The 15 Best Kayak Trips in Norway

Tromsø: Winter Sea Kayaking Tour with Wildlife Sightings - From Tromsø pickup to the warm basecamp

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

Paddle Tromsø’s winter fjords in a warm drysuit, watching for seals and sea eagles before warming by a fire with hot drinks.

“Really nice day out kayaking despite some poor weather. Great guide, felt well looked after but with space to explore a little ourselves. The fire afterwards was very much needed! Covered a greater distance than I expected which was nice, and got followed by seals for some of it.”

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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 through Eggum’s calm Arctic waters under the midnight sun, with island stops, hot drinks, wildlife, and friendly expert guides.

“Brilliant views. The guide Lucio was fantastic. he explained everything very well and was patient with all skill levels of the group. Definitely recommend.”

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Stavanger: Guided Kayaking in Lysefjord

3.Guided Kayaking in Lysefjord

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 200 reviews · 3 hours · from $145

Kayak Lysefjord near Stavanger for three hours of seals, waterfalls, granite gorges, and practical guidance from Nordic Paddling.

“Great fun! Lukas was kind, friendly, and chatty about the fjord and the surrounding area.”

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Bergen: Øygarden Islets Guided Kayaking Tour

4.Øygarden Islets Guided Kayaking Tour

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

Paddle Øygarden’s islets near Bergen in stable double kayaks, spot sea life and eagles, hear local stories, and enjoy Norwegian treats.

“We were picked up in two vans to travel out to the Øygarden Islets. There were 10 of us in our group for kayaking. Our guide Iris was really nice, informative and helpful throughout. We were briefed on using the kayak and tips during the trip! The kayaks are very stable and you get provided gear to keep you dry and safe. They are 2-person kayaks so me and my partner shared one. We spent 3+ hours exploring the islets while Iris provided info on the local area with her great experience! The scenery is beautiful and we luckily had a good, dry day! We recommend dressing accordingly, notably for…”

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Midnight Sun Kayak – Northern Explorer

5.Midnight Sun Kayak – Northern Explorer

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

Paddle beneath Lofoten’s midnight sun near Eggum, with calm water, mountain views, seabirds, hot tea, snacks, and friendly guides.

“We were blessed with the absolute best conditions for this trip. Our wonderful guide, Israel, took great pictures of our group kayaking and shared them with us once we beached. A truly fabulous experience! We also had a great hamburger and fish & chips at the little Eggum takeaway container at the end of the road, by the WWII radar ruins.”

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Guided Kayak Tour Bergen

6.Guided Kayak Tour Bergen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 108 reviews · 4 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $204

Paddle Bergen’s outer islets in a small group with expert instruction, local food, wildlife, and transport from the city center.

“We had a great experience from the friendly gal that drove us to the island to Jahon that gave us instructions and then an informative and beautiful kayak experience 😀.”

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Sea Kayaking In Ålesund

7.Sea Kayaking In Ålesund

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 99 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $118

Paddle Ålesund’s waterways on a beginner-friendly sea kayak tour with local stories, Art Nouveau views, photo stops, and flexible departures.

“Our guide was experienced, knowledgeable about the history and very friendly. We had a great time and our kids (12 & 16) can’t wait to go sea kayaking again”

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Svolvaer: 2-Hour Winter Kayaking Adventure

8.2-Hour Winter Kayaking Adventure

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

Paddle Svolvær’s winter waters in a stable double kayak, hear local stories, and enjoy Arctic views with an experienced guide.

“Very nice way to discover Trollfjord in confort, and protected by the harsh wind. The team is very nice, and they also took the time to include a marine wildlife exposée on the tour which was original!”

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Olden: Experience Beginner-friendly Fjord Kayaking

9.Olden: Experience Beginner-friendly Fjord Kayaking

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 76 reviews · 2 hours · from $105

Paddle calm Nordfjord waters from Olden on a stable, beginner-friendly tour with local guides, mountain views, wildlife, and easy cruise-port access.

“Richard was the perfect host for this experience, personable and very informative, roughly 2 hours on the kayak, just amazing views and so worth the money!”

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Half Day Kayak – Northern Explores AS

10.Half Day Kayak – Northern Explores AS

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

Paddle among Lofoten’s small islands from Eggum on a beginner-friendly kayak trip with hot drinks, snacks, wildlife, and local stories.

“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

11.Bøstad: Kayaking Tour in Lofoten with Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 65 reviews · from $75

Paddle Lofoten’s calm turquoise waters past fjords and waterfalls, with a guide, island rest stop, snacks, and hot drinks.

“The tour was great, guides were very professional and welcoming. I do recommend!”

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Hellesylt: Beginner-Friendly Fjord Kayaking Experience

12.Beginner-Friendly Fjord Kayaking Experience

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

Kayak Hellesylt’s fjords for two hours with friendly guides, stable boats, waterfalls, mountain views, wildlife, and easy beginner instruction.

“what an exceptional experience ❤️ Book it, you will not regret it.”

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From Tromsø: Sea Kayaking Tour at Sommarøy with Transfer

13.Sea Kayaking Tour at Sommarøy with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 63 reviews · from $157

Paddle Sommarøy’s clear waters, white beaches, and sheltered sounds with a local guide, warm drink, drysuit, and Tromsø transfers included.

“It was amazing. I loved the people I did it with. The guide was a great guy and kayaking is super fun, while the place is very very beautiful. Since they give you a dry-suit including shoes, I don't know what you bring clothes for changing for. In the end of September I was more than warm with a pullover and a shirt underneath.”

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Guided kayak tour “The Seven Sister Tour” on the Geiranger Fjord – 4 h

14.Guided kayak tour “The Seven Sister Tour” on the Geiranger Fjord – 4 h

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $192

Paddle beneath Geirangerfjord cliffs to the Seven Sisters and Suitor waterfalls on a small-group tour with local guides.

“This was a great excursion. Highly recommend. Great way to experience the Fjord and the Seven Sisters. Our guide, Noah, was the best.”

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Stavanger: Preikestolen Hidden Trail Hike + Canoe + Lunch

15.Preikestolen Hidden Trail Hike + Canoe + Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 46 reviews · from $273

Review of Stavanger’s Preikestolen hidden trail hike, including canoeing, lunch, local guides, mountain views, difficulty, and value.

“I would highly recommend the hidden trail hike, it surpassed all my expectations. A very different experience to the main trail and well worth it as long as you can manage some uphill hiking and a few bits of climbing. It was tiring but plenty of rests and incredible views made it very worthwhile. Alan was an excellent guide sharing so many interesting facts about the trail and the mountain's wildlife.”

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