The 15 Sommarøy Island Tours That Earn Their Price

1.Fjords and Sommarøy Islands Tour with Salmon Picnic

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,922 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $112Our pick

Spend 4.5 hours exploring fjords and Sommarøy from Tromsø with an English or Spanish-speaking guide. Expect photo stops, local stories, warm drinks, wild salmon, reindeer and elk meat, and a brief chance to swim in the Arctic Ocean. Guides such as Andreas, Cande, Joanna, and Laura are praised for their humor and care.

“My tour was amazing. Andres, our guide had a lot of knowledge. He gave as a lot of information. The picnic was great as well. Thqnk you Ale and Pame for preparing all of that. Everything was just so lovely 😍”

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2.All-Inclusive Arctic Fjords and Sommarøy Scenic Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 130 reviews · 6 hours · from $215

Ride a Mercedes Sprinter from Tromsø to Sommarøy with a local guide and driver. Stop for fjords, beaches, villages, and wildlife, then enjoy a hot Norwegian lunch at Arctic Hotel. Guides such as Kirsten, Alex, Miley, and Lorenzo are praised for clear stories and excellent photos.

“Guide was superb and the transport was very good. Lunch (Fish Soup) was the best ! However, please note the start time stated was not accurate (we were 1 hour early).”

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3.Sommaroy Fjord Tour with Lunch Option & Midnight Sun

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 76 reviews · from $123

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.”

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4.Fjord Foto Tour to Sommaroy (Roadtrip)

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 70 reviews · from $159

Travel from Tromsø to Sommaroy with an English or German speaking guide in a vehicle limited to eight people. Expect fjords, mountain views, coastal villages, possible reindeer or sea eagles, flexible photo stops, and free time on the island.

“The guide was very patient and he offered extra help to send us to the airport the next day. He‘s very knowned and very familiar with the sites we visited to offer a well-organized trip.”

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5.Sea Kayaking Tour at Sommarøy with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 63 reviews · from $157

Travel from Tromsø across Kvaløya to Sommarøy for a six-hour sea kayaking trip with a local guide such as Rune or Gaute. Wear the provided drysuit, paddle sheltered sounds, stop for a hot drink on a white beach, and watch for sea eagles, otters, and Arctic terns.

“Awesome experience! Great guide and made sure to make the tour feel as authentic and special as possible. A beautiful area to see. Must do if you’re visiting Tromsø!”

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6.Day trip to the island of Sommarøy through the Fjords

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 63 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $150

Join NorthernShots Tours for a 4 to 5-hour drive from Tromsø to Sommarøy across Kvaløya. Expect fjords, beaches, mountain roads, photo stops, local stories, coffee or tea, and a small group of up to 24 people. Guides such as Kent and Michele have led this route.

“Norway has got many beautiful “faces”,our idea about the country and fiords has totally changed after this tour.There are beaches all over the coast from Tromso,and all these islands look like post cards,no filters or photoshop is needed. Our guide was very reliable and helpful,he was a super safe driver ( and it’s very important :),he knew all the best spots for the stops and pictures.And yes,the fish soup with cod was delicious!”

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7.Tromsø Fjords Tour of Kvaloya and Sommaroy

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $204Top rated

Travel from Tromsø to Sommarøy, Ersfjordbotn, and Kattfjordeidet in a small group of up to 15. Expect fjord views, possible reindeer sightings, photo stops, a two-course soup-and-dessert lunch, and guides such as Martin, Bruno, Louai, or Marina.

“Had a surreal experience: Journey,landscapes,fjord and culinary cuisine specific to the locale. Kudos to our tour guide Louai for being more than a travel guide but giving insights to the Norwegian lifestyle, Scandinavian geo dynamics. Would highly recommend him for any future Viator tours in the region. On a personal note Louai went out of his way to bring back our back pack which we happened to leave behind. Louai is indeed a true Norwegian ambassador to his clientele coming from all over the world. Thankyou for the wonderful memories we take break with us of this experience.”

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8.All-Inclusive Arctic Fjords and Sommarøy Scenic Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 42 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $220

Ride from Tromsø around Kvaløya in a Mercedes Sprinter with an English-speaking guide, photo stops, hot drinks, digital pictures, and lunch in Sommarøy. Guide Kristin and driver Terje have been praised for their storytelling and care, while the small group keeps the day personal.

“This tour was one of the highlights of our stay in Tromsø and has our highest recommendation. Kirstin our guide, and Terje our driver, were both exceptional and ensured our day was truly memorable. Kirstin is a professional photographer and she generously shared high resolution images from every stage of our tour, with breathtaking views of Sommarøy and Kvaløya. Truly unforgettable.”

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9.Kvaløya & Sommarøy Guided Fjord Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $181

Travel from Tromsø to Sommarøy with a guide such as Lorenzo, Vera, Gaia, or Andrea, stopping for fjord views and short hikes before a soup lunch. The five-and-a-half-hour tour runs in English, carries no more than 15 people, and returns to central Tromsø.

“We had a really bad weather, and it had an effect on the whole trip. The lunch was very light and modest, and there was not any snacks available. The guides also seemed a bit tired. Still, the nature was amazing: The sea, birds, seals and otters really made my day. On a beautiful day, this could be just awesome!”

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10.Fjords, Kvaløya & Sommarøy Accessible Tour w/ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 27 reviews · 5h 30m · from $183

Ride from Tromsø around Kvaløya to Kaldfjorden, Ersfjordbotn, Kattfjordeidet, Kattfjorden, Sommarøy, and Hella. You get an accessible minibus, guided photo stops, tour photos, and soup, dessert, coffee, or tea at Sommarøy Arctic Hotel. Guides may include Martín, Valentina, or Anastasia.

“Highly recommend this small group tour. Excellent guide. Lots of stops to view .”

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11.Tromsø Fjord Cruise – With a stop at Sommarøy Island

★★★★★★★★★★3.3 · 12 reviews · from $171

Spend six hours aboard the heated MS Gabriele, cruising from Tromsø through fjords, islands, fishing villages, and open sea. Your English-speaking guide explains Arctic life and coastal history. You get one hour on Sommarøy Island, plus chances to spot eagles, seals, seabirds, and possibly whales.

“We received a late cancellation for the activity, it was due to weather issues which is understandable, the only thing is that we did not receive notification for the cancellation in the app and we have not received a refund for the activity.”

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12.Kvaløya & Sommarøy Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 11 reviews · from $165

Travel from Tromsø to Sommarøy by comfortable bus with an English-speaking guide and photographer. Expect scenic stops, short walks, Arctic wildlife, Sami culture, hot drinks, cookies, and a restaurant lunch, including fish soup on some departures.

“We had sun, snow, snow storm all in one day, but the scenery is really beautiful regardless of the weather. The guide and the driver were very friendly, knowledgeable and funny. I really enjoyed this tour 😊”

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13.Sommarøy Islands Midnight Sun Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews

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!”

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14.Kayak trip with lunch and sauna at Sommarøy

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 6 reviews · from $244

Travel from Tromsø to Sommarøy by Arctic Route bus 930, then spend about two hours sea kayaking in a small group of up to eight. Your guide supplies a drysuit, leads you to local islands and beaches, and explains the sea life. Fish soup, free time, and hotel sauna access follow.

“very good organization (bus ride, kayak, lunch) very nice guide during the kayak tour, who showed us and told us a lot about the sea and the creatures, he had tea, coffee and biscuits with him, we could swim in the crystal clear water, it was beautiful, also suitable for teens, the fish soup was very tasty (high in calories), afterwards free time (we went swimming on the white beach again (the very good weather has to be used, great!!! the tour is recommended)”

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15.Tromsø & Sommarøy – Private coastal tour with a local

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 3 to 6 hours (approx.)

Join local guide Reidar for a private 3 to 6-hour drive from Tromsø to Hella and Sommarøy. Expect Arctic scenery, possible reindeer sightings, 6,000-year-old rock carvings, white beaches, a short walk, hot coffee or tea, snacks, and photos after the tour.

“Reidar was the best! He picked us up right from the cruise ship and showed us around some of the best sights and took great pictures for us. It was fun to ask questions and get a feel of life in Norway from a true local. I would book a tour with him again!”

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