The 15 Best Kayaking & Canoeing Trips in Norway

1.Winter Sea Kayaking Tour with Wildlife Sightings

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 333 reviews · from $191Our pick

Paddle Tromsø’s winter fjords in a warm drysuit, watch for seals and sea eagles, then warm up by the fire with hot drinks and snacks.

“This activity was amazing!! Our guide, Rune, was incredible and absolutely lovely, so friendly! Even though the weather was not looking good we still went out to check and were offered another plan in case we couldn’t do the kayaking or a full refund. But fortunately the weather was calm enough to get some kayaking in! An incredible experience with some lovely mulled wine or hot chocolate and biscuits after! Transport fully included even dropped people off to their hotels which was lovely!”

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2.Eggum: Lofoten Islands Midnight Sun Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 322 reviews · 3 hours · from $99

Paddle among Eggum’s islands beneath Norway’s midnight sun, with guides, wildlife, hot drinks, snacks, and dramatic ocean views.

“I highly recommend this tour. This was my second time kayaking. The first time was 8 years ago, so I’m no pro, but the instructor/guide Lucio was really informative and helpful and the kayak was easy to navigate. It was such a great experience in beautiful surroundings. Don’t miss out on this tour!”

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3.Guided Kayaking in Lysefjord

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 200 reviews · 3 hours · from $145

Paddle beneath Lysefjord’s cliffs, gorges, waterfalls, and seals on a guided three-hour kayak trip from near Stavanger.

“It was amazing! One off the highlights of our holiday. If you can take this tour, you will not regret it ❤️ Rasmus was great and we have perfect pictures”

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4.Øygarden Islets Guided Kayaking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 190 reviews · 5 hours · from $198

Paddle Øygarden’s quiet islets from Bergen, spot sea life and eagles, hear local stories, and enjoy Norwegian treats with a friendly guide.

“An outstanding kayaking tour! Johann was an exceptional guide—very knowledgeable and shared many fascinating stories throughout the paddle. He made the experience fun, safe, and educational for our family. Highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Bergen. A true highlight!”

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5.Midnight Sun Kayak – Northern Explorer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 151 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $104Top rated

Review of Lofoten’s Midnight Sun Kayak, with practical advice on timing, weather, guides, gear, price, and what to expect on the water.

“Professional guide, good explanation of the safety measures, lots of infos, wonderful sunset and landscapes.”

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6.Guided Kayak Tour Bergen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 108 reviews · 4 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $204

Review of Bergen’s guided kayak tour through Øygarden, with pickup, small groups, wildlife, local lunch, gear, and practical booking advice.

“Lots of fun! It's a great way to get out of the city and see some of the countryside/farther parts of town. The guides are really nice and the kayaking isn't hard but it's more than a simple paddle. Definitely a fun way to spend a day.”

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7.Sea Kayaking In Ålesund

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 99 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $118

Paddle Ålesund’s Art Nouveau waterways on a beginner-friendly sea kayak tour with local stories, photo stops, and flexible departures.

“Patrick was a great guide and kayaking in Alesund was beautiful. We felt secure getting in the kayak with the instructions given to us beforehand, and felt very comfortable navigating the waterways. Kayaking through a town with a very different experience and then the views opened up on the coastline and were gorgeous. We loved the experience and would recommend it to anyone.”

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8.2-Hour Winter Kayaking Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 80 reviews · 2 hours · from $135

Review of Svolvær’s 2-hour winter kayak tour, with Arctic views, local stories, warm gear, guide tips, value, and practical advice.

“We really enjoyed our time kayaking with our guide Johnathan. He was calm and patient, made sure everyone knew what they were doing and took time to ensure everyone was enjoying the experience. He regrouped us now and again, to ensure we were altogether and to provide knowledge of our surroundings. There was 5 of us, so my son opted to go out on the double kayak with Johnathan, who was extremely good with him, took an interest, was knowledgeable and answered any questions. As a family we enjoyed this experience, 4 of us had never kayaked before so it was one for the memory bank. Thank you!”

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9.Olden: Experience Beginner-friendly Fjord Kayaking

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 76 reviews · 2 hours · from $105

Paddle calm Nordfjord waters in Olden on a stable, beginner-friendly kayak tour with local guides, mountain views, wildlife, and easy cruise-port access.

“Kayaking was stunning. We had a beautiful day which made it better. Super calm waters and sunshine. Our guide was very knowledgeable and shared his experiences living in Norway. They also gave the group time to swim for anyone interested”

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10.3-hour Kayaking Trip on the Oslofjord

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 43 reviews · 3 hours · from $146

Paddle Oslofjord for three hours with an expert guide, small groups, island views, beaches, and a fresh look at Oslo from the water.

“Great kayaking tour around the Oslo fjords! Beautiful views, fun atmosphere, and our guide Sven was amazing - he shared fascinating stories about the places we passed and made sure everyone felt safe and had a great time. Highly recommend! :)”

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11.Akerselva River Kayak/Packraft Tour: Urban Adventure in Oslo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 42 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $107

Paddle Oslo’s Akerselva River through Grünerløkka, a tunnel, Bjørvika, and the Oslofjord on an easy guided urban kayak tour.

“We had a great experience kayaking. We had a super small group - just 4 of us including myself. The guide was incredibly instructive before we got into the river so we felt safe and prepared for anything that might happen like rough water or the kayak rolling. The route is cool - goes through a tunnel and under some bridges and ends in open water by the opera house. Mad Goats was really accommodating since my husband suffered an allergic reaction before our scheduled tour. They let us reschedule for the following day without issue. I ended up losing my phone in the river (be careful if you bring…”

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12.Sea Kayaking Rental

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $59Best value

Paddle a calm Norwegian lake near Voss with quality kayaks, safety gear, and optional guiding, a relaxed outing for families and beginners.

“Very helpful staff. Kayaks with the cover bit so you don't get wet. Pretty area to kayak. We enjoyed it!”

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13.Oslo Sea Kayak Tour “Fjord City”

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 39 reviews · from $107

Paddle Oslo’s harbor past Akershus Fortress and the Opera House on a beginner-friendly kayak tour with gear, guides, and family access.

“Great guide. Wonderful views and experience. Was my first time kayaking, and it was no problem.”

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14.Nigards: Kayaking and Glacier Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 35 reviews · 6 hours · from $157

Kayak Nigardsbrevatnet, walk across Nigardsbreen, and learn glacier lore on this six-hour small-group adventure in Norway.

“Ein unfassbar tolles Erlebnis – mit dem Kanu über den See und hinauf auf den Berg, wirklich einzigartig! Leider hat unser Guide das Ganze sehr getrübt. Ich erinnere mich nicht genau an seinen Namen, vielleicht „Manne“ oder ähnlich. Jedenfalls hat man bei ihm das Gefühl, man müsse Profisportler sein und alles so perfekt können wie er. Wer etwas langsamer paddelt, bleibt zurück – vom viel beschworenen „Teamspirit“ keine Spur. Während die Gruppe schon weit voraus war, wurden wir allein gelassen. Als wir wegen der Strömung steckenblieben, bekamen wir keine Hilfe, sondern nur Anschreien, wir sollten besser zuhören. In so einer Situation bringt das gar nichts, außer Frust. Respektlos, unfreundlich...”

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15.Oslo Sea Kayak Tour: Explore The Incredible Oslofjord

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 31 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $117

Paddle Oslofjord past the Opera House, Akershus Fortress, Munch and Hovedøya on a friendly two-hour guided kayak tour.

“Belle sortie mais durée non respectée. Une heure au lieu des 2h prévues et aucune photo souvenir délivrée ou proposée par le prestataire”

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