Lofoten Islands Luxury Tours, Norway

On your first afternoon, explore the historical areas of Bergen on a private walking tour with your personal guide. Visit the iconic houses Bryggen Wharf, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and an important historical site for Norway’s trading exploits of the Middle Ages. Stop by the medieval Bergenhus Fortress and the historic fish market which dates back to the 1200s. Another highlight is St. Mary’s Church, the oldest building in the city and one of the best examples of Romanesque architecture in Norway. 

The following day, head to Norway’s countryside to take in the breathtaking fjords and landscapes. Travel to Gudvangen by private transfer before enjoying a ferry boat ride through Aurlandsfjord and Naeroyfjord on your way to the tiny village of Flam. In Flam, board the famed Flamsbana train that offers views of the grand mountain peaks and glacier-sculpted valleys that surround Bergen. In the evenings, savor delicious Norwegian dinners at Bergen’s best restaurants.

Continue your luxury tour of the Lofoten Islands the next day with a boating adventure along the Lofoten coast; embark on a private rib boat from right outside your accommodation. As you head west, stop first in the authentic fishing village of Nusfjord, famous for its buildings that were once a part of Norway’s fish buying stations. Continue to the charming village of Reine, where you will disembark and enjoy a short walking tour of what is often referred to as “the most beautiful place in the world.” Admire the red and white fisherman huts that dot the shoreline and the surrounding peaks of granite that rise into the sky. Finally, end in the village of Å, built nearly entirely on rocks. Afterward, time permitting, you will be taken by private transfer to Haukland Beach for a scenic walk to Uttakleiv Beach. This easy loop from Haukland to Uttakleiv offers beautiful views of Haukland’s beaches and the fields of Uttakleiv.

The next day, you will head to the port for your Arctic Cod fishing excursion. Every winter, millions of Norwegian Arctic cod swim down from the Barents Sea to the Lofoten Islands to spawn. You will experience this incredible phenomenon firsthand onboard an authentic fishing vessel with local fishermen. Afterward, continue to an organic goat and cheese farm for a private tour of the property, followed by a delicious farm-to-table lunch. Next, continue to the Viking museum with your expert guide and witness the largest Viking-era house ever found in the history of humanity. Finally, enjoy the rest of the afternoon at leisure at your lodge before a dinner of fresh seafood.

On the fourth day of your private Lofoten Islands tour, head to the seaside fishing village of Eggum, where you will spend the morning kayaking and hiking. Alternatively, you can choose to go snowshoeing as well. Afterward, enjoy a picnic lunch in a beautiful outdoor setting before returning to your lodge to enjoy a relaxing hot sauna. Adventurous travelers may choose to go on a full-day snowshoeing experience on Mount Ryten in Flakstad or embark on a hiking excursion to the Mannen mountain trailhead.

On your final day, you will be transferred in private to the Leknes airport in time for your domestic flight to Bergen, followed by your international return flight. Check-in and luggage assistance will be provided.