Kayaking and hiking in Lofoten, Norway
Lofotens’ pristine environment and deep fjords offer the perfect surroundings for paddling and hiking.
The mountain peaks seem to touch heaven while the clear reflecting water creates mesmerizing experiences.
Accommodation & transport
Mostly we stay in traditional Rorbuer, a typical Norwegian type of seasonal house used mainly by fishermen. Transport will be provided by van.
Length & itinerary
Kayaking and hiking trip in Lofoten is designed for 8 days, you can find a detailed itinerary below. The exact schedule may vary due to the weather conditions but we are prepared for any kind of situation and there is always plenty of activities like mountain biking we can do to meet your desires.
Day 1 - Meeting in Moskenes at the ferry. Then we go for a little walk, we visit the local Museum of Fishing, then we transfer to Reine. We stay in Reine for the night in a traditional cozy Rorbuer. We can go for a walk around this beautiful fishing village.
Day 2 - We go kayaking in the morning. We will cross the fjord by kayaks and then do a hike to the remote beach for lunch or optional hike to one of the peaks. Then we paddle back and transfer to another cozy accommodation in Fredvang or Ramberg.
Day 3 - We start paddling in the morning. We take lunch on an abandoned little island and we return in the afternoon. We will sleep in the same accommodation and focus on Aurora Borealis.
Day 4 - We do a wonderful hike to the scenic mountain and then descend to the beach with white sand and turquoise water. We return in the afternoon and transfer to our new accommodation.
Day 5 - Paddling from the morning till the lunch which we take in a local restaurant. In the afternoon we will hike the mountain located above two stunning beaches. Then transfer to new accommodation.
Day 6 - We paddle in the area of nice small islands, white sand beaches and steep mountains rising from the ocean. We take lunch on the beach and keep paddling in the afternoon or hike a famous mountain trail, depending on your preferences.
Day 7 - After breakfast, we drive to Svolvær to get in kayaks and paddle along the coast to the abandoned island for lunch and a little walk. After lunch, we continue paddling in shallow waters and Caribbean looking beaches to the Island of Skrova where we stay for the night.
Day 8 - After breakfast, we easily start paddling back to Svolvær. We take lunch on the coast. In an early evening, we take the passenger ferry back to Bodo.
Trip activities
With sea eagles above you and crystal clear water with abundant marine life beneath you, sea kayaking in Lofoten is a spectacular experience you should not miss. And the same applies to hike. Every peak offers a spectacular 360 degrees view to the surrounding landscape which is probably the most beautiful scenery in the world.
From big viewpoints to remote beaches and challenging summits, every day you will experience something very special. And it is not all! Lofoten is magic during the nights as well. Aurora Borealis is creating a unique and breathtaking light show almost every night.
Safety Kayaking
Lofoten is far north, at 68°N. The clothing should be chosen accordingly and it is each participants’ responsibility. How you choose to dress up will have a great impact both for your own safety and enjoyment of the trip.
Typical Lofoten weather means that there can be two seasons in the same week! The average temperature in July for the Lofoten is + 12.8°C and in January it is around - 1°C. Summer days with the weather of + 30°C or + 4°C do not come every year, but they are not so abnormal. In summer, it is also important that you bring along sunscreen for the hot sunny days as well as warm clothing for the colder days. With the damp and raw air that we get here, it is important to take appropriate clothes on. You can paddle in your own gear or we can provide rent of drysuit.
terms
For group bookings we can offer different dates, just send us a message.
Price & Group Size
The trip is designed for max 8 people and the price depends on group size. For more information do not hesitate to ask
References
“It was great fun kayaking with Cyril. He knew a lot about the area and brought us to see different parts of Nusfjord. Good scenery and a very enjoyable day!”
Teck W.
“We enjoyed our holidays in Lofoten and were ready for a water-adventure. Cyril was very well informed about the locations and the weather these days and prepared an amazing trip to several snorkelling points accessed by our stand-up-paddles. He understood our wishes and he could assess our abilities without much asking. Cyril is an experienced guide with a huge joy in nature. Even though the trip was nothing new for him, he celebrated being out under the sun and in the water.
We surely would go on a trip with Cyril again, if we have the chance to. Besides experience and skills, we really liked Cyril.”
Valérie, Frank & Melanie
At my visit last summer to Lofoten I participated in a kayak tour led by Cyril, despite some rough weather Cyrils expertly navigated us through some rocky parts and which made the whole experience very rewarding.”
Otto from Sweden
“My husband and our three adult children did a one-day kayak trip with Cyril in July. We had a fantastic day and Cyril was a perfect and very safe guide. Cyril also showed us a nice hike up a peak during the lunch break.”
Anna D. G.