Hiking Norway’s Lofoten Islands – 7 Days
Guided hikes on Lofoten's finest trails, with nights in rorbu fishermen's cabins.
Tour overview
This 7-day trip explores the jagged peaks and white beaches of the Lofoten Islands on foot, in a group of no more than twelve with a local leader. You stay two nights in a hotel in Svolvær and four in traditional fishermen's rorbu cabins, with breakfast every day.
From Svolvær you climb the Devil's Staircase to Fløya and the Djevelporten rock, then take a coastal ferry to Stamsund for a peak-to-peak ridge walk with views across the islands.
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In Reine you climb the steep Sherpa steps of Reinebringen for the famous view over the village, and take a boat to Vinstad to walk to Bunes Beach. On the way back to Svolvær you visit an organic goat-cheese farm for a tasting.
The physical rating is medium. This trip suits keen walkers who want Lofoten's best trails with the logistics taken care of.
Trip highlights
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Fløya and the Devil's Staircase (Day 2)
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The Stamsund ridge walk (Day 3)
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Reinebringen (Day 4)
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Bunes Beach (Day 5)
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A goat-cheese farm (Day 6)
Your route
4 stops from Svolvær to Vindstad
- Svolvær Days 1 & 6–7
- Stamsund Days 2–3
- Reine Days 4–5
- Vindstad Day 5
Why choose this tour
Lofoten's most famous hikes in one week. Nights in traditional rorbu cabins.
Best suited to
- Keen walkers
- Photographers
- Solo travellers
- Mountain lovers
Day-by-day itinerary
7 days from Svolvær, Norway to Svolvær, Norway
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Day 1 · Svolvær Svolvær
Welcome to Lofoten.
- Hotel
- Hotel
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Day 2 · Fløya, Djevelporten, Stamsund Stamsund
The Devil's Staircase.
- Hotel
- Rorbu cabin
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 3 · Steinetinden, Stamsundheia Stamsund
A ridge walk.
- Hotel
- Rorbu cabin
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 4 · Reine, Reinebringen Reine
Above Reine.
- Hotel
- Rorbu cabin
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 5 · Vinstad, Bunes Beach Reine
A wild beach.
- Hotel
- Rorbu cabin
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 6 · Lofoten Gardsysteri, Svolvær Svolvær
Cheese and farewell.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 7 · Svolvær Svolvær
The trip ends.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Where you stay
- Svolvær (1 night) Hotel
- Stamsund (2 nights) Rorbu cabin
- Reine (2 nights) Rorbu cabin
- Svolvær (1 night) Hotel
Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.
What's included
Included
- Accommodation 6 nights in hotels and rorbu cabins
- Meals 6 breakfasts
- Five guided hikes
- Coastal ferry to Stamsund and boat to Vinstad
- Goat-cheese farm visit and tasting
- Local leader throughout
Not included
- Flights
- Meals not included 5 lunches and 6 dinners
- Lunches and dinners
- Travel insurance and personal spending
This trip might not be for you if…
Honest disclaimer — please read
- You dislike steep climbs
- You want luxury hotels
- You want most meals included
- You want flights included — they are not
Good to know
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Departures & prices
From £2,295 per person, twin share, tour only. 16 upcoming departures.
Frequently asked questions
How do I book this tour?
Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.
What financial protection do I get?
Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.
Do I need a visa for Norway?
No, UK citizens can visit Norway visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180.
How hard are the hikes?
Moderate, with some steep climbs and stone steps; good boots are essential.
What is a rorbu?
A traditional fishermen's cabin on the water's edge, now comfortably converted.
Which meals are included?
Breakfast every day; lunches and dinners are free to choose.
Can I have my own room?
A single supplement may be available; otherwise solo travellers share with someone of the same gender.
How many people travel together?
No more than twelve travellers, with a local leader.
Can you tailor the trip?
Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.
What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?
If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.
Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.
If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.
Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary