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15 Kayak Trips in Scandinavia Worth Booking

34 tours  ·  from $70

Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 kayak trips justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.

Tromsø: Winter Sea Kayaking Tour with Wildlife Sightings - Meeting the guide beside Aurora Fokus cinema
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Tromsø: Winter Sea Kayaking Tour with Wildlife Sightings

1.Winter Sea Kayaking Tour with Wildlife Sightings

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 333 reviews · from $191Our pick

Join Sommarøy Adventure Tromsø for a five-hour winter sea-kayaking trip from the city. Guides such as Rune and Eamonn provide drysuits, boots, gloves, safety coaching, and a gentle pace for beginners. Paddle beneath snowy peaks, watch for seals and sea eagles, and finish with hot drinks by the fire.

“Rune the your guide and his girlfriend were amazing, the activity was amazing and really fun, the your guides were lovely and very friendly, definitely would recommend this activity.”

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Eggum: Lofoten Islands Midnight Sun Kayak Tour - Paddling through the small islands
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Eggum: Lofoten Islands Midnight Sun Kayak Tour

2.Eggum: Lofoten Islands Midnight Sun Kayak Tour

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

Paddle a double kayak from Eggum between small islands beneath the Lofoten midnight sun. English, Spanish, and German-speaking guides such as Lucio, Israel, and Santi provide instruction, local stories, hot drinks, and snacks during an island stop. No previous kayaking experience is needed.

“My friends and I had such an amazing time on this excursion. The company also let us know that the day we booked would be pretty windy so they let us go on a different day which was incredible and not windy. Midnight sun activities are already my favorite and being on the water was beautiful. Israel was the best guide!”

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1-Day Small-Group Stockholm Archipelago Kayak Tour - Kayak instruction before the open water
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1-Day Small-Group Stockholm Archipelago Kayak Tour

3.1-Day Small-Group Stockholm Archipelago Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 266 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $223Top rated

Meet in Stockholm at 9:00 am, then drive to Dalarö for a full day among the islands. Guides such as Marcus, Andrew, Lucas, and Daniel provide kayak instruction, safety help, nature stories, and a campfire lunch with Swedish snacks. Expect scenic paddling, changing weather, and a real upper-body workout.

“Wonderful tour with great hosts. Would highly recommemd but just consider that it is definitely a workout. Especially if it is a windy day the waves can be quite high. We did take double kayaks so that was a bit easier. Also the lunch was nice and fun to watch it be cooked over the campfire. Also it was not a full 8 hours of kayaking and a good amount of breaks in between.”

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Bergen: Øygarden Islets Guided Kayaking Tour - Leaving Bergen and crossing to the islets
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Bergen: Øygarden Islets Guided Kayaking Tour

4.Øygarden Islets Guided Kayaking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 190 reviews · 5 hours · from $198

Leave Bergen’s Tourist Information with a guide such as Iris or Johann for a beginner-friendly paddle among Øygarden’s islets. Expect 3 to 3.5 hours on the water, local stories, birdlife, stable double kayaks, waterproof gear, a simple lunch, apple juice, and Norwegian waffles.

“This was our first experience with sea kayaking. We really enjoyed the tour around the tiny islands outside of Bergen. The guide was very kind, helpful and provided a lot of info about the local nature, fauna but also about the Norwegian life. The provided refreshment was excellent as even a gluten free option was provided. The only disadvantage was a relatively long way from the center of Bergen (aprox 40 minutes drive). I would recommend the tour to everyone who wants to experience a nice and unusual outdoor activity and wants to escape the crowded Bergen city center”

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Midnight Sun Kayak - Northern Explorer - Meeting at 10pm, then getting ready on shore
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Midnight Sun Kayak – Northern Explorer

5.Midnight Sun Kayak – Northern Explorer

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

Meet at Eggum Harbour at 10pm for a three-hour double-kayak trip along Lofoten’s coast. Guides such as Lucio, Israel, and Santiago provide safety help, local stories, photos, hot tea, and snacks. From August, the start time shifts with sunset.

“It was just awesome! Israel and Louis were so wonderful…so personable. Great safety brief; took lots of photos of everyone paddling; provided tea and cookies on a break; gave us local history and pointed out wildlife. Got to see eagles, baby sea gulls and an owl! Our guides were very respectful of the wildlife. Very easy to get to the meeting point and plenty of parking. We highly recommend you stay up and do this fun trip!”

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Stockholm: Full-Day Archipelago Kayaking Adventure - Meeting at The Green Trails office
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Stockholm: Full-Day Archipelago Kayaking Adventure

6.Full-Day Archipelago Kayaking Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 89 reviews · from $203

Meet The Green Trails at its central Stockholm office, then ride 30 minutes by air-conditioned minivan to the islands. Your guide teaches basic kayaking, leads a route through rugged waterways, serves island lunch and fika, and may add a swim, hike, cliff jump, eagle sighting, or seal watch.

“The weather was very nice, the scene is beautiful. We have done a total 10km kayaking with enough time to sun bathing and swimming. The water is super clean and clear, we could see the bottom of the water. Viktor is a very nice guide that he prepared lots of food and drinks for us during the trip. He also cares a lot about whether we enjoy the trip and adjust the trip. Overall, I enjoyed the kayaking experience a lot.”

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Svolvaer: 2-Hour Winter Kayaking Adventure - Meeting at the harbor and getting suited up
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Svolvaer: 2-Hour Winter Kayaking Adventure

7.2-Hour Winter Kayaking Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 80 reviews · 2 hours · from $135

Meet your Norwegian or English-speaking guide at Svolvær harbor 30 minutes early, suit up in a dry suit, and paddle calm Arctic waters in a stable double kayak. You need no prior experience, but good fitness is important. Guides such as Roger, Toby, and Johnathan have been praised for patient instruction and local stories.

“Absolutely enjoyed the tour. Reuben, the guide whom I shared my Kayak with, as I was by myself, helped me not to tip our Kayak over ;) He gave me some invaluable tips on how best to Kayak so my arms wouldn't fall of at the end of the trip. He has a good sense of humour, which made sharing a kayak fun plus he provided some interesting & fun facts about the surrounding areas we passed. Only down side, the sun could have been more out but still a 10/10. Cheers Jess”

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Half Day Kayak - Northern Explores AS - Paddling northeast around Lofoten’s small islands
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Half Day Kayak – Northern Explores AS

8.Half Day Kayak – Northern Explores AS

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 73 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $102

Meet guides such as Lucio, Israel, or Carlos at Eggum for a three-hour paddle around small islands and sheltered waters. You’ll receive safety instruction, use provided snacks and hot drinks, and hear about Lofoten’s nature. No previous kayaking experience is required.

“I don’t think this trip is well suited for beginners. Myself and my friend had no kayaking experience which is why we booked this tour as it was described as ‘perfect for beginners’. We didn’t get much of a briefing on how to steer the kayak, how best to use the oars, techniques etc. The tour involved kayaking across a windy bay to get to the islands which is hard work and difficult if you’re not used to sea kayaking. The tour takes you round a few sheltered islands that weren’t very pretty or interesting to look at and we didn’t see any wildlife at all. Then on the way…”

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Bøstad: Kayaking Tour in Lofoten with Snacks - Paddling around Lofoten’s small islands
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Bøstad: Kayaking Tour in Lofoten with Snacks

9.Bøstad: Kayaking Tour in Lofoten with Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 65 reviews · from $75

Meet your multilingual guide, including guide Lucio among the team, at Eggum’s small harbor. After a safety briefing, paddle double kayaks around calm islands and fjord-lined coast, then stop for snacks and hot drinks. No kayaking experience is needed, and groups are limited to 10.

“Thanks to the two guys, who guides us. The made the experience perfect.”

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Hellesylt: Beginner-Friendly Fjord Kayaking Experience - Getting comfortable in a stable kayak
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Hellesylt: Beginner-Friendly Fjord Kayaking Experience

10.Beginner-Friendly Fjord Kayaking Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 63 reviews · 2 hours · from $125

Set out from Hellesylt harbor in a stable kayak for a two-hour guided paddle along the fjord. Guides such as Richard, Jakub, Peder, and Vibeke teach the basics, share local stories, and point out wildlife, waterfalls, and Helsetkopen mountain. No kayaking experience is needed.

“Fantastic experience kayaking in the fjords and next to the ship. Friendly and knowledgeable staff.”

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Kayak Tour in Copenhagen Harbor - June, July and August - Gammel Strand and Christiansborg from the water
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Kayak Tour in Copenhagen Harbor – June, July and August

11.Kayak Tour in Copenhagen Harbor – June, July and August

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 61 reviews · 2 hours · from $70Best value

Launch from Kalvebod Bølge in a stable double sea kayak and paddle past Copenhagen’s finest waterfront sights. Your Danish or English-speaking guide handles the safety briefing and route, while you explore Christianshavn’s canals, Slotsholmen, Børsen, and the Royal Library. Jorn is one guide praised for his care and architecture stories.

“Jorn, our guide, was so passionate about showing us his take on Copenhagen architecture and always checking to make sure the group were safe and all together. Great tour with a lot of information to take in.”

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Stockholm: Sunset Archipelago Kayaking & Toast on the Water - Getting from Stockholm to Engarn
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Stockholm: Sunset Archipelago Kayaking & Toast on the Water

12.Sunset Archipelago Kayaking & Toast on the Water

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 56 reviews · from $103

Meet your guide at Skärgårdens Kanotcenter for a safety briefing, full kayak gear, and a gentle evening paddle through the Stockholm archipelago and Bogesund nature reserve. Guides such as Theresa, Jim, and Ebby have led highly praised tours. Expect sunset views, wildlife, Swedish fika, and optional sauna time.

“Beautiful setting, great guide, small group, we had a brilliant time”

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Oslo: 3-hour Kayaking Trip on the Oslofjord - Meeting at Karenslyst båtopplag
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Oslo: 3-hour Kayaking Trip on the Oslofjord

13.3-hour Kayaking Trip on the Oslofjord

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 43 reviews · 3 hours · from $146

Join guide Sven for a three-hour kayak trip from Sjølyst Marina into the sheltered Oslofjord. You will learn basic paddling and safety skills, then head toward nearby islands and beaches. No previous kayaking experience is needed, but you must swim and be comfortable on the water.

“Great kayaking tour around the Oslo fjords! Beautiful views, fun atmosphere, and our guide Sven was amazing - he shared fascinating stories about the places we passed and made sure everyone felt safe and had a great time. Highly recommend! :)”

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Akerselva River Kayak/Packraft Tour: Urban Adventure in Oslo - Grünerløkka shows Oslo’s everyday side
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Akerselva River Kayak/Packraft Tour: Urban Adventure in Oslo

14.Akerselva River Kayak/Packraft Tour: Urban Adventure in Oslo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 42 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $107

Join Mad Goats Norway for a 90-minute guided kayak or packraft trip from Nedre Foss Gård to Oslo’s waterfront. You’ll paddle through Grünerløkka, a tunnel, Bjørvika, and past the Munch Museum before reaching the Oslofjord and Opera House. Beginners are welcome, and all equipment is supplied.

“This was a fantastic way to spend an afternoon! It was super fun and a great way to see Oslo. Bring pants to change into. I probably should have assumed so, but hadn’t kayaked before so didn’t know. That is my only regret!”

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Oslo Sea Kayak Tour “Fjord City” - Paddling toward Akershus Fortress
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Oslo Sea Kayak Tour “Fjord City”

15.Oslo Sea Kayak Tour “Fjord City”

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 39 reviews · from $107

Join Mad Goats for a two-hour guided kayak trip from Tjuvholmen. You’ll learn the basics, paddle 1 to 1.5 hours past Akershus Fortress and the Oslo Opera House, and hear helpful guidance in English. Kids from age five can join, with under-13s in double kayaks.

“Really great activity and great way to enjoy time on the water. Our guide Chris was great, really helpful and friendly”

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