14 National Park Trips in Norway Worth Booking

1.Folgefonna National Park & Glacier Lake Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 589 reviews · 10 hours · from $222Our pick

Travel from Bergen by comfortable bus and ferry to Folgefonna National Park. With guides such as Alexa, Salome, Bailey, and Sam, you’ll visit Steindalsfossen, walk to Bondhusvatnet glacier lake, hear stories about Norway, and stop for photos along the way.

“Fantastic day out, definitely worth the money. Our guide Sam was very knowledgeable about everything and kept us entertained with lots of facts about Norway and the local areas. Highly recommend.”

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2.Musk ox Safari in Dovrefjell National Park, Oppdal Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 524 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $85Top rated

Spend about seven hours hiking Dovrefjell National Park with Oppdal Safari guides such as Ida, Kaspar, Emily, and Stina. You may watch musk ox from a respectful distance, learn about local plants and wildlife, and pause for coffee, tea, and cinnamon buns. Bring lunch, water, and weatherproof clothing.

“It was a perfect walk with a very welcomed guide. Nice group, not too big and good information about the animals and national park”

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3.Bergen Day Tour to National Park Folgefonna and Glacier Lake

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 408 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $228

Travel from Bergen to Steinsdalsfossen, cross the Hardangerfjord twice, and hike through Folgefonna National Park to turquoise Bondhusvatnet. Guides such as Sam and Alexa add Norwegian stories, while the main trail is mostly easy. Bring lunch, allow for a long day, and expect weather changes.

“One of the most beautiful places I’ve been to. The hike to the lake is stunning and when you get to it it will leave you speechless. If you are up to it, don’t stop right when you get to the lake. Keep going around till you reach this amazing cascading waterfall that leads right into the lake. Can also go a little further to the beach area if time allows. Guide was friendly and knowledgeable.”

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4.Arctic Wilderness Snowmobile Daytime Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 174 reviews · 8 hours · from $271

Travel from Tromsø to the Lyngen Alps, suit up in winter gear, and share a snowmobile with a partner for 1.5 to 2 hours. English-speaking guides such as Jakub, Samuel, and Thomas provide calm instruction, scenic stops, and a traditional soup meal afterward.

“It was mid January in the Artic (camp Tamok), around -26.5C in the valley. The guide is very knowledgeable of the area and ensure we are suited well for the condition and safety. The snowmobile activity was absolutely fun and the wilderness scenery was spectacular. Highly recommended.”

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5.Dovrefjell National Park: Hiking Tour and Musk Ox Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 88 reviews · from $64Best value

Meet your guide at Hjerkinn for a 5 to 6 hour hike through Dovrefjell National Park. Guides such as Kim and Uwe explain musk ox behavior, reindeer, and local culture while a telescope helps you spot animals from at least 200 meters away. Bring lunch, water, and warm waterproof gear.

“Kim was a great guide, the size of the group was good and I felt like we were in very capable hands. And of course we saw some muskus oxen!”

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6.Small Group Wilderness Husky Sledding 2h from Tromsø (car needed)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 77 reviews · from $406

At Espen and Delphine’s small kennel in Øverbygd, you’ll meet the dogs, learn to handle a two-person sled, and drive through quiet snowy forest for about two hours. Winter clothing, lunch, hot drinks, and time with the puppies are included. A car is required.

“very friendly and helpful Tour guides, lovely dogs, beautiful tour through the winter landscape, We were in a small group, which made it very pleasant. We can only recommend the tour organizer.”

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7.Summer Day Hike in the wilderness

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 37 reviews · from $142

Leave Tromsø for Kvaløya and hike about 2 km each way toward Brosmetinden. An English-speaking guide leads you through Arctic countryside, shares wildlife tips, serves a homemade lunch, and takes photos. Expect a low-to-medium difficulty outing with limited toilet access and weather changes.

“The guide was awesome and very knowledgeable the hike and the view was incredible, a little more to eat and drink would have been great otherwise an awesome experience 😊 🇦🇺”

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8.Tromsø, Northern Lights and Wilderness Evening Catamaran Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 23 reviews · from $158

Board the MS Rygerdronningen in Tromsø at 9pm for a 2.5-hour Northern Lights hunt. Guides such as Carlo explain the Aurora while you watch from warm panoramic cabins or outdoor decks. If the lights do not appear, you receive one free return ticket, subject to available dates.

“La gita non è durata secondo l'orario previsto, è finita molto prima. È vero che l'aurora boreale non è garantita ma mancava anche un minimo di intrattenimento. Tra l'altro mi avevano garantito una seconda oppurtunita per ripetere il tour(Read more”

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9.Midnight Sun Hike in the wilderness

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $132

Join Wandering Owl for a four-hour evening hike from Tromsø into the coastal wilderness. You’ll take an easy climb to a viewpoint, learn about Arctic plants and animals, enjoy sandwiches, and return with souvenir photos by email.

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10.RIB Expedition to Seiland National Park – 3.5h

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · from $224

From Alta, you’ll cross the Altafjord by RIB to Seiland National Park, passing steep coastal mountains before landing in beautiful Bekkarfjord. Your guide, often Corra, provides warm clothing, local chocolate, hot drinks, nature stories, and time for photos. Expect about an hour on the water each way.

“The port was canceled due to dangerous weather conditions and the tour operator would only refund 50% of the amount paid, telling us to contact our insurance for the balance. A tour operator advertising as a cruise tour should underRead more”

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11.Lofoten Islands: Hiking Into the Wilderness

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $139

Meet your guide, including the highly praised Timea when available, at Gimsøystraumen on the E10 for a three-to-four-hour hike up Kleppstadheia. Expect a small group of no more than eight, walking poles if needed, changing weather, and a rewarding mountain outing rather than a sightseeing drive.

“Timea was simply amazing. She was knowledgeable, kind and patient. Highly recommend her and Viator for a seamless experience”

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12.Færvik: Raet National Park Sea Kayaking Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 3 hours · from $125

Start at Hove on Tromøya with a safety talk, paddle training, and all water gear provided. Your guide leads you through Raet National Park toward Gjessøya, Merdø, and Gjessholmen, sharing local history in Norwegian or English. The three-hour trip suits beginners who can swim and handle steady paddling.

“Great guide, regardless of weather. Personalized for who was there! Felt like it was a unique experience.”

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13.Experience Seiland National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 4 reviews · from $244

Meet Æventyr in Alta for a 3.5-hour English-guided RIB trip across Altafjord to Seiland National Park. Thermal suits, gloves, goggles, coffee, and a snack are included. Expect steep mountains, possible seals and sea eagles, and a rocky shore landing in Bekkarfjord.

“Very limited time at park. Landing has no exit—over rocks and dangerous terrain. Should not take this excursion if you have limited mobility. Scenery was beautiful.”

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14.Lofoten Islands: Guided Hiking Into the Wilderness – Uphill

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 1 day · from $136

Join an English-speaking local guide from Gimsøystraumen for a 3.5 to 4-hour uphill hike to a 550-meter summit. Paul may lead the walk, and a guide’s dog may join with your approval. Expect calm wilderness, wide views, changing weather, and a steady intermediate workout.

“Tutto perfetto, la guida veramente simpatica e preparata e il percorso adeguato per chi ha un allenamento medio e senza zone esposte, vista bellissima in vetta e durante il percorso, sentiero semplice e in buono stato, purtroppo ha iniziato a piovere una volta arrivati in vetta, ma nessun problema, con un buon paio di scarpe da trekking ed una giacca impermeabile tutto si è risolto. Importante portare uno zainetto per vestirsi a strati.”

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