13 Norway Safaris Tours Worth Booking

1.Northern Lights Safari with Expert Guides and Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 6,654 reviews · 6 - 7 hours · from $61Our pick

Spend six to seven hours chasing the Aurora from Tromsø with guides such as David, Claudia, Koren, and Elo. You may drive toward the fjords or Finland border, then warm up beside a fire with hot drinks while your guide explains the science and takes a professional photo.

“Petter our guide was amazing, he did everything he could for us to be able to see the northern lights. He was also very kind and accommodating. The northern lights are amazing; Petter gave very interesting information given about the background of them. The team really work hard for you to see them and don’t give up. Would recommend.”

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2.Tromsø Whale Safari with MS Gabriele

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,937 reviews · 6 hours · from $207

Cruise from Tromsø toward Skjervøy aboard the heated catamaran MS Gabriele, searching for orcas and humpback whales with guides including Lorenzo and Raul. Watch from large windows or open decks, enjoy the Arctic scenery, and receive a fjord cruise or refund if whale activity has ended.

“Great trip! The fjords were amazing, seen the whales also, but not very close. Great experience!”

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3.All-Inclusive Whale & Orca Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,221 reviews · from $186

Set out from Tromsø at 8 AM with Polar Adventures for an eight-hour cruise to Skjervøy. Search for orcas, humpbacks, and fin whales with guides such as Juan, Raul, Pedro, or Huayupe, while enjoying heated cabins, outdoor decks, thermal suits, snacks, hot drinks, and lunch.

“We made such nice friends while witnessing one of this earth’s wonders.”

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4.Snowmobile Safari in the Lyngen Alps

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,021 reviews · 8 hours · from $272

You’ll travel from Tromsø by bus and ferry to Camp Troll, where guides such as Jono, Yani, Tom, and Suzy lead a snowmobile ride through the Lyngen Alps. Expect shared snowmobiles, warm outerwear, several driver changes, mountain photo stops, hot drinks, and soup by the fire.

“The whole trip was very professionally run, from communication about my booking, transport arrangements and the instructors and staff on the tour. Brilliant day”

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5.From Svolvær: Lofoten RIB Sea Eagle Safari Trollfjord Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 908 reviews · 2 hours · from $125

From Svolvær’s main square, you’ll gear up in a warm flotation suit before racing by RIB toward Trollfjord. Your English or Norwegian guide may bring you close to white-tailed sea eagles, while sharing stories about Lofoten’s fishermen, fjords, and wildlife. Expect two brisk hours on the water.

“Very interesting activity and we could see the eagles from very close! A really nice adventure to do !”

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6.From Svolvær: RIB Boat Lofoten Trollfjord Sea Eagle Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 754 reviews · 2 hours · from $125

From Svolvær, Jonas and the Go2Lofoten team take you by fast RIB through Raftsundet to Trollfjord. Expect close sea eagle sightings, steep fjords, waterfalls, beaches, Viking stories, and warm protective gear for the two-hour ride.

“Company had all the safety gear and suits for The Sea Eagle adventure. Guides helped clients as needed with gear. Our guide showed me how to put my glasses comfortably under the goggles. The office is a minute walk from the harbour and boat. The RIB boat was new with only 12 guests, fast and comfortable! The guide suggested closest to the motors is less bumpy so my wife and I sat there. Our guide steered us very close to 2 different eagle places and everyone was able to get incredible pictures as herring were thrown into the water. The ride into Trollfjord was epic with its steep sides and…”

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7.Lysefjord RIB Safari from Stavanger

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 665 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $134Top rated

Take a two-hour RIB safari from Stavanger into Lysefjord with a small group of up to 12. Your captain, including guides such as Alex, Aksel, Ola, or Eirik, handles the speed while you see Pulpit Rock, Fantahålå, fish farms, islands, and Whiskey Falls. Thermal dry suits and dry bags are supplied.

“Our skipper was great! Even though it was a cloudy and rainy day we still had a lot of fun! So glad they provided goggles and gear. Booking through Viator never disappoints”

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8.Fishing Sea Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 563 reviews · 3h 30m · from $223

Join guides such as Pepe, Alvaro, or Jeremías for a 210-minute sea-fishing trip from central Tromsø. You’ll use shared rods, learn simple fishing skills, watch the fishfinder, and enjoy soup made from the catch. Warm suits, hot drinks, fjord views, and wildlife sightings round out the trip.

“the food and information was brilliant! and the boat was amazing 🤩”

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9.Trollfjord and Sea Eagle Safari Tour from Svolvaer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 528 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $139

From Joh. E. Paulsens gt. 12B in Svolvaer, join an English-speaking guide and RIB captain for a two-hour run to Trollfjord. You will wear provided outer gear and a life vest, hear local stories, and look for white-tailed eagles near the boat. The trip returns to the same meeting point.

“This was a great trip. We saw dozens of eagles from close range. Our guide was super. We were able to get great pictures of eagles. Recommended for photographers and everyone else.”

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

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

Join Oppdal Safari at 9:30 a.m. for a guided hike in Dovrefjell National Park, searching for wild musk ox with guides such as Kaspar, Stina, Ida, or Emily. Expect changing weather, a moderate hike, coffee or tea, and careful viewing from a safe distance. Bring lunch, water, and warm clothing.

“I had such a wonderful day - great guide, great group and a wonderful location. The meeting point, timings, the giving of information and the sightings were all “spot on”. A Memorable Day.”

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11.Scenic Arctic snowmobile safari in the Lyngen Alps

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 377 reviews · 8 hours · from $335

Travel from Tromsø by red Arctic Route bus and ferry to Lyngen, where guides including Stefan and Elina provide warm gear, safety training, and a 1.5-hour snowmobile ride. Stop for mountain views and photos, then enjoy fish soup, hot drinks, and dessert at Bøteriet.

“We had a fantastic time! The experience was incredible from start to finish, and the scenery was unforgettable. A special thank you to our guide, he was extremely friendly, helpful, and made the whole experience even better. We really appreciated his patience and how he made everyone feel safe and comfortable during the tour.”

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12.Lysefjorden & Pulpit Rock RIB-Safari from Stavanger

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 374 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $149

From Stavanger’s harbor, you’ll ride a high-end RIB into Lysefjord at up to 35 knots, stopping at Pulpit Rock, Fantahålå, and Hengjanefossen waterfall. Captain Daniel, Christien, Sean, or another local skipper provides stories and safety gear for this brisk, scenic two-hour outing.

“It was a great day. They supplied a wind/rain suit which was awesome as it was a little cold on the boat when they opened it up. Overall it was a perfect day, with interesting views of the area.”

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13.Aurora Safari Chase with Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 315 reviews · 7 hours · from $124

Spend seven hours chasing the aurora from Tromsø in a comfortable coach, stopping at private camps for soup, hot drinks, toilets, and warm overalls. English-speaking guides such as Paulo and Juan help with photos and camera settings, while weather decides how far the chase goes.

“An amazing trip- even if we didn’t see the northern lights, which we did, we said the trip was definitely worth the money. The guides were exceptional, the food amazing, location epic- just so much fun and effort from the team- highly recommended”

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