10 Kayaking Trips in Lofoten to Build a Day Around

1.Midnight Sun Kayak – Northern Explorer

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

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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2.2-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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3.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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4.Sea Kayak Guided Tours on Skrova Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $126

Join Skrova Kayak AS for a three-hour sea kayaking trip around Skrova Island. Guides including Michael, Jenn, and Olivia provide safety gear and instruction, while the small group explores beaches, the lighthouse, mountains, and possible wildlife sightings. Your ferry from Svolvær is included.

“Michael & Jenn were friendly, professional and knowledgeable. Had a fantastic kayak with all safety gear and instructions for those with no experience. My first time in a sea kayak with pedals and they were perfectly adjusted & worked great!! Read more”

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5.Sea Kayaking Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 25 reviews · 4 hours · from $163

Set out from Svolvær in a double sea kayak with a local guide such as Odd Krane. Paddle past small islands, bays, and beaches while learning about Lofoten’s wildlife and coastal past. The 4-hour trip includes transfers and equipment, but you must bring lunch, snacks, and drinks.

“Cannot ask for a better one! The guide is very experienced and so funny! Our safety is well managed while had lots of fun. Highly recommended.”

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6.Full Day Combo Kayak and Rappel – Northern Explorer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $154

Paddle among Lofoten’s small islands and white beaches, stop for a fire-cooked lunch, hike to a mountain viewpoint, then rappel down the cliffs with guides such as Lucio, Israel, Carlos, or Sebastián. This six-hour, small-group outing suits fit adults who want hands-on adventure.

“It was an amazing day doing kayak, hiking and rappel. The guide, Carlos, was really helpful and knew a lot of things about the area and culture. The provided food was delicious, very Norwegian experience!!!”

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7.Guided Kayak Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 18 reviews · from $83Best value

Meet at Sjømannsgata 5 for a two-hour guided kayak trip around Svolvær. Your guide, possibly Hans, teaches basic sea-kayaking skills while you paddle past steep mountains, beaches, and island scenery. Kayak, paddle, cover, and life vest are included.

“I had a great tour with our guide Hans. Thank you very much. I can only recommend the tour :)”

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8.Winter Half Day Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $118

Meet your guide at Eggum for a gentle three-hour winter kayak trip along Lofoten’s frozen coast. You’ll get a drysuit, safety briefing, and calm-water instruction. No experience is needed, and guide Lucio has earned special praise for making beginners feel safe.

“Kayaking in Lofoten was absolutely unforgettable! The peaceful water and stunning scenery made for a perfect adventure. Our guide, was fantastic—knowledgeable, friendly, and made sure everyone felt comfortable, even beginners. Paddling through the fjords, spotting wildlife, and enjoying warm drinks with breathtaking views was a dream. Highly recommend this trip, especially with Lucio as a guide!”

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9.Full Day Kayak-Northern Explorer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $154

Meet your guide at 10:00 in Eggum for a six-hour kayak trip among small islands, clear water, sea eagles, and seabirds. You’ll use stable double kayaks, stop for a picnic lunch, and return to the harbour. No prior kayaking experience is required.

“En helt fantastisk upplevelse! Possiriv och kunnig guide som tåg hand om oss alla, såg till att vi alla hade det bra och vi var bekväma med paddlingens svårighetsgrad. Vi fick en god lunch och ett fantastiskt väder. Att få se havsörn var en riktig bonus.”

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10.Private Kayak & Hike To Bunes Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews

You’ll kayak from Hamnøy across Reinefjorden with a certified guide, then hike about 1.5 hours to Bunes Beach for a Lofoten Bakery lunch. The private tour runs about nine hours, includes kayaks and dry suits, and suits moderately fit groups of up to 12.

“Fantastisk sommarnattsvandring till midnattssol på en underbar strand. Julie var mycket kunnig om både natur och kultur i trakten vilket gjorde vandringen än bättre. Allt var lugnt och sansat och vi kunde verkligen njuta av den underbara kvällen. Read more”

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