Norway · KAYAKING TOURS IN LOFOTEN
Good kayaking tours in Lofoten fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 14 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Meet at Eggum’s small fishing harbor and paddle a double kayak between low islands on the open sea. Guides such as Lucio, Israel, and Santi help beginners feel at ease, point out seabirds and sea eagles, and serve tea, hot chocolate, and snacks during an island stop.
“Nice afternoon! Our guide Lucio was professional and talkative, thanks! We got a lot of photos as well. We recommend.”
Meet Northern Explorer at Eggum Harbour at 10 p.m. for a three-hour double-kayak trip along the coast and nearby islands. Guides such as Lucio, Israel, Santiago, and Santi provide safety help, local stories, photos, tea, and snacks. No previous kayaking experience is needed.
“We were blessed with the absolute best conditions for this trip. Our wonderful guide, Israel, took great pictures of our group kayaking and shared them with us once we beached. A truly fabulous experience! We also had a great hamburger and fish & chips at the little Eggum takeaway container at the end of the road, by the WWII radar ruins.”
Meet your Norwegian or English-speaking guide at Svolvær harbor, gear up in a dry suit, and paddle calm winter waters in a stable double kayak. Guides such as Toby, Roger, Reuben, and Johnathan have helped beginners with technique, local stories, and changing Arctic weather.
“We did the kayak tour, and it was amazing, the views and everything was so beautiful! Our tour guide was very helpful and friendly, he was always making sure we were all fine, and provided all history landmarks.”
Meet your guide at Eggum for a three-hour paddle around small islands northeast of the beach. You’ll learn kayak safety before setting out, pause for snacks and hot tea or coffee, and hear local stories. Guides may include Lucio, Israel, or Carlos, and no prior kayaking experience is required.
“I don’t think this trip is well suited for beginners. Myself and my friend had no kayaking experience which is why we booked this tour as it was described as ‘perfect for beginners’. We didn’t get much of a briefing on how to steer the kayak, how best to use the oars, techniques etc. The tour involved kayaking across a windy bay to get to the islands which is hard work and difficult if you’re not used to sea kayaking. The tour takes you round a few sheltered islands that weren’t very pretty or interesting to look at and we didn’t see any wildlife at all. Then on the way…”
Meet your guide at Eggum’s fishing harbor, by the little red container, for a three-hour paddle around calm islands and fjord-lined waters. You’ll use a double kayak, learn the basics before setting off, stop for snacks and hot drinks, and hear about Lofoten’s nature and coastal life.
“We had a fantastic morning kayaking with Lucio! The weather was pretty average but we all made the best of it as a group, and Lucio was a friendly guide and made it a really enjoyable experience :) we would highly recommend this activity to anyone visiting the Lofoten Islands!”
Meet your English-speaking guide near Skrova ferry harbour for a three-hour paddle among clear water, white beaches, fish, sea eagles, and Lofoten peaks. Double kayaks, safety gear, dry bags, water shoes, and ferry advice are included. The tour suits confident paddlers aged 10 and older.
Meet your guide at Skrova ferry quay for a three-hour small-group sea-kayak trip around one of Lofoten’s most striking islands. You’ll receive safety gear and paddling instruction, then look for the lighthouse, white beaches, sea eagles, otters, and porpoises. Ferry travel from Svolvær is included.
“Great tour guide, who made his way around to everyone and seemed genuinely interested in hearing from them. Excellent scenery Extremely safe.”
Paddle double sea kayaks through islands, bays, and beaches near Svolvær with a local guide such as Odd Krane. Learn about Lofoten’s past and wildlife, watch for white-tailed sea eagles, and stop for your own packed lunch. The four-hour trip carries up to eight people.
“We had an amazing kayaking tour with Lofoten Aktiv AS in april. Our guide Odd is a local who knows the Lofoten Islands inside out. Not only did he have interesting information about nature and history to share, he also had all kinds of funny anecdotes up his sleeve :) He was very patient and explained everything clearly as he familiarized us with the equipment. He placed a high priority on safety, so we felt safe at all times. Although we did the tour in winter, we weren't cold at all with the vests and gloves. I particularly like the fact that Lofoten Aktiv AS is a certified eco-tourism provider…”
Paddle from Eggum past small islands and white beaches, then eat lunch by a fire, hike uphill, and rappel down cliffs before kayaking back. A guide such as Lucio, Israel, or Carlos leads the small group, with safety instruction and local stories throughout.
“Such a great experience and Lucio was the perfect guide! He made sure we were safe, was full of local knowledge and took photos of us along the way to share with us.”
Meet your guide at Sjømannsgata 5 in Svolvær for a two-hour sea-kayaking trip through Lofoten. You’ll receive a kayak, paddle, cover, life vest, and basic instruction. Guides speak Norwegian and English, and the group is limited to 10 people.
“I had a great tour with our guide Hans. Thank you very much. I can only recommend the tour :)”
Paddle past islands and white beaches, stop for a hot meal by a bonfire, hike to a mountain viewpoint, then rappel down the cliffs. Small groups of up to eight, English, Spanish, or German guides, and no previous experience required.
“J'ai beaucoup aimé la descente en rappel et aussi le kayak. Le guide Israel etait tred sympatique et il nous a bien mis en confiance avant les differentes activités. Je recommande ce tour!”
Meet guide Lucio and the Northern Explorer team at Eggum for a three-hour winter paddle along Lofoten’s quiet coast. You’ll receive a drysuit, safety briefing, and kayak instruction before heading onto calm water. No previous experience is needed, and the group is limited to 10 people.
“Cool trip. Very nice guide. Nice cookies for the break. The day was sunny and bright. Amazing landscape. My friend insisted me in pointing out that she felt very safe and comfortable.”
Meet your professional guide at Eggum Harbour at 10:00 for a safety briefing, then paddle double kayaks among small islands, clear water, eagles, and seabirds. Stop on a secluded island for lunch before returning to Eggum. All ability levels are welcome.
“En helt fantastisk upplevelse! Possiriv och kunnig guide som tåg hand om oss alla, såg till att vi alla hade det bra och vi var bekväma med paddlingens svårighetsgrad. Vi fick en god lunch och ett fantastiskt väder. Att få se havsörn var en riktig bonus.”
Paddle Reinefjorden beneath Lofoten’s granite peaks, then walk about 1.5 hours to Bunes Beach for a picnic by turquoise water. A certified guide, kayak, dry suit, and lunch are included. The private format suits groups that want a flexible day outdoors.
“I would highly recommend a tour vis Pukka travel. I was supposed to go to a phototour which was unfortunately canceled due to Arctic race (road were closed) and the agency offered alternatives. I chose a night hike to Kvalvika instead. The guiRead more”
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