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The 15 Best Lofoten Tours & Boat Trips

29 tours  ·  from $83

Lofoten is a wall of granite with fishing villages tucked under it, and most of it is best from the water. The 15 below cover the Trollfjord runs out of Svolvaer, the sea-eagle safaris and the winter aurora nights, priced and timed.

From Svolvær: Lofoten Islands Silent Trollfjord Cruise - Watching the water around Reknesbukta
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From Svolvær: Lofoten Islands Silent Trollfjord Cruise

1.Lofoten Islands Silent Trollfjord Cruise

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

From Svolvær, you’ll spend three hours aboard Brim Explorer’s quiet hybrid-electric catamaran, heading into Trollfjord with live English commentary. Expect panoramic views, warm indoor seating, outdoor decks, white-tailed eagles, and possibly the sub-water drone. Guides such as Tobias, Bee, Ivan, and Margot have led recent trips.

“I thoroughly enjoyed the outing. The announcements were precise but with a good sense of humour. I appreciated the assistance to come as close as possible to the white tailed eagle. would recommend this trip to anybody who wants to enjoy a relaxing trip to a fjord.”

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From Svolvaer: Lofoten Fishing Boat Cruise - Finding the right fishing spot
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From Svolvaer: Lofoten Fishing Boat Cruise

2.Lofoten Fishing Boat Cruise

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

From Svolvaer, you fish the Lofoten Sea with Go2Lofoten guides such as Bor, Jonas, and Captain Bard. The crew supplies rods, rain gear, and safety equipment, explains local fishing life, helps prepare your catch, and serves coffee, biscuits, and a hot toddy.

“Really nice activity ! It was perfect for cloudy day in Svolvaer. The crew was very professional and passionate. They won't rush you. You can make the most of the 4 hours or more to fish and discover the surrounding area.”

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From Svolvær: Lofoten RIB Sea Eagle Safari Trollfjord Cruise - The thrill of the RIB ride
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From Svolvær: Lofoten RIB Sea Eagle Safari Trollfjord Cruise

3.Lofoten RIB Sea Eagle Safari Trollfjord Cruise

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

From Svolvær’s main square, your English- or Norwegian-speaking guide outfits you for a fast RIB ride toward Trollfjord, where sea eagles often gather. Expect close wildlife viewing, sharp mountain scenery, local fishing stories, photo stops, and a weather-dependent route. Rafael, Raphael, and Hilde are among the guides praised for their care and skill.

“Informative guide. Good equipment, and a fun filled trip.”

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Lofoten Island: Silent Trollfjord Cruise from Svolvær - The first hour: Lofoten from the water
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Lofoten Island: Silent Trollfjord Cruise from Svolvær

4.Lofoten Island: Silent Trollfjord Cruise from Svolvær

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 389 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $144Top rated

From Svolvær, cruise the Lofoten coast and narrow Trollfjord on a quiet electric vessel with indoor lounges and open decks. Guides such as Tobias, Francesca, Senja, Lucca, and Noren share local nature stories, while an underwater drone may reveal life below the fjord.

“Wonderful tour! Well organized, interesting with nice explanations about the area. We booked a ticket for the morning and didn’t show up because we were convinced to have booked on the evening cruise: Bee was so nice to understand our problem and since the boat was not full she let us on the evening cruise without any extra fee. She was so nice and the speeches about the local fauna undersea were really helpful. An experience not to be missed if you spend some days in amazing Lofoten Islands!”

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From Svolvaer: Trollfjorden Wildlife RIB Cruise - Øyhellsundet turns the ride into a proper outing
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From Svolvaer: Trollfjorden Wildlife RIB Cruise

5.Trollfjorden Wildlife RIB Cruise

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

Join Lofoten Explorer in central Svolvaer for a two-hour RIB ride through Øyhellsundet to steep-sided Trollfjorden. Your Norwegian or English-speaking guide shares local nature and history while you watch for white-tailed eagles, seals, and possibly orcas. Warm suits, gloves, goggles, and wellies are provided.

“It was truly an adventure of intimate contact with nature! The provided clothing, gloves, and goggles were very windproof and kept us warm. The captain stopped at many spots and threw out dried fish, allowing us to see the eagles soaring up close and clearly! Thank you to him. It was not just a bird-watching trip, but also an opportunity to converse with nature. The fjords and snow-capped mountains were all in view! If you come to the Lofoten Islands, you must try this activity, as it will help you appreciate the charm of this beautiful land—wild, free, and full of life.”

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Lofoten: Trollfjord Sea Eagle Safari by RIB Boat - Getting ready at Sjømannsgata 5
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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 $97Best value

From Sjømannsgata 5 in Svolvær, you’ll ride a RIB through Raftsundet to Trollfjord with an English or Norwegian guide. Warm suits, gloves, hats, balaclavas, helmets, wind goggles, and life jackets are supplied. Expect sea eagles close to the boat, mountain views, and Viking tales.

“We had an amazing experience with Go2Lofoten on the RIB boat sea eagle tour. The guide was friendly, professional, and shared fascinating historical insights throughout the tour. We were thrilled to see so many sea eagles up close. Highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Lofoten 🦅🚤”

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Lofoten: Reine, Hamnøy, and Skariskøya Photo Tour - Leaving Svolvær for the western islands
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Lofoten: Reine, Hamnøy, and Skariskøya Photo Tour

7.Reine, Hamnøy, and Skariskøya Photo Tour

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

Travel from Svolvær or Kabelvåg in a small van with local photographers Odd-Petter, Erik, or Eric. Spend 7 to 8 hours photographing Reine, Hamnøy, Skariskøya, white beaches, mountain views, and lesser-known stops along the E10, with lunch at Anita Seafood.

“We spent two days with Peter, who is a wonderful guide, a professional photographer, and just like Santa! He introduced us to a lot of the history of Lofoten, gave us plenty of time to take photos, and also allowed us to relax. When we mentioned that we hoped to see a moose, he took us on a chase to find one, and he even sent us photos of the moose afterward. He truly was like Santa! Thank you, Peter, and we hope to travel with you again next time we are in Lofoten!”

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Svolvær: Ultimate Aurora Hunt - What happens at the first stop
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Svolvær: Ultimate Aurora Hunt

8.Ultimate Aurora Hunt

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

From Svolvær, join an English-speaking Aurora expert and photographer such as Dave, Christian, or Magdalena for a four-hour minivan chase. You may visit several clear-sky locations, learn night photography and Aurora science, enjoy hot drinks, and receive digital photos within 48 hours.

“Our guides were very kind, very helpful and professionals about northern lights. We had a great experience. Definitely recommend the tour.”

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Lofoten: Traditional Fishing Trip - What the fishing station is really like
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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 share one of 10 fishing stations, learn to use a line wheel, hear stories about Lofotfisket, and fillet your catch onboard. Fish may include skrei, mackerel, coalfish, haddock, or coastal cod.

“The fishing experience itself was okay. The only type of fish we caught on the entire trip was pollock.”

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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

10.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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From Svolvær: Guided Northern Lights Tour by Van - Why Vågan and nearby viewing spots matter
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From Svolvær: Guided Northern Lights Tour by Van

11.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 around Vågan in a climate-controlled van. Guides such as Jann combine aurora science, Lofoten stories, patient cloud watching, and hands-on photo help. Bring warm layers, a camera, and a tripod.

“Jann is a great guide, knowledgeable and with a dry sense of humour. We ended up in just the right place for the clouds to break and then slowly the Lights came out before a sudden explosion across the sky over the mountains behind us. Perseverance and patience paid off!”

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

12.The Aurora Jæger – Northern Lights Hunt with Local

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

Join Lofoten-born guide Odd-Petter Tanke Jensen for a 4.5-hour Northern Lights hunt from Svolvær or Kabelvåg. He reads cloud movement, drives to promising spots on Moskenesøya, helps with camera settings, and supplies a tripod, coffee, tea, and hot chocolate.

“You would not miss this tour! Peter is really the best! He has passion, knowledge, and experiences. The weather was not best condition it was heavy rain and snow and strong winds and so cloudy, but Peter read the weather and the movement of the clouds, and managed to find even three places where we could saw the beautiful Northern lights. I think we were the only group to see the lights successfully. He said northern light is his wife and talked to the sky on our tour and it was so enjoyable. He was nice and friendly. I really enjoyed the tour. If I had chance to come here…”

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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

13.2-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

14.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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From Svolvær: Reine & Å Lofoten West Island Full Day Tour - Svolvær pickup and the long first drive
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From Svolvær: Reine & Å Lofoten West Island Full Day Tour

15.Reine & Å Lofoten West Island Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 68 reviews · 7 hours · from $294

Join an English-speaking guide for a small-group drive from Svolvær to Å, stopping at Skagsanden Beach, Hamnøy, Sakrisøya, Reine, and the Lofoten Fisheries Museum. Guides such as Andy, Johan, Goran, and Lucas have helped make the long day smooth, scenic, and personal.

“My brother and I took a tour with Johan and had a fantastic day touring Lofoten Island. It was definitely a highlight of our trip. Johan was a fantastic tour guide who went out of his way to ensure we were comfortable and all having a great time. Johan was a fantastic guide and we had such a wonderful day.”

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