6 Wildlife Safaris Worth Booking

1.Lysefjord RIB Safari from Stavanger

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 665 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $134Our pick

Leave Stavanger’s harbor in a 12-person RIB and follow the islands toward Lysefjord. Your captain, including guides such as Alex, Aksel, Eirik, or Ola, handles the boat and shares local stories. Expect Pulpit Rock from below, Fantahålå, Whiskey Falls, dry suits, goggles, and fast, bumpy runs.

“You won’t regret this RIB experience! Views are surreal and jaw dropping; Captain Alex was a great guide and skilful pilot of the boat.”

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2.Lysefjorden & Pulpit Rock RIB-Safari from Stavanger

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 374 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $149

Leave Stavanger harbor in a high-speed RIB for a two-hour run through Lysefjord. Your captain points out old Stavanger, Pulpit Rock, Fantahålå, and Hengjanefossen waterfall. The boat carries up to 12 people, with float suits, life jackets, goggles, and gloves supplied.

“Lots of fun, beautiful views. Great trip I would strongly recommend for a family vacation or even a single travler”

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3.From Stavanger: Lysefjorden & Pulpit Rock Safari by RIB

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 86 reviews · 2 hours · from $141

Take a fast, scenic RIB ride from Stavanger into Lysefjorden with a local English or Norwegian speaking guide. See Pulpit Rock from sea level, pause at Fantahålå cave and Whiskey Waterfall, then meet goats. Warm waterproof gear, hats, and gloves are provided.

“Our RIB Trip was absolutely amazing, far longer than the advertise one on our cruise line. The guide was so knowledgeable and he allowed as the flexibility to stop him wherever we wished to take photos and look for wildlife. The clothing and equipment was perfect and we were treated Very well throughout the entire activity. I cannot recommend this company enough.”

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4.Bergen: Mostraumen Fjord Safari – by Premium RIB Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 2h 30m · from $166

Leave Bergen by premium RIB with an experienced captain such as Lars or Tim, passing Bryggen, Old Bergen, Nordhordland Bridge, Osterfjord, and Mostraumen. Warm flotation suits, goggles, gloves, and hats are supplied, making this a fast, close-up fjord trip in any season.

“Onwijs gave ervaring! Het was erg koud, maar de crew deed er alles aan ons goed warm te houden, ze waren erg behulpzaam!”

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5.Fjord Safari in the Altafjord

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $171

Join Finnmark Moods in Alta for a 2-hour boat safari across Altafjord and toward Langfjord. Your English-speaking guide covers wildlife, geography, WWII history, and life in Finnmark while you watch for birds and dolphins from the deck or heated cabin. No landings are included.

“Great guide. Enthusiastic and knowledgeable. Pilot and copilot took us to interesting places. Hot drink and biscuits welcome on a snowy but calm fjord exploration. Loved it! Bonus saw a pod of large dolphins.”

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6.Alta: Altafjord 2-Hour Fjord Safari with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 7 reviews · 2 hours · from $166

Join a two-hour Altafjord cruise aboard the Sea Runner. Guides such as Valerie explain local history, wildlife, and geography in English or German while you watch for eagles, seals, and dolphins. Enjoy heated indoor seating, outdoor decks, coffee, tea, cookies, Wi-Fi, and a toilet onboard.

“Het was een erg leuke tour, leuke gids die erg enthousiast alles uitlegt. Fijne boot, je kunt binnen warm worden en buiten op t dek overal rondom kijken. Voor koffie, thee en koekjes wordt gezorgd. Leuk em voor dez eprijs prima aanrader! Ligt meteen naast de cruise port.”

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