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15 Lofoten Tours Worth Losing a Day To

85 tours  ·  from $54

One spare day, and a shortlist that fits it: these 15 lofoten tours are priced and timed so choosing takes minutes, not an evening.

From Svolvær: Lofoten Islands Silent Trollfjord Cruise - Starting in Svolvær Harbour
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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, Brim Explorer takes you by hybrid-electric catamaran through Høla, Oddvaer, and Reknesbukta to Trollfjord. Expect warm lounges, open decks, live English guiding, possible underwater-drone viewing, and good chances of seeing white-tailed eagles. Guides such as Tobias, Bee, Margot, and Ivan have led recent departures.

“Erik and Dilota(?) were excellent and went above and beyond to make our trip enjoyable and helpful to make sure we made it to our flight on time!”

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From Svolvaer: Sea Eagle Safari to Trollfjord

2.Sea Eagle Safari to Trollfjord

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

From the XXLofoten office in Svolvær, you’ll suit up with flotation gear, goggles, gloves, and a cap before riding an open-top RIB through Raftsundet to Trollfjorden. Guides such as Jonathan, Tom, and Geir have led departures with eagle sightings, Viking stories, and photo stops. Bring warm layers, especially in winter.

“Lots of fun. Attentive staff and many eagle sightings. We were as warm as toast in our survival suits.”

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From Svolvaer: Lofoten Fishing Boat Cruise - Learning to fish with Bård, Jonas, and the crew
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From Svolvaer: Lofoten Fishing Boat Cruise

3.Lofoten Fishing Boat Cruise

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

From Svolvaer, join Go2Lofoten AS for a four-hour fishing cruise with guides including Bård and Jonas. You get rods, rain gear, and safety equipment, then fish for cod, pollock, haddock, and other local species. The crew explains coastal life, helps with catches, and may show you how to clean and pack your fish.

“Very exciting experience and will never forget about this time. We were soo lucky that we have finished 7.4kg Atlantic Cod, and it was sooooo delicious🥹I would like to give 10/10 to this activity and if I get a chance to back here I will try this activity again 🫶”

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From Svolvær: Lofoten RIB Sea Eagle Safari Trollfjord Cruise - What the RIB ride feels like
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From Svolvær: Lofoten RIB Sea Eagle Safari Trollfjord Cruise

4.Lofoten RIB Sea Eagle Safari Trollfjord Cruise

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

Join RIB Lofoten in Svolvær for a two-hour high-speed boat trip to Trollfjord. Guides such as Rafael and Hilde provide warm flotation gear, explain local history and sea eagles, and pause for photographs. Expect close eagle sightings, sharp mountain views, and a lively ride that can get rough in poor weather.

“We really enjoyed the safari. Recommended for anyone who’d like an out of this world experience. Thank you for the organizers!!”

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

5.Silent Trollfjord Cruise from Svolvær

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

Set out from Torget in Svolvær aboard Brim Explorer’s quiet electric ship for a three-hour cruise through the Lofoten Islands and Trollfjord. Guides such as Tobias, Francesca, Senja, Lucca, and Noren explain local wildlife and scenery. Expect multi-level viewing areas, possible sea eagles, an underwater drone when conditions allow, and drinks or Norwegian food for purchase.

“Great trip, good boat, friendly crew and informative commentary. The boat was clean, spacious, has toilets and there was a cafe/bar with drinks and snacks. The trip was great, amazing scenery, saw lots of eagles and small birds - guillamots. Blessed with good weather too!”

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From Svolvaer: Trollfjorden Wildlife RIB Cruise - White beaches, old sites, and Skrova harbor
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From Svolvaer: Trollfjorden Wildlife RIB Cruise

6.Trollfjorden Wildlife RIB Cruise

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

Leave central Svolvaer with a Norwegian or English-speaking guide and race through Øyhellsundet toward steep-sided Trollfjord. A floatation suit, gloves, goggles, and boots help with the cold. Expect mountain views, white-tailed eagles, possible seals, historic sites, and a stop near Skrova.

“An amazing experience!!! So beautiful! Great guide! We must have seen at least 20 eagles”

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Bleik: Whale Watching by Speedboat with Puffins and Muffins - What happens at Bleik Marina
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Bleik: Whale Watching by Speedboat with Puffins and Muffins

7.Whale Watching by Speedboat with Puffins and Muffins

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 326 reviews · 3h 30m · from $199

Join a maximum of 12 people on a 3.5-hour RIB trip from Bleik Marina, a 10-minute drive from Andenes. Guides including Christina, Norbert, Bekka, and Katie share wildlife facts while you search Bleik Canyon for sperm whales, orcas, pilot whales, puffins, eagles, seals, and more. Warm suits, photos, and tea, coffee, and muffins are included.

“Highly recommended!!! Wonderful guide and skipper!!!we saw 2 wailles and it was amazing. Thank you for the once in a lifetime experience!”

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Eggum: Lofoten Islands Midnight Sun Kayak Tour - Meeting the guides at the red container
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Eggum: Lofoten Islands Midnight Sun Kayak Tour

8.Eggum: Lofoten Islands Midnight Sun Kayak Tour

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

From Eggum’s small fishing harbor, you’ll paddle a double kayak between tiny islands on the open ocean. Guides such as Lucio, Israel, and Santi provide calm instruction, local stories, and photos, with a tea and snack stop on an island. No previous kayaking experience is needed.

“Israel was an incredible guide! relaxed, great sense of humour!”

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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

9.Trollfjord Sea Eagle Safari by RIB Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 308 reviews · from $97Best value

From Sjømannsgata 5 in Svolvær, you’ll ride a fast RIB through Raftsundet to Trollfjord with an English or Norwegian guide. Warm suits, gloves, hats, balaclavas, helmets, and wind goggles are provided. Expect sea eagles close to the boat, sharp mountain views, Viking stories, and a lively ride across open water.

“Pros: the guide’s (Jonas) experience, the scenery, the equipment provided before leaving, the eagle’s sightings”

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Lofoten: Reine, Hamnøy, and Skariskøya Photo Tour - Reine gives you the classic Lofoten picture
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Lofoten: Reine, Hamnøy, and Skariskøya Photo Tour

10.Reine, Hamnøy, and Skariskøya Photo Tour

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

Travel from Svolvær or Kabelvåg in a small van with local guides such as Odd-Petter, Erik, and Petter. Spend the day photographing Reine, Hamnøy, Skariskøya, white beaches, fishing villages, and mountain scenery. The route includes frequent E10 photo stops, local stories, and lunch at Anita Seafood. Bring warm clothing and a camera.

“This tour is awesome. Eric the guide told us a lot of story, making all way in the tour feel alive. He also brought and give us plenty of time in all perfect spot for photography😍 he even drove us back to our homestay. This tour is a must for Lofoten visitor. Thank you Eric!”

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Svolvær: Ultimate Aurora Hunt - Meeting in Svolvær and setting out after dark
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Svolvær: Ultimate Aurora Hunt

11.Ultimate Aurora Hunt

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

Meet your English-speaking guide outside Svinøya Rorbuer for a four-hour Aurora hunt around Lofoten. Guides such as Dave, Christian, Erik, and Magdalena track clouds, weather, and solar activity, moving between locations when needed. Learn the science and legends of the lights, get night-photography tips, and receive digital photos of your time beneath the Aurora.

“We were very lucky to see the lights dancing around everywhere. What a great memory. Our guide was the wonderful Magdalena who was very informative about the aura and let us choose which locations to go to for the type of picture we were trying to create. We went to 3 different locations and got great shots at each one. Would highly recommended!”

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Lofoten: Traditional Fishing Trip - The catch is part of the gamble
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Lofoten: Traditional Fishing Trip

12.Traditional Fishing Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 167 reviews · 4 hours · from $146

Join the MS Symra for a four-hour fishing trip in Lofoten, with shared line-wheel stations, safety gear, and help from an English or Norwegian-speaking crew. Depending on the season, you might catch skrei, mackerel, coalfish, haddock, or coastal cod, then learn to fillet your catch and take it home.

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

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Svolvær: Lofoten Scenic Sightseeing Tour: Half day tour - Gimsøya and the open Arctic view
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Svolvær: Lofoten Scenic Sightseeing Tour: Half day tour

13.Lofoten Scenic Sightseeing Tour: Half day tour

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

Join Lukas for a six-hour small-group drive from Svolvær to Kabelvåg, Gimsøya, Haukland Beach, Unstad, and Henningsvær. You’ll get coastal views, local stories, a picnic with drinks and snacks, and time to walk and take photos. English and Polish guiding is available, with pickup around Svolvær and Kabelvåg.

“This trip was excellent and exactly what we ALL needed to get out of the funk of staying in! Instead, we got to see the islands and gave the cold with joy and adventure. Lucas is so funny, kind, and helpful - and he took us to awesome lookout spots. I entirely recommend this tour to anyone! I hope to do another tour with Lucas soon.”

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Midnight Sun Kayak - Northern Explorer - The midnight sun is weather dependent
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Midnight Sun Kayak – Northern Explorer

14.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 the coast and nearby islands. Guides such as Lucio, Israel, Santiago, and Jules provide safety help, local stories, photos, tea, and snacks. No kayaking experience is required, but bring warm waterproof layers for changing weather.

“Had an amazing time, Juke and Israel were knowledgeable, fun and helpful. I would recommend this tour to anyone!”

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Sea Eagle Safari from Svolvær to Trollfjorden - Watching sea eagles in their natural setting
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Sea Eagle Safari from Svolvær to Trollfjorden

15.Sea Eagle Safari from Svolvær to Trollfjorden

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 124 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $156

Join XXLofoten for a two-hour RIB safari from Svolvær to Trollfjorden. You’ll watch white-tailed sea eagles in their natural setting, photograph the fjord from the water, and ride with a maximum of 12 people. Thermal suits, goggles, mittens, and life vests are supplied. Guides such as Charlotte and Tobias have been praised for their local stories and calm handling of the boat.

“Guide was awesome. Great family stories. Brought area to life. Sea eagles were amazing. Saw a whale too lol”

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★ 5.05 Highlights Of Lofoten From SvolværFrom $15412 reviews
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