Norway · SAFARI
20 reviewed
Norway is expensive and the good season is short, so the choice matters. Below are the 15 wildlife safaris that earn the outlay, each with its price, its length and what you actually get for it.
Tromsø whale safari on MS Gabriele, a warm catamaran hunt for orcas and humpbacks with a fjord cruise fallback if whales move on.
“Great trip, received communication in advance that whales had left area so would be a different trip visiting an island. The boat was comfortable, our guide was informative and interesting and great scenery to view.”
Join a Tromsø Northern Lights safari with pro guides and photographers, winter suits, bonfire snacks, and free aurora photos, in 6 to 7 hours.
“The food was great, and the guides were knowledgeable.”
All-inclusive Tromsø to Skjervøy whale and orca safari in the Barents Sea, heated boat, thermal suits, snacks, lunch.
“Amazing! Tips: if you have sea sick before, please take medicine in advance!”
Lysefjord RIB Safari from Stavanger: 2 hours, dry suits included, fast fjord views, Pulpit Rock below, Whiskeyfalls, English guides.
“This was an awesome experience! One of the best excursions we took in Norway. It was so much fun and allowed us to see so many sites, some up close. Our tour guide was amazing. We were suited up and did not get wet at all. The seats were comfortable and we had a place to store phone and other small items on the boat with us. We would highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a unique way to tour the Fjords. Wish I could do it again!”
RIB safari from Svolvær to Trollfjord to spot sea eagles up close, ride fast through fjords, and learn history with warm gear in 2 hours.
“Great value for the experience and history the Eagles fly a few meters from You and the Trollfjord is stunning if you have a afternoon free this is a must do”
Guided musk ox hike in Dovrefjell National Park from Oppdal. Small groups, respectful wildlife watching, and coffee with a view.
“Great trip, with a guide who could tell everything that was worth knowing about the fauna on Dovre. We had only walked 10 minutes before the first 2 mosquitoes showed up. These we could follow at good distance for about 3-4 hours. Several showed up along the way. Totally magical!Auto-translated”
Ride a snowmobile through the Lyngen Alps from Tromsø, cross Ullsfjorden by ferry, then warm up with fish soup at Bøteriet.
“Amazing really enjoyed being on the snow mobile. Our guide Stefan was fab and the food was excellent they catered for our vegetarian requirements. Well worth trying and the location is stunning.”
RIB safari on Lysefjord from Stavanger to Pulpit Rock, Fantahålå cave, and Whisky Falls, with warm gear and close-up views.
“As other people say, it will be a highlight of your trip. Price seems hi but is worth it. What stands out though is customer service by both the tour provider and by Viator. Really.”
RIB boat sea eagle safari to Trollfjord from Svolvær, with wetsuits and Viking stories, plus close-up eagle feeding in Raftsundet.
“Well planned and quality/pricing ratio appropriated! Our tour guide was really open to solve our questions and prepared at explaining what we visited. Outfit provided in winter season in strongly appropriated. Recommended!”
Take a comfortable Tromsø bus to a private aurora camp, get warm with hot drinks and Norwegian snacks, and come home with photos.
“Amazing night at Tamok Camp with guide Kinga! A lot of Northern Lights sightings!”
3-hour Tromsø sea safari for cod fishing in the Barents Sea, small group, warm suits, fish soup onboard, guided by locals.
“Definitely a worth visiting experience. The guides were very gentle and supportive of giving the best experience possible. I even had a chance to see a freshly captured king crab. Strongly suggest to everybody visiting Tromso!”
Tromsø whale safari on MS Keiser Wilhelm in the Barents Sea, guided in English, with a warm catamaran and chances at orcas and humpbacks.
“The trip was amazing, saw whale and orcas.the crew was really good and informative. There was just some noise in the cabin which could be improved.”
Take a RIB safari off Skjervøy from Tromsø, stay warm in full Arctic gear, and hunt for orcas, humpbacks, fin whales, and more.
“It’s totally worthy and the guide is professional and kind to us. This experience is amazing”
Join a 2-hour RIB sea eagle safari from Svolvær to Trollfjorden, with thermal gear, goggles, and a short fjord stop for photos.
“Our guide Charlotte delivered a lovely sea eagle and Trollfjord tour. A beautiful sunny fall day made it a 10/10. We saw lots of sea eagles and had a scenic ride up the Troll’s fjord. Would definitely recommend this tour!”
RIB safari from Bodø to Saltstraumen, the world’s strongest tidal current. Spot Arctic wildlife and vortexes in a 2-hour ride.
“It was amazing! He knows a lot and its just a briljant trip! Loved loved it very much!”
