Lofoten Islands Tours & Trips
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Table of contents
- The best Lofoten Islands tour packages
- What people love about Lofoten Islands Tours
- Travel Lofoten Islands your way
- Top operators in Lofoten Islands
- Best places to start your Lofoten Islands tour
- Lofoten Islands tours for every group
- Top Lofoten Islands travel itineraries to fit your plans
- Demographics
- Best time to visit Lofoten Islands
- Contact our Lofoten Islands travel experts
The best Lofoten Islands tour packages
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Arctic Experience
3 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The accommodation was excellent. We saw the Northern Lights in Tromso, and it snowed most days.”
Gerry, traveled in March 2024
The waterfront Thon Hotel Lofoten in Svolvær serves as your base to visit iconic fishing villages, white sandy beaches, and dramatic mountain peaks. Expert guides lead evening Northern Lights hunts to prime viewing locations away from light pollution.
Duration 6 days Destinations Tromso, Narvik, Svolvær, Reine, Harstad Age Range 3 to 80 year olds Operated in English Operator V.O.S – Vision of Scandinavia From $1,694
7% Off- US$1,571You save $123
A spectacular voyage through Silent Trollfjord and UNESCO-candidate Nusfjord awaits. Accommodations split between Thon Hotel Svolvær and traditional Eliassen Rorbuer in Reine. Optional midnight sun kayaking costs around $190 per day.
Duration 8 days Destinations Tromso, Andenes, Svolvær, Reine, Bodo Age Range up to 80 year olds Operated in English Operator V.O.S – Vision of Scandinavia From
7% Off- US$1,951
Tailor-Made Private Norway Trip to Chase the Northern Lights
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“Jann was a fantastic guide / driver who was kind and considerate and wanted the best experience possible for his guests!!”
David, traveled in January 2024
Svolvær's Art Museum on Svinøya Island marks the starting point of your Lofoten adventure. Centrally located hotels provide comfort while aurora viewing spots offer pristine skies. The journey continues to Tromsø for Arctic adventures at Camp Tamok.
Duration 5 days Destinations Lofoten, Svolvær, Tromso Age Range 1 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Agate Travel From
7% Off- US$4,329
Duration 8 days Destinations Tromso, Andenes, Svolvær, Reine, Bodo Age Range 1 to 90 year olds Operated in English Operator Nature Safari From $3,587
30% Off- US$2,511You save $1,076
Duration 8 days Destinations Tromso, Andenes, Svolvær, Reine, Bodo Age Range 2 to 90 year olds Operated in English Operator Expeditions Gateways From
30% Off- US$3,587
What people love about Lofoten Islands Tours
- Arctic Experience
This trip was amazing. The accommodation was excellent. We saw the Northan Lights in Tromso up near the lake. We stayed a couple of extra nights in Tromso as it was so beautiful. It snowed most days. Our highlight was the Atlantic Husky Sledding. What an experience and would defiantly recommend it to anyone.
- Arctic Experience
I would have like to receive a detailed itinerary with approximate arrival times in each new location when I booked the trip so I could have planned excursions I would have liked to to do.
- Arctic Experience
Tour more than met our expectations. Our tour guide, Stefano, was good and very helpful when I sustained an injury.
Travel Lofoten Islands your way
The Lofoten Islands explorer tours mix city experiences with real Arctic wilderness. You'll start in Tromsø before heading to more remote spots where traditional Sami culture comes alive at reindeer farms - you can even try your hand at lasso throwing. What works well is how the tours balance guided Northern Lights chases with free time to wander fishing villages at your own pace. You'll sleep in both modern hotels and authentic fishing cabins, with some tours including visits to the polar park where lynx, wolves and wolverines roam. Our guides know exactly where to take you for clear Aurora views, often driving well away from city lights to find the perfect spots that our previous travelers rave about.
See all Explorer toursExplore a wide diversity of self-guided tours through Lofoten Islands. We have 19 adventures that vary from 5 days to 15 days. With the greatest number of departures in June, this is also the most popular time of the year.
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Top operators in Lofoten Islands
- 4.5 (104 reviews)
"Tour more than met our expectations. Our tour guide, Stefano, was good and very helpful when I sustained an injury.
- Tours
- 8 tours
- Age range
- 12 to 80 years old
- Adventure type
- Explorer
- Response time
- 37h
- Response rate
- 100%
- Average price
- $362
- 0.0 (0 reviews)
- Tours
- 1 tours
- Age range
- 1 to 100 years old
- Adventure type
- Explorer
- Response time
- 3h
- Response rate
- 100%
- Average price
- $654
- 4.5 (3,070 reviews)
"This is a three day tour at best. NOT a 5 day tour. The overall activities were pretty sparse and lack lustre. Suitable for people over 70. The tour leader seemed tired and couldn't be bothered. The accomodation in Tromso was not 4*. There was too much free time with not enough direction on how to spend it- I was not sure what I had paid for. The reindeer safari- seriously, feeding some reindeer, a 5 minute slowest ever ride in a sleigh, and an interesting 15 minute talk on the Sami, does not a safari make! and that took 3 hours, so a lot of hanging around, again with no direction, With other tours I have been with the guide would sit and talk with us, recommend places for dinner/lunch, suggest we all go together etc. There was absolutely none of that here. The walk around Sommarsoy, was an amble for an hour. Then no direction on how to spend the rest of the time. The campfire, was an evening in a hut, popping out to stand by a small fire occasionally. No directed talk/information etc. It was a Northern lights tour and we weren't even given a talk about the Northern Lights! An expensive waste of money on my account. Would never use this tour company again.
- Tours
- 3 tours
- Age range
- 5 to 99 years old
- Adventure type
- Explorer
- Response time
- 8h
- Response rate
- 100%
- Average price
- $667
Best places to start your Lofoten Islands tour
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Lofoten Islands tours for every type of group
Who are you traveling with?
Group
19 tours in Lofoten IslandsExplore a wide diversity of group tours through Lofoten Islands. We have 19 adventures that vary from 5 days to 12 days. With the greatest number of departures in March, this is also the most popular time of the year.
Small Group
7 tours in Lofoten IslandsVisit Lofoten Islands with fewer travelers, ensuring more immersive activities.
Private / Personalized
21 tours in Lofoten IslandsOur private tours in the Lofoten Islands really give you room to explore at your own rhythm, with guides who adapt to what interests you most. There's a great 5-day journey through Tromsø and Sommarøy Island that our travelers keep talking about - they particularly love the evening when they learn traditional joik songs around the campfire after a day of reindeer sledding with Sami guides. For those chasing the Northern Lights, we've got a special setup from Svolvær where your guide knows exactly which quiet spots to visit, well away from any town lights. Both summer and winter have their charm; during winter your private guide can quickly change plans if the weather shifts, while summer visitors tell us they love taking their time with photos along the coast. You'll stay in a mix of modern hotels and traditional fishermen's cabins throughout the 5 days, giving you a real taste of life up here in the Arctic.
Top Lofoten Islands travel itineraries to fit your plans
Our 7-day Lofoten tours blend city life with real Arctic nature experiences. They typically kick off in Tromsø before heading south to Andenes - a whale watching paradise where you've got a 95% chance of seeing these marine giants. Summer brings sperm whales while winter sees orcas gliding through the fjords. The route takes you to authentic fishing villages where you'll sleep in red rorbu cabins perched right over the water in Svolvær and Reine. For those keen on hiking, the trails through Møysalen National Park lead to lookouts 1,200 meters above sea level. Summer visitors can join midnight sun activities, and in winter we set up special camps away from city lights for northern lights viewing and husky sledding.
TourRadar recommends visiting:
Tromso, Malangen
With 10 days to work with, you get to properly experience everything from Arctic beaches to mountain summits. Our full route starts in Oslo, moves up to Tromsø and crosses the Lofoten islands. Many of our travelers tell us they love climbing Gangåstoppen in Harstad - it's a solid hike but those panoramic views make it worthwhile. The tour balances driving on the E10 highway with on-foot exploration of villages like Å and Reine. You'll visit Kvalvika Beach, which needs a bit of hiking to reach but gives you this remarkable mix of pure Arctic sand and turquoise water that doesn't seem real until you see it. The journey wraps up in Tromsø where you'll catch either the northern lights or midnight sun, depending on your timing.
TourRadar recommends visiting:
Tromso, Narvik, Lofoten, Harstad
TourRadar recommends visiting:
Narvik, Bodo, Lofoten, Stokmarknes, Andenes, Senja Island, Harstad
Demographics
Discover unforgettable adventures designed for all ages! Whether you're young or young at heart, our adventures offer excitement and wonder for everyone.
Solo Travelers38 tours All tours for Solo Travelers- Couples20 tours
- Seniors (50+)13 tours
Best time to visit Lofoten Islands
- Spring 2025
- popular 19 tours
- Summer 2025
- popular 20 tours
- 18 tours
- 19 tours
- Fall / Autumn 2025
Autumn visits from September through November are ideal for Northern Lights tours with a bit extra. The weather's still mild enough for hiking and our private tours make the most of both activities. Our customers really like the dinner cruises running September 15th to November 30th - you sail away from city lights while eating, which sets you up perfectly for aurora viewing. The tours often stop at the Art Museum on Svinøya Island and include walks around Svolvær's harbor. As the nights get darker, our guides time the evening Northern Lights excursions just right, and they're experts at finding spots where you'll get the best photos. Nordic Visitor's tours in Norway have gotten quite a mix of feedback from our travelers. Their Arctic Experience package has comfortable lodging - the rooms are well-equipped and cozy according to guests. The husky sledding really delivers; you get proper instruction and good time with the dogs on the trails. Some travelers wanted more day-to-day details upfront though. The Polar Nights tour in Tromsø and Sommarøy came with ups and downs. Guide Kari knows the area inside out and keeps everything running smoothly. The schedule flows well from activity to activity. That said, a few guests found the reindeer safari pretty basic - mostly just feeding them rather than learning about Sami culture. The airport pickups were hit or miss, with some delays reported. For those looking at private options, the Tailor-Made Northern Lights Chase tour really shines. Guide Jann adapts the whole experience to what interests you most. He knows exactly where to go for the best aurora viewing spots away from crowds and adjusts plans based on weather conditions. Several travelers mentioned how he took time to help with camera settings and share local stories about life in the Arctic. These insights come straight from recent TourRadar customer reviews, giving you a real picture of what to expect from each option. The private tour costs more but gives you that flexibility, while the group tours offer good value if you're okay sharing the experience with others.
- popular 16 tours
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