Top 14 Kayaking Trips in Lofoten

1.Eggum: Lofoten Islands Midnight Sun Kayak Tour

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

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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2.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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3.2-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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4.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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5.Bøstad: Kayaking Tour in Lofoten with Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 65 reviews · from $75Best value

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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6.Skrova Island : 3hours Guided Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 37 reviews · from $126

Paddle Skrova’s clear waters, white beaches, sea eagles, and Viking-era history on a practical three-hour guided kayak tour from Svolvær.

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7.Sea Kayak Guided Tours on Skrova Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $126

Paddle around Skrova Island near Lofoten, spot sea eagles and beaches, and enjoy a small-group kayak tour with ferry transport included.

“Michael & Jenn were friendly, professional and knowledgeable. Had a fantastic kayak with all safety gear and instructions for those with no experience. My first time in a sea kayak with pedals and they were perfectly adjusted & worked great!! Read more”

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8.Sea Kayaking Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 25 reviews · 4 hours · from $163

Paddle among Lofoten’s islands, watch seabirds and eagles, and learn local nature and history on a small-group Svolvær kayak trip.

“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…”

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9.Full Day Combo Kayak and Rappel – Northern Explorer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $154

Kayak past Lofoten beaches, hike to mountain views, and rappel down cliffs on a six-hour small-group adventure with lunch included.

“It was an amazing day doing kayak, hiking and rappel. The guide, Carlos, was really helpful and knew a lot of things about the area and culture. The provided food was delicious, very Norwegian experience!!!”

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10.Guided Kayak Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 18 reviews · from $83

Paddle Svolvær’s calm waters beneath Lofoten’s steep mountains on a small-group kayak tour with gear, guides, and flexible cancellation.

“I had a great tour with our guide Hans. Thank you very much. I can only recommend the tour :)”

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11.Full Day Combo tour, (kayaking and rappelling)

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 16 reviews · 6 hours · from $146

Combine sea kayaking, a mountain hike, lunch by a bonfire, and safe rappelling on a six-hour Lofoten adventure for beginners.

“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!”

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12.Winter Half Day Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $118

Review of Lofoten’s winter half-day kayak tour, with drysuits, calm coastal views, warm drinks, beginner-friendly paddling, and practical booking tips.

“Kayaking in Lofoten was absolutely unforgettable! The peaceful water and stunning scenery made for a perfect adventure. Our guide, was fantastic—knowledgeable, friendly, and made sure everyone felt comfortable, even beginners. Paddling through the fjords, spotting wildlife, and enjoying warm drinks with breathtaking views was a dream. Highly recommend this trip, especially with Lucio as a guide!”

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13.Full Day Kayak-Northern Explorer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $154

Paddle Lofoten’s clear waters from Eggum, spot sea eagles, enjoy a secluded-island picnic, and kayak with a professional guide.

“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.”

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14.Private Kayak & Hike To Bunes Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · from $2,217

Kayak Reinefjorden, hike to remote Bunes Beach, and enjoy a bakery picnic on this private Lofoten day tour.

“Fantastisk sommarnattsvandring till midnattssol på en underbar strand. Julie var mycket kunnig om både natur och kultur i trakten vilket gjorde vandringen än bättre. Allt var lugnt och sansat och vi kunde verkligen njuta av den underbara kvällen. Read more”

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