panama Canal Navigator Equator Voyager Drake Passage Conqueror Polar P Surv Penguin Arctic Fox Polar Bear Wellbeing Polar Meteorology Zodiac Northwest Passage Traveller Snorkling Wildlife Nature Geology Snow shoe Flights Cruise Drive Hotel Trekking/ Hiking Birdwatching Achievements Travel Onboard Onshore Fauna Shore excursion Culture Discover the Norwegian Aquaculture Centre Bronnoysund | Norway Discover the history of the Norwegian fish farming industry on a fascinating tour of the Norwegian Aquaculture Centre in Toft. Get an insight into modern aquaculture and learn how technology is used to transform a salmon, from egg to fish. There’s even an opportunity to feed the fish, and try an underwater camera to see them up close. Included Kayaking the Geirangerfjord Geirangerfjord | Norway Embark on a scenic tour of Geirangerfjord by kayak on this optional tour. Glide through pristine waters, catch a glimpse of the Seven Sisters waterfalls, and learn about the fjord's natural wonders from your guide on a gentle adventure that will stay with you forever. Optional Stepping Out Customer care Knowledge Passion Panama Canal Navigator Equator Voyager Drake Passage Conqueror Polar Plunge Survivor Wellbeing Zodiac Northwest Passage Traveller Snorkling Flights Cruise Drive Hotel Trekking/ Hiking Birdwatching Achievements Travel Onboard Onshore Shore excursion Zodiac Arctic Circle Explorer Customer care Knowledge Passion Panama Canal Navigator Equator Voyager Drake Passage Conqueror Polar Plunge Survivor Wellbeing Zodiac Northwest Passage Traveller Snorkling Kayaking Wildlife Nature Flights Cruise Drive Hotel Trekking/ Hiking Birdwatching Taste Achievements Travel Onboard Onshore Shore excursion Kayaking
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