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.

Join a 2-to-4-hour whale watching boat safari from Andenes, Norway's top spot with 95% success rates year-round thanks to the nearby continental shelf and nutrient-rich waters. Spot sperm whales during summer or see orcas and humpback whales in winter after touring the Whale Museum, and drive past Bleikøya's bird cliffs too.

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.

A husky safari through Kvaløya's Arctic wilderness gives you an hour of sledding surrounded by white mountains and fjords where you might spot wild Arctic animals. After the ride, you'll meet husky puppies at the farm and have traditional Sami bidos stew in a warm lavvo tent with coffee and cake.

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.