Seven nights based at the Lyngen Lodge on the island of Uløya, with six full guided hiking days across the Lyngen archipelago. Our week covers terrain from rocky coastal paths and fjord-facing ridgelines to high mountain cirques and Norway's national park interior. Full-board accommodation, airport transfers, and sea fishing are all included—this is as close to a complete Arctic week as it gets!
Arrive in Tromsø, where your guides will pick you up and transfer you to the lodge on Uløya. Check-in is from 4 pm. Once everyone has settled in, we gather for a short briefing about the week ahead before sitting down together for dinner—a first taste of the lodge’s kitchen and a chance to get to know the group.
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Lyngen Lodge, Uløya
We head out for our first hike of the week, climbing to the summit of Arontinden at 563 m (1,847 ft). The route offers spectacular panoramic views in every direction—across the small outer islands, down the length of Lyngen Fjord, and out toward the open ocean. Wildlife sightings along the way are common: moose, reindeer, eagles, and various Arctic birds all call this island home. Duration is roughly 4 to 6 hours depending on pace.
Meals: Breakfast, packed lunch, dinner
Hiking: approx. 4–6 hrs
Elevation: +563 m (+1,847 ft)
Accommodation: Lyngen Lodge, Uløya
Today is the longest day of the week. We climb to Saeteraksla at 1,000 m (3,280 ft), a full-day ascent with one of the most dramatic views on the island—a sheer 1,000 m (3,280 ft) drop to the Rotsund Strait far below, and a direct look down into the unique glacial cirque of Isvannet mountain lake. The wild, high-mountain environment up here feels genuinely untouched. Plan for 6 to 9 hours on the trail.
Meals: Breakfast, packed lunch, dinner
Hiking: approx. 6–9 hrs
Elevation: +1,000 m (+3,280 ft)
Accommodation: Lyngen Lodge, Uløya
A rest from the mountains—today is reserved for sea fishing in the waters around Uløya. Equipment is provided, and the guides have a boat available for those with the required license. For anyone who’d rather stay on land or explore independently, an alternative excursion to the Skjervøy area can be arranged. The afternoon is relaxed and social, and whatever we catch may well end up on the dinner table.
Meals: Breakfast, packed lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Lyngen Lodge, Uløya
We drive out to Reisa National Park for the day—a protected nature reserve in the Troms region with some of the most lavish, unspoiled terrain in northern Norway. The hike around Unna takes 3 to 4 hours and moves through an area rich with eagles, moose, and reindeer. Optionally, a boat trip along the Reisa River leads to Mollisfossen, one of the largest waterfalls in Europe at 269 m (883 ft)—and extraordinarily, it’s possible to walk behind the falling water. The boat trip carries an additional cost of NOK 1,000 and adds several hours to the day, making it a full 8-hour excursion from the lodge.
Meals: Breakfast, packed lunch, dinner
Hiking: 3–4 hrs (without boat trip)
Accommodation: Lyngen Lodge, Uløya
The guides call this stretch “the Côte d’Azur of Uløya”—a picturesque coastal route along the island’s more rugged western edge, passing through rock towers, narrow ridges, and along stretches of rocky beach. It’s one of the more visually varied walks of the week, with the sea on one side and the mountains rising on the other. The base route takes 3 to 4 hours, but can be extended to a full 6 to 8 hours for those who want more.
Meals: Breakfast, packed lunch, dinner
Hiking: 3–4 hrs (extendable to 6–8 hrs)
Accommodation: Lyngen Lodge, Uløya
Our final hiking day takes us across to the neighboring island of Kågen for a hike into the Valhalla Valley, climbing to around 450 m (1,476 ft). The valley is framed by a monumental rock wall and centered on a high mountain lake—the kind of landscape that doesn’t leave you quickly. With reindeer often grazing nearby and birds of prey overhead, it’s a fitting way to close out the week. Allow 3 to 4 hours for the hike itself, or 5 to 6 hours door to door from the lodge.
Meals: Breakfast, packed lunch, dinner
Hiking: 3–4 hrs (5–6 hrs from the lodge)
Elevation: +450 m (+1,476 ft)
Accommodation: Lyngen Lodge, Uløya
Check-out is at 10 am. Your guides will arrange the transfer back to Tromsø.
Meals: Breakfast
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In order to join this Lyngen hiking tour, great fitness is required as well as the ability to hike 3–9 hours per day.
The most you’ll hike in a day is up to 9 hours, with climbs reaching up to 1,000 m (3,281 ft) of elevation. Expect moderate but sustained effort—your guides plan hikes for walkers used to 3–6 hours and up to 300 m (984 ft) of elevation per hour. All walks are on mountain trails, with some variability depending on the group. There are flexible options and some easier or rest days built in.
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Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:
Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.
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Group sizes and pricing
Lyngen hiking tours can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.
Min. age requirements
If your group has participants under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
The starting point of your Lyngen hiking week is Tromsø. Most people fly into Tromsø Airport (TOS), which has direct connections from Oslo and several European cities. Your guides will pick you up from Tromsø and transfer you to the lodge on Uløya—airport transfer is included in the price.
You will meet your guide at the airport on the afternoon of Day 1. Check-in at the lodge is from 4 pm.
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