The 15 Best Tours in Lofoten

1.Lofoten Islands Silent Trollfjord Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,979 reviews · 3 hours · from $140Our pick

Cruise silently from Svolvær to Trollfjord aboard a hybrid-electric boat, with eagle watching, fjord scenery, guides, and underwater views.

“It was a great tour with a bit of everything: spectacular landscapes, sea eagles, and a fantastic narrator. The troll fjord was even more beautiful than its southern brothers. It is trully a magical place. The only setback was the fog that wouldn’t let us see through and admire the fjord properly but we kind of expected that given the time of the year. Luckily enough, the fjord is small enough and the boat bring you close enough. Also, thanks to the fog, you get a bewitching kind of vibe in exchange.”

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2.Lofoten Fishing Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 621 reviews · 4 hours · from $135

Fish for cod in Lofoten, hear coastal stories, enjoy hot drinks, and take your catch home on this practical four-hour cruise from Svolvær.

“An amazing experience. Unfortunately, I forgot to ask the names of the three guides on board, but they truly made it unforgettable with their professionalism, skills, and knowledge. It was my first time fishing at sea, and I caught seven fish, it was so exciting. I will definitely come back!”

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3.Lofoten RIB Sea Eagle Safari Trollfjord Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 591 reviews · from $107

Race from Svolvær to Trollfjord by RIB, watch sea eagles close up, and enjoy mountain scenery, local stories, and warm safety gear.

“Amazing tour guide, told us abaout the history of Lofoten as well as about the eagles. We saw tons of eagles and spent a considerable amount of time among them as well as in de trollfjord with ample time to take pictures. Even in the rain it was totally worth it!”

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4.Lofoten Island: Silent Trollfjord Cruise from Svolvær

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 389 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $144Top rated

Review of Brim Explorer’s silent Trollfjord cruise from Svolvær, with wildlife, fjord views, onboard comfort, practical tips, and value advice.

“Good welcome and talk from crew members, all very friendly and helpful. Lovely viewing of sea eagles and an orca, and crew adjusted timings of trip to take advantage of sightings.”

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5.Trollfjorden Wildlife RIB Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 355 reviews · 2 hours · from $125

Ride from Svolvaer to Trollfjorden by RIB, with steep mountains, white beaches, sea eagles, seals, and practical cold-weather tips.

“An amazing experience!!! So beautiful! Great guide! We must have seen at least 20 eagles”

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6.Bleik: Whale Watching by Speedboat with Puffins and Muffins

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 326 reviews · 3h 30m · from $199

Review of Bleik’s 3.5-hour RIB whale safari, with orcas, sperm whales, puffins, midnight sun, warm suits, photos, tea, and muffins.

“Fabelous morning. Very nice guide and skipper. We were really lucky and spent around one hour with a group if Orcas. Lifetime memories. After that we did a turn for bird watching which was fenomenal too. Very special puffins around the area, amazing to watch. The guide is very knowledgable and gives many interesting insights. We are still very thrilled from the throughts of this tour.”

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7.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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8.Trollfjord Sea Eagle Safari by RIB Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 308 reviews · from $97Best value

Review of Lofoten’s Trollfjord sea eagle safari, with RIB thrills, close eagle sightings, Viking stories, warm gear, price, and practical tips.

“Amazing trip. We loved our host/guide. We really appreciated the gear we were given including helmets which kept us warm and toasty. So much fun across the waves, then feeding the eagles and then up trollfjord was breathtaking. Definitely worth doing. Our teenagers loved as well.”

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9.Reine, Hamnøy, and Skariskøya Photo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 249 reviews · from $161

Explore Reine, Hamnøy, and Skariskøya from Svolvær with a local photo guide, scenic E10 stops, village history, and lunch at Anita Seafood.

“We had a brilliant tour. Eric was a great guide and kept the day interesting. We visited some really beautiful spots and also had an amazing lunch in Anitas.”

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10.Ultimate Aurora Hunt

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 238 reviews · 4 hours · from $173

Chase the Northern Lights from Svolvær with an expert photographer, hot drinks, local weather knowledge, and digital souvenir photos.

“Really good, lots of interesting stories about the sky”

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11.Traditional Fishing Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 167 reviews · 4 hours · from $146

Fish aboard the MS Symra in Lofoten, learn traditional filleting, and take your catch home on this small-group Norwegian boat trip.

“The fishing experience itself was okay. The only type of fish we caught on the entire trip was pollock.”

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12.Lofoten Scenic Sightseeing Tour: Half day tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 160 reviews · 6 hours · from $152

See Lofoten’s beaches, villages, mountains, and surf coast on a small-group tour from Svolvær with guide Lukas and picnic stops.

“Lucas is an absolute must-have guide that you should not miss! His profound understanding of Lofoten's history and geography is truly impressive. What's more, he is incredibly enthusiastic, offering detailed explanations for every single scenic spot along the way. I was completely captivated by the stunning landscapes throughout the journey. Choosing this trip with Lucas was the decision I regret the least – it was absolutely worthwhile.”

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13.Midnight Sun Kayak – Northern Explorer

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

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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14.Sea Eagle Safari from Svolvær to Trollfjorden

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 124 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $156

Review the Svolvær sea eagle safari to Trollfjorden, with RIB thrills, winter gear, wildlife tips, price advice, and booking details.

“It was such a thrilling experience! My guide was knowledgeable and shared interesting facts with our group. I love the fact that it was raining; it added an extra layer of adventure:).”

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15.Guided Northern Lights Tour by Van

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 115 reviews · 4 hours · from $195

Chase the northern lights from Svolvær in a small-group van, with expert guidance, scenic stops, and help taking aurora photos.

“The guides are super professional. They know where to find the perfect spot to see the Northern lights. Life memorable experience!”

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