Norway · LOFOTEN ISLANDS TOURS & ACTIVITIES

The 15 Best Lofoten Islands Tours

75 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.8 average  ·  from $99

Granite walls straight out of the sea, cod racks in the villages and sea eagles over the Trollfjord. The 15 below cover the boat trips, the kayak days and the winter aurora runs, with the ferry and road logistics that decide which are realistic from where you sleep.

Lofoten Islands Tours & Activities

From Svolvær: Lofoten Islands Silent Trollfjord Cruise - Svolvær meeting point and first steps before lines go out
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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

Silent hybrid-electric Trollfjord cruise from Svolvær with white-tailed eagles, warm indoor areas, and an underwater drone if conditions allow.

“I loved the tour! We were lucky with the weather, too. The views are extraordinary, and the boat is pleasant; everyone on the boat had great views. The indoor area has a bar and plenty of seating. Great for families, and they also allow dogs on board.”

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From Svolvær: Lofoten RIB Sea Eagle Safari Trollfjord Cruise - Meet at Torget in Svolvær, Then Get Geared Up Fast
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From Svolvær: Lofoten RIB Sea Eagle Safari Trollfjord Cruise

2.Lofoten RIB Sea Eagle Safari Trollfjord Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 908 reviews · 2 hours · from $125

Fast RIB cruise from Svolvær to Trollfjord to spot sea eagles up close, with warm gear, expert guiding, and epic mountain views.

“It was awesome!! Loved seeing all those sea eagles!! Also so much beauty!! Guide was soo informative!! I learned so much! Totally recommend this!!”

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From Svolvær: RIB Boat Lofoten Trollfjord Sea Eagle Safari - What You’ll See: Raftsundet Eagles, Viking Stops, and Trollfjord at Sea Level
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From Svolvær: RIB Boat Lofoten Trollfjord Sea Eagle Safari

3.RIB Boat Lofoten Trollfjord Sea Eagle Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 754 reviews · 2 hours · from $125

2-hour RIB sea eagle safari from Svolvær, with Trollfjord views, Viking stories, and warm gear for up-close eagles.

“We traveled all throughout Norway and this was our favorite adventure. We had assumed the boat would just take us to one site to see the sea eagles, but instead we stopped at three sea eagle nesting areas, one salmon fishery, two waterfalls, and a beautiful beach. It was amazing being up close to the birds but also the incredible mountains. We highly recommend it!”

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From Svolvaer: Sea Eagle Safari to Trollfjord

4.Sea Eagle Safari to Trollfjord

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 623 reviews · 2 hours · from $141

A 2-hour RIB ride from Svolvær to Trollfjorden for sea eagles up close, Viking stories, and big fjord views.

“Great tour, safe boat, more than two hours in an amazing fiord. The captain was friendly and funny, but very professional!”

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From Svolvaer: Lofoten Fishing Boat Cruise - What you learn on deck: tackle basics and safer handling
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From Svolvaer: Lofoten Fishing Boat Cruise

5.Lofoten Fishing Boat Cruise

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

A hands-on 4-hour cod and pollock fishing cruise from Svolvaer, with gear, local stories, seabird feeding, and take-home fish.

“This was a fantastic way to spend a day where we couldn’t hike up the mountains due to the low visibility. The guide was a professional and a nice dude”

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Trollfjord and Sea Eagle Safari Tour from Svolvaer - Trollfjord from the water: what to look for and why it matters
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Trollfjord and Sea Eagle Safari Tour from Svolvaer

6.Trollfjord and Sea Eagle Safari Tour from Svolvaer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 528 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $139Top rated

A 2-hour RIB safari from Svolvaer to Trollfjord with sea eagles close up, warm safety gear included, guided in English.

“Spectacular experience start to finish, I would recommend to anyone who is thinking about going. Afterwards, we said we would encourage friends to plan a whole trip to Lofoten just to go on the sea eagle safari. We had an excellent guide, and the embarkation process was simple and explained well. Our expectations for wildlife sightings in a 2hr boat ride were modest — and we were wowed by how close you get to the animals and their frequency in numbers. I would have brought gloves if I had it to do over (although they will lend you a pair)”

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Lofoten Island: Silent Trollfjord Cruise from Svolvær - Cruising the Lofoten Islands for about an hour
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Lofoten Island: Silent Trollfjord Cruise from Svolvær

From Svolvaer: Trollfjorden Wildlife RIB Cruise - Meeting point and what to do before you board
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From Svolvaer: Trollfjorden Wildlife RIB Cruise

8.Trollfjorden Wildlife RIB Cruise

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

RIB wildlife cruise from Svolvær into Trollfjord for a shot at sea eagles and seals, with dramatic fjord scenery.

“Great excursion with a very knowledgeable and passionate guide. He made bird noises to get the eagles to come closer to our boat. It was fantastic to see these birds in action.”

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Eggum: Lofoten Islands Midnight Sun Kayak Tour - The 3-Hour Rhythm: Getting Set Up, Learning Fast, Then Paddling for Real
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Eggum: Lofoten Islands Midnight Sun Kayak Tour

9.Eggum: Lofoten Islands Midnight Sun Kayak Tour

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

Kayak from Eggum in Lofoten under the midnight sun, paddling open ocean and small islands with hot drinks and island stops in 3 hours.

“כמובן! הנה גרסה באנגלית לחוות דעת כנה וחיובית: ⸻ An unforgettable kayaking experience in Lofoten! I had an incredible time paddling through the calm, crystal-clear waters surrounded by breathtaking scenery. Our guide was absolutely wonderful – knowledgeable, patient, and full of passion for the area. He made me feel safe and welcomed throughout the entire trip. Highly recommended!!!”

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Svolvær: Reine, Hamnøy, Sakrisøy: Photographer’s Dream Tour - The coastal drive: more than transit time
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Svolvær: Reine, Hamnøy, Sakrisøy: Photographer’s Dream Tour

10.Reine, Hamnøy, Sakrisøy: Photographer’s Dream Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 281 reviews · 7 hours · from $162

Small-group photographer tour from Svolvær through Flakstadøya, Hamnøy, Reine, Sakrisøy, and Ramberg, with pro guide and photo tips.

“It was a wonderful tour. We enjoyed taking pictures of the great scenery. Eric kindly provided transportation to the hotel we stayed. We appreciate it. We fortunately saw some wild moose during the tour and got some great photos of them taken with a telephoto lens by Eric. Thank you so much!”

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Svolvær: Ultimate Aurora Hunt - Your 4-hour Aurora Hunt, and what to expect on the move
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Svolvær: Ultimate Aurora Hunt

11.Ultimate Aurora Hunt

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

Join a small-group Svolvær Aurora Borealis hunt with pro photo coaching, hot drinks, and souvenir images, driven by local Northern Lights experts.

“Really good, lots of interesting stories about the sky”

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Lofoten: Guided Horse Riding Tour Over Hov and Hovsund - Where you meet: Hov Horse Farm in Gimsøysand
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Lofoten: Guided Horse Riding Tour Over Hov and Hovsund

12.Guided Horse Riding Tour Over Hov and Hovsund

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 176 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $145

A 1.5-hour slow horseback ride along Lofoten’s Arctic coastline, past Viking ruins and fish-drying racks, led in English by Hov Gård.

“everything was perfect and especially our guide Julia, she was extremely nice and patient. overall a super fantastic experience. highly recommended”

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Svolvær: Lofoten Scenic Sightseeing Tour: Half day tour - Kabelvåg and Kabelvåg Church, seeing Lofoten roots up close
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Svolvær: Lofoten Scenic Sightseeing Tour: Half day tour

14.Lofoten Scenic Sightseeing Tour: Half day tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 160 reviews · 6 hours · from $152

Half-day Lofoten scenic tour from Svolvær to Kabelvåg, Haukland Beach, Unstad surf country, and Henningsvær, with a picnic stop.

“Such a good trip. Lukas came to pick us from airbnb. He explained to us throughout our journey to famous spots. We had plenty of time to walk around, take photos and spend some money in the souvenirs shop. Glad that I made the right choice. Nice to meet Lukas. Happy trip. Thank you very much.”

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Midnight Sun Kayak - Northern Explorer - Double Kayaks: Easy Control, Great Pairing Energy
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Midnight Sun Kayak – Northern Explorer

15.Midnight Sun Kayak – Northern Explorer

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

Midnight sun kayaking in Eggum, Lofoten. Double kayak, homemade tea, wildlife sightings, and easy instruction with sunset timing.

“Had a really great time. Couldn't see a beautiful sunset because of the weather, but the guides made the whole trip a really nice experience. We totally enjoyed it. They are really friendly and nice people. We had a lot of laughter and fun. So we can totally recommend it. Enjoyed every second.”

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