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Gjesværstappan Wildlife: Arctic Beauty and Birds
3.7
7 Ratings
Nordkapp
Embark on an unforgettable journey to witness the untamed beauty of Norway firsthand. The opportunity to explore the incredible wildlife and breathtaking landscapes of Gjesværstappan Nature Reserve awaits you.
Embark on an unforgettable journey to witness the untamed beauty of Norway firsthand. The opportunity to explore the incredible wildlife and breathtaking landscapes of Gjesværstappan Nature Reserve awaits you.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Gjesvaer - Experience the Untamed Beauty of Gjesværstappan Nature Reserve
Embark on an unforgettable adventure through Norway’s breathtaking arctic landscapes, perfect for nature lovers, photographers, and travelers with a love for the wild. These intimate tours, typically accommodating 6 to 16 participants, offer a personal experience. For larger…
- Gjesvaer - Experience the Untamed Beauty of Gjesværstappan Nature Reserve
Embark on an unforgettable adventure through Norway’s breathtaking arctic landscapes, perfect for nature lovers, photographers, and travelers with a love for the wild. These intimate tours, typically accommodating 6 to 16 participants, offer a personal experience. For larger groups, a spacious coach ensures a comfortable journey. Together, we will explore the awe-inspiring beauty of the Gjesværstappan Nature Reserve.
- Gjesvaerstappan Nesting Cliffs, Nordkapp - We board our comfortable boat and travel 15 kilometers west to the famous Gjesværstappan Nature Reserve. Just ten minutes into the cruise, we arrive at the bird cliffs, where the rich arctic wildlife begins to unfold. To stay warm and comfortable, arctic suits are available onboard, and complimentary coffee, biscuits, and a variety of souvenirs enhance the experience. Feel free to wander around the deck, ask questions, or even chat with the captain. Restroom facilities are available for your convenience.
Wildlife Encounters and Birdwatching
Get ready for close encounters with one of Norway’s most diverse seabird populations! The Gjesværstappan Reserve hosts large colonies of puffins and kittiwakes. These delightful puffins, easily recognized by their colorful beaks, nest in burrows across the grassy hills. The nesting season, from April to September, fills the cliffs with activity. You might even see White-tailed Eagles soaring above, hunting along the cliffs.
- Honningsvag - Keep an eye out for guillemots, razorbills, cormorants, Arctic skuas, fulmars, and gannets as well—all part of the vibrant ecosystem here.
After our engaging boat excursion, we return to Gjesvær, where you’ll have a moment to enjoy the village’s peaceful charm before heading back to Honningsvåg.
What's Included
- Ample photo opportunities and breathtaking views throughout the journey
- Scenic drive across the arctic island, passing dramatic mountain and fjord landscapes
- Guided boat tour to explore one of Europe’s largest bird colonies
- Visit to Gjesvær, a historic fishing village
- Opportunities to see diverse arctic wildlife up close
- Ample photo opportunities and breathtaking views throughout the journey
- Scenic drive across the arctic island, passing dramatic mountain and fjord landscapes
- Guided boat tour to explore one of Europe’s largest bird colonies
- Visit to Gjesvær, a historic fishing village
- Opportunities to see diverse arctic wildlife up close
What's Not Included
- Food and Drinks
- Food and Drinks
Location
Fiskeriveien 4
Fiskeriveien
Meet next to the tourist office.
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
3.7
(7 Ratings)
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Wayne_s
Jul 19, 2025
Birds, birds, birds!!!!! - It has been my dream since I was a child to see a puffin in the wild and this tour made it happen. Finding the tour starting point was a bit of a challenge as the directions as to where the tour was to start were not sufficiently specific. We managed to track them down and enjoyed the narrated bus trip to the boat dock. The boat was a good size for our group. The operators provided insulated overalls to everyone, including children, so that we would be comfortable on the water. It was a gray chilly day so they were much appreciated. They fit easily over your clothes without having to remove your shoes. If you didn't want to be outside, there was a seating area below deck with plenty of space. Of course, the best place was standing on the bow deck. We sailed out into the harbor to bird island and were not disappointed at the number of water fowl. We even say about six white tailed eagles. The puffins literally numbered by the thousands and we got as close as one could get in a boat. It was the perfect amount of time on the water. One operator narrated over the ship's loudspeaker and two others were out on the bow mixing with the guests and answering questions. They were terrific, very friendly and very informative. This was my favorite tour in Norway. The bus ride to and from the dock was narrated on tape. The script was filled with dry humor which I loved. Our bus driver was super friendly and a great driver. We even saw reindeer in the wild! I don't know if I will ever get back to Norway, much less Honningsvag, but if I do I will take this tour again.
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Jacksonsweden
Jul 7, 2025
Great experience. - Incredible bird safari and a safe, secure boat. On site we borrowed warm suits so you don’t have to bring that. Nice and knowledgeable guides.
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David_o
Jul 5, 2025
Bird Sanctuary - Nice trip. The bus to the boat was comfortable and we thoroughly enjoyed to bird sanctuary. The puffins were particularly impressive.
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Cliffordpercival
Jun 12, 2025
Top experience at the top of the world. We experienced magnificent wildlife on calm sunny waters - We saw nesting puffins, Sea eagles, cormorants, seals and dolphins all in their natural settings. Magnificent scenery .
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Paul
Jul 13, 2025
Bird sanctuary - Once arrived it was difficult to see birds without binoculars. The captain did a great job in pointing out different types of birds, but sometimes hard to understand due to natural noise but he tried . There was an additional crewman on deck to help. Seas were slightly choppy as well.
Bus driver Gerard did a great job
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Deborah_r
Aug 14, 2025
Book direct with North Cape Tours - I booked this tour assuming that it was a more exclusive experience and that we would not be in a herd of cruise passengers. The listing clearly states that it will be a max of 35 participants. We went to the meet up point and could not locate anyone from the tour operator - My Holiday Online. We asked around and finally someone pointed us to a tour operator who said we were with North Cape Tours and put us on a bus with 55 other people. There was NOT a personal tour guide and the boat for the bird safari actually had about 90 people on the boat. Everyone else in the bus said they booked through North Cape Tours who clearly was the operator of the tour. After the tour was over, I checked the website for North Cape Tours and saw that I was charged 25% more for the tour than if I had booked it direct with North Cape tours. While we did enjoy the tour - the price we paid was way too high given what we received. And the listing is very deceptive and the meet up instructions we not clear - we almost missed the bus due to poor instructions.
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J4105sojimw
Aug 23, 2025
Last-Minute Cancellation with No Explanation — Avoid This Tour Company - I booked the Honningsvåg Shore Bird Safari Adventure on June 24, 2025, for the scheduled date of August 14, 2025. As a birder traveling by cruise, this was the only day we would be docked in Honningsvåg, and I was genuinely excited for the opportunity to observe Arctic birdlife.
Unfortunately, the tour company sent a cancellation notice late at night on August 13—just hours before the scheduled departure—without offering any explanation. This left me with no time to seek alternative arrangements. I reached out to inquire about the reason for the cancellation, but received no response.
This experience was deeply disappointing. I would strongly caution others against booking with a company that operates with such poor communication and disregard for its customers.
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