The 15 Best Kayaking & Canoeing Trips in Norway

Tromsø: Winter Sea Kayaking Tour with Wildlife Sightings - Getting dressed for Arctic kayaking

★★★★★★★★★★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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Eggum: Lofoten Islands Midnight Sun Kayak Tour

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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Stavanger: Guided Kayaking in Lysefjord

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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Bergen: Øygarden Islets Guided Kayaking Tour

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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Midnight Sun Kayak – Northern Explorer

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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Guided Kayak Tour Bergen

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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Sea Kayaking In Ålesund

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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2-Hour Experiences, Canoes & Kayaks, Kayaking Trips in Lofoten, Lofoten Tours, Tour Reviews, Winter Activities

Svolvaer: 2-Hour Winter Kayaking Adventure

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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Olden: Experience Beginner-friendly Fjord Kayaking

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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Half Day Kayak – Northern Explores AS

10.Half Day Kayak – Northern Explores AS

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 73 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $102

Paddle among Lofoten’s small islands from Eggum on a beginner-friendly kayak trip with guides, sea views, wildlife, snacks, coffee, and tea.

“Great instruction on safety and best kayaking techniques. Route taken gives good views and chance to see birds and sea life. We actually caught sea urchin and ate it fresh during break on one of the islands with hot tea and cookies. You had to stay close to guide to hear his comments about the area We had fantastic weather to enjoy this experience”

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Bøstad: Kayaking Tour in Lofoten with Snacks

11.Bøstad: Kayaking Tour in Lofoten with Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 65 reviews · from $75

Paddle Lofoten’s calm turquoise waters past islands, fjords, and waterfalls with a friendly guide, snacks, hot drinks, and no experience needed.

“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!”

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Hellesylt: Beginner-Friendly Fjord Kayaking Experience

12.Hellesylt: Beginner-Friendly Fjord Kayaking Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 63 reviews · 2 hours · from $125

Paddle Hellesylt’s fjords on a beginner-friendly two-hour tour with stable kayaks, local guides, waterfalls, mountain views, and wildlife.

“what an exceptional experience ❤️ Book it, you will not regret it.”

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From Tromsø: Sea Kayaking Tour at Sommarøy with Transfer

13.Sea Kayaking Tour at Sommarøy with Transfer

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

Paddle Sommarøy’s clear Arctic waters, spot seabirds and otters, and enjoy a guided beach break on this beginner-friendly Tromsø tour.

“It was amazing. I loved the people I did it with. The guide was a great guy and kayaking is super fun, while the place is very very beautiful. Since they give you a dry-suit including shoes, I don't know what you bring clothes for changing for. In the end of September I was more than warm with a pullover and a shirt underneath.”

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Stavanger: Preikestolen Hidden Trail Hike + Canoe + Lunch

14.Preikestolen Hidden Trail Hike + Canoe + Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 46 reviews · from $273

Hike Preikestolen by a quiet trail, paddle Revsvatnet, enjoy lunch and fjord views with a local guide in a small group.

“I would highly recommend the hidden trail hike, it surpassed all my expectations. A very different experience to the main trail and well worth it as long as you can manage some uphill hiking and a few bits of climbing. It was tiring but plenty of rests and incredible views made it very worthwhile. Alan was an excellent guide sharing so many interesting facts about the trail and the mountain's wildlife.”

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Oslo: 3-hour Kayaking Trip on the Oslofjord

15.3-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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