Day or night, hit the snowy trails in snowshoes for some epic view

Pull on your life jacket and paddle through icy Arctic waters

Saddle up for a ride through Lofoten's Viking history

Glide through snowy landscapes, fall down, get up, glide some more

Look out for sea eagles, seals, orcas and all the marine wildlife that call Lofoten home

An Arctic archipelago that still hasn’t hit the tourist trail. 

Snap on snowshoes and access terrain you couldn't reach in summer. Your daytime trek hits viewpoints while your guide fills you in on local stories. Then there's the evening snowshoe to Svolvær - just headtorches lighting your way through landscapes that look completely different in the dark. Bit atmospheric, bit eerie, very Lofoten.

Included:

All snowshoe equipment provided

Expert local guides

Pull on your life jacket and explore Lofoten's coastline from the water. Paddle icy Arctic waters with mountains as backdrop, landing on a remote beach for a picnic lunch. Keep watch for sea eagles (2-2.5m wingspans make them hard to miss) and other marine wildlife.

Included:

Kayaks and all safety equipment

Dry suits provided

Experienced kayak guides

Saddle up for a ride through Lofoten's Viking history. The route takes you past archaeological sites where Vikings housed their longships, down to beaches, and along the coast through fishing ports.

Included:

Horse riding helmets provided

Guides familiar with the territory

Spend a full day learning how to cross-country ski. You'll get the gliding basics down, probably fall over a bit (that's part of it), and by the afternoon you'll wonder why you haven't been doing this for years. No experience needed, your guide teaches you everything step by step.

Included:

Cross-country skis and boots provided

Expert ski instructors

Head out on the water in a RIB boat for a wildlife safari. Sea eagles nest along Lofoten's coastlines, and the rich marine ecosystem supports seals, orcas, and diverse seabirds. No guarantees on what you'll spot (nature doesn't perform on schedule), but your guide knows where to look.

Included:

All safety equipment provided

Knowledgeable wildlife guides

Daily access to Lofoten's best spa facilities. Rest tired muscles in the sauna and hot tub after active days. For those wanting the full Arctic experience, there's also the optional plunge into the Arctic Ocean - cold enough to properly shock your system, but that's the point.

Stretch and strengthen between adventures with four yoga sessions throughout the week. Never set foot on a mat? It’s a  Ccommon misconception that you need to be flexible to do yoga, but just turn up and your instructor will guide you through the rest.

After a 2.5 hour scenic drive from Evenes Airport to the hotel, settle into your room and get to know your fellow Gutsy Girls over dinner. Your guides will outline what's ahead for the week.

Morning yoga to set you up, then get snowshoes on for a trek into the wilderness. Your guide shares local stories as you climb to viewpoints - don't forget your camera.

Evening spa session to test out the facilities, followed by dinner at the restaurant.

Stretch any achy muscles with morning yoga, then pull on your life jacket and dry suit. Explore Lofoten's shores and seascapes from the water, paddling to a local beach for picnic lunch.

Afternoon downtime, spa, and dinner at the hotel.

After morning yoga and breakfast, head out to sea for a wildlife safari spotting sea eagles and other Arctic species.

After lunch, swap wings for hooves with a horse ride through Viking archaeological sites, along coastlines and through fishing ports.

Once breakfast settles, take to the tracks for a full day of cross-country skiing. Learn the technique, find your rhythm, and explore forests on skis.

Evening drive to Svolvær for a night snowshoe hike. With only headtorches lighting the way, darkness adds extra drama to already dramatic landscapes.

Farewell dinner.

After breakfast, pack up and say goodbye to Lofoten. Transfer back to Evenes Airport arrives in time for afternoon flights.