The 15 Best Norway Safaris

Tromsø: Northern Lights Safari with Expert Guides and Photos - Starting at the Tromsø base

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

Join Northern Lights Safari Tromsø for a 6 to 7 hour Aurora chase led by trained guides such as David, Claudia, Koren, and Elo. You may travel deep into the fjords or toward the Finland border for clear skies, then warm up with hot drinks, cookies, thermal suits, a campfire, and professional Aurora portraits.

“This was an amazing choice, especially if you don’t have much experience chasing the Northern Lights. We were lucky with the weather and had clear skies. After driving about 30 minutes from Tromsø, we saw the lights almost immediately and enjoyed them throughout the entire experience. Our guide, Koren, was very friendly and knowledgeable. He provided warm drinks and even set up a bonfire, which made the evening extra cozy. He also took as many photos as we wanted. At the end of the trip, we could choose one photo included in the price, and additional pictures were available for purchase (around €10 per photo). Overall, highly recommend this experience!”

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Tromsø Whale Safari with MS Gabriele

2.Tromsø Whale Safari with MS Gabriele

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

Join Cruise Service in Tromsø for a 6 to 8 hour whale safari aboard the warm, fast catamaran MS Gabriele. Watch for orcas and humpbacks near Skjervøy from heated indoor seats or three outdoor decks. Guides such as Lorenzo, Raul, and Bjørnar explain whale behavior in English, while the onboard bar serves drinks, snacks, and light meals.

“We saw one humpback whale near Skjervoy and it gave us a nice show.”

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From Tromsø: All-Inclusive Whale & Orca Safari

3.From Tromsø: All-Inclusive Whale & Orca Safari

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

Set out from Tromsø at 8 AM on an eight-hour whale safari to Skjervøy. Your English-speaking crew searches for orcas, humpbacks, fin whales, and seabirds while you enjoy heated indoor seating, open decks, thermal suits, hot drinks, snacks, and lunch. The long sea crossing can be rough, so take motion-sickness medicine before departure.

“Huayupe and his team were amazing!!! Learned so much about whales, seen orcas and humpback whales breaching. One of the best days of my life 😍”

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From Svolvær: Lofoten RIB Sea Eagle Safari Trollfjord Cruise

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

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

Meet RIB Lofoten on Svolvær’s Torget for a two-hour sea eagle safari to Trollfjord. Your English or Norwegian-speaking guide supplies a flotation suit, life vest, gloves, and goggles before the fast RIB ride. Expect close eagle encounters, mountain views, local stories, and photo stops. Guides such as Hilde, Rafael, Alessandro, and Joel have led recent trips.

“Watching the eagles soaring was truly magnificent and majestic!”

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From Svolvær: RIB Boat Lofoten Trollfjord Sea Eagle Safari

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

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

From Svolvær, a bilingual guide such as Jonas or Alan takes you by RIB through Raftsundet to Trollfjord. Warm suits, gloves, hats, balaclavas, goggles, helmets, and life jackets are supplied. Expect close sea eagle sightings, waterfalls, beaches, Viking stories, and a lively ride for $125.

“The only way to see Trollfjord. We saw so many eagles and very close up. We even spotted some dolphins. The scenery was beauiful, the rib boat was fun the guide was great. A perfect day out.”

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Lysefjord RIB Safari from Stavanger

6.Lysefjord RIB Safari from Stavanger

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

This two-hour RIB safari takes you from Stavanger harbor into Lysefjord, past islands, fish farms, Fantahålå, Pulpit Rock, and Hengjanefossen waterfall. Your captain may be Ola, Alex, Aksel, Eirik, or another FjordEvents guide. Thermal dry suits, goggles, and dry bags are supplied, and the small boat carries no more than 12 people.

“Awesome experience absoultly recommend. Ola was amazing and a fabulous skipper, with fabulous tales. We even got to stop and watch a seal.”

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Trollfjord and Sea Eagle Safari Tour from Svolvaer

7.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, Lofoten Explorer takes you by RIB boat toward Trollfjord and the sea eagle feeding grounds. Expect an English-speaking guide, warm outer gear, clear safety instructions, dramatic mountain views, and a strong chance of seeing white-tailed eagles close to the boat. The tour returns to its starting point.

“Spectacular experience start to finish, I would recommend to anyone who is thinking about going. Afterwards, we said we would encourage friends to plan a whole trip to Lofoten just to go on the sea eagle safari. We had an excellent guide, and the embarkation process was simple and explained well. Our expectations for wildlife sightings in a 2hr boat ride were modest — and we were wowed by how close you get to the animals and their frequency in numbers. I would have brought gloves if I had it to do over (although they will lend you a pair)”

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Musk ox Safari in Dovrefjell National Park, Oppdal Safari

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

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

Meet Oppdal Safari at 9:30 a.m. for a guided hike in Dovrefjell National Park. Guides such as Ida, Hannes, Kaspar, Emily, and Stina have led walks covering musk ox, plants, wildlife, and local culture. Expect about seven hours outdoors, changing weather, a packed lunch, and a respectful viewing distance from the animals.

“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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Lysefjorden & Pulpit Rock RIB-Safari from Stavanger

9.Lysefjorden & Pulpit Rock RIB-Safari from Stavanger

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

Join Stavanger RIB for a two-hour high-speed trip from Strandkaien into Lysefjord. Your captain, possibly Daniel, Christien, or Sean, guides you past Stavanger’s waterfront, Fantahålå, Pulpit Rock, and Hengjanefossen waterfall. Warm flotation suits, goggles, gloves, and life jackets are supplied. Expect sharp scenery, lively stories, and a bumpy ride.

“Fabulous trip. Friendly crew. Great way to see the Ffords in all their glory. Would love to do it again.”

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Tromsø: Aurora Safari Chase with Photos

10.Tromsø: Aurora Safari Chase with Photos

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

Join an English-speaking guide such as Paolo or Juan for a seven-hour Aurora chase from Tromsø. Ride a heated coach with Wi-Fi and a toilet, visit a private camp for soup, drinks, thermal suits, and toilets, then move locations if clouds spoil the view. Free web-resolution photos are included.

“Our guide Paulo was so knowledgeable and interesting and although we didn't manage to see the aurora, he kept everyone motivated and interested. It was an excellent evening and could only have been improved by the appearance of the aurora.”

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Aurora Safari Minibus, private locations all around the region

11.Aurora Safari Minibus, private locations all around the region

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 192 reviews · 5 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $193

Meet your English-speaking guide at Tromsø’s harbor terminal at 6:45 pm for a 5 to 7 hour Aurora chase. A small minibus carries you between coastal and inland viewing spots, sometimes as far as the Finnish border. Warm suits, tripods, drinks, cake, and guide-taken photos are included.

“Wish the guide had given us my husband and me some guidance on what to watch and how. We got the impression that she was too wrapped up in the younger tourists to bother about us. The experience was marvellous, unnerving and amazing. Just feel that we could have got more out of it if the guide had helped us out with some advice a bit”

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Whale Watching RIB Safari at Skjervøy

12.Whale Watching RIB Safari at Skjervøy

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 136 reviews · 3 - 12 hours · from $251

Travel from Tromsø or meet in Skjervøy for a small-group RIB safari in Arctic whale country. Guides including Ina, Iver, and Ivar help you search for orcas, humpbacks, and fin whales while keeping a respectful distance. Warm flotation suits, boots, mittens, goggles, and a hot drink help make the long, cold day manageable.

“I think the is the best of all tour operators in Skjervøy. It’s a smaller business but very very recommendable. We got warming clothes and shoes and goggles. I liked that this tour operator did NOT chase the whales like the other companies. We saw orca and humpback whales. Our tour guide was really really friendly and helpful. I wish I could give 10 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

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Bodø: Saltstraumen RIB Safari

13.Bodø: Saltstraumen RIB Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 123 reviews · 2 hours · from $120

Leave Bodø’s Hurtigruten quay in a warm flotation suit for a two-hour RIB safari to Saltstraumen and Sundstraumen. Your English or Norwegian-speaking guide handles the boat while you watch for sea eagles, puffins, porpoises, and fish. Guides such as Alexander and Alan have brought strong local knowledge and careful boat handling to recent tours.

“Amazing views, knowledgeable guides and generally money good spent. Would do it again, very freeing.”

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Haugesund: RIB Safari to the island communities

14.Haugesund: RIB Safari to the island communities

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 123 reviews · 2 hours · from $162

Meet Viking Adventure at Haugesund’s cruise pier, walk five minutes to the RIB, and suit up for about an hour of fast coastal driving. Your English-speaking local captain guides you through straits, canals, and the islands near Feøy, sharing stories of island life and watching for white-tailed eagles. Minimum height is 120 cm.

“My wife and I had a wonderful time. The ride was fun. I would say it was the most fun my wife and I have had in a long time.”

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Northern Lights Safari from Tromso

15.Northern Lights Safari from Tromso

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 121 reviews · from $152

Meet Scan Adventure at Magic Ice in Tromsø at 6:30 pm for a five- to seven-hour aurora chase. Guides such as Karina may drive deep into northern Norway, even toward Finland, while you stay warm in a thermal suit, enjoy hot drinks and snacks, and receive standard photos afterward.

“Absolutely brilliant tour we loved it! Karina had so much passion for the Aurora even after chasing them 20+ years! She didn't give up, we got a small sighting in Tromso but drove all the way in to Finland where we were treated to 40mins of thRead more”

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