The 5 Best Midnight Sun Tours in the Arctic

1.Eggum: Lofoten Islands Midnight Sun Kayak Tour

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

Join guides such as Lucio, Israel, and Santi for a three-hour evening paddle from Eggum. You’ll use a double kayak, move between small islands, watch seabirds and sea eagles when conditions allow, and stop for hot drinks, snacks, and stories about local life. No previous kayaking experience is required.

“Nice afternoon! Our guide Lucio was professional and talkative, thanks! We got a lot of photos as well. We recommend.”

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2.Midnight Sun Whale Watching Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 286 reviews · 3 hours · from $111

Sail into Faxafloi Bay from central Reykjavik with Elding Adventure at Sea for roughly three hours of whale, dolphin, porpoise, and seabird watching. Marine biologist guides help you spot wildlife, warm overalls are provided, and a live troubadour performs on the return. Summer tours see whales more than 95 percent of the time.

“It was great. But I didn’t really get to see any whales, I think going at night isn’t as great as it’s made up to be because it’s difficult to see anything, especially with the boat going back and forth .”

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3.Midnight Sun Kayak – Northern Explorer

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

Meet at Eggum Harbour at 10pm for a three-hour guided paddle along the coast and nearby islands. You’ll use a stable double kayak, hear local and Viking stories, watch seabirds and changing skies, and stop for homemade tea and snacks. From August, the start time shifts with sunset.

“Awesome experience , incredible feeling of paddling in broad daylight when it was midnight. A very professional guide, who explains a lot about Lofoten and who is also super nice without afterthought ( did not even want the tip proposed and yet richly deserved.Auto-translated”

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4.Midnight Sun ATV Adventure from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 112 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $214

Ride a quad bike through Icelandic countryside at the edge of night, climbing Hafrafell and Úlfarsfell for views over Reykjavik. You can ride solo or share a quad, with guides such as Veronika, Julia, Kris, and Ruben leading the way. Expect two hours of mixed roads and rough trails, supplied gear, hotel pickup, and weather that can change fast.

“This was a highlight of our stay! Our guide was amazing and the views were spectacular. Could not recommend this tour enough. Please be mindful that this tour may be hard if you have any hand weakness, as the ride gets quite bumpy when you go off road. This is a must do!!”

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5.Whale Watching in the Midnight Sun

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 75 reviews · 3 hours · from $101

Meet at Elding Whale Watching beside Akureyri’s HOF cultural center for a 3-hour cruise into Eyjafjörður. You’ll ride a fast boat with outdoor platforms, heated seating, thermal overalls, and an English-speaking naturalist guide while searching for humpback whales in the soft light of the midnight sun.

“L’accueil a été chaleureux, les commentaires pendant la visite étaient très interessants. L’équipe ne compte pas ses heures pour faire plaisir à ses passagers afin de leur montrer les baleines. Je recommande vivement ce prestataire”

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