Top 15 Wildlife Trips in Scandinavia

1.Tromso Snowshoeing – Valley, Fjord Views, Wildlife, Meal & Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 398 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $129Our pick

Leave central Tromsø with guides such as Max, Isaac, Anna, or Gerard, then hike or snowshoe through Arctic countryside on the west side of the island. Expect fjord and mountain views, possible reindeer sightings, a summit lunch, hot drinks, hiking poles, and free souvenir photos.

“Great day out. Our guide Anete was great. Unfortunately the weather was bad so we didn't get to do the valley/fjord view hike and went to a forest I stead which was a shame.”

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2.Trollfjorden Wildlife RIB Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 355 reviews · 2 hours · from $125

Join Lofoten Explorer in central Svolvaer for a two-hour RIB ride through Øyhellsundet to steep-sided Trollfjorden. Your Norwegian or English-speaking guide shares local nature and history while you watch for white-tailed eagles, seals, and possibly orcas. Warm suits, gloves, goggles, and wellies are provided.

“It was truly an adventure of intimate contact with nature! The provided clothing, gloves, and goggles were very windproof and kept us warm. The captain stopped at many spots and threw out dried fish, allowing us to see the eagles soaring up close and clearly! Thank you to him. It was not just a bird-watching trip, but also an opportunity to converse with nature. The fjords and snow-capped mountains were all in view! If you come to the Lofoten Islands, you must try this activity, as it will help you appreciate the charm of this beautiful land—wild, free, and full of life.”

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3.Winter Sea Kayaking Tour with Wildlife Sightings

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 333 reviews · from $191

Join Sommarøy Adventure Tromsø for a five-hour winter sea-kayaking trip from the city. Guides such as Rune and Eamonn provide drysuits, boots, gloves, safety coaching, and a gentle pace for beginners. Paddle beneath snowy peaks, watch for seals and sea eagles, and finish with hot drinks by the fire.

“Rune the your guide and his girlfriend were amazing, the activity was amazing and really fun, the your guides were lovely and very friendly, definitely would recommend this activity.”

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4.Moose & Wildlife Safari with Campfire Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 269 reviews · from $151

Meet The Green Trails team at its central Stockholm Urban Basecamp, then ride into the woods for a light hike, bushcraft fire, campfire dinner, and wildlife drive. Guides such as Jesper, Rasmus, Stevie, and Emily have led past departures, with sightings ranging from deer and hares to moose.

“Great experience! Beautiful Stockholm nature. Delicious campfire dinner with beverage, dessert and coffee. Our tour guide was very nice, helpful and informative. We did not get a chance to see moose, but we saw a lot of deers and a few hares. We had an overall excellent outing!”

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5.Fjord, Mountain and Wildlife Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 229 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $123

Spend about four hours touring Kvaløya’s fjords and mountain viewpoints from Tromso in a small group of up to 16. Guides such as Abdul, Andie, and Mansoor provide local commentary, photo help, warm thermal suits, and hot chocolate with cake. Reindeer sightings are possible, not guaranteed.

“Tour was totally as described in itinerary. Abdul was caring and attentive. Would recommend this tour”

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6.Arctic Wildlife & Fjord Sightseeing Tour by Car

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 224 reviews · 6 hours · from $220

Ride in a comfortable black Mercedes with a local guide such as Adrian, Fabian, Erik, or Steffen. Follow coastal roads from Tromsø to Sommarøy, pause at fjords and beaches, watch for reindeer and sea eagles, and enjoy lunch at Sommarøy Arctic Hotel.

“We had an awesome tour with our guide Fabian in a little Group of 7 people. He showed us wonderful places on the way to Sommarøy and was very kind and entertaining. On the way we learned a lot about Norway, the Fjords and living in the Arctic. He also gave us advice on how to get great pictures of the landscape. If you get to Tromsø, this Tour is one of the things you should do next to whale watching and chasing the Northern lights!”

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7.Evening Wildlife Safari with Campfire Dinner from Stockholm

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 155 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $166

Leave Stockholm at 6 p.m. for a five-hour evening in Tyresta National Park. With a guide such as Daniel, Oscar, Marietta, or Lucas, you hike through ancient forest, search for deer, moose, foxes, and wild boar, then share dinner cooked over a bonfire. Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed.

“Tour guide was amazing. Explained things well and managed to see some animals. Amazing sunset view and overall a ver good experience”

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8.Evening Wildlife Safari with Midsummer Meal

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 130 reviews · 4 hours · from $177

Leave central Stockholm in a small minivan for four hours of rural Sweden, forest walking, wildlife spotting, and a traditional midsummer meal outdoors. Guides such as Francisco, Fran, Misa, Ben, and Naomi have led warm, informative outings, though moose sightings are never guaranteed.

“Our tour guide, was amazing: knowledgeable, patient, and kind. His English was excellent, which made everything easy to understand. We enjoyed a lovely, typical Swedish picnic before continuing on smaller roads to look for wildlife with binoculars. We spotted birds, deer, and, as the highlight, a moose. I would highly recommend this tour: the Swedish landscape, its history, and the animals are truly worth experiencing. A fun adventure with a fantastic guide. Thank you, Misa!”

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9.Wildlife Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 83 reviews · from $151

Leave Stockholm with a guide such as Daniel, Andrew, or Saga for a five-hour evening safari in the forest. Use binoculars, track wildlife on foot, visit several spots by van, and finish with campfire food, Swedish cook-coffee, craft beer, and mud cake.

“Daniel the guide was extremely knowledgeable on both nature and Swedish culture, and provided all the gear and patience we needed. Some of the notable animals I saw and recorded: Moose and fallow deer, wild boars, a beaver, cranes, and a lapwing. Some of these animals were more rare than others so you aren't guaranteed to see them of course. Food was decent, a DIY wrap with a variety of ingredients laid out, with the option of tea, hot chocolate, etc. I found it tasty. This was one of my highlights in my visit to Stockholm!Read more”

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10.Evening Wildlife Safari from Stockholm

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 83 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $182

Ride a small van from central Stockholm into the countryside, enjoy a traditional Midsummer meal, walk through a forest, and search for moose, deer, wild boar, hares, and birds. Guides such as Jana, Francisco, Chris, Erik, and Louise have led past departures, though your guide will vary.

“A refreshing trip out of the city. Our guide met us promptly, and we loaded up and drove about 20 minutes into the countryside. Our first stop was for a delicious feast of Swedish specialties- and they even catered to those of us who were Gluten Free! Then we were all provided with binoculars and instructions on how to look for moose. We drove through lovely farm areas, looking in Rapeseed fields, and finally spotted a moose. We also saw Roe deer, hares, cranes, swans, and a hawk. Our guide was knowledgeable and had a love of the animals and the forests. This tour was one of the highlights of…”

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11.Evening Wildlife Safari Stockholm

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 61 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $165

Leave central Stockholm for a five-hour evening safari with a small group and local guide. Hike through forest, eat dinner beside a fire, sip coffee with a Swedish snack, and search for deer, hares, wild boar, badgers, or possibly moose.

“We enjoyed the activity very much. Had to go to a different spot bcs of the rain, but everything was perfect. We enjoyed the nature, the conversation and the food was delicious! We got to see deer and a pair of badgers. Rasmus is a great guide. Highly recommend.”

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12.Explore the Norwegian Fjords and the Wildlife From Abisko

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $181

From Abisko, Jesús drives you across the Swedish border into Norway for a six-hour search through quiet fjords. Routes change with weather and wildlife sightings. Look for reindeer, moose, foxes, ptarmigans, owls, eagles, porpoises, and dolphins, with hotel pickup and photos included.

“Amazing experience driving through Norwegian Fjords. Stunning scenery and views. Saw Jupiter in the sky. Jesus was a great guide and very informative”

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13.Arctic Wildlife and Fjord Sightseeing

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 50 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $226

Travel from Tromsø around Kvaløya and Sommarøy in a small group of up to eight, with guides such as Eric, Erik, and Stefan. Expect fjords, Arctic beaches, fishing villages, photo stops, local stories, lunch, and possible reindeer, otters, birds, or sea eagles.

“Eric is an excellent guide, he has great knowledge and history of Tromsø, he took us to look out point for photos . We are very pleased to have him as our guide”

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14.Half-Day Scenic Wildlife & Photographic Fjord Tour.

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 50 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $193

Join professional photographer Marianne or her small team for a four-hour drive from Tromsø around Kvaløya. Expect fjords, folklore, photo tips, possible reindeer and birds, and a maximum of seven people. Wildlife is never guaranteed, and winter weather can change the experience.

“The highlight of our tour was our guide Marianne! Her direct no-nonsense style made it first hard to figure what she was like. But after a little time with her we found her very interesting and engaging, a good storyteller and someone we could trust to give her best effort to make our tour a good experience. She was funny and had a good sense of humor and we had many good laughs together. Being a passionate photographer herself she knew exactly where to steer us to get magnificent as well as unusual photos. Being seniors that needed a little help, we appreciated her helping hand to move safely through…”

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15.North Cape King Crab & Arctic Wildlife Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 45 reviews · 3 hours · from $261

From Honningsvåg, you’ll suit up in thermal gear, ride a small RIB past Kjelvik, look for puffins, eagles, seals, dolphins, and whales, then visit Nordvågen’s fish factory. Guide Marcus has earned praise for clear explanations, but wildlife and factory activity are not guaranteed.

“Our guide Marcus was great, very knowledgable 👍 The fish factory very good. Word of warning, if you are a bit unsteady on your feet the short climb up to the factory is on makeshift steps made from wooden pallets (no hand rail)! If we hadn’t seen Minky Whales on our return, the trip would have been disappointing. It’s really a ride on a RIB to the factory, made better if wildlife appears which is no guarantee. I thought it was a lot of money for what we did tbh.”

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