Norway · BODO TOURS & ACTIVITIES
The 15 best bodo tours & activities you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
RIB speedboat from Bodø to Saltstraumen to spot white-tailed sea eagles and ride past Norway’s famous maelstrom.
“The guide made the experience so much better with his knowledge of the area & wildlife. Nothing seemed to be too much trouble. Getting to see so many sea eagles close up was very special indeed.”
Bodø Saltstraumen RIB Safari, 2 hours of sea-eagle wildlife and world-famous tidal vortices in a warm flotation suit, from $120.
“The guide was great, the transport and protective clothing was great and kept me warm. Staff were friendly and helpful. For the price paid, this was an enjoyable experience.”
Small-group northern lights safari from Bodø with flexible timing, a heated van, and an expert photographer who shares aurora photos.
“Clear communication in advance from our guide, Ivar. As all guests were in contact on a Whatsapp group, we were able to start an hour and three quarters ahead of the scheduled time in order to catch the best of the lights. 9 hours of NL hunting in a super comfortable van with lots of success in different locations. Fantastic guide photos available within a couple of hours. Thoroughly recommend this tour with Ivar.”
Evening moose safari from Bodø with a Saltstraumen tide stop, small groups, and a guide who knows where wildlife feeds at night.
“The guide was very nice and took us to some of his favorite spots along the route. He also shared some interesting facts and stories. We saw a beautiful reindeer and more than a dozen moose. We also experienced the stunning midnight sun and took some amazing pics.”
Quiet hybrid-electric fjord cruise from Bodø to Saltstraumen and Beiarfjorden, with guide stories and panoramic winter views.
Guided snowshoe day trip from Bodø with small-group routes, included gear, and flexible day or night departures in Northern Norway.
“Ivar knows Nordland/Bodø's surroundings incredibly well and is a very knowledgeable and passionate guide. I could feel that he is committed to creating the best possible experience for his clients. Even though I was the only one booked for the day, he still agreed to go ahead with the tour, which I really appreciated. Unfortunately, there was not much snow by the time I arrived, so Ivar offered me the possibility to either cancel or to go for an alternative hike. I took him up on the hike and it turned out to be a beautiful trip to a magical forest and peninsula. Ivar also stopped at several interesting spots…”
Climb the Viking Wall via ferrata in Bodø, Norway, from sea level to 57 m with safety gear, ocean views, and an English guide.
“Very nice climb above the sea, the holds make it easy enough so anyone could climb it but you can challenge yourself by holding on to the rock. The guide was very friendly and had some good stories. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a fun outdoor Experience near Bodø!”
Guided hike in Bodø’s Hidden Valley, Åselidalen, with round-trip transport, small groups, and glacier-cut lakes and waterfalls.
“A Great experience guided by a expertise person like our guide Ivar,who offered tu us 6 hours of dreamy programm in places that we cant immagine before.Best value for money also...much more.Raccomanded by all means”
Silent cruise through Nordfjord and Mistfjorden, plus Kjerringøy Handelssted, a 19th century trading post, on a 4 hour Bodø trip.
“Transport og guiding var bra. Litt info om hvorfor det står en byste av Knut Hamsun inne på tunet. 'En time til disposisjon i land var i korteste laget. Mye å se på og lese, rakk ikke alt, som en kopp kaffe f.eks. Totalt inntrykk er bra.”
E-bike mountainbike trails from Bodø harbor to Keiservarden viewpoint, snack included, with views from Sweden to Lofoten. 3 hours.
“This is a great ride for all levels and the scenery is incredible. Highly recommend this tour and our guide Michael was great. The bikes are all in excellent condition. Definitely don’t want to miss.”
Indoor climbing in Bodø at Mørkvedhallen Klatresenter, learn autobelay safety, use included gear, and climb rope and bouldering for about 3 hours.
“Great facilities, lots of fun climbing routes which are updated continuously, nice and accommodating staff, and all in all a great sense of community when you’re there, highly recommended 🙂”
Small-group e-bike ride from Bodø to Keiservarden, with pedal assist, included gear, and big 360 views toward Lofoten and Sweden.
“The bike ride was on paths through beautiful meadows and woods, along a clear mountain stream and then up a winding gravel road. The bikes were in excellent condition. The view from the top was spectacular and you could see 360 degrees across all of Bodo and beyond. It was a great way to explore Bodo and well worth it. We had a cloudy morning, but was still beautiful.”
Husky sledding in Sulitjelma with Ken Stian Mohaug. Learn to steer, enjoy bonfire coffee, photo stops, and feed the huskies.
“Ken berichtte ons ruim op tijd om te zeggen dat op de plaats waar we hadden afgesproken helaas niet genoeg sneeuw lag en hierdoor de activiteit of gecanceld moest worden of in Sulitjelma moest plaats vinden dit was 40 minuten langer rijden vanaf Bodø. Uiteindelijk met Ken ook vervoer rond gekregen om daar op tijd te zijn! Ken is erg vriendelijk en enthousiast, de husky’s zijn super gezond en worden goed verzorgd. We werden ontvangen met kampvuur koffie, kregen een beetje uitleg over het sleeën en de husky’s zelf. De rit was leuk en nadat we klaar waren mochten we nog even knuffelen met de honden en helpen met het…”
Hike Keiservarden near Bodø with a small English-guided group, stone stairs, city and sea views, and possible aurora or midnight sun.
“I did this hike in Oct 2019 with guide Kaja. It was an easy and beautiful walk up the hill. The views of the islands and snow-capped mountains were splendid. We took a rest at a hut at the top of the hill and Kaja brought out some tea and chocolates for us. All in all, wonderful experience and I would highly recommended this if you have half a day to spare in Bodo!”
Climb Bodø’s Viking Wall via ferrata above the sea with an English guide, safety gear, and Arctic views in 2.5 hours.
“Herausfordernd, aber mit atemberaubender Aussicht! Der Klettersteig bietet wirklich spektakuläre Ausblicke – jeder Höhenmeter wird mit grandioser Fernsicht belohnt. Allerdings: Die Route ist extrem anspruchsvoll und setzt viel Kraft, Technik und Erfahrung voraus. Teilweise sehr steil, ausgesetzt und körperlich fordernd – definitiv nichts für Anfänger oder schwache Nerven. Wer die Herausforderung sucht, wird belohnt – wer’s unterschätzt, hat schnell zu kämpfen. Gute Kondition und Ausrüstung sind Pflicht!”
Water, snow, sky and the towns in between.
