The 11 Wildlife Watching Trips in Norway That Earn Their Price

1.Winter Sea Kayaking Tour with Wildlife Sightings

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 591 reviews · 5 - 6 hours · from $225Our pick

Winter sea kayaking from Tromsø through snowy fjords with drysuits, wildlife sightings, and hot drinks by the fire.

“This was an out of this world, fantastic trip which I would highly recommend. Wonderful guides, who were knowledgeable and very helpful. We saw eagles and seals during the trip, but more than that the snowy scenery was absolutely breathtaking throughout. Dress for the weather (it was very cold when we went in December) and be prepared for a fairly physical session, but beginners are welcome and encouraged.”

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2.Tromso Snowshoeing – Valley, Fjord Views, Wildlife, Meal & Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 398 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $129Top rated

Arctic snowshoeing from Tromsø to fjord views, wildlife like reindeer, and a summit lunch with warm drinks in a small group.

“I was initially skeptical about snow shoeing, but it turned out to be a good experience hiking the snow mountains. It gets cold and windy so definitely dress up in layers. Anna, our group lead tour operator is a wonderful person explaining the terrains and she was taking photos so that we don’t miss out on the good ones. Also, Pl keep the tissue handy for the runny nose ;). Overall it was around a 2 hr trail and winds made it a lil bit challenging but that’s what a hike is for. Throughly enjoyed the hike felt like an accomplishment :) A must do for an adventure seeker!”

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3.Trollfjorden Wildlife RIB Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 355 reviews · 2 hours · from $125

2-hour RIB wildlife cruise from Svolvaer into Trollfjord for sea eagles, seals, and steep Lofoten scenery, with gear included.

“During our holidays at Lofoten, we wanted to have an experience on the water, so we picked this one. The view were amazing and the guide very professional, telling us the story about Svolvær, the Fisherman, the Fjords etc. Highly recommended!”

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4.Fjord, Mountain and Wildlife Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 229 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $123Best value

Half-day Tromsø fjord and wildlife tour with hotel pickup, warm thermal suites, coffee and cake, and photo stops across frozen fjords.

“Very enjoyed this tour the guide is very helpful and great! We got to see the Arctic fjord landscape it’s beautiful!”

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5.Arctic Wildlife & Fjord Sightseeing Tour by Car

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 224 reviews · 6 hours · from $220

Small-group car tour from Tromsø to Sommarøy for fjord views and Arctic wildlife, with lunch included.

“The tour and guide were great and we saw some amazing places, the only downaide would be that the tour is named an arctic wildlife tour but we saw no wildlife at all therefore i think it would be best to rename so people dont expext stuff that they wont get. Other than that it was a great day”

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6.Fjord Adventure Tour with Wildlife and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 119 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $127

A 6-hour Tromsø fjord drive with wildlife odds, expert photo tips, and a warm seaside lunch. Small group, English, winter views.

“Andreas was excellent in guiding. He is very knowledgable and good with the camera. He explains stuff in detail and provide excellent service. I liked the salmon baguette for lunch. Only suggestion is to organise by putting wildlife photographers near the door of the bus so that if a sighting is spotted, they can get out on time to get photos.”

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7.Arctic Wildlife and Fjord Sightseeing

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 50 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $226

Half-day wildlife safari from Tromsø to Kvaløya and Sommarøy for fjord views, wildlife chances, and smart photo stops in a small group.

“Eric is an excellent guide, he has great knowledge and history of Tromsø, he took us to look out point for photos . We are very pleased to have him as our guide”

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8.Half-Day Scenic Wildlife & Photographic Fjord Tour.

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 50 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $193

A half-day Tromso fjord photo safari to Kvaloya with local photographer guides, wildlife possibilities, and storytelling, even in bad weather.

“We spent a few days around Norway, with the first four days in Tromsø. This was the first activity of our very first day and it was beyond amazing. Stig gave us a wonderful introduction to the area with lovely landscapes and tons of interesting i”

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9.North Cape King Crab & Arctic Wildlife Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 45 reviews · 3 hours · from $261

RIB safari from Honningsvåg to Kjelvik and Nordvågen, with Arctic wildlife spotting, fish factory tastings, and chance of whales.

“Point positif le soleil, la mer calme de jolis paysages. Par contre appeler cela safari et voir 2 crânes dans un aquarium d’une usine de poisson c’est mensonger. De plus le samedi l’usine et fermée = zéro activité. Au vu du prix il vaut mieux éviter cette sortie sauf si on a de l’argent à jeter par la fenêtre. Vraiment très très décevant”

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10.Wildlife Sea Safari in Alesund

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $194

A 2-hour RIB wildlife safari from Ålesund to Runde Fuglefjell, with a thermal suite and bird island time for seasonal seabird sightings.

“What a ride. Our driver took us to some beautiful places. We saw seals, razorbills, guillemots, and ida ducks. Great weather was a bonus.”

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11.Andøya Scenic Route & Wildlife Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 4 reviews · 5 hours · from $183

Small-group wildlife and scenery drive on Andøya from Sortland, with photo stops, village stories, and possible moose and sea eagles.

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