Muskox Safari from Hjerkinn | Dovre & Lesja Aktiv

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Norway

5 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Dovrefjell is one of the planet’s few places where you can see muskox in the wild, and your viewing chances will skyrocket on this epic safari hike. Departing from Hjerkinn, you’ll follow your guide for 4–9 miles (7–15km) through central Norway’s Dovrefjell Mountains, searching for the majestic creatures. When spotted, you’ll have plenty of time for photographs—and to bask in awe.

Explore the Dovrefjell Mountains, getting away from civilization
Up your odds of witnessing the spectacular muskox with your guide's help
Enjoy a day of fresh air surrounded by Norwegian beauty
Hassle-free transfers from Hjerkinn to the trailhead

What's Included

Guide
Telescope

Lunch

Bring your own lunch

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Hjerkinnhusvegen 35, 2661 Hjerkinn, Norway
Meet us at Frich's at Hjerkinn. It is located here: Hjerkinnhusveien 35 2661 Hjerkinn Tlf. +47 902 05 755 Easily accessible both by car, train and on foot. Follow signs towards Hjerkinn and Hjerkinnhus.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.10:00 am

What To Expect

Dovre-Sunndalsfjella National Park

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Not recommended for travelers with back problems
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.9

based on 77 reviews

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Great experience, but needs clearer planning info

Sarah_S, Jul 2025

The tour guides were super friendly and the trip was fun. It's a wonderful hike and a crazy beautiful landscape. We saw musk oxes and were really happy. However, we would have liked to have more information in advance. For example, it is preferred that people take their own car. That should be mentioned in the description, as it now says "transfer included". It was not a problem, but not communicated beforehand at all. Also, the guides seemed to be aware that due to the warm weather the muskox would most likely be deeper in the valley and that this leads to a longer trip of approx. 7-8 hours instead of 6 hours. If they knew this in advance, this information would have been good to know to plan accordingly. But still, we had a fun time!

Great Musk Ox experience 😀

Roland_R, Aug 2023

Well guided and secure trip. The hike was quite easy. We finally spotted a couple of nice Musk Ox’s very close.

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Thanks, great to hear you enjoyed your safari with us! :)

Magical Experience

LinnAnett_D, Oct 2025

Great trip, even in the snowstorm with the hurricane in the castes. Guiden Jakob, was incredibly good. A patient and humorous guide with a glimpse in the eye to sit on incredibly much knowledge. He was very proven and very careful that everyone who was in the group was both dressed correctly for the trip and that everyone was included, took breaks along the way to gather the group. We both got to see two mosquito socks and wildrein. The experience itself and the tour will get a dice cast 6

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Therese_A, Aug 2024

Veldig bra Guide og kjempe fin tur. Vi kommer garantert tilbake :) meg, og sønnene mine på 15 og 7 år.

Response from Host, Aug 2024

Tusen takk og velkommen tilbake! :D

Lærerik og fin tur

Margarita_N, Jul 2023

Vi var en internasjonal gjeng av venner/kollegaer som er over gjennomsnittlig interessert og opptatt av naturen og elsker naturopplevelser. Andre medlemmene i turgruppe delta våre interesser og det ble fine og lærerike samtaler underveis. Kim var vår guide og hun var super flink til å dele hennes kunnskap med oss og holde oss engasjerte. Vi fikk sett Moskus fra avstand, og været holdte. Alt i alt en super fin dag på fjellet.