Wildlife Boat Tour on Varangerfjorden near Vardø
Discover the mesmerising wildlife of Varangerfjorden on this scenic boat tour near Vardø!
Practical information
On this wonderful excursion, you'll embark on a boat tour on the Varangerfjorden near Vardø to witness birds and other Arctic wildlife in the region! Enjoy:
- Searching for humpback, fin, and minke whales, as well as belugas, pelagic birds, Stellar, Eider, King Eider, Long-tailed ducks and more!
- Stunning Arctic landscapes
- A family-friendly adventure for ages 6 and up
Course of events
You should plan to spend around 3 hours on this activity:
- Arrive at the starting point in Vadsø
- Meet your expert instructor
- Equipment distribution and preparation
- Safety and itinerary briefing
- 250-metre walk to the departure point
- Board the Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB)
- Start of your wildlife boat tour on Varangerfjorden near Vardø!
- Sail along the Varangerfjorden
- Spot whales and birds from a safe distance
- Return to the departure point
- Disembarkment
- Equipment return and end of the activity
Activity requirements
All minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
All participants must be a minimum of 120 cm (3'9").
Special terms
Since wildlife is unpredictable, sightings are never guaranteed.
Please note that the duration and itinerary of the activity depend on weather conditions. Due to unforeseen meteorological occurrences, your itinerary might be shorter or take a different path than usual for your safety.
Spoken languages:
English, Norwegian, GermanIncluded
- Professional guide
- Thermal suit
- Life jacket
- Goggles
- Mittens
Excluded
- Transportation to the meeting point
- Personal expenses
- Food or drinks
Do not forget to bring
- Warm winter clothing (Thermal layers, wind and waterproof outerwear)
- Woollen socks
- Warm boots
- Hat
- Scarf
- Camera or smartphone
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English, Norwegian, GermanCancellation: Moderate
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Here to assist you 7/7About the activity
Vardø is a small Arctic town located on the eastern tip of the Varanger Peninsula, in Troms og Finnmark county, Norway. It's the easternmost town in Norway and in all of the Nordic countries. On this boat trip near Vardø, you'll travel along the beautiful Varangerfjorden, a large nearby fjord which opens into the Barents Sea.
This wildlife boat tour on Varangerfjorden near Vardø begins at the set starting point near the small town of Vadsø, where you'll meet the experienced Explore 70 Degrees instructor. Upon arrival, you'll receive the safety equipment for the journey (thermal suit, life vest, mittens, and goggles) and go through a quick briefing. Then, you'll walk approximately 250 metres (820 feet) to the boat departure point. After boarding the RIB, the boat tour on Varangerfjorden begins. This is an easy and safe experience, the perfect family-friendly adventure!
As you sail along the stunning shoreline of Varangerfjorden, you'll keep an eye out for the region's rich wildlife. During winter and spring, the capelin migrate into the fjord, bringing whales such as fin whales, humpback whales and minke whales. Sometimes, you also get a rare sighting of orcas, belugas, sperm whales and blue whales. This area is also abundant in different bird species, including Arctic ducks, white-tailed eagles, puffins, stellars, eiders, king eiders and long-tailed ducks. The team of expert sea captains and bird lovers will share their passion for Arctic animals and tell you facts about the species you spot. At the end of the wildlife boat tour on Varangerfjorden near Vardø, you'll return to the original starting point with incredible memories of the diverse Norwegian wildlife.
Experience the authentic, natural beauty of Eastern Finnmark on this enjoyable wildlife boat tour on Varangerfjorden near Vardø! You won't regret it.