Wildlife Tours in Norway

Cruise through Sognefjord's waters where seals and porpoises often appear in the fjord branches, and try an optional half-day Fjaerland trip (June 1-Sept 15) to see Boyabreen and Supphellebreen glaciers, part of Europe's largest mainland glacier, Jostedalen. The Norwegian Glacier Museum shows Ivo Caprino's film and exhibits on glacier formation.

Sail Tromsø fjord on traditional wooden boats and watch for white-tailed eagles, harbor seals, and puffin colonies nesting on remote islands between May and August. Guides help you spot wildlife around Kvaløya, Grindøya, and Håkøya islands under the midnight sun, and this 8-day trip includes fjord cruises.

Hop aboard an electric boat and cruise through Billefjorden, where you'll head to Borebukta to check out walrus colonies and see Arctic wildlife near the huge Nordenskiöldbreen glacier. After that, you'll speed across Isfjorden—Svalbard's second-longest fjord—while keeping an eye out for polar bears and having hot drinks.

Look for whales on the ferry from Gryllefjord to Andenes, one of Europe's top whale-watching spots, and there's an optional 2-3 hour tour on a rib boat from Andenes for close encounters. Then cruise the Trollfjord on a hybrid-electric vessel where the quiet engines help you see white-tailed eagles and other wildlife.

See native wildlife along Norway's rugged coastline during the Bergen to Hirtshals overnight cruise, sailing through the North Sea's waters. Trek through Flam's valleys and along the Aurlandsfjord shores, where waterfalls cascade down steep mountain cliffs. A train ride crosses the high plateau of Hardangervidda, where you can spot diverse Nordic fauna.

This 9-day winter trip showcases Norway's unique wildlife heritage through stockfish drying on wooden racks throughout the Lofoten Islands and walks in Møysalen National Park near Harstad. You'll drive along the European highway E10 connecting eight island bridges in Henningsvær, and cruise through the 2.5-kilometer Trollfjord where Arctic marine life thrives in the fjord waters.

Head to the Lyrek family's working husky farm in Alta to meet their championship Alaskan husky team, famous for competing in marathon-length Arctic dog-sled races across Norway's frozen wilderness. Join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® experience in Tromsø with the indigenous Sámi community, helping feed their reindeer herd in their lavuu tent camp.