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Moose Safari: Explore Europe's Largest Land Animal
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Join a Moose Safari in Bodo, Norway. Witness Europe’s largest land animal and visit the world’s strongest maelstrom, Saltstraumen.
Join a Moose Safari in Bodo, Norway. Witness Europe’s largest land animal and visit the world’s strongest maelstrom, Saltstraumen.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Saltstraumen - Want to join us for a moose safari in Northern Norway? Experience the thrill of a close meeting with the moose, the largest land animal in Europe. We head out to areas where there is a good chance to see the moose grazing.
- Saltstraumen - Want to join us for a moose safari in Northern Norway? Experience the thrill of a close meeting with the moose, the largest land animal in Europe. We head out to areas where there is a good chance to see the moose grazing.
What's Included
- Local guide
- Driver/guide
- Hotel/port drop-off
- A stop by Saltstraumen - the strongest tidewater current in the world
- All activities
- Local guide
- Driver/guide
- Hotel/port drop-off
- A stop by Saltstraumen - the strongest tidewater current in the world
- All activities
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup
Additional Information
The Moose is quite shy and is easily scared back into the woods, but normally they are quite co-operative and allow us to get quite near. We know the habits and life of the moose and where we have the best chances to see them.
Elg - the moose is called Elg in Norway, but the moose is not comparable with the american elk. The elk (cervus canadensis) ,…
The Moose is quite shy and is easily scared back into the woods, but normally they are quite co-operative and allow us to get quite near. We know the habits and life of the moose and where we have the best chances to see them.
Elg - the moose is called Elg in Norway, but the moose is not comparable with the american elk. The elk (cervus canadensis) , however, is an entirely different deer (much smaller).
Largest in Europe - the moose is Europes largest land animal, also the largest member in the deer family. A fully grown bull are over 2 meters high at the shoulders and weighs up to 750 kg (1650 lb). Cows seldom weighs more than 470 kg (1035 lb).
Saltstraumen: The moose safari trip will also include a stop by Saltstraumen, the strongest maelstrom in the world. You can walk the bridge and look down in to the powerful whirlpools.
- Adult pricing applies to all participants.
- A maximum of 15 people per booking
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Location
Scandic Havet
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The meeting point is in the lobby of Scandic Havet Hotel, conveniently located in the town centre.
If you need pick up somewhere else in Bodø, please contact us to arrange for an alternate location.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(61 Ratings)
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Sara_m
Jul 13, 2025
We went on this moose... - We went on this moose safari last Thursday and it was incredible! We started out with a little tour of Bodø’s surrounding nature including Saltstraumen while waiting for the moose to come out of the forest. The later it got the more moose we saw and our two guides kept it going although it was most likely way past the normal end time. In total we saw around 30 moose including two babies, a couple of deer and three young foxes.
This is probably the coolest thing to do in Bodø, I cannot recommend it enough!
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Saramp1516tn
Jul 13, 2025
Worth every penny! - We went on this moose safari last Thursday and it was incredible! We started out with a little tour of Bodø’s surrounding nature including Saltstraumen while waiting for the moose to come out of the forest. The later it got the more moose we saw and our two guides kept it going although it was most likely way past the normal end time. In total we saw around 30 moose including two babies, a couple of deer and three young foxes.
This is probably the coolest thing to do in Bodø, I cannot recommend it enough!
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Climber20039593237
Jul 11, 2025
Amazing time - Our guide was very helpful and friendly. He took us to several scenic places first. We enjoyed the short hikes and lovely views. We saw about 20 moose, baby foxes, and deer on these exceptional night.
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Camper61526177207
Jul 11, 2025
Highly recommended trip! - An excellent trip! Our guide was exceptionally kind, friendly, and courteous, sharing rich insights about the area’s culture, traditions, and way of life. We spotted 18 moose—some from very close range—and captured amazing photos. Highly recommended!
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Isergexy
Jul 11, 2025
A safari you shouldn't miss - It was an incredible experience. The weather was perfect, our guide, Ivar, was incredible and we saw not only mooses but also foxes, birds and the midnight sun.
The sighting of mosses is moreover guaranteed according to the company's motto: “No moose seen, no pay”.
Our guide Ivar also took us to various photo spots and told us a lot about the area and its traditions.
We can recommend this safari without exception.
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Signe_m
Jul 10, 2025
Unforgettable Adventure - What an unforgettable adventure!
On our way to a family reunion in Værøy, we met up in Bodø and decided to join a moose safari—five of us signed up, and we’re so glad we did. We saw nearly 20 moose, several deer, four adorable baby foxes, and even a random cow that made us all laugh.
Our guide was not only a passionate nature lover but also incredibly knowledgeable, adding depth and excitement to the entire experience. To top it all off, he shared some amazing photos he’d taken during the safari, which made it even more special.
If I could give it 10 stars, I would in a heartbeat!
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Brid_o
Jul 9, 2025
Excellent excursion for nature lovers - We had a wonderful time on the moose safari! The guide was super friendly and enthusiastic and patient while we watched the moose. He brought us around to different scenic views and knew just where to go at the right times to make the most of our trip. We saw 18 moose in total and even some adorable foxes!
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Sunshine22283805468
Jun 20, 2025
I had two great trips and would join again - I had two tours with Ivar. One elk-safari and the canoe trip (which doesn't seem to be on TripAdvisor) and both were awesome.
He is definitely one of the more chatty and "energetic" Norwegians I've met during my time in Norway and knows a lot about the area, plants, birds and land animals. He's also very flexible and adjusts the plan/trip to what the group need/wants with great patience.
On the safari we saw a lot of elks, sadly none of them super close but that's nature.
We also did a few stops if ppl wanted to take pictures of the landscape in general and had a stop at Saltstraumen.
The canoe trip was very lovely too; very calm and relaxing and he showed me a rare duck nesting on the lake (with appropriate distance ofc, to not disturb the mom).
On that note: Go book a canoe trip! It's really not hard at all and canoes are pretty stable, no need to be scared. It's fun! :)
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958marybethw
Jun 15, 2025
Wonderful countyside trip to see moose! - We had a super time with Ivar our guide! He picked us up promptly at our meeting place in a very comfortable Mercedes van with sliding doors that opened wide for excellent viewing. We loved driving the country roads. Saw quite a few reindeer in a field, and really got lucky to watch 2 separate moose/elg up close for as long as we liked! Ivar was also knowedgeable about local plants, an important interest for us. Ivar has extensive knowledge of this area. A couple days later he sent us these photos which he took on our ride. We highly recommend this company!
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Q5337anmiriamh
Jun 11, 2025
Unforgettable tour - First of all, a big thank you to Ivar, the guide, for doing the tour, even though no one booked that day except me!
It was fantastic weather, we stopped at many spots along the way where it was beautiful for photos. And then came the moose - absolutely impressive how close you can get to them by car. Great to be able to watch them eat without them feeling disturbed.
On the way back we also made a stop at Saltstraumen, after looking at what time the strongest current will be there.
5 hours we were traveling and I enjoyed every second of it! Thanks for an unforgettable evening!
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