Lofoten

Winter Multi-Activity Adventure

5 nights from £2599 • €2990 • $3495

Multi-activity winter adventure above the Arctic Circle. Snowshoe through mountains, kayak icy fjords, cross-country ski in forests, and horse ride ancient Viking trails. Six days exploring dramatic Norwegian islands.

Activities

4 days guided adventures

Accommodation

5 nights in a cosy hotel

Level

Beginner friendly

Food

Delicious high quality restaurant food - All meals included

Difficulty

Group Size

Moderate

Transfers

7 new friends

Dates

January & February

Fly into Evenes Airport

  • Snowshoeing

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

  • Kayaking

    Pull on your life jacket and paddle through icy Arctic waters

  • Horse Riding

    Saddle up for a ride through Lofoten's Viking history

  • Cross Country Skiing

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

  • Wildlife Watching

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

  • Explore Lofoten

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

Can't pick just one winter sport? Don't. Snowshoe, kayak, cross-country ski and horse ride your way through six days above the Arctic Circle in Lofoten. Learn from expert local guides as you explore an Arctic archipelago where mountains rise straight from the ocean and winter transforms the landscape into a snow-covered playground.

Each day brings a different way to see these islands. Trek to viewpoints, paddle coastal waters searching for wildlife, glide through forests on skis, and ride horses past Viking archaeological sites. Four yoga sessions help stretch out tired muscles between adventures.

Stay in a hotel with Lofoten's best spa - sauna, hot tub, and Arctic Ocean plunges for the brave. Restaurant dinners feature seasonal Norwegian dishes, before having a nightcap in the hotel’s gin bar. No previous experience needed with any activity, just decent fitness for consecutive active days.

Location

Lofoten Archipelago

Head to the edge of the Arctic Circle, where Lofoten stretches 100 miles into the Norwegian Sea. Face one way from our base on the east of the island and there's an endless sea dotted with tiny islands. Turn around and mountains dominate every view. Winter brings freezing temperatures and thick snow cover, turning hiking trails into cross-country skiing routes and coastal waters into Arctic kayaking territory.

It’s remote enough to feel wild, accessible enough to reach from Evenes Airport in 2.5 hours.

Activities

  • Snowshoeing

    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

  • Kayaking

    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

  • Horse Riding

    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

  • Cross Country Skiing

    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

  • Sea Eagle Safari

    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

  • Spa Sessions

    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.

  • Yoga

    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.

Snowshoeing

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

  • Expert local guides

Kayaking

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

  • Experienced kayak guides

Horse Riding

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

  • Guides familiar with the territory

Cross-Country Skiing

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

  • Expert ski instructors

Sea Eagle Safari

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

    Knowledgeable wildlife guides

Spa Sessions

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.

Yoga

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

Fitness and Experience Level

  • This trip is rated moderate.

    Winter conditions in Lofoten require decent fitness. You'll be active every day, trying new activities and using muscles you might not have realised you owned. It's not a walk in the park, but we're not climbing Everest either.

  • Consecutive Activity Days

    This trip involves several days of back-to-back activity in freezing temperatures, which tires you out. Cardiovascular fitness helps with endurance. If you do running, cycling, or anything that gets your heart pumping regularly, you'll manage fine. If you don't, we recommend you start now.

  • Never kayaked, snowshoed, skied cross-country or ridden a horse? Just bring your determination and willingness to learn. Expert guides teach you everything step by step.

  • If you’re active and want consecutive days trying multiple winter activities rather than focusing on one sport, this trip works. You'll be outdoors most days in freezing temperatures, so mental readiness for cold weather matters as much as physical fitness.

  • Stay in a cosy Norwegian hotel for the week, the perfect place for downtime after activity fuelled days.

    Make the most of the spa facilities - Lofoten's best - with a sauna, hot tub, and Arctic Ocean access for evening recovery sessions.

    The hotel restaurant serves two-course dinners showcasing seasonal Norwegian dishes. After dinner, explore the gin bar featuring Lofoten's biggest selection with gins from across Norway and beyond.

  • All meals included:

    • Breakfast: Continental buffet 

    • Lunch: Packed lunches for activity days

    • Dinner: Two-course restaurant meals featuring seasonal Norwegian dishes like reindeer, Arctic fish, and warming soups.

    Dietary Requirements:

    We cater for all dietary requirements, but being an island means fewer options available. Tell us in advance what you need - if we don't know beforehand, we might not be able to accommodate you.

Itinerary

  • Day 1

    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.

  • Day 2

    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.

  • Day 3

    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.

  • Day 4

    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.

  • Day 5

    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.

  • Day 6

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

    • Fri 9 January - Wed 14 January 2026

    • Sun 1 February - Fri 6 February 2026

Dates

Price

Private Room: £2999 (approx. €3450 / $4030)

Twin Room: £2599 (approx. €2990 / $3495)

Superior Private Room: £3099 (approx. €3565 / $4165)

  • Gutsy Girls is a UK-based adventure company welcoming women worldwide. Prices are in pounds (£) with estimates in euros (€) and US dollars ($). The final amount depends on your card provider’s conversion rate at payment time and may fluctuate.

  • Secure your spot with a 30% deposit; the balance is due 45 days before the trip.

Included

  • 4 days guided winter activities

  • 5 nights in hotel rooms

  • All meals from arrival dinner to departure breakfast

  • Group transfer from and to Evenes Airport

  • Expert local guides 

  • Spa access 

  • All technical equipment (snowshoes, skis, kayaks, safety gear)

  • Four yoga sessions

  • Gutsy Girls Host

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    • Flights to/from Evenes Airport

    • Extra drinks with meals

    • Personal expenses

    • Travel insurance (Mandatory)

    • Individual airport transfers if arriving at different times

  • Cancellations are effective from the date we receive your written notice via email. The following fees apply:

    • 100% of the trip cost if cancelled 44 days or less before the trip.

    • 30% of the trip cost if cancelled 45 days or more before the trip.

    Full terms and conditions are available for review before you book and make payment.

  • We require a minimum of 6 participants to confirm this adventure.

    If you book and we don’t reach the minimum numbers, you’ll receive a full refund. Please hold off on booking any flights until the trip is confirmed. We have no doubt that the spots will fill up quickly!

Travel

  • Fly to Evenes Airport (EVE)

    You're responsible for booking flights. We provide group transfers from the airport on arrival day and back on departure day.

    Transfer Times:

    9-14 Jan 2026

    • Arrival pickup: 17:15 at Evenes Airport

    • Departure drop-off: 14:50 at Evenes Airport

    1-6 Feb 2026

    • Arrival pickup: 17:45 at Evenes Airport

    • Departure drop-off: 14:50 at Evenes Airport

  • London Heathrow (LHR) to Evenes (EVE) | SAS

    Connecting in Oslo Gardermoen:

    • 9-14 Jan 2026

      • Outbound: LHR 7:05 ✈ EVE 16:15 | SK802 | SK4094

      • Return: EVE 16:50 ✈ LHR 21:35 | SK4095 | SK815

      1-6 Feb 2026

      • Outbound: LHR 10:35 ✈ EVE 16:45 | SK804 | SK4094

      • Return: EVE 16:50 ✈ LHR 21:35 | SK4095 | SK815

  • We really recommend booking flights that match our set-time transfers. If that's impossible, you'll need to arrange your own transport to the hotel - we don't provide individual transfers.

    The journey takes approximately 2 hours 45 minutes. Private transfers cost around 7000kr (£500), or public buses run twice daily for 500-600kr (£38-£45).

Full FAQs

Packing List

    • Snowshoes

    • Cross-country skis and boots

    • Kayaks 

    • Dry suits 

    • Life jackets

    • Horse riding helmets

  • Please see our full packing list here.

Questions?

If you have any questions, check our FAQs or drop us a message below!