Tromsø · SAFARI
The 15 best arctic safaris you can book right now, with what each charges, how long it keeps you outside and who it suits. Number one is first for a reason; start there.
Tromsø whale safari on MS Gabriele, warm catamaran comfort, English guides, orcas and humpbacks near Skjervøy, plus fjord scenery.
“the staff were very efficient and the day was seamless. Great informative information given throughout, highly recommend the experience”
Tromsø Northern Lights Safari with expert guides and photographers, winter suits, and campfire waits. Small group option up to 15.
“The food was great, and the guides were knowledgeable.”
Go whale and orca watching from Tromsø to Skjervøy on a heated boat, with thermal suits, snacks, lunch, and top crew spotting.
“We went on this trip in Jan ‘23 and were lucky enough to see whales despite it being the end of the season. The scenery was breathtakingly stunning and the transit time to get to where the whales are (around 3 hours) honestly went pretty quickly with the amazing views en route. Many reviews on here saying the travel time to see the whales is too long and that too many people got seasick… I’m surprised people don’t realise that whales do not live close to the port and that the sea can be rocky and cause seasickness… 😅😅 my partner did feel unwell with the motion of the boat…”
Thrilling snowmobile safari from Tromsø to the Lyngen Alps, with an Ullsfjorden ferry ride, fjord views, and a warm fish soup lunch at Bøteriet.
“Amazing views! Our guides were so sweet and welcoming. Cannot recommend them enough!”
Tromsø Aurora Safari Chase with a warm private camp meal, thermal gear, and guide photo help, plus bus ride from Prostneset.
“Guide Sojna was great! She was very informative, friendly and amazing. She was patient taking pictures of everyone as much as they want”
Small-group Tromsø sea safari with warm suits, fish-soup lunch, and real supervised fishing in the Barents Sea, max 12 guests.
“Such an amazing experience in stunning scenery, our guides were friendly and knowledgeable and thoroughly enjoyed by everyone”
Tromsø whale safari on MS Keiser Wilhelm in the Barents Sea, warm catamaran, expert English guides, and a real shot at orcas.
“one of the best trips of my life is from MS Keiser Wilhelm. taking back great memories!. Thank you so much”
Skjervøy whale watching by RIB from Tromsø, with full Arctic gear and a small-group search for orcas, fin whales, and humpbacks.
“It’s totally worthy and the guide is professional and kind to us. This experience is amazing”
Tromsø northern lights safari with thermal suit, snacks, tripod tips, and photo souvenirs, led by experts in a small group.
“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”
Luxury 3-hour catamaran fjord cruise from Tromsø with warm suits, snacks, coffee or tea, onboard Wi-Fi, and WW2 stories near Rya.
“A fantastic tour of the fjords by a small catamaran. The group on board was very small and the skipper Clement was excellent and very informative. The fjords are wonderful and lovely scenery. How peaceful, would have been more than happy to stay onboard very peaceful. Saw seals in their natural environment which how it should be with all marine mammals.”
Aurora Safari Chase by coach from Tromsø, with warm Sami camps, toilet onboard, and free photo download. 5 to 8 hours.
“We knew we were unlikely to see the lights due to the weather conditions, but hoped going with a guide, this may have increased our chances. We travelled 45 minutes to another overcast and snowy area to be welcomed with hot beverages. We waited patiently in a field for an hour and a half with no signs of clearing weather. Not even the moon was visible. We were provided with hot food (of sorts) totally unappetising, and waited again in a field until 11.45pm even though the snow was getting heavier.”
Taste 10 local beers and arctic tapas on a 3-hour Tromsø walking beer safari with a small-group guide and city stories.
“A great way to get to know Tromsø. Our very knowledgeable guide as excellent….and the beers were also pretty good.”
Spot orcas and humpbacks on a smooth Tromsø fjords catamaran cruise with an English guide, onboard WiFi, and warm shelter.
“Guide and staff of the boat attentive for your safety and explaining everything seen, orcas and humpback whale, another whale that when warning and leaving it was impossible to see it.Auto-translated”
Tromsø snowmobile safari in the Lyngen Alps plus an overnight in a heated Crystal Lavvo, with big chances to see the aurora.
“We loved this trip! We loved our “lavo” hut that we slept in! It was warm and comfortable! And we were able to see the stars all night long! The stars in the sky were absolutely amazing! The sky is so clear up there it is amazing what you can see! The food was delicious!! Everyone was so kind and so accommodating!! The activities were great! We loved our snowmobile ride! And loved hiking in snowshoes!! And all the views were absolutely spectacular! Including the view from the dining room table!! We would definitely take this trip again!!Read more”
Tromsø Northern Lights safari with hotel pickup, small group up to 8, live weather chasing, campfire warmth, and RAW aurora photos.
“Jinyar was a wonderful guide. He picked us up from our accommodation and took us to chase the northern lights through Tromsø and then into Finland. His dedication to showing it to us any how was commendable despite the challenges of bad weather. He took some amazing pictures of us from a professional camera and also gave us some great poses for that too. The bonfire was fun too along with a hot drink and local chocolates Would definitely recommend it again”
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