Top 9 Bodo Tours

1.Saltstraumen Sea Eagle Trip by RIB

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 250 reviews · 2 hours · from $135Our pick

Join Explore Salten in Bodø for a two-hour RIB ride to Saltstraumen, where white-tailed eagles hunt above Northern Europe’s largest tidal current. Your Norwegian-speaking skipper handles the boat, wildlife stops, safety gear, and local facts. Bring warm clothing and waterproof shoes.

“The guide made the experience so much better with his knowledge of the area & wildlife. Nothing seemed to be too much trouble. Getting to see so many sea eagles close up was very special indeed.”

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2.Saltstraumen RIB Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 123 reviews · 2 hours · from $120

Set out from Bodø’s Hurtigruten quay in a two-hour RIB safari to Saltstraumen and Sundstraumen. Your English or Norwegian-speaking guide explains the tides, Bodø’s past, Arctic life, and the Caledonian Mountains while you watch for sea eagles, puffins, fish, and porpoises. Warm gear is supplied.

“Alan was a superb guide who was very friendly and took care of us as we we went on this exceptional trip to see something very special. Would highly recommend, which we did to several friends”

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3.Northern Lights Tours Bodo Norway

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 100 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $223Top rated

Join guide Ivar of Nordland Turselskap for a small-group Aurora hunt from Bodø. Over six to eight hours, you’ll ride into the countryside, switch locations for clearer skies, and watch from a heated van with panoramic roof views. If the lights appear, photos are included.

“Clear communication in advance from our guide, Ivar. As all guests were in contact on a Whatsapp group, we were able to start an hour and three quarters ahead of the scheduled time in order to catch the best of the lights. 9 hours of NL hunting in a super comfortable van with lots of success in different locations. Fantastic guide photos available within a couple of hours. Thoroughly recommend this tour with Ivar.”

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4.Moose Safari Bodo, Norway, Meet the Largest Land Animal in Europe

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $174

Meet at Scandic Havet in Bodø at 7 pm for a 4 to 5-hour drive into moose country. Guides such as Ingrid, Julia, and Sindre know the local viewing areas and add scenic stops, Saltstraumen, and wildlife spotting to the search. Groups are limited to 15 people.

“We enjoyed the entire tour. Saw many Moose, and a new baby moose, a reindeer running down the road, a baby fox, multiple bird sightings and an enjoyable host.”

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5.Beiar Fjord & Saltstraument Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 59 reviews · 4 hours · from $103

Spend four hours aboard Brim Explorer from Bodø, cruising past Saltstraumen and into Beiarfjorden. An English-speaking guide covers wildlife, geology, and local history while panoramic windows, outdoor decks, hot drinks, and free WiFi make this a comfortable cold-weather outing.

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6.Kjerringøy & Silent Coastal Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 18 reviews · 4 hours · from $135

You’ll cruise quietly from Bodø through Mistfjorden and Nordfjorden, pass Landegode and Hovdsundet, then walk 10 minutes to Kjerringøy Handelssted. An English-speaking guide covers wildlife and local history. Allow time for the open-air museum, but note the main building and local guide cost extra.

“Transport og guiding var bra. Litt info om hvorfor det står en byste av Knut Hamsun inne på tunet. 'En time til disposisjon i land var i korteste laget. Mye å se på og lese, rakk ikke alt, som en kopp kaffe f.eks. Totalt inntrykk er bra.”

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7.Arctic Coastal Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 8 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $68Best value

Walk Bodø’s Arctic shore with an English or Norwegian guide, learning about Stone Age life, Viking graves, geology, and local birds. The 2.5-hour trip includes a short bus ride, hiking poles, winter crampons, and hot tea. Dress for wind, rain, snow, and sudden cold.

“very good guide. Explain ed the geology and history of the people very well.”

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8.Northern Lights safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 8 reviews · from $181

Meet your English-speaking guide at Bodø’s Radisson Blu Hotel and ride into the wilderness for up to three hours. The small group, limited to eight, follows the cloud and aurora forecast to find dark viewing spots. Hot coffee, tea, and chocolate help take the edge off the winter cold.

“Very good. we take you to places where you are almost sure to see some. top”

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9.Northern Lights Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 3 hours · from $103

Join Brim Explorer in Bodø for a three-hour northern lights cruise across Vestfjorden. An English-speaking guide explains the aurora while the hybrid-electric ship searches for clear skies. Large windows, an outdoor deck, Wi-Fi, tap water, and an onboard café make the wait comfortable.

“Het was super goed georganiseerd, de bemanning was zeer vriendelijk behulpzaam en deskundig. Ondanks dat we maar met 7 passagiers waren ging de tocht door. En het belangrijkste we hebben de Aurora Borealis gezien, wow!”

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