Embark on an unforgettable whale watching experience in Altafjord, Norway. Explore breathtaking fjord landscapes and witness the world’s largest mammal, the whale, along with arctic dolphins, sea eagles, and other wildlife. Book now!
Embark on an unforgettable whale watching experience in Altafjord, Norway. Explore breathtaking fjord landscapes and witness the world’s largest mammal, the whale, along with arctic dolphins, sea eagles, and other wildlife. Book now!
- Alta - After the pick up, our guide will inform you about the itinerary of the day and will take you to a short tour by minibus in Alta Center, where you will be able to see the Northern Lights Cathedral and get to know interesting information about the history of this important city in the North of Norway
- Altafjord - While driving by the…
- Alta - After the pick up, our guide will inform you about the itinerary of the day and will take you to a short tour by minibus in Alta Center, where you will be able to see the Northern Lights Cathedral and get to know interesting information about the history of this important city in the North of Norway
- Altafjord - While driving by the Altafjord, our guide will tell you more about the history of this fjord from the stone age until modern times. We will also pass by the Rock Carvings Museum, inscribed into UNESCO’s World Heritage List as the only prehistoric monument in Norway. The tour from Alta to Burdfjord will take aprox. 1,5 hours passing through majestic fjord landscapes.
- Burfjord - Arriving to Burfjord, it will take us 1 min. walk to the pier, where our captain will take you to an exciting boat tour on the fjord searching for wildlife and whales. We will sail for 3 hours into Kvænangsfjorden while admiring the fantastic coastal landscape.
- Alta - After this adventure, we will drive back to Alta aprox 1,5 hours, passing again beautiful fjord landscapes. The entire tour is estimated to take 6 hours, including the transportation Alta - Burdfjord - Alta.
- Professional guide
- Pick-up and drop-off from listed locations in Alta
- Minibus transfer to the pier
- Snacks and drinks included
- Professional guide
- Pick-up and drop-off from listed locations in Alta
- Minibus transfer to the pier
- Snacks and drinks included
- On-board WiFi
- Lunch
- On-board WiFi
- Lunch
Discover the stunning fjord landscapes and Arctic wildlife while on a quest to find the world’s largest mammal: the whale. From November to January, orcas, humpback whales, and other species gather in the fjords near Alta for a grand herring feast. Observing these gentle giants enjoying their “food platter” is an unforgettable experience that will…
Discover the stunning fjord landscapes and Arctic wildlife while on a quest to find the world’s largest mammal: the whale. From November to January, orcas, humpback whales, and other species gather in the fjords near Alta for a grand herring feast. Observing these gentle giants enjoying their “food platter” is an unforgettable experience that will create lifelong memories.
But the adventure doesn’t stop there. The region is also inhabited by Arctic dolphins, the magnificent sea eagle with a wingspan of up to 2.5 meters, and various other seabird species.
For this tour, different boats are used depending on the group size and weather conditions. During the boat transfer to the hotspot and when the whales are diving, guests can relax inside the warm cabin and enjoy hot chocolate and snacks.
Join this extraordinary winter adventure in the Norwegian fjords and return home with memories that will last a lifetime.
- Travel time is included on the total duration of the tour
- The boat starting point for this tour can change depending on the location of the whales, but we will transfer you there from your pick up place.
- Choose Alta Havn (Alta Harbour) as your pick up place if you are coming to Alta by cruise ship. Our guide will be there looking for you at the parking place with a black minibus.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.