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8 wildlife tours in Norway you just shouldn’t miss

Norway is a fantastic country for experiencing wildlife, whether you want to track polar bears padding across the pack ice off Svalbard on the hunt for seals, watch sea eagles soaring off the Lofoten islands, or pull on your hiking boots for a walking safari in one of the national parks.

Here’s the lowdown on choosing a wildlife tour in Norway. We’ve picked eight of our favourite tours that you really shouldn’t miss.

When to visit Norway for nature tours

The long, summer daylight hours are perfect for heading out into the Arctic Circle in search of wildlife. And in winter, you can combine whale watching or dog-sledding with chasing the spectacular northern lights.

December is probably the one month to avoid, as the days are so short; book for early November or late January instead, if you can.

Where are the best places in Norway for wildlife tours?

Tromsø in Northern Norway is a good base for dog-sledding day-trips as numerous tour operators run tours that pick customers up from the city and bus them out to kennels surrounded by pristine wilderness.

Tromsø is also a popular starting point for whale-watching – our dedicated whale watching guide gives you the inside track. 

You don’t have to travel this far north, though, to see interesting stuff. Of the 25,000 or so wild reindeer living in Norway, around 6000 of them live on the Hardangervidda plateau in central southern Norway, which is easily accessible from either Oslo or Bergen.

The rare musk ox hangs out inland between Trondheim and Ålesund in the Dovrefjell-Sundalsfjella national park – it’s one of the few places left in the world where you can see it in the wild.

Despite their bulk – some weigh in at a hefty 400kg – they can run fast, up to 60km/hr, which is good to know as they get quite feisty during the summer rut!

Birders, too, will love Dovrefjell for its capercaillie and black grouse, which get together in April and May for their respective communal courtship displays, and which you can observe f rom hides in the park.

Indeed, the bird life in many parts of Norway is quite astonishing. In spring, the country’s wetlands burst into life with wildfowl and shorebirds, while the little island of Runde (reachable from Ålesund) becomes home to half a million nesting seabirds including puffins every year from February to August.

And, for sheer variety of unique Arctic and Scandinavian bird species , Varangerfjord in the far north, close to the Russian border, is one of the top birding destinations in the world.

Are the wildlife tours in Norway ethical?

The travel industry is getting a lot more serious about ensuring that wildlife tourism is ethical and doesn’t harm the animals involved.

When it comes to whales and other wild animals, the basic rule is to make sure tours allow animals to get on with their life without being harrassed. The best operators keep noise to a minimum, don’t leave waste behind and don’t take selfies at the animals’ expense.

Sled dogs are always raring to go, but responsible kennels look after their animals by starting to train for the winter season early, then carefully and gradually building up the dogs’ stamina and endurance.

Something to be aware of is that once the pack gets too big, otherwise healthy animals can sometimes be euthanised. A good kennel and sled-dog operator will never put a healthy dog down and will keep older dogs to help train the younger ones, or rehome them with volunteers.

Ask your operator directly about their welfare policies, and look out for tours with the World Animal Protection or Jane Goodall Foundation logos, which guarantee that the operator has the animals’ best interests at heart.

Norway’s best wildlife tours

With such a variety of wildlife and so many tours available, it’s hard to know which are the ones worth spending your hard-earned cash on. Here are eight of our favourites.

1) Paddling with wolves

This one-day tour in a two-person, Canadian-style canoe starts just 10 miles from Oslo at Lorenskøg – a Ruter bus will get you there from the city in 20 minutes.

After an introduction to paddling techniques and safety, you’ll glide across calm lakes in a nature reserve that’s home to moose, beaver and a pack of wolves. The tour includes a hearty Norwegian alfresco lunch (not for the wolves, don’t worry!).

2) Dog sledding adventure

On this tour, a minibus picks you up in Tromsø and takes you to the kennels on the island of Kvaløya, where you’ll meet some fluffy Alaskan huskies.

After being shown how to drive a sled, you’ll pair up and take turns to mush on the 90-minute adventure , which is rounded off by chocolate cake and hot drinks in a lavvu (traditional Sámi tent).

3) Wildlife walking safari

Get right off the beaten track on this light-footprint, seven-day trip in the Fulufjellet National Park in central Norway on the border with Sweden.

You’ll be tracking brown bears, lynx and wild elk with a qualified guide in this beautiful wilderness, and spending the nights in walk-in, teepee-style tents.

4) Easy bird-watching walks

Birders will be in their element on this five-day trip to Varangerfjord , high up in the Arctic Circle. Here you’ll get the chance to see huge gatherings of Steller’s Eider and other seaducks, plus species like Siberian jays who live in the vast taiga forests.

5) Whale and sea bird cruise

The island of Skervøy is one of Norway’s best whale-watching hotspot. This one-day tour picks you up from Tromsø and takes you out to Skervøy, where you’ll head out on a safari boat to the feeding grounds of orcas and humpback whales, and see them in hot pursuit of great shoals of herring and plankton.

Your guide will tell you all about other marine species and birds too, including sea eagles, which you have a good chance of spotting as they soar along the coastline. This page will help you identify different birds of prey .

6) Hiking with goats

Fancy going hiking, but with a goat as your guide? This lovely goat hike is also accompanied by host Karina, who introduces you to the goats from her family farm in Moskenes on the Lofoten Islands and comes with you on the stunning, two-hour hike.

It’s the goats themselves, however, who lead the way while munching on the scenery as you walk.

7) Realm of the Polar Bear tour

There aren’t many places in the world where seeing wild polar bears is possible, but Svalbard is one of them.

This amazing eight-day Arctic wilderness tour , based in Longyearbyen, is led by expert guides, who’ll take you on and around Svalbard in search of reindeer, seals, walruses, rare sea mammals and polar bears – not to mention a fantastic array of Arctic sea birds.

8) Reindeer feeding and sled ride

Who wouldn’t want to feed a herd of reindeer, then have a ride on a sled pulled by the beautiful beasts? This tour from Tromsø is run by native Sámi , who have been working with reindeer in these parts for hundreds of years.

The reindeer are wild animals who go at their own pace so if they decide to stop, you just have to wait until they’re ready to get going again – but after your sled ride, you’ll warm up inside a traditional Sámi tent for a hot meal, followed by fireside singing and storytelling with your Sámi hosts.

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Moose Safari Vesterålen

We drive guided tours in Vesterålen after the moose all year. As the largest and heaviest species in the deer family, the moose is an animal encounter to remember. Each season is different as we have described below. 

Rut season! Chances to see the biggest bulls with fully grown antlers in autumn colors and beautiful landscape. If we’re lucky we find bulls fighting or chasing after cows.

At this time of year the main tours start early in the morning or evening. As the light always changes here in the north the start up times also change the later into autumn we get.

We highly recommend the 4 hour tours or more as we go to the area with the biggest bulls. If you just want to see a moose, 3 hours are perfect. 

Don't get fooled by some rain.

In the winter we have the tours at daytime or at night under the northern lights. The moose blend perfectly into the snowy landscape. In early winter the bulls still have their antlers.

We recommend combining moose safari with a northern lights chase this time of year . The guide got gear to film you and the moose under the northern lights that you will get after the tour. Winter is also the best time of year to look for moose during the day. Moose in the winter wonderland landscape is a great experience.

The time of year when all animals start to move around and all migrating birds are returning. Moose are more active and move from winter grounds to summer grounds. At this time it's not unusual to find moose swimming or in more uncommon areas.

Just as in autumn, start up times change as the light changes. From may we have the midnight sun and the recommended tours are late evening, night and early morning.

Moose calves are born in june and early july and are the main target these months. The bulls are starting to grow their antlers and late summer they are an amazing sight.

Midnightsun means daylight 24/7 and our tours run at night.

We are open for tours during the day but the chances of a close-up encounter is less.

By choosing longer tours you will get the chance to see more moose and in different kinds of landscapes and situations. We highly recommend a tour for 4 hours or more, especially in late summer for the chance to see the biggest bulls.

We in Vesterålen Tours spend a lot of time looking for the moose. We know many of them well and can read their body language very well.

Lastly, don't get fooled by the weather/forecast, the moose does not care about the weather.

Combine Moose & Eagle safari:

We have set up a 6 hour route for both moose and eagles. If less time is used we will reduce the price as you see in pricelist under. 

This tour is only by car. 

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Prices pr pers:

2 hours - 1200 NOK (Only available at night during winter when it’s snow)

3 hours - 1400 NOK

4 hours - 1750 NOK

6 hours - 2500 NOK

8 hours - 3250 NOK

Minimum 2 persons / Max 7 persons

For bigger groups - contact us!

1-3 years: Free

4-7 years: 50%

*NEW -  You can now join a non private tour from Scandic Sortland. These tours will be for small groups 1-7 persons and can only be booked at front desk of Scandic the same week. Prices are 1350,- pr person for this trip and will last for 3 to 5 hours depening on how much searching we have to do.

*These tours are by car and we will only be walking in some cases if you want to. These tours are suitable for anyone. No hiking needed.

*These tours are private, that means you/your group/family will be alone with the guide/guides

*The guide will take pictures and send them to you after the tour is done.

*There are chances to see other animals and beautiful landscapes on these tours as well, just let us know when to stop and watch or take extra pictures.

*In the winter we got camera gear for photographing and filming the moose in the dark, even under the northern lights.

You are able to taste Moose, Reindeer or "Aurora Borealis - Taste of wild Norway" sausages snacks on this tour for free - and buy packs if you want to bring some home with you. 

We also got Moose Antlers for sale, contact us.

Moose safari

Moose are wild animals and belong in the forest; not in a zoo or on a farm. This moose safari will show you the moose’s natural habitat. Your guide will tell you all about these impressive animals and their environment.

You will do this!

• Learn to track moose
• Hike through a forest covered in moss and blueberry bushes
• Enjoy an outdoor meal overlooking a secluded lake
• Chance to see moose, roe deer, fox, cranes, owls and for the lucky few even wolf or lynx

After meeting your guide you will travel by minivan to one of the best moose spotting areas in Sweden. At the campfire you will get better acquainted with the rest of the small group. Your view is that of a stunning lake where herons and golden eagles are often seen.

You are now deep in the taiga, where countless wild animals live such as moose, roe deer, wild boars, hares, foxes, badgers, wolves and even lynxes.

Before dinner you will be exploring the area on foot. You will hike through ancient woodlands with its forest floors completely covered in mosses of various shades of green, and where many types of berry bushes grow. During the walk your guide will make several stops and explain more about moose, such as why these amazing animals are so significant to the taiga ecosystem.

After the walk you will return to the campfire and enjoy a meal consisting of a vegetarian wrap filled with organically grown vegetables, a locally produced sausage, a healthy berry drink or a bottle of local beer, organic coffee or tea and a delicious chocolate cookie.

Later that evening you will travel through the forest by minivan looking for moose and other wildlife. The van will always remain at a respectable distance so as not to scare the animals. When opportunity knocks you will get off for a closer view and better photo opportunities.

Please be aware that moose are shy animals and afraid of human beings. You will set out to look for them in their natural habitat where they are not receiving any extra food from humans.

You will return to the starting point in the darkness, better understanding and respecting moose and other animals you got to observe.

Practical information

Period: From May to September. The largest number of moose is usually spotted in May, when they come out of the forest to feast on the fields after the long winter. June and July offer the best lighting conditions for photography. In August and September the antlers are fully grown and many moose are seen due to the approaching rutting season. Please be aware that September is usually too dark to take good photographs.

Time: The start and end time of this 5 hour moose safari depends on the season:

• From mid-May to mid-July: 19:00 – 24:00
• From mid-July to late July: 18:30 – 23:30
• From early August to mid-August: 17:30 – 22:30
• From mid-August to late August: 17:00 – 22:00
• From early to late September: 16:00 – 21:00

Meeting point: Skinnskatteberg (Västmanland); the exact location will be announced when booking.

Accessibility: This safari is accessible to everyone over 8 years old and able to walk through the forest without difficulty. You will be hiking at a gentle pace for about an hour and make several stops. Should the walk prove to be too demanding, you can always wait by the campfire. After the others have returned, you will go on a moose spotting trip by minivan.

Price: 1750 SEK / person: the price includes tour by minivan with English speaking guide and an outdoor evening meal. The price for children up to 15 years of age is 1.500 SEK.

To bring along: I recommend suitable clothing (layers, preferably a t-shirt or sweater with long sleeves and long pants as protection against mosquitoes), suitable waterproof shoes, camera or smartphone, rain proof clothing, insect repellent, bottle of water and in case of warm and sunny weather headgear and sunscreen. Don’t forget your patience.

Booking: Contact me via e-mail [email protected] or by phone +46 (0)70 230 68 70

This activity takes place in the wild, meaning that although you will be visiting the location where these animals live, no guarantees can be given as to what you will get to see or photograph.

Photos taken by participants:

More information:

For bookings or questions please send an e-mail to: [email protected] or call +46 (0)70 230 68 70

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• Inspiration

Experience a wildlife safari

Forget Africa for a moment. If you want to experience exciting, wild animals, then go on a safari in Norway! Not convinced? Read on. Okay, there are no wild lions, giraffes or elephants in Norway, but you can see bears, musk ox, wolves and whales here!

Here is the list of the wild animals we think are worth seeing, and where you can find them.

• The sea eagle is the fourth largest eagle in the whole world!
• The wingspan can be over two and a half meters

Where can you find them?

Located along the entire coast but especially in the three northernmost counties. Occasionally you can meet sea eagles by inland lakes, but they thrive best off the coast.

When should you look?

All year. It is perhaps most exciting to follow in the summer because then there is so much activity with their newborn chicks demanding frequent meals.

How to spot them?

Go on a Sea eagle safari in the Lofoten Islands. Bring good binoculars and look for noisy flocks of gulls in the air. They are often a sign that an eagle is nearby. Sea eagle nests can be impressive structures and can be as big as a small car. But keep a good distance to the nest, because during the breeding season the sea eagles are extremely protective.

• 750 kilos is normal for an elk bull
• The antlers can be one and a half meters wide

You can meet moose in large parts of the country: in the woods, in the mountains, in-cabin gardens, but also in the middle of the highway if you are really unlucky. Most moose are found in the large coniferous forests in eastern and central Norway. Grimsdalen, Fokstumyra, and Folldal are known for extra-large moose.

The elk bull is most beautiful during the rut in September with fully grown antlers. At that tim, moose are more concerned with checking each other out than caring for humans.

How to succeed best?

At sunrise and sunset, the moose is most active. If you drive a car on a forest road and scout, there are great opportunities to see one. Moose are not as afraid of cars as they are of humans. You can also sit high in the terrain with a view of a bog, felling area or fields, because here the moose likes to graze at dusk.

• The beaver cuts down huge trees to make it’s trademark dams and homes
• The traces of the beaver are easy to see, but the carpenter himself is not so easy to spot

The beaver is found in large parts of the country, but the core area is in Agder and Telemark.

The best chance of seeing beavers is at night in June and July. At that time, the kits, who were born in May, begin to explore the surroundings. They are a little less shy than their parents.

If you sit completely still near an inhabited beaver hut and just observe, you can experience a lot. If you have access to a canoe or kayak, you will get even closer.

• Musk Ox have such a prehistoric appearance that if you meet one, you almost expect to see a mammoth around the next turn as well.
• Musk Ox in Norway became extinct during the last ice age. The ones we have here now are descendants of animals that were brought from Greenland and released into Norway in the late 1940s.

Only established in Dovrefjell, west of the E6 between Hjerkinn and Oppdal.

You can visit musk oxen at any time, because they are in the same area all year round. January is best if you want to experience the extreme adaptation they have to the cold. Newborn calves appear in April and if you want to be there when the bulls measure their strength in heat, battle commences in September.

You can often see musk oxen just by driving along the E6 or taking the train over Dovre. If you want a close meeting, a walk from Snøheim tourist cabin is recommended. Keep a distance of at least 200 meters to the animals. They may look placid and tame, but these are wild animals that do not hesitate to defend themselves if they feel threatened.

Killer Whales and Humpback Whales

• Killer whales can be nine meters long and are actually the world's largest dolphin species.
• Humpback whales are even larger, on average 60 tonnes. Both species regularly visit the Norwegian coast.

Killer whales and humpback whales feed on herring. Where the herring are, the whales follow. For thousands of years, herring have swum to the coast of northern Norway during winter, but exactly where varies from year to year. In recent years, the sea off Skjervøy has been the hottest tip

Just as difficult as predicting exactly where the herring will come from is predicting when it will arrive. Usually, the herring have been with us from the end of October to the middle of January.

Go on a whale safari in Tromsø. If you join such a trip, you will get very close to the huge animals. If the herring and whales come all the way into the fjords, you can also experience the giants from land.

Arctic wildlife on Svalbard

The unique wildlife on Svalbard is in itself worth experiencing. If you have a dream of greeting a walrus or experiencing the world's largest mammal, the majestic whale, then walrus safaris and whale safaris in the polar summer are for you. Not to mention polar bears. With a panoramic view from the boat, you can see and smell the walruses lying and rolling on the beach.

Throughout the autumn, when the midnight sun leaves us, you can experience the northern lights safari from a boat. Can you imagine a more magical way to see the northern lights? The quiet polar night allows you to gather impressions and find peace out at sea. Far away from the city's street lights, you will be able to see the northern lights brighter than ever.

• The wolf is the dog's ancestor, but unlike the family's labrador, it does not come wagging when you call at it.
• After many years of intense hunting, the wolf has developed an extreme shyness and an almost supernatural ability to avoid us, humans. That's why it's extra fun if you get to see one!

There are about 60 all-Norwegian wolves, in addition to about 40 that moves back and forth across the Swedish border. The government has decided that all these wolves must stay in a wolf zone that covers Østfold, Oslo, Sørlige Akershus, and south-eastern Hedmark. If you want to see wolves, this is where you have to go.

You have the greatest chance if you visit the territory of the two largest flocks in the wolf zone: the Deisjø flock in Hedmark with six animals, and the Letjenna flock close by with seven to eight animals.

In March, the young wolves leave their parents' territory to create their own. Then it is also mating time for the wolf pair that leads the pack. This means that March is a month where the wolves are much on the move and thus easier to spot.

Wolves prefer to move along natural paths in the terrain, such as over frozen lakes and marshes, or along forest roads. If you sit in a place with a good view of such trails, and several days of patience, you may be lucky enough to see these wanderers.

• A brown bear can weigh up to 320 kilos
• It is strong enough to kill an adult elk bull alone.
• Fortunately, the brown bear is more vegetarian than carnivore and avoids us humans

There are approximately 140 brown bears in Norway, distributed between Hedmark, Trøndelag, Nordland, Troms, and Finnmark. The biggest opportunity to see one is in Pasvik in Finnmark.

The best time to look for bears is in the spring, preferably in late March. Then the hungry bears come out of the den and wander in search of food. In the autumn, the bears are also extra active and thus easier to spot. They will soon be in a den and scour the forest for berries to fatten up before the long winter sleep.

How do you succeed best?

Sit in a place overlooking open areas in the forest where lots of fresh grass or plenty of berries grow. If you know of a moose carcass eaten by a bear, you should ensure a good view that way, because the bear often comes back to eat more. Be careful in the wind direction so that it always blows towards you, otherwise, the bear can smell you from a long distance.

Have a good trip on safari !

WILD MOOSE SAFARI

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Join us on an exciting adventure looking for the king of the Arctic forests: the mighty moose. Every season is unique but common for them all is the strong presence of the moose. Choose a full day adventure packed with experiences or a shorter safari which can easily be combined with other activities.

Location: Målselv

Duration: From 3 hours

Rates: From NOK 2255 per person

Suitable for: All

The Bardufoss region has a great population of the largest land animal in Europe. The inland climate provides still and clear weather most days, perfect conditions for Wild Moose Safari. The moose population is especially large in the winter and they often move throughout the deep spruce forests in smaller herds. We drive out on a safari to observe the moose in it’s natural habitat, without disturbing them.

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The moose is the least wild of the big animals

https://www.tv2.no/a/9602925/

Chances otherwise minimal

Depends on the season too. You need to make an effort to see moose in the Wild, hike to the right area and be patient, perhaps wait many hours or the Whole night

Do you know some good areas?

Agree with Dyoll. Langedrag has large, nature-like paddocks, and the probability to spot a moose is 100%. Otherwise, you face a lot of hunting, and the probability to spot one is rather low.

In Setesdal. https://www.visitnorway.com/places-to-go/southern-norway/setesdal/attractions/moose-safari/

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Rondane River Lodge is run by a Belgian family and situated in beautiful Sollia at an altitude of 780m above sea level. The crystal clear Vulua river flows through our garden and our nearest neighbours are the Rondane and Dovrefjell National Parks. Located midway between Oslo and Trondheim, along one of Norway's 18 national scenic routes, this is a great place to stay for a relaxing holiday or an overnight stop. Rondane River Lodge is a Greenkey certified charming hotel with 10 rooms and 10 traditional log cabins. We serve our guests home made food and help with the planning of activities like hiking, canoeing, biking and fishing. Perhaps a moose or musk ox safari sounds interesting? In winter we offer skiing, snowshoe hiking, ice fishing and dogsledding. We hope to see you soon!

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