Kayak, Hike and Wild Camp the Lofoten Islands

What can I say about this trip, too much to put here, all positive, but as a 50+ man with moderate fitness and questionable knees I was reticent to say the least about booking, but wanted to test myself. I did not regret a single minute and if you, like me were/are 50/50 about booking, just do it, you won't regret it. The guys on the ground, Carlos, Lucio, and the everready bunny that is Jules were amazing, they could not do enough for us, and are fantastic characters, leaders and experts in their field. An unexpected trip (due to severe rain for 24hrs) to Lofoten Beach Camp for a 2hr sauna and ocean dips proved to be a lot of our groups highlight, an amazing experience I will treasure forever. Our group was a fantastic mix of seasoned travellers and novices (me) I could not have put a better bunch together myself. The wild camping was a hoot, the kayaking utterly stunning visually, if a little daunting at times, and the hiking was a real challenge for me, but ultimately rewarding. I utterly loved this trip and the people on it, thank you all.

If you’re not sure whether to do this trip…. do it! I was a solo traveller and the group of 8 was a mix of solo and non-solo travellers from around the world. It was a brilliant trip. The kayaking around the islands with the mountains high above is a memory that I will never forget. The weather is very changeable, so be prepared for the guide to have to adapt the schedule based on the weather. Our guide Jules was incredible and could not fault him in any way at all. He was always looking after the group and did all the cooking and always helped the group put the tents up etc. At times the weather can be challenging, but that only added to the sense of adventure. Honestly, if you’re not sure about doing this trip, do it, you will not regret it and will have an abaundant of new experiences and memories to treasure.

I had a really wonderful week being guided through the Lofoten islands, seeing wildlife, swimming in the sea and stormy weather then jumping in a sauna! Met some really wonderful people not least our guide Santiago and the rest of his team who helped us out when the weather was bad. A really lovely way to wild camp in new places and beautiful islands.

Despite some challenging conditions due to strong winds, I had a great experience! It gave me a unique perspective of the amazing landscapes that characterise this corner of the world. I was pleased to have chosen to gain a glimpse of Lofoten from a kayak and tent to see some hidden coves and islands, rather than battle the roads that were busy with cars and campervans.

A wonderful adventure in a wild, beautiful landscape. We had some challenging weather with wind and rain but that added to the sense of achievement. Our guide, Santiago, made sensible adjustments to the camping destinations and route to suit the conditions.

Really appreciated being with like minded people all helping each other making this a really good experience. We had some wet / windy weather days but we all enjoyed the alternatives provided. The km mentioned in the itinerary are quite ambitious , the guide will determine what is best for the group. We faced some choppy conditions on a few occasions and everyone rose to meet the challenge. Catching fish ( two mackerel) for the first time was quite an experience too! We camped in some amazing locations, saw sea eagles just about every day , just fabulous.

Just got back last night from this trip. Fantastic and well worth doing. Communication beforehand and throughout was excellent from the support staff Krisztina/Carlos and other staff. Our guide Santiago was fantastic. The weather meant a couple of days paddling had to be shortened, but Santiago and the crew came up with alternative plans and always had our safety at the heart of any decisions. Santiago was a superb guide, being ever vigilant with the weather and our abilities. As befits a camping/kayaking expedition in a remote area, everyone had to pull their weight and this added to the trip and brought us closer together. Can't speak highly enough of the team. I would definitely use this company again and looking forward to my next trip. Thank you so much.

What can I say to explain how amazing this trip is? From the pick up at the airport in Leknes by Carlos to being dropped off by Krisztina my trip could not have gone better. The weather gods aligned to give us blue skies & sunshine for most of the week. My fellow intrepid explorers were great company & the scenery was just WOW !Our guide Jules was on duty from early morning until we went to bed to feed, advise & encourage us. Jules made the trip such an amazing experience. The food was good & plentiful. Lots of fruit & snacks. We visited gorgeous villages, and pitched our tents in fabulous locations. The beaches were amazing but the water was baltic 🥶 but so clear you had to get in. The kayaking was a mixture of challenging crossings to flat calm water & the hikes gave us a totally different perspective of these stunning islands. This is definitely one of my favourite holidays. The Lofoten Islands are a wonderful place to visit. I feel very privileged to have spent a week there.

A must adventure for those not afraid to get stuck in. We were lucky with our weather with only on challenging day of wind, rain and waves, but this did add to the whole experience. Simply stunning scenery, jaw dropping vistas, great company in our group and an excellent guide all made this a magical week we will never forget.

This was an incredible trip to an equally incredible part of the world. The scenery and landscapes were constantly stunning, even when battling the true Norwegian summer weather on the final day… The wildlife was plentiful, wild camping spots idillic and kayaking such fun! The trip itself was brilliantly planned. Everything was so well thought out and ran very smoothly, from collection at the airport to being dropped at our accommodation at the end of the week. A resupply midweek was also very convenient meaning we could swap out our wet, salty clothes for fresh. Santi, our guide, was amazing, always smiling, making sure the whole group was happy and ensuring we got the absolute most out of our time. He had brilliant knowledge of all things Lofoten (down to where we would be most successful in catching our dinner!) and a great cook! We were lucky enough to be able to share this trip with a wonderful group of people. Everyone always chipped in to help unload boats, set up/take down camp and make meals. I would highly recommend this trip to anyone wanting to challenge themselves, make fantastic memories and experience the true wilderness of Lofoten.