The 10 Best Kayak Trips in Norway

1.Winter Sea Kayaking Tour with Wildlife Sightings

★★★★★★★★★★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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2.Eggum: Lofoten Islands Midnight Sun Kayak Tour

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

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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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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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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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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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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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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8.Nigards: Kayaking and Glacier Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 35 reviews · 6 hours · from $157

Kayak across Nigardsbrevatnet, hike onto Nigardsbreen, and learn glacier skills on a small-group Norway adventure.

“Ein unfassbar tolles Erlebnis – mit dem Kanu über den See und hinauf auf den Berg, wirklich einzigartig! Leider hat unser Guide das Ganze sehr getrübt. Ich erinnere mich nicht genau an seinen Namen, vielleicht „Manne“ oder ähnlich. Jedenfalls hat man bei ihm das Gefühl, man müsse Profisportler sein und alles so perfekt können wie er. Wer etwas langsamer paddelt, bleibt zurück – vom viel beschworenen „Teamspirit“ keine Spur. Während die Gruppe schon weit voraus war, wurden wir allein gelassen. Als wir wegen der Strömung steckenblieben, bekamen wir keine Hilfe, sondern nur Anschreien, wir sollten besser zuhören. In so einer Situation bringt das gar nichts, außer Frust. Respektlos, unfreundlich...”

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9.Scenic Double Sea Kayak Tour around Odderoya

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 32 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $125

Paddle Kristiansand’s harbor and Odderøya by double kayak, passing sandy bays, sea cliffs, Kilden, Fiskebrygga, and the royal quay.

“The guides made it so much fun and the others on the trip were very friendly. We highly recommend doing this for a terrific way to see everything from the water - so much better than a bus tour. Great exercise and great fun.”

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10.Raundal River Guided Canoe Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 21 reviews · 1 day · from $188

Paddle Norway’s clear Raundal River through gentle rapids, swim-friendly pools, and a salmon ladder on a small-group family tour.

“Very good. A great family experience. Fun to explore the river.”

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