Lofoten Islands & Vesterålen Islands 2026-27 New
NEWLofoten Islands & Vesterålen Islands 2026-27 New is a Guiness Travel escorted group tour in Norway: 8 days by plane, with a tour leader from Italy. Participation fee from 3.400,00 € per person. Required document: Identity card / Passport.
Lofoten Islands & Vesterålen Islands 2026-27 New

8 days starting from
3.400,00 €
The departure dates for this tour have not been published yet: contact us for information.
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- whale-watching safari in the Vesterålen Islands
- all ferry crossings included
- excursion to Polar Park, the northernmost wildlife park in the world
- visit of the Whale Museum in Andenes
- entrance fees included
- travel in exclusive style with a maximum of 30 people
Why this tour?
- to admire the authentic, majestic landscapes of Norway’s far north
- to experience the magic of the midnight sun and the bright nights of the Arctic summer
- to feel the thrill of a close encounter with whales
Description
Northern Light: a journey through Lofoten and Vesterålen. An itinerary that crosses the most remote and captivating heart of Norway, where nature reigns over everything. From the lively atmosphere of Tromsø, the “capital of the Arctic”, to the jagged cliffs of Lofoten, the journey winds between fjords, mountains and seas that reflect a light impossible to forget. The Vesterålen Islands offer a first taste of this suspended world: colourful villages, meadows running down to the water’s edge and horizons that change at every bend. Then Lofoten, with landscapes that look like paintings: sheer mountains, little red wooden houses, silences broken only by the wind and the cry of seabirds. Every stop is an encounter with an authentic North, where Sami tradition still survives and the Arctic summer brings white nights and endless skies. A journey designed for those seeking pure emotion, far from the clichés, in a land where time still moves to the rhythm of nature.
In the footsteps of the giants of the sea. Among the experiences that make this tour unique, the whale-watching safari in the Vesterålen Islands is one of the most intense. Aboard a wooden boat, you head out towards the deep waters of the North Atlantic, where sperm whales rise slowly from the blue, revealing all their majesty. Before setting sail, the visit to the Whale Museum in Andenes introduces you to the mysterious world of these extraordinary animals, telling of their biology, their migration routes and their long coexistence with Norwegian fishermen. It is a moment of perfect balance between knowledge and wonder: the breathing of the whales, the silence of the ocean, the awareness of being guests in one of the purest and most protected ecosystems on the planet. An experience that captures the very essence of Arctic Norway: powerful, respectful and profoundly alive.
Itinerary
Day 1
ITALY > TROMSØ
Departure from your home city on scheduled Lufthansa flights to Tromsø - on arrival, transfer to the hotel – dinner at the hotel – after dinner, a stroll with the tour leader – overnight stay.
Day 2 · 220 km.
TROMSØ “the capital of Northern Norway” – GRYLLEFJORD – ANDENES - ANDRIKKEN
Breakfast at the hotel – in the morning, short panoramic visit of Tromsø, the capital of Northern Norway – departure for Gryllefjord – ferry to Andenes on the island of Andøya – check-in at the hotel – lunch at leisure - dinner in a restaurant – evening at leisure – tour leader available – overnight stay.
Day 3 · 100 km.
ANDRIKKEN “whale-watching safari” – SORTLAND “VESTERÅLEN ISLANDS”
Breakfast at the hotel – in the morning, excursion aboard a traditional Vesterålen wooden boat for a thrilling whale-watching safari – before boarding, visit of the Whale Museum – after the safari, continuation to Sortland – stopping on the way at the Inga Sami Siida farm to immerse ourselves in the traditions and culture of the Sami people - lunch at leisure – dinner at the hotel - after dinner, a stroll with the tour leader – overnight stay.
Day 4 · 120 km.
SORTLAND – SVOLVÆR “the capital of the Lofoten Islands”
Breakfast at the hotel – departure for Svolvær, the capital of Lofoten – on arrival, optional RIB boat excursion on the Trollfjord – lunch at leisure - check-in at the hotel – dinner at the hotel – overnight stay.
Day 5
LOFOTEN ISLANDS
Breakfast at the hotel – full day devoted to discovering the southern part of the Lofoten archipelago, a natural wonder where the landscape seems surreal - the high, steep mountains plunge literally into the water, carving unique and unforgettable outlines - various stops are planned along the way to admire small fishing villages of incomparable charm – lunch at leisure – in the late afternoon, return to the hotel in Svolvær – dinner at the hotel - overnight stay.
Day 6 · 200 km.
SVOLVÆR - NARVIK
Breakfast at the hotel – in the morning we allow ourselves a few more hours to enjoy the spectacular landscapes of the Lofoten Islands – departure for Narvik, a pleasant and relatively young town surrounded by high mountains overlooking the blue Ofotfjord. The midnight sun guarantees long, bright summer nights – ferry crossing from Svolvær to Skutvik - lunch at leisure – dinner at the hotel – after dinner, a stroll with the tour leader – overnight stay.
Day 7 · 2300 km.
NARVIK – TROMSØ
Breakfast at the hotel – departure for Tromsø – stopping on the way at Polar Park in Bardu, the northernmost wildlife park in the world, where a perfect natural habitat has been recreated in which the animals can live freely and develop their wild nature (the park is home to brown bears, Arctic foxes, moose, deer, reindeer, lynx and wolves) – lunch at leisure – in the afternoon, arrival in Tromsø – check-in at the hotel – dinner at the hotel – evening at leisure - tour leader available – overnight stay.
Day 8
TROMSØ > ITALY
Breakfast at the hotel – free time - tour leader available – lunch at leisure - transfer to the airport – departure on scheduled Lufthansa flights for the return to Italy.
Prices
- return journey Italy/Tromsø on scheduled Lufthansa flights
- airport/hotel transfers and vice versa
- tour of Norway by luxury GT coach
- accommodation in 3/4-star hotels on a half-board basis as per the itinerary
- buffet breakfasts
- Gryllefjord/Andenes ferry
- Svolvær/Skutvik ferry
- whale-watching safari in the Vesterålen Islands
- guided visits as indicated
- entrance fees included
- taxes, VAT
- tour leader from Italy for departures from Rome
- tour leader Frankfurt/Frankfurt or Tromsø/Tromsø for those departing from other airports
drinks and anything not expressly indicated.
Our hotels
TROMSØ
HOTEL MOXY or similar, 3-star
ANDRIKKEN
HOTEL THON PARTNER or similar, 3-star
SORTLAND
HOTEL SCANDIC SORTLAND or similar, 4-star
SVOLVÆR – LOFOTEN ISLANDS
HOTEL THON or similar, 4-star
NARVIK
QUALITY HOTEL GRAND ROYAL or similar, 4-star
Info and schedule
- Required document: Identity card / Passport
Countries
Frequently asked questions
How long is the tour?
The tour lasts 8 days by plane, with a Guiness tour leader from Italy.
How much does it cost?
The individual participation fee starts from 3.400,00 € by plane.
What does the price include?
return journey Italy/Tromsø on scheduled Lufthansa flights; airport/hotel transfers and vice versa; tour of Norway by luxury GT coach; accommodation in 3/4-star hotels on a half-board basis as per the itinerary; buffet breakfasts; Gryllefjord/Andenes ferry; Svolvær/Skutvik ferry; whale-watching safari in the Vesterålen Islands; guided visits as indicated; entrance fees included; taxes, VAT; tour leader from Italy for departures from Rome; tour leader Frankfurt/Frankfurt or Tromsø/Tromsø for those departing from other airports
What is not included in the price?
drinks and anything not expressly indicated.
Which documents are required?
Identity card / Passport
Can I cancel?
Cancel without penalty up to 45 days in advance
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