The Arctic is home to unique animals such Arctic foxes, bears, reindeer, lynx, moose, whales and many bird species. Check our tours and select the ones where you may be able to spot your favourite animal!
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8 - 9 hours
07:45
Tromsø
Get a unique perspective on the magnificent humpback and killer whales as they feed in the herring-rich fjords of the Arctic. Our silent hybrid-electric boat means we minimise disturbance to nature and whales.
8 hours
08:40
Tromsø
We set off in search of Humpback whales and Orcas (Killer Whales) during the Polar Night near Tromsø on this 8-hour whale watching tour.
14 hours
07:35
Svolvær
Join us on an Arctic Whale Watching Safari, in Andenes, with bus transport from Svolvær, and watch the majestic orcas and sperm whales, above the Arctic Circle, in Norway.
Best seller
5 hours
08:30
Tromsø
Enjoy a relaxed morning, and join us for a late departure dog sledding tour at Breivikeidet, with views on the majestic Lyngen Alps.
4.5 hours
11:30
Tromsø
Enjoy a relaxed morning, and join us for a late departure dog sledding tour at Breivikeidet, with views on the majestic Lyngen Alps.
7 hours
08:45
Tromsø
A fun self-mushing dog sledding tour in the winter wonderland of the Troms region. Join us for an exciting dog sledding adventure in scenic surroundings!
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7 hours
11:45
Tromsø
Join man's best friend on an exciting dog sledding adventure in scenic surroundings! A great option if you were on a late northern light tour the day before.
4.5 hours
09:45
Tromsø
Join in the daily feeding of a herd of over many reindeer! Enjoy untouched Arctic nature around you as you marvel at the Lyngen Alps and learn more about our ancient culture!
4 hours
09:45
Tromsø
Join an unforgettable Arctic reindeer experience: feed some of the 300 reindeer at the reindeer camp and learn more about Sami reindeer herders.
4 hours
13:00
Tromsø
Join in a latery feeding of a herd of over 200 reindeer! Perfect if you wish to rest in the morning, or if you have been on a northern light tour the night before.
4.5 hours
09:45
Tromsø
Try the oldest means of transport from the arctic and join the daily feeding of a herd of over 200 reindeer! Enjoy the Arctic landscape in this daytime tour and learn more about reindeers and the Sami culture.
4 hours
09:45 / 12:45
Tromsø
A trip to a Sami reindeer camp north of Tromsø to try reindeer sledding (for 30 minutes) and discover Sami culture
4 hours
09:45 / 12:45
Tromsø
A trip to a reindeer farm 30 minutes away from Tromsø to try reindeer sledding (for 15 minutes) and discover the traditional Sami way of life.
4 - 5 hours
17:45
Tromsø
Join our evening reindeer camp tour from Tromsø. Highlights of the trip include reindeer feeding, discovering the Sami culture, a traditional dinner and a chance to see the Northern Lights.
4.5 hours
17:45
Tromsø
Try the oldest vehicle from the arctic, feed our reindeer herd and enjoy the arctic landscape in this evening tour while the northern lights might appear above you!
4.5 hours
17:45
Tromsø
We would like to invite you to visit our Sámi camp and join us for a family-friendly reindeer feeding evening tour with a chance to see the Northern Lights!
4.5 hours
17:45
Tromsø
Spend an evening at a reindeer camp departing from Tromsø. This trip is a full Sami and reindeer experience including reindeer feeding and sledding, Sami stories, a traditional dinner and a chance to see the Northern Lights.
9 hours
08:45
Tromsø
This tour takes you to Polar Park, an Arctic wildlife centre, and includes the entrance ticket to Polar Park and a comfortable bus transfer from Tromsø and back on the same day.
3.5 hours
09:45 / 14:15
Svolvær
A modern twist on a classic Lofoten adventure. Experience Lofoten’s majestic Trollfjord and its white-tailed eagles in complete silence and comfort on board our purpose-built hybrid-electric boat.
You can also overnight on a reindeer camp with our Overnight in Lavvo: a Sami tent as accommodation, with reindeer feeding and reindeer sled activity during the evening.
The Arctic is located in the Northernmost part of Earth and is considered a polar region.
It includes parts of several countries like Canada, Finland, Iceland, Russia, the USA (Alaska), Sweden, and Norway as well as Greenland.
This area can be defined as all areas north of the Arctic Circle (above 66° 34’N), where phenomena like the Midnight Sun and the Polar Night can be experienced.
If we talk about mainland Norway, you can probably find many different creatures that you have never seen back home or in zoos.
This includes whales, bears, wolves, wolverines, and lynx.
In Northern Norway, you may be able to see most of them in the wild.
However, encountering them is rare because they like to hide from any human interaction.
The Arctic is known for its cold winters and cool summers, with long periods of sunlight or darkness and cold, snow-covered areas.
This habitat is preferred by animals that have adapted to these conditions such as the Arctic fox, reindeer, several species of whales, Arctic wolf, polar bear, and brown bear, among other fascinating creatures.
In the Tromsø region, above the Arctic Circle, you can spot orcas and humpback whales feeding on herring in the fjords during the winter (approx. November to January).
You may wish to join one of our popular whale-watching tours during this period and see these beautiful marine mammals and maybe others.
We really recommend this tour, which is one of our best sellers.
If you would prefer to observe the Arctic fauna on land, and you are a reindeer lover, we have many tours where you can observe and even feed them!
If you are lucky, you may even spot reindeer wandering freely in Northern Norway like in forests or even on the roads (the island of Kvaløya near Tromsø is one such example).
The moose (aka elk) can also be found in forests or even close to roads, although they are much shyer.
We get this question frequently and unfortunately (or luckily!) the answer is no!
Norway’s mainland is too mild for these amazing creatures, which prefer colder areas with almost permanent ice.
If you want a chance to spot these animals, you should travel to Svalbard, an archipelago located north of mainland Norway.
Svalbard, which is part of Norway, has a population of around 300 polar bears.
They wander freely around the archipelago and can sometimes be spotted on boat excursions departing from Longyearbyen, the main settlement in Svalbard.
You can also spot other marine creatures in Svalbard like walruses, puffins, Arctic foxes, seals, and narwhals.
However, it’s important to remember that these are all wild animals, and spotting them is never guaranteed!
The Arctic is home to unique animals such as reindeer, moose, whales and lots of different birds.
Check out this section if you want to visit a reindeer farm (and try reindeer sledding!), go on a whale-watching trip to see humpback and killer whales in their natural Arctic habitat, or try dog sledding, among other tours.
You can also visit Polar Park, the world’s most northern animal park, where you can observe muskox, wolves, and bears among others.
