Winter Full-Day Guided Tour of the Lofoten Islands: Discover the Wild Atlantic and Vesfjord Side
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Embark on a full-day guided tour of the Lofoten Islands and explore the wild Atlantic and Vesfjord side. Discover stunning landscapes, charming fishing villages, and immerse yourself in the rich culture of this unique archipelago.
Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Lofoten Islands - This five-hour tour aims to showcase the most breathtaking spots on these islands, encompassing natural beauty, historical significance, and cultural richness.

You’ll have the opportunity to relax on pristine white beaches overlooking a crystal-clear sea, and marvel at towering mountains that have stood like ancient Viking sentinels over magnificent cliffs where the North Sea waves crash.

Inhale the scent of the sea mingled with the fragrance of Arctic flowers. Additionally, you can explore archaeological sites that narrate the Viking history and the origins of this land. Wander through the old “Rorbu” (traditional fishermen’s houses) in the various colorful villages scattered across the islands.

You’ll also get to savor the local delicacies in charming restaurants.

This excursion is designed to help you discover the islands’ essence. We will not only visit the iconic fishing villages that have earned these islands global acclaim but also delve into the untouched nature, the most authentic and extraordinary part of this stunning archipelago.

We’ll drive you through the islands, showcasing their stunning white sandy beaches, icy lakes, and snow-capped mountains.

You’ll witness Arctic landscapes and fishing communities where the history and atmosphere of ancient times, when fishermen gathered here for the cod fishing season, are still palpable.

Gimsøy island, Bøstad with its panoramic views, the Vestfjord, Henningsvær (the Venice of the North), and Kabelvåg are some of the destinations on this tour.

This brief tour offers a chance to experience the best these islands have to offer.

  • Eggum - Known for its steep granite rocks, wild sea, lakes, colorful fishing huts, and Arctic nature.
  • Gimsoysand - One of the most picturesque white sandy beaches in the archipelago.
  • Henningsvær - A well-preserved and colorful fishing village that perfectly blends stunning scenery and history.
  • Kabelvåg - An old fishing hamlet with breathtaking viewpoints overlooking the Norwegian coast.
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
Additional Information

This brief yet thrilling journey allows travelers to explore and immerse themselves in the pivotal locales of the Lofoten Islands. The Lofoten Islands are bifurcated by a vast mountain range, known as the Lofotveggen. This trip provides the prospect to visit both the untamed Atlantic side, and the Vesfjord side, renowned for its crucial fishing hamlets. This 5-hour expedition, accompanied by a guide, involves a scenic drive through the archipelago in quest of nature and culture.

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
Location
Svinøya Rorbuer
Gunnar Bergs vei
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Asa_s
Dec 12, 2023
Warm, welcome and spectacular! - Lena provided an amazing, great value and educational tour! Warm, welcome and engaging guide who showed us the highlights and more of the Lofoten Islands. We loved the intimate and inclusive vibe from it being a small group tour, and the sights and travel was spectacular. We were also super lucky with weather. Thank you!!! Highly recommend for anyone wanting to learn and see the most of the islands without a car.
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Davehill007
Oct 29, 2023
Excellent service … - Good 5 hours out to see some of the Lofoten islands. Very nice guides and informative narrative was just right for us.
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B0bnm
Oct 22, 2023
Spectacular day in Lofoten Islands - We had a fantastic day with Lofoten Lights on Oct. 13th. We were part of a group from the Island Princess cruise ship. The bus arrived at the pier early so we could wait in the warmth of the bus before the guide arrived. Our guide, Laura, was the best! She gave us a lot of information about the sights and the way of life in Norway. We visited 3 different islands and passed through numerous tunnels and bridges. We were blessed to have perfect weather. The lighting made for spectacular scenery everywhere we looked. At each place, Laura gave us plenty of time to take photographs. It never felt rushed. This tour and this day turned out to be the highlight of the cruise. Thank you for a wonderful memory!
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Daisy1188
Mar 25, 2023
A beautiful experience of Lofoten - Our driver & guide, Eric , was considerate, entertaining & knowledgeable throughout the whole excursion. We thoroughly enjoyed the beautiful places we visited and the stories Eric shared with us which contributed to our experience of Norwegian life, history & culture. Would totally recommend this tour to anyone coming to the Lofoten islands and Eric as a guide.
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394kenvinm
Jan 3, 2023
Unforgettable - The weather was not great, but the experience is unforgettable. Our guide, Eliza, is very knowledgable and helpful. Definitely would recommend anyone taking this tour!
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Tetianaserik
Dec 15, 2022
Great trip and even better guide - Eric is the best guide I have ever come across. He gave us a lot of interesting facts, his personal emotions about the islands and was ready to make stops when we asked for a photo! He really contributed to making this trip amazing and unforgettable. He picked us up right on time, we were making stops to use the bathroom and also helped us with small hikes around the stops. I would definitely recommend this experience for everyone staying in Svolvaer!
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Laura_baldassarri
Nov 17, 2022
Lofoten island amazing tour - We did two tours with Maurizio visiting the islands, both tours were amazing. First of all Maurizio made sure we had a great time, and we did! He is really prepared and has told us many things both specific to the tour and life in Norway in general. We were lucky to have very clear weather during our staying and had the possibility of viewing amazing places. Maurizio was always ready to give us curiosities about places, taking us to the best places to eat and in general was always ready with a joke and a smile. I would definitively recommend him and his tours, after all there is a reason for all the great reviews he has!
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Avcristino
Nov 12, 2022
A really great tour - Eric was a wonderful guide, took us to beatiful places and shared a lot of great stories, making the best of a cloudy day.
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Brian
Nov 8, 2022
Fantastic Day With Maurizio & Lofoten Lights - We had a fantastic day touring the Lofoten Islands with Maurizio. Knowledgeable and personable, Maurizio guided us across the islands with many unique stops and stories. Loved the sights and history, small group, and personal touch Lofoten Lights tours provides. Will definitely call again if in Lofoten. Thank you Maurizio!! - Brian & Shirley, Portland, OR USA
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123kamilla123
Oct 31, 2022
The best guided tour of lofoten - That was an amazing guided tour especially because of the guide himself. Eric is an extremely nice person who can find a common language with everybody. The places he took us to and the stories he told us were fascinating!
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