Norway · MIDNIGHT SUN TOURS
From late May the sun stops setting and the good trips run at times that feel wrong. The 12 below sail, drive or walk through the small hours, priced and timed, with the weeks each one is possible.
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.”
Travel from Tromsø to Sommarøy with an English-speaking guide, stopping at fjords, mountain viewpoints, and coastal scenery. Guides such as Pietro, Tomas, Mirko, Marek, and Mark are praised for lively commentary and photos. Evening departures from late May to mid-July may catch the midnight sun.
“Really nice Tour, i loved the Landscape. The Tour Guide Mirko did a great Job and showed us some nice places. He also took beautiful pictures and is very kind - fully recommend this Tour.”
Meet at Scandic Ishavshotel and ride west from Tromsø with a guide such as Anthony, Ellie, Jeffrey, or Evgeni. Walk to a small mountain on Kvaløya or near Ersfjordbotn and Grotfjord, then enjoy homemade food, hot drinks, and fjord views beneath the never-ending summer sunset.
“Great tour Beautiful scenery And a really great guide in Jeffrey He really was passionate and made the trip very enjoyable He made sure everyone had a great time”
You leave Henningsvær at 9 p.m. in a fast RIB, wearing a provided dry suit, life vest, and gloves. A local English or Norwegian-speaking skipper takes you through narrow straits toward the open sea, where low golden light, sea eagles, seals, puffins, and perhaps whales are the main prize.
“Wspaniała przygoda! Bardzo wyrozumiali pracownicy. Pomyliły mi się godziny i ledwo z córka zdarzyłyśmy. Wszyscy czekali na nas 20 minut! Byłam za to bardzo wdzięczna. Samo Safari było niesmakowite! Piękne widoki, świetna zabawa. Widziałyśmy 6 bielików, 2 foki i 2 morświny! Niesamowite doswiadczenie! Przewodnik również trochę opowiedział o Henningsvær oraz przekazał kilka ciekawostek. Bardzo polecam!”
Board a Lagoon 450 beside Scandic Ishavshotel for a three-hour English-guided cruise through Tromsø’s clear waters. Relax in the Panorama Lounge, on outdoor daybeds, or above the sea on the catamaran net. Thermal suits, coffee, snacks, and fish soup are included.
“Owner of the tour company was great on providing advice about the best means to see the Midnight Sun. On this occasion, car tour was the best chance and they were not wrong. They moved me tours no problem. Spectacular and beautiful views :)”
Ride from Hov Gård on Gimsøya during Lofoten’s endless golden hour. Your English-speaking guide teaches you the basics before you set off, then leads you past fish racks, old Viking settlement areas, mountains, ocean, and an Arctic beach. Small groups are limited to eight riders.
“Hadde en super tur med guiden Liss. Hun gav nyttige tilbakemeldinger underveis og vi hadde en fin samtale. Hesten min Maja var rolig og trygg. Anbefales!”
Join Wandering Owl for a four-hour evening hike from Tromsø into the coastal wilderness. You’ll take an easy climb to a viewpoint, learn about Arctic plants and animals, enjoy sandwiches, and return with souvenir photos by email.
Join Wandering Owl for a four to five-hour evening from Tromsø to the coast. Guides such as Ellie, Evgeni, and Anthony lead a small group to a beach near Grotfjord, where you can watch the midnight sun, eat a warm campfire meal, bake bread, and perhaps spot reindeer.
“The tour guide was great and this was the only good thing of the tour. Take some food on you as you will feel very hungry and maybe angry at the end of thr tour. Overpriced too”
Set out from Svolvær at 5:30 pm aboard the ice-class S/Y Stella Oceana for a private 3.5-hour cruise on the Vestfjord. Your captain charts a scenic route toward Skrova and Litlmolla, with coffee, tea, hot chocolate, water, cookies, and a restroom onboard.
“The place we sailed to, the quality of the captain and the crew, the ship was amazing and so well looked after. If ever get the opportunity to do a tour on this ship MV Stella Oceana do it”
Travel from Tromsø to Sommarøy with a guide who knows Arctic life, passing Ersfjord and Kaldfjord before reaching white beaches and fishing villages under the midnight sun. English, Spanish, and Finnish support is available. Hotel pickup, drop-off, tea, and cookies are included.
“Super great. Very nice guides! A bit expensive, but unfortunately that's the standard in Norway!”
From Svolvær, join a professional photographer for four hours among Lofoten’s mountains, beaches, and fishing villages under the midnight sun. Small groups, English guidance, a minivan, and a tripod on request make this a relaxed choice for beginners and serious photographers alike.
Pick a fjord, a sky or a sled.
