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Top 15 Tours in Lofoten

41 tours  ·  from $75 a head

Good tours in Lofoten fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

From Svolvær: Lofoten Islands Silent Trollfjord Cruise - From Svolvær harbour to the open waters
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From Svolvær: Lofoten Islands Silent Trollfjord Cruise

1.From Svolvær: Lofoten Islands Silent Trollfjord Cruise

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

Set out from Svolvær on Brim Explorer’s three-hour hybrid-electric cruise to Trollfjord. Ride in warm indoor lounges or on open decks, listen to an English-speaking guide, watch for white-tailed eagles, and, when conditions allow, see beneath the fjord with a sub-water drone. Guides have included Tobias, Adrian, Bee, Margot, and Ivan.

“Absolutely beautiful cruise around Trollfjord! A peaceful and unforgettable experience — highly recommend if you’re visiting Lofoten.”

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From Svolvaer: Lofoten Fishing Boat Cruise - Meeting the boat in Svolvær
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From Svolvaer: Lofoten Fishing Boat Cruise

2.Lofoten Fishing Boat Cruise

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

Join Go2Lofoten from Sjømannsgata 5 in Svolvær for a four-hour sea-fishing trip with local guides such as Bor, Jonas, or Bard. You will learn basic techniques, fish for cod and pollock, hear coastal stories, and get help preparing your catch. Coffee, biscuits, rain gear, and fishing equipment are included.

“Absolutely fantastic fishing trip! The boat was well-kept and comfortable, and the guides were incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about what they do. Everything felt authentic and well-organized from start to finish. Compared to other ‘tourist’ activities, this offers exceptional value for money. An unforgettable experience that I would highly recommend to anyone!”

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From Svolvær: Lofoten RIB Sea Eagle Safari Trollfjord Cruise - The ride through Lofoten’s coastal scenery
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From Svolvær: Lofoten RIB Sea Eagle Safari Trollfjord Cruise

3.From Svolvær: Lofoten RIB Sea Eagle Safari Trollfjord Cruise

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

From Svolvær’s main square, you’ll ride a fast RIB to Trollfjord with an English or Norwegian-speaking guide. Expect warm flotation gear, mountain views, sea eagles flying close to the boat, and stops for photos and local stories. Guides such as Rafael and Hilde have been praised for calm boat handling and engaging commentary.

“Amazing experience, we saw beautiful fjords, landscapes and a lot of eagles. They provided us with warm suits and face mask. Highly recommended.”

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From Svolvaer: Trollfjorden Wildlife RIB Cruise - Leaving Svolvaer through Øyhellsundet
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From Svolvaer: Trollfjorden Wildlife RIB Cruise

4.Trollfjorden Wildlife RIB Cruise

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

Leave central Svolvaer in a fast RIB and follow Øyhellsundet toward steep-sided Trollfjord. Your Norwegian or English-speaking guide points out sea eagles, seals, beaches, historic sites, and Skrova’s harbor. Warm flotation suits, gloves, and goggles help with the cold, but you should still bring waterproof layers.

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

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Eggum: Lofoten Islands Midnight Sun Kayak Tour - Meeting the guides at Eggum harbor
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Eggum: Lofoten Islands Midnight Sun Kayak Tour

5.Eggum: Lofoten Islands Midnight Sun Kayak Tour

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

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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Lofoten: Trollfjord Sea Eagle Safari by RIB Boat - Raftsundet, where the eagle viewing begins
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Lofoten: Trollfjord Sea Eagle Safari by RIB Boat

6.Trollfjord Sea Eagle Safari by RIB Boat

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

From Sjømannsgata 5 in Svolvær, you’ll ride a fast RIB through Raftsundet to Trollfjord with a bilingual guide. Warm suits, gloves, hats, balaclavas, helmets or wind goggles, and life jackets are supplied. Guides such as Alan, Jonas, and Bård share local stories while feeding fish to sea eagles close to the boat.

“Wonderful experience! We saw killer whales and eagels; it was great!”

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Lofoten: Reine, Hamnøy, and Skariskøya Photo Tour - Starting in Svolvær or Kabelvåg
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Lofoten: Reine, Hamnøy, and Skariskøya Photo Tour

7.Reine, Hamnøy, and Skariskøya Photo Tour

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

Join local guides such as Odd-Petter or Erik in a small silver-gray van from Svolvær or Kabelvåg. Spend 7 to 8 hours photographing Reine, Hamnøy, Skariskøya, white beaches, mountain views, and quieter stops along the E10. You’ll hear local stories, get photo tips, and stop at Anita Seafood for an optional lunch.

“The day trip was the perfect way to see all of Lofoten without having to rent your own car or rely on public transport. Petter is so friendly and makes the tour fun and entertaining the whole way through. Also it’s just an 8 seater van so you do not have to worry about a huge tour group”

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Svolvær: Ultimate Aurora Hunt - Meeting in Svolvær and getting ready for the cold
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Svolvær: Ultimate Aurora Hunt

8.Svolvær: Ultimate Aurora Hunt

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

Set out from Svinøya Rorbuer with an English-speaking aurora expert such as Dave, Christian, or Magdalena. Your small group of up to eight chases clear skies around Lofoten, with several possible stops, sky stories, camera tips, hot drinks, and digital photos of you beneath the Northern Lights.

“Dave was absolutely determined to give us a life experience... we started with cliudy weather and the sky was getting worse by the minute... after 2 unfortunate stops he decided to go back and offer us refund. On the way back, he was still looking at the cameras and and the sky (against all odds). We ended up at a mind blowing scenery where the green lady offered us an expansion... MAGESTIC!!! Thank you Dave!!!”

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Lofoten: Traditional Fishing Trip - What you might catch by season
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Lofoten: Traditional Fishing Trip

9.Traditional Fishing Trip

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

Join the MS Symra for a four-hour fishing trip in Lofoten. You will use a traditional line wheel, share one of 10 fishing stations, learn to fillet your catch, and hear stories about local fishing life. The crew speaks English and Norwegian. Fish may include skrei, mackerel, haddock, coalfish, or coastal cod.

“Beautiful day on the fishing trip, a must do in Norway we had much much fun… we got good guide and big fishes on our line Very recommended”

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Midnight Sun Kayak - Northern Explorer - Tea, biscuits, and stories on the water
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Midnight Sun Kayak – Northern Explorer

10.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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From Svolvær: Guided Northern Lights Tour by Van - Why the route keeps changing
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From Svolvær: Guided Northern Lights Tour by Van

11.From Svolvær: Guided Northern Lights Tour by Van

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

Meet your guide at Svolvær Tourist Information and spend four hours chasing the aurora in a climate-controlled van. Guides such as Jann adjust the route for clear skies, explain Lofoten life and aurora science, and help with camera settings. Bring warm clothes, a camera, and a tripod. The lights are never guaranteed.

“First we made a stop somewhere in the mountain then suddenly the aurora is getting bigger and Jann told us to get in the van and moved to better location, he drove us fast but safely. Within a few minutes we arrived at better location with better foreground and lucky for us the aurora was still big even getting bigger. Jann was very knowledgeable and he also lend me a tripod. Overall our experience with Jann was great.”

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Svolvær: Snowshoe Nature Explorer - Learning the snowshoe rhythm
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Svolvær: Snowshoe Nature Explorer

12.Svolvær: Snowshoe Nature Explorer

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 113 reviews · 3 hours · from $146

Meet XXLofoten by Svolvær’s harbour, get fitted with snowshoes and poles, then ride by minibus to snowy wilderness near town. Over three hours, guides such as Magnus, Jonathan, Toby, and Lawrence have led easy-paced walks to viewpoints, lakes, and small summits, with stories about Lofoten and hot drinks along the way. Thermal boots are not included.

“Brilliant experience. Magnus was a great guide and the walk was beautiful. Would recommend to anyone visiting here in the winter.”

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Lofoten: The Aurora Jæger – Northern Lights Hunt with Local - Meeting your guide in Svolvær or Kabelvåg
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Lofoten: The Aurora Jæger – Northern Lights Hunt with Local

13.The Aurora Jæger – Northern Lights Hunt with Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 107 reviews · from $161

Join local guide Odd-Petter Tanke Jensen for a 4.5-hour Northern Lights hunt from Svolvær or Kabelvåg. In a group of no more than seven, you’ll drive toward Moskenesøya, read the weather, stop at promising viewpoints, and get help with night photography. Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and a tripod are included.

“this is a Heidi, the recommended captivity t. The tour guide was very professional and the friendly.. we visited a scenic spot. well, the Aurora surrounded us in all his glory.. it was an unforgettable experienc like nothing I had ever seen. . I highly recommended this activity”

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Svolvær: Fishing Trip on the Lofoten Sea - The first minutes: safety, clothing, and basic technique
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Svolvær: Fishing Trip on the Lofoten Sea

14.Svolvær: Fishing Trip on the Lofoten Sea

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 106 reviews · from $107

Join Captain Frank and the crew aboard MS Luna for a three-hour fishing trip from Svolvær. You’ll learn the basics, fish for cod, pollock, haddock, mackerel, halibut, and more, and may take your catch home. The small group, warm flotation suits, coffee, cabin, and toilet make this a practical choice for first-time fishers.

“This is the first time fishing ever for me. The trip started with my wife got a fish within 1 minute (thanks to Frank’s skillful fish finding) then luckily became a whale family observing/interacting one. We’ve never seen whales so close to us. A very much rewarding trip ( thanks to Captain Frank and Sweet). We all would love to come back!”

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Special Summer Cruise Bus Tour of Lofoten - Nusfjord offers the clearest look at old fishing life
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Special Summer Cruise Bus Tour of Lofoten

15.Special Summer Cruise Bus Tour of Lofoten

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 83 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $156

From Gravdal Port, this six-hour English-language bus tour visits Skagsanden Beach, Nusfjord, Hamnøy, Reine, Å, and Sakrisøy. Guides such as Laura and Simon have been praised for clear local stories, while the comfortable coach keeps walking modest. Allow extra patience if tendering delays the start.

“Beautiful scenery and good narration. The weather was not good but it was still a good way to see some of the iconic sights of the area. I wish we could have stopped more often for some photo opportunities.”

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