Norway · SAFARI
Good boat & snowmobile safaris fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Cruise from Tromsø to Skjervøy aboard the warm, fast MS Gabriele, guided in English by crew members including Lorenzo, Raul, and Bjørnar. Look for orcas and humpbacks, watch from large windows or three outdoor decks, and enjoy the Arctic scenery even when whales have moved on.
“Fantastic, it was an amazing experience and I would definitely do it again”
Travel from Skaret by Vander into the Tromsø region with guides such as Esma and Simon, who track clear skies, explain the aurora, and set up a campfire stop. You get winter suits, hot drinks, snacks, and professional photos, with small-group upgrades available.
“It is well organized trip . The guide explain everything nicely . Campfire is highlight when waiting northern lights served with hot chocolate and cookies .”
Leave Tromsø at 8 AM for a heated boat ride to Skjervøy, where guides such as Juan, Raul, Pedro, or Holly may help you spot orcas, humpbacks, fin whales, and seabirds. Expect fjord views, a packed lunch, hot drinks, thermal suits, and a long return ride.
“Great experience. Juan, the main guide was amazing and did a very good job giving a lot of information about orcas and whales. It is very very important to take with you pills for seasick otherwise you will have a bad experience. However the views are astonishing”
Race from Stavanger into Lysefjord on a small RIB boat with an English-speaking captain. You’ll pass islands and fish farms, see Pulpit Rock from below, visit Fantahålå, and get close to Hengjanefossen waterfall. Thermal dry suits and dry bags are supplied, and groups are limited to 12.
“The boat was very clean and in great condition. The dry suits kept us comfortable. Ola, our captain, was attentive and accommodated all guest requests.”
From Svolvær’s main square, join guides such as Rafael or Hilde for a fast RIB ride toward Trollfjord. You’ll wear a warm flotation suit, gloves, goggles, and a life jacket while watching for sea eagles, hearing Lofoten stories, and stopping for photos.
“This was a really fun cruise. We really got to see the wonderful nature around Svolvær. It was a snowy day but we still got to see the fjords and sea eagles! The guide also told us the story of the history of lofoten and facts about the eagles. The RIB boat ride was exciting and fun for me too.”
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”
Travel from Tromsø by bus and ferry to Lyngen, where guides including Stefan and Elena prepare you for a 90-minute snowmobile safari. Share a machine, switch drivers, stop for mountain views, then enjoy soup, bread, hot drinks, and cake 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.”
From Stavanger’s central harbor, you’ll ride a high-end RIB boat into Lysefjord at speeds up to 35 knots. Your captain leads a small group of no more than 12 to Fantahålå, Pulpit Rock, and Hengjanefossen waterfall. Float suits, goggles, gloves, and a safety briefing are included.
“Very fun! Our cruise itinerary wasn’t very scenic. This tour sure was! Would highly recommend if you’re looking for a fun and scenic adventure!”
Join Go2Lofoten in Svolvær for a two-hour RIB ride through Raftsundet to Trollfjord. Warm gear is supplied, and guides such as Alan, Jonas, and Bard share local and Viking stories while fish brings sea eagles close to the boat.
“We had an amazing experience with Go2Lofoten on the RIB boat sea eagle tour. The guide was friendly, professional, and shared fascinating historical insights throughout the tour. We were thrilled to see so many sea eagles up close. Highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Lofoten 🦅🚤”
Travel from Tromsø by spacious bus to a private Aurora Camp chosen for the night’s forecast. Guides such as Juan, Paolo, Kinga, and Sojna help with camera settings and portraits, while local hosts serve soup, lefse, and hot drinks around a campfire.
“The guides took excellent pictures and were very friendly. They also provided pointers for your camera settings if you wanted to shoot photos yourself. The stew served for dinner was good and the staff were diligent at refilling the coffee and hot water dispensers. My only criticism is that they could have been more proactive in asking if anyone wanted to borrow a tripod or thermal suit; you had to track down a staff in the darkness and ask for these things if you wanted them.”
Set out from Killengreens gate 7-11 aboard the aluminum boat Senjafjell. With up to 12 people and six rods in use, guides such as Alvaro, Andreas, Fanny, and Yohan help you fish for cod while sharing Tromsø tales and serving fish soup onboard.
“Amazing experience to have in Tromsø the guides where super friendly and made it that much better! 10/10 would recommend !!!”
Sail from Tromsø on the comfortable catamaran MS Keiser Wilhelm, guided in English by crew such as Mario. Expect 6 to 8 hours at sea, open-deck whale watching, Arctic fjord views, and a chance to see orcas, humpbacks, fin whales, minke whales, or sperm whales.
“this was a really good day, the guide chatted about the whales and their habitat and their seasonal ways. Myself and my sister managed to see plenty of Orka's and on our way back, we didnt expect to see any but two Humpback whales which made our day, and got some superb picture's. we took our own snacks, although there was some available onboard. The boat had plenty of seats and was not a problem to get photos and the views were spectacular, definatly worth the trip.”
From Tromsø or Skjervøy, you’ll ride a fast RIB into the whale-rich waters around Skjervøy with an English-speaking guide and up to 11 other people. Expect flotation suits, warm boots, goggles, and sweeping fjord views, plus possible sightings of orcas, humpbacks, and fin whales.
“Words can’t describe how amazing this tour was. Our tour guides were amazing, kind and very helpful. This tour is worth every penny and recommend it to anyone visiting Tromsø. We managed to see 30+ orcas up close and 3 humpback whales. Stunning scenery and amazing people.”
From Svolvær, join XXLofoten for a two-hour RIB ride toward Trollfjorden and the sea eagle feeding grounds. Guides such as Charlotte and Tobias share local stories while you watch eagles, gulls, and perhaps a whale. Thermal suits, goggles, mittens, and life vests are provided.
“That they get their money's worth, now we had very nice weather with an almost slippery sea. The Captain Tobias was great.Auto-translated”
Join a guide from Bodø’s Hurtigruten quay for a fast, chilly RIB ride to Saltstraumen and Sundstraumen. You’ll wear a flotation suit, watch for sea eagles and porpoises, hear about Bodø and Arctic life, and see the tidal currents up close.
“Fantastic experience- highly recommend and worth doing while staying in Bodo”
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