The 15 Best Kayak Trips in Norway

1.Winter Sea Kayaking Tour with Wildlife Sightings

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

Join Sommarøy Adventure Tromsø AS for a five-hour winter kayaking trip from Tromsø. Guides such as Rune and Eamonn lead small groups of up to 12 through snowy fjords, islands, and calm coastal waters. Drysuits, boots, gloves, city transfers, hot drinks, and snacks are included. Wildlife sightings may include seals, otters, eiders, and sea eagles.

“It was really an enjoyable and unforgettable excursion. Our guide made us feel safe and provided great tips to improve our kayaking. We covered a lot of distance, saw beautiful scenery, made pleasant conversation, and even a seal. :) I would definitely do it again and recommend it!”

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2.Lofoten Islands Midnight Sun Kayak Tour

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

Paddle a double kayak from Eggum for three hours with guides such as Lucio, Israel, and Santi. You will cross calm coastal water, pause on a small island for hot drinks and snacks, and watch the midnight sun hover over the open ocean. No kayaking experience is required.

“I really enjoyed the cup of tea at the little island and the guide was really nice”

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3.Whitewater Rafting Grade 3 to 4

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 204 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $208Top rated

From Voss, you’ll raft the scenic Raundal River through Grade 3 to 4 rapids, calm pools, and waterfall country. Certified guides such as Finn, Anil, Sumam, and Mumad provide safety training and steer beginners through the action. Transport, wetsuit, footwear, and other gear are included. The trip lasts about three hours and suits active families, friends, and first-time rafters.

“Anil was great and very professional! He made our experience a memorable one. Definitely recommend!!”

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4.Guided Kayaking in Lysefjord

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

Meet Nordic Paddling near Dørvika Beach for a 3-hour paddle into Lysefjord. Your guide teaches basic strokes, outfits you in splash gear, and leads you past granite gorges, waterfalls, Refsa dock, and Vagabonds Cave. Guides including Sini, Sandra, Camilla, and Jonas have earned praise for calm instruction and good local stories.

“Rebecca was a nice Guide. She introduced us rookies into kayaking and showed us nice places. Would totally do it again (y) Rebecca 5 Stars.”

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5.Øygarden Islets Guided Kayaking Tour

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

Travel 40 minutes from Bergen to Øygarden for a beginner-friendly sea-kayaking trip in stable double kayaks. Guides such as Iris, Johan, Johann, Jonas, and Iga teach safety, share island stories, and adjust the route to the weather. Expect about 3.5 hours on the water, a local lunch or snack, apple juice, and Norwegian waffles afterward.

“Johan is an amazing guide. We wished we could have kept going. He was very informative about the area we kayaked in and had some great stories to tell us. He was very patient with those in our group that lacked decent kayaking skills, and had them paddling just fine by the end. The packed lunch was excellent! The great waffle treat at the end was totally unexpected! There's definitely more to explore in that area. We would definitely to it again.”

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6.Midnight Sun Kayak – Northern Explorer

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

Meet at Eggum Harbour at 10 pm for a three-hour double-kayak trip along the coast and nearby islands. No experience is needed. Guides such as Lucio, Israel, Santiago, and Juke provide safety help, local stories, wildlife notes, tea, cookies, and photos when conditions allow. From August, the start time shifts with sunset.

“It was beatiful weather and the guides were friendly, talented and told fine stories. Thank you for a great evening.”

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7.Half Day Kayak – Northern Explores AS

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

From Eggum, paddle north-east around small islands with a professional guide such as Lucio, Israel, or Carlos. You’ll learn kayak safety, hear stories about Lofoten’s nature, and pause for snacks, coffee, or tea. No previous kayaking experience is needed, but wind can make the bay crossing tiring.

“Really great experience and really reasonable price. Kayaking around little rocky islands from the meeting site and getting to disembark on one of the them for a pause was really fun. Would highly recommend to anyone who loves feeling at one with nature.”

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8.Bøstad: Kayaking Tour in Lofoten with Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 65 reviews · from $75Best value

Meet your guide at Eggum’s small fishing harbor, look for the little red container, and learn kayak safety before paddling around calm, shallow waters and small islands. This three-hour tour includes double kayaks, equipment, snacks, hot drinks, and guides in English, Spanish, German, or Hungarian. Lucio has guided some outings.

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

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9.Thrilling Whitewater Rafting Guided Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 56 reviews · from $170

Paddle the Raundal River’s continuous Grade III rapids with an English-speaking guide from Outdoor Norway. The three-hour outing includes transport, instruction, wetsuit, helmet, raft, and about two hours on the water. You may also swim in calm pools and stop near waterfalls. Mohan, a Nepalese guide, is praised for his lively, skilled instruction.

“It was great from beginning to end. We got clear instructions what to do and everyone get super safe. We even got to jump in the water twice. Felt much shorter than it was (3 hours, but it felt like 20 minutes). Also big thanks to our guide, sadly I forgot his name, but I remember he was Nepalese (I hope you still get the 2 beers). You made it really fun for us all.”

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10.3-hour Kayaking Trip on the Oslofjord

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 43 reviews · 3 hours · from $146

Join guide Sven and a small group for a three-hour kayak trip from Sjølyst Marina. You’ll learn basic paddling and safety skills, then head across the Oslofjord toward small islands and beaches. No previous kayaking experience is needed, but you must be able to swim.

“Great equipment, introduction and a beautiful route and views”

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11.Akerselva River Kayak/Packraft Tour: Urban Adventure in Oslo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 42 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $107

Paddle from Nedre Foss Gård through central Oslo, Grünerløkka, a tunnel, Bjørvika, and past the Munch Museum before reaching the Oslofjord and Opera House. Mad Goats Norway supplies the kayak or packraft, paddle, life jacket, helmet, instruction, and transport for your belongings. No experience is needed, but dress for splashes.

“Jeg er veldig fornøyd. Instruktørene var hyggelige og flinke. Opplæringen i forkant var bra. Anbefales”

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12.Oslo Sea Kayak Tour “Fjord City”

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 39 reviews · from $107

Join Mad Goats for a two-hour guided kayak tour from Tjuvholmen, with about 60 to 90 minutes on the Oslofjord. No experience is needed. An English-speaking guide, including guides such as Chris, leads you past the Opera House and Akershus Fortress. Children five and older can join, with under-13s in double kayaks.

“Really great activity and great way to enjoy time on the water. Our guide Chris was great, really helpful and friendly”

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13.Family Rafting – Voss

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 35 reviews · 3 hours · from $174

Join Outdoor Norway for a three-hour family rafting trip on the Raundal River near Voss. English-speaking guides such as Ramon, Manish, and Casey teach paddling and safety before about 90 minutes on the water. Expect scenic pools, clear water, teamwork, and manageable Grade II rapids. Children under five and non-swimmers cannot join.

“was een hele leuke 1ste kennismaking voor onze kinderen van 10 en 8 ( had best wat ruiger mogen zijn ) gaan we zeker in aankomende vakanties herhalen , kortom Top”

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14.Scenic Double Sea Kayak Tour around Odderoya

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

Join TrollAktiv for a 2.5-hour double sea kayak trip from Kristiansand’s guest harbor. Learn basic paddling with guides such as Ricky, Amalia, Pat, or Tim, then circle historic Odderøya, passing sandy bays, sea cliffs, the lighthouse, Kilden concert hall, Fiskebrygga, and Kongebrygga.

“The equipment was good and the guide allowed us to go at our on pace”

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15.Oslo Sea Kayak Tour: Explore The Incredible Oslofjord

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 31 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $117

Join Mad Goats Norway in Tjuvholmen for a two-hour guided kayak tour through Oslo’s harbor and Oslofjord. You’ll receive instruction, a kayak, paddle, life jacket, changing space, storage, and optional waterproof bags. No experience is needed, and children ages 4 to 12 must share a double kayak with an adult.

“Great time for a family of 4. Not too strenuous, but went a fair distance. People running it were great. Took photos and shared at no extra cost.”

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