Top pickSilent Trollfjord Cruise from Svolvær
Svolvær to the Trollfjord on a quiet electric boat: warm lounges, open decks, sea eagles and an underwater drone.
Goes to: Raftsundet and the Trollfjord
Eleven tours, sorted by what you actually do: get on the water, paddle or ride, drive south to Reine with a guide, or chase the aurora. Each one has its own page with the start point, the day and what guests say.
Cruise, speedboat or fishing boat, all from Svolvær harbour.
Top pickSvolvær to the Trollfjord on a quiet electric boat: warm lounges, open decks, sea eagles and an underwater drone.
Goes to: Raftsundet and the Trollfjord
Fast and coldTwo hours on a fast open boat from Svolvær to the Trollfjord, sea eagles close up, warm suits and goggles provided.
Goes to: Raftsundet and the Trollfjord
Keep your catchFour hours jigging for cod and pollock off Svolvær. Gear and rain wear provided, and the crew fillets your catch.
Goes to: The waters off Svolvær
Kayaks at both ends of the islands, and Icelandic horses on Gimsøy.
Easy first paddleTwo hours of guided paddling on calm water near Svolvær, a lesson first. The cheapest tour here.
Goes to: Bays and islands around Svolvær
Starts in ReineThree hours paddling under the Reine peaks from Hamnøy, with an Arctic nature guide. No experience needed, ages 14+.
Goes to: The Reinefjord, chosen on the day
Icelandic horsesA slow 90-minute ride on Icelandic horses along Hov beach on Gimsøy. Beginners welcome, pickup included.
Goes to: Hov beach and Hovsund
Reine, Hamnøy and Å without the driving, in one day or two.
The postcard villagesHamnøy, Sakrisøy, Reine and Å in one day from Svolvær or Leknes, max 8 guests, meal included, none of the driving.
Goes to: Hamnøy, Sakrisøy, Reine and Å
North and southReine, Hamnøy and Å one day, Henningsvær and the northern beaches the next, from Svolvær with a photo guide. Max 8.
Goes to: Reine and Å, then Henningsvær and the beaches
Small groups chasing clear sky for the northern lights, late August to mid April.
After darkEight guests, a guide-photographer and a minivan chasing clear sky from Svolvær, with food, a fire and your photos.
Goes to: Wherever the sky is clearest
Photographer guideA photographer guide chasing clear sky from Svolvær by minivan, with hot drinks and souvenir photos in 48 hours.
Goes to: Wherever the sky is clearest
Vesterålen, next door: moose in the valleys around Sortland.
Cross-sellOne island group north: a small-group drive from Sortland to where moose feed, binoculars and photos included.
Goes to: Valleys and fields around Sortland