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The 15 Best Kayak Trips in Norway

74 tours  ·  from $27 a head

A kayak puts you at the waterline under cliffs the cruise boats pass at speed. These 15 cover the Lofoten midnight sun paddles, the Arctic winter trips and the Oslo fjord runs, priced and clear on how much experience each needs.

Tromsø: Winter Sea Kayaking Tour with Wildlife Sightings - From Tromsø city center to the fjord
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Tromsø: Winter Sea Kayaking Tour with Wildlife Sightings

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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Eggum: Lofoten Islands Midnight Sun Kayak Tour - Getting started at Eggum’s small harbor
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Eggum: Lofoten Islands Midnight Sun Kayak Tour

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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Whitewater Rafting Grade 3 to 4 - Meeting in Voss and getting to the river
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Whitewater Rafting Grade 3 to 4

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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Stavanger: Guided Kayaking in Lysefjord - Meeting Nordic Paddling near Dørvika Beach
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Stavanger: Guided Kayaking in Lysefjord

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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Bergen: Øygarden Islets Guided Kayaking Tour - Meeting in Bergen and crossing to the islands
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Bergen: Øygarden Islets Guided Kayaking Tour

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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Midnight Sun Kayak - Northern Explorer - Along the coast and toward the small islands
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Midnight Sun Kayak – Northern Explorer

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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Guided Kayak Tour Bergen - Learning the basics before you paddle
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Guided Kayak Tour Bergen

7.Guided Kayak Tour Bergen

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

Meet your guide at Bergen’s Tourist Information and ride about 40 minutes to the Øygarden islets. Learn basic kayak safety, paddle mostly in doubles for 2 to 2.5 hours, spot sea life and birds, then enjoy lunch and local treats. Guides such as Iris, Victor, Johann, and Andreas lead small groups of up to eight.

“The kayak trip is actually in the North Sea, not the fjords. It was windy and very choppy. Beautiful and the guid Victor, was amazing! He found a bunch of hidden spots out of the wind and told us all about the area. Two of our group couldn’t kayak so they fished. The fish they caught, our guide cooked them and we ate them right from the sea! So delicious! We had an amazing time! Highly recommend!”

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Sea Kayaking In Ålesund - Brosundet and Ålesund’s Art Nouveau waterfront
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Sea Kayaking In Ålesund

8.Sea Kayaking In Ålesund

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

Meet at Brunholmen for a 2.5-hour beginner-friendly sea kayaking trip through Ålesund’s waterways. Guides such as Linda, Daniel, Kristoff, Patrick, and Matt provide safety instruction, local stories, and photo stops. Flexible departure times may allow evening or sunset paddling, though wind and group size can affect the route.

“Wonderful way to see the city of Alesund!! Guide was very knowledgeable about the city’s attractions and history!!”

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White Water Rafting Adventure in Dagali - level 2 - Why the cold water matters
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White Water Rafting Adventure in Dagali – level 2

9.White Water Rafting Adventure in Dagali – level 2

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 96 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $113

You’ll spend about two hours rafting the Numedalslågen River near Dagali with a professional English-speaking guide. Level 2 brings manageable waves and technical sections for ages 12 and up. Wetsuit, wet shoes, helmet, and life jacket are supplied. Bring swimwear, a towel, and wool layers if you have them.

“Wonderful time! All of the guides had great personalities and made the adventure a total blast!”

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Svolvaer: 2-Hour Winter Kayaking Adventure - Learning the basics before launch
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Svolvaer: 2-Hour Winter Kayaking Adventure

10.2-Hour Winter Kayaking Adventure

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

Meet your Norwegian or English-speaking guide at Svolvær harbor, pull on a dry suit, and learn the basics before paddling calm winter waters in a stable double kayak. Expect shoreline views, local customs and history, and possible sea eagle sightings. Guides have included Roger, Toby, Jonathan, and Reuben.

“Amazing and fun experience !! Cool to use all kayak gear and Roger was a great guide !”

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Olden: Experience Beginner-friendly Fjord Kayaking - Two hours on Nordfjord
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Olden: Experience Beginner-friendly Fjord Kayaking

11.Experience Beginner-friendly Fjord Kayaking

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

Start near Olden’s cruise dock for a two-hour paddle on calm Nordfjord waters. Stable kayaks, basic instruction, and guides such as Richard, Peder, Peter, and Nikca make this a friendly first kayaking trip. Expect mountain views, local stories, photo help, and possibly time for a swim.

“Richard was very friendly, helpful and informative - shared plenty of interesting facts about the area and made sure the group had a great time.”

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Half Day Kayak - Northern Explores AS - Paddling north-east around the small islands
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Half Day Kayak – Northern Explores AS

12.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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Bøstad: Kayaking Tour in Lofoten with Snacks - Calm water around Lofoten’s little islands
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Bøstad: Kayaking Tour in Lofoten with Snacks

13.Bøstad: Kayaking Tour in Lofoten with Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 65 reviews · from $75

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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Hellesylt: Beginner-Friendly Fjord Kayaking Experience - A calm introduction to paddling
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Hellesylt: Beginner-Friendly Fjord Kayaking Experience

14.Beginner-Friendly Fjord Kayaking Experience

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

Paddle for two hours from Hellesylt harbor with a certified English- or Norwegian-speaking guide. Stable kayaks, clear instruction, and a calm shoreline route make this a good first kayaking trip. Guides such as Richard, Jakub, Peder, and Vibeke add local stories about Helsetkopen, waterfalls, wildlife, and the village’s Mission Impossible 7 connection.

“Fantastic experience kayaking in the fjords and next to the ship. Friendly and knowledgeable staff.”

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From Tromsø: Sea Kayaking Tour at Sommarøy with Transfer - The drive from Tromsø across Kvaløya
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From Tromsø: Sea Kayaking Tour at Sommarøy with Transfer

15.Sea Kayaking Tour at Sommarøy with Transfer

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

Travel from Tromsø across Kvaløya to Sommarøy for a 6.5-hour sea kayaking outing. Your certified local guide supplies a drysuit, kayak, boots, gloves, and a hot drink. Paddle sheltered sounds and shallow sandy waters, stop at a white beach, and watch for eider ducklings, arctic terns, guillemots, sea otters, and sea eagles.

“Awesome experience! Great guide and made sure to make the tour feel as authentic and special as possible. A beautiful area to see. Must do if you’re visiting Tromsø!”

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