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Enjoy a guided tour of the world’s northernmost wildlife park and get up close to some of Norway’s most iconic animals, including bears, lynx, and wolverines.

Highlights

See Norway’s apex predators such as bears, wolves, wolverine and lynx

Enjoy a guided tour with an expert on Arctic wildlife

Learn about the delicate web of life in this region, and watch the animals roam in their natural surroundings

Witness other animals such as reindeer, moose, musk ox, red deer and Arctic foxes

How it works

Your journey begins with a scenic transfer from Narvik, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding Norwegian wilderness. At Polar Park, an expert guide will lead you on an informative tour, sharing fascinating insights into the behavior and lives of the animals you encounter. Be sure to bring your camera to capture wildlife set against the backdrop of Norway’s untamed Arctic landscape.

The experience at Polar Park is both educational and memorable, offering a closer connection to nature while highlighting the importance of protecting these magnificent animals and their natural habitats.

Before you book

Activity level

Active: Good mobility needed

Group size

Groups up to 45 guests

Availability

Winter, Spring

Transport

Bus

Food & drink

No food or drink included

What to bring

Comfortable shoes, warm and windproof clothing

Voyages with this excursion

This excursion is available on select Hurtigruten voyages along the Norwegian coast. Explore all voyages.

Available: Winter, Spring

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Frequently asked questions

Answers to the questions our guests ask most often

If an excursion is not fully booked, any remaining slots will be available for purchase on board through your Expedition Team. These will be charged in Norwegian Kroner at your ship’s exchange rate.  

However, to ensure yourself a spot, we recommend booking in advance.

You will be able to view them all by logging into your booking here.

If you booked through a travel agent, you can reach out to them for this information.

Yes, you will get a full refund to your original payment method. If that's not possible, we will reach out to check your payment details.

Each of our excursions has a rating to illustrate the level of fitness required. There are four categories, with 1 being the easiest and 4 the most difficult.

Level 1 = Easy: suitable for most

Excursions at this level are physically undemanding and suitable for most people. Level 2 = Moderate: some mobility needed

Excursions in this category involve a small amount of physical activity, but on easy terrain with few major challenges. Level 3 = Active: good mobility needed

Excursions in this category are more active and involve outdoor pursuits that require a decent level of fitness. You may be expected to carry your own backpack and equipment. They are not suitable for those with limited mobility.

Level 4 = Challenging: good mobility and fitness needed 

These are our most challenging excursions, and require a good level of fitness. They may involve hiking or biking on uneven terrain and may also require specialist equipment. You would be expected to carry your own backpack and equipment. Excursions in this category are not suitable for those with limited mobility. 

Prices can vary depending on the season you travel. Costs such as exchange rates and local prices may change from year to year, so we show a “starting from” price as a guide. The exact price will be confirmed when you book.

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