I had so much fun, i got to see the seals, sea eagle and an otter! we also saw some reindeers on the way to the location by the bus!





Do you want to experience the stunning nature and mountains from seas? Be surprised how crystal clear the water is and how much life there is under water as well? And maybe even see seals from a kayak, which are living in the bay this tour is taking you. Kayaking in arctic, year-round is an unforgettable experience. During wintertime kayaking is still possible and locals do it a lot! With right gear you will be warm and cozy inside the kayak, while enjoying white mountains and stunning polar night colors around you! We like to keep the amount of participants low, so that you have a better possibility to experience the quiet nature and feel relaxed. Your guide is local, living in the area year around . This tour is real eco-friendly! Located in Håkøybotn, Kvaløya island, where you arrive together with your guide with public buss from Tromsø city and after the tour guiding you back to the nearest bus stop. You can also arrive with your own car. Welcome to experience arctic kayaking!
In demand: 24 of the next 30 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 10.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Tromsø: Easy Winter Kayaking Tour with Seal Watching lasts about 5 hours.
Prices start at $203 per person for this Tromso experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 8:45 AM.
It can: 24 of the next 30 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is We will meet outside of Tourist Shop Tromsø Harbour (Kirkegata 2) in Tromso center 8.45 a.m.(Guide is having a sign "KaruArctic - Easy Kayaking Tour-)We take a public bus to our destination. Please be there on time, so that you ain't going to miss the bus. Since it is a public bus, it does not wait. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in NO, FI, EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 6 participants.
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 22 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by KaruArctic.
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I had so much fun, i got to see the seals, sea eagle and an otter! we also saw some reindeers on the way to the location by the bus!
Had a brilliant kayaking experience with Jenni. Great host and beautiful lake. Saw lots of seals who were curious about the kayak but we kept a respectable distance for the welfare of the seals which was great. Fab photos and accommodating to everyone even if you haven’t kayaked before!
Had an amazing experience with a glimpse into local life on Kvaløya. The kayaking was effortless and smooth, making it accessible for everyone. The views were absolutely breathtaking, and the whole experience felt truly unique. Our guide was fantastic—knowledgeable, friendly, and made the adventure even more memorable.
Jenni was an amazing guide! She had all the needed equipment and was very helpful with the logistics. It was a beautiful day and the seals made an appearance. Wonderful activity, made our trip!
Well-organized experience with beautiful views. Saw plenty of wildlife, and the equipment kept us warm.
Jenni was such a wonderful guide. She runs this business (which she created!) so she is an absolute expert, and she's also just an all around kind human. She provided us with all the gear we needed to stay warm and dry (though I would also recommend bringing hand warmers for your hands and feet if you go out on a particularly cold day or if you generally get cold easily). You have access to a bathroom before and after you go out on the kayaks. We saw a few curious seals following behind us and one person even saw an otter (and we all later saw otter tracks when we stopped for our snack and hot beverage)! We had to break through ice that had formed over the shoreline to take the kayaks out onto the water, which only added to the cool experience. The views were stunning and the water was crystal clear. Jenni took some photos and videos during our excursion, which she sent to us afterwards. Do not pass up this unique experience!
Had an amazing time at this kayaking tour. Jenni was the perfect guide through our journey and made everything seem super easy (even though we did this activity in December, with such cold weather!)! We were able to see seals which made the whole experience even better. But to be fair the kayaking tour is already worth it just for the landscape!
This was an amazing trip and everything was perfectly organised! Jenni the guide was super knowledgeable and really welcoming, she even took pictures of us in the kayaks so we didn’t need to take our phones on the water. Thank you!
Kayaking with Jenni was a fabulous experience - as others have said, it was such a unique excursion and our guide was very warm and the entire time in our small group (6 total) it was a personalized and hands-on experience. We got to see spirited seals and otters play, as well as starfish and others in the crystal clear water below. For sure it was cold, but Jenni had extra socks and flannels and other accoutrements if you happened to be chilly. The kayaking itself was serene and we even had a little snack and hot currant juice on an islet. 100% recommend - a great half-day experience.
Kayaking with Jenni was terrific! We spent a few hours on the water- saw many seals- and enjoyed the calm day. She had extra socks and scarves for us to keep warm under dry suits. We felt safe and had a terrific day! Highly recommend.
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Tromsø: Easy Winter Kayaking Tour with Seal Watching | 5 hours | 5.0 (22) | $203 | |
Silent Whale Watching by Hybrid-Electric Boat from Tromsø | 7–9 hours | 4.5 (1,021) | $202 | View |
Tromso Aurora Hunt with Bonfire, Meal, Winter Suit & Photos | 5–8 hours | 4.8 (2,436) | $212 | View |
Tromsø: Small Group | Northern Lights Chase + All-Inclusive | 6–9 hours | 4.9 (974) | $141 | View |
Minibus Northern Lights Chase with Photography from Tromsø | 6–9 hours | 4.9 (885) | $241 | View |
Arctic Nature Tour from Tromsø with Scenic Sommarøy picnic | 4 hours | 4.9 (559) | $136 | View |
Tromsø: Arctic Fjord Cruise & Fishing Experience | 5 hours | 4.7 (482) | $139 | View |