The 11 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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6.Midnight Sun Whale Watching Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 34 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $106

Set sail from Reykjavík’s Old Harbour at 9 PM aboard Rósin, a whale-watching boat with indoor and outdoor decks, restrooms, Wi-Fi, and a snack bar. An English-speaking guide helps you search Faxaflói Bay for humpback and minke whales, dolphins, and porpoises beneath the midnight sun. Warm overalls are provided.

“It was exciting!! Take the anti-sickness pill if you want to be able to move back and forth, to follow the whale whilst the boat is moving. It was a great night! TIP: I have my binoculars and a camera attach to it, and that levelled up my experience!💕”

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7.Midnight sun safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 33 reviews · 2 hours · from $152

Leave Henningsvær at 9 p.m. in a fast RIB boat with a local English or Norwegian speaking skipper. Travel through narrow straits toward the open sea beneath the low midnight sun. Look for sea eagles, seals, puffins, and perhaps whales, while learning about Lofoten and Henningsvær’s fishing life.

“Wspaniała przygoda! Bardzo wyrozumiali pracownicy. Pomyliły mi się godziny i ledwo z córka zdarzyłyśmy. Wszyscy czekali na nas 20 minut! Byłam za to bardzo wdzięczna. Samo Safari było niesmakowite! Piękne widoki, świetna zabawa. Widziałyśmy 6 bielików, 2 foki i 2 morświny! Niesamowite doswiadczenie! Przewodnik również trochę opowiedział o Henningsvær oraz przekazał kilka ciekawostek. Bardzo polecam!”

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8.Grundarfjörður: Midnight Sun Kayaking Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 29 reviews · 3 hours · from $155

Set out from Saebol in Grundarfjordur for a 2-hour guided kayak trip beneath Kirkjufell. Guides such as Sonny, Sony, Greg, and Reda provide safety instruction, dry suits, local stories, and plenty of paddling time. Look for seals near Seal Skerry, watch seabirds, and finish with a hot drink.

“Fantastische tour geweest. Mede dankzij Sonny onze gids. Wat een leuke enthousiaste guide. Veel kennis en leuke weetjes. Helaas geen middernachtzon gezien, maar de tour was echt super gaaf”

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9.Midnight Sun ATV Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 24 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $255

You’ll ride a shared or single ATV through Hólmsheiði, climb Hafrafjall and Ulfarsfell, and look over Reykjavik in full summer daylight near midnight. Safari Quads provides transport, helmets, gloves, overalls, and rain gear. Guides, including Victoria on some outings, split groups by riding comfort when needed.

“The midnight sun ATV tour was a hit with everyone in my group. Everyone loved it.”

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10.Midnight sun tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 23 reviews · 1h 30m · from $156

Ride from Hov Gård across Gimsøya as the midnight sun hangs above the horizon. Your English-speaking guide teaches you the basics before you set off, then leads you past fish-drying racks, old Viking settlement sites, mountains, ocean, and an Arctic beach. The 90-minute ride suits beginners, with a maximum weight of 95 kilos.

“Hadde en super tur med guiden Liss. Hun gav nyttige tilbakemeldinger underveis og vi hadde en fin samtale. Hesten min Maja var rolig og trygg. Anbefales!”

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11.Midnight Sun Hike in the wilderness

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $132

Meet your English-speaking guide outside Scandic Ishavshotel and leave Tromsø for an easy four-hour hike in the coastal wilderness. Walk up a small mountain in the soft light of the Arctic summer night, learn about local plants and animals, enjoy sandwiches, and take in fjords, peaks, and valleys. The group is limited to 15 people.

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