North of the Arctic Circle, the Lofoten Islands rise straight out of the Norwegian Sea in a wall of granite peaks. Below them, white-sand beaches and red fishing cabins line the water, and summer light lasts long into the night. This is some of the wildest hiking in Norway, often off trail and always close to the sea. Over eight days, we climb to Lofoten’s best-known viewpoints, take a boat to remote Bunes Beach, and stand on top of Himmeltinden, one of the islands’ highest peaks. In the evenings, we relax in saunas by the fjord and eat dinner in small fishing villages that have lived from the sea for a thousand years.
This 8-day guided hiking tour covers the Lofoten Islands from Reine in the west to Henningsvær in the east. Over six days of hiking, we follow coastal paths and climb steep, rocky summits, including Reinebringen, Ryten, Himmeltinden, and Festvågtind. Many of the routes are off trail, so experience on rough mountain terrain is a must. We stay in three bases along the way: Moskenes, Napp, and Kabelvåg. You’ll only carry a small daypack, since your luggage moves ahead and is waiting for you each evening. All meals are included from dinner on Day 1 to lunch on Day 8, along with boat, ferry, and minibus transfers throughout the trip.
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Should you need to make any changes to your booking after confirmation, please be aware that a €50 administrative fee applies to each modification.
Please note that occasionally, the itinerary needs adjusting—usually due to logistics like fully booked accommodations, trail closures, or bad weather. Any changes are always made with your safety and comfort in mind.
Accommodation can shift too, though rarely, depending on availability. If an alternate accommodation is used for a given night, it’ll always be in the same star range as advertised.
In order to join this Lofoten hiking tour, great fitness is required as well as experience hiking in mountainous terrain. The most you’ll hike within a day is up to 8 km (5 mi), with up to 930 m (3,051 ft) of elevation gain.
Don’t judge this trip by its distances alone. Northern Norway sees few hikers, so there are few established trails. Many hikes go off trail across rough, rocky ground, where dense vegetation can hide the uneven surface. The weather is changeable too. Even in the middle of August, temperatures can drop from 15°C (59°F) to 5°C (41°F), and rain and wind can make progress slower. You’ll only carry a small daypack, since your luggage is transferred to each accommodation.
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No. Your luggage is moved by vehicle between accommodations and will be waiting for you each evening. During the day, you’ll only carry a small daypack with your picnic lunch and essentials like rain gear, warm layers, water, and sunscreen.
Each guest can bring one piece of luggage, up to 20 kg (44 lb). A backpack, a sturdy travel bag, or a compact suitcase all work.
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The price for this Lofoten hiking tour is based on twin-share rooms, but a single occupancy room can be arranged at an additional fee. You can add it to your booking at checkout.
The starting point of your Lofoten Islands hiking tour is Bodø, Norway. To get there, most people fly into Bodø Airport (BOO), usually connecting through Oslo Airport (OSL), since Bodø only has regional flights. From there, you can take a shuttle service, public transport, or rent a car to reach Bodø train station.
You will meet your guide at 3:30 pm in front of Bodø train station (Jernbaneveien 99, 8006 Bodø). The tour ends at the same spot at around 3:30 pm on Day 8.
We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with insurance. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, you’ll be offered to simply insure your trip with Redpoint at checkout.
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Secure your spot with a 30% deposit upon booking! The remaining 70% of the trip price must be paid 90 days prior to departure at the latest. If booking within 90 days of departure, the full amount is required at the time of booking.
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Value for money! Very professional organization, nice hotels, nice trip planning with beautiful landscape!