SEA KAYAK THROUGH THE HEART OF THE LOFOTEN ISLANDS

Our 2026/2027 Lofoten Islands Trips are Full! – Book Now for 2028!

On our Sea Kayak through the Heart of the Lofoten Islands trip, you’ll kayak from the ‘Inside to the Outside’ of this remarkable chain of islands. Through indigo-blue fjords cutting between jagged peaks, stopping at white sand beaches and historic, colorful hamlets; at the end of each paddling day, you’ll stay in “rorbus”, traditional fishermen’s lodges with time to explore these charming villages and sample the local cuisine. Great kayaking, spectacular scenery and Norway’s seafaring culture make the Lofoten Islands one of the world’s great paddling trips.

Our discovery begins in the Lofoten’s most iconic fishing village, Henningsvær, situated on the islands of Heimøya and Hellandsøya which jut outward from the tip of Austvåg Island onto the might West Fjord; from here we cross two sounds, Gimsøy Sound, and the Napp Sound, before we cruise out onto the ‘Outside’ (North Atlantic) of the Lofoten Islands. The weather and sea state in the Lofoten Islands make it impossible to accurately give a daily paddling mileage. Therefore, we have approximated the daily paddling duration in the day-by-day itinerary.

Jonathan’s philosophy: “Spending time outdoors having fun, doing physical exercise with good people, good food and tasty refreshments”. Every trip I design, and lead have this tenet!

The Lofoten Islands boasts one of Norway’s best sea kayaking venues. These impressively scenic islands form an archipelago one hundred miles north of the Arctic Circle. It is a place of mystical landscapes illuminated by nearly continuous daylight. Glacially carved, shear granite spires, fringed with green pastureland and dotted with picturesque fishing villages rise out of a sea made rich by the meeting of the warm Gulf Stream and the Arctic Ocean; where the sounds of the Moskenes maelstrom, one of the world’s strongest ocean currents tell Viking sagas and legends of a seafaring people. It is here our Sea Kayak through the Heart of the Lofoten Islands trip is a highly ranked international ‘Bucket List’ trip.

the Sea Kayak Through the Heart of the Lofoten Islands itinerary is a 5-day discovery trip that takes us through the heart of this historical fishing culture, from the ‘Inside to the Outside’ of the Lofoten Islands.

Norway’s most experienced sea kayak guide is Jonathan Bendiksen. And, every year he guides a few trips for Kayak More Tomorrow! Book early to secure Jonathan as your trip’s guide!

Jonathan Bendiksen is no ordinary waterman. He is Norway’s most accomplished sea kayak guide with 3 300 guiding days on class 1-4 seas along Norway’s fjord indented coastline. He is a certified IFSKGIA/NHKGIF Senior Guide & Instructor plus an accredited IFSKGIA/NHKGIF examiner. A pioneer of commercial sea kayaking, legendary trip designer and lead guide who has designed and guided sea kayaks trips from the Norway’s Arctic down through the western fjords as far south as Kristiansand.

• 4-Nights Hotels (Rorbuer)

• 4-Breakfasts, 4-Lunches, 4-Dinners

• A comprehensive trip information package, for pre-trip planning

• Expertise and leadership from our professional sea kayak guides

• Transport shuttles as needed for your specific trip

• Use of our high-quality sea kayaks, paddles, and related paddling equipment

• Park and other entry fees

• Gratuities at hotels and restaurants

• Gratuities to Sea Kayak Guides

• Transportation to and from your trip start & end locations

• Pre & Post trip hotel accommodation as specified in the trip information package

• On-your-own meals as specified in your itinerary