Best Island Hopping Tours in Norway: Our Top 12

1.Fjords and Sommarøy Islands Tour with Salmon Picnic

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,922 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $112Our pick

Explore Tromsø’s fjords and Sommarøy by bus, with Arctic beaches, local salmon, warm drinks, photo stops, and optional sea swimming.

“The scenery on Sommarøy is absolutely breathtaking! Having a picnic by the sea on such a beautiful day was perfect—the air was chilly, but my heart felt so warm. Our professional guide, Joana, gave us a deep dive into the local history along the way. Her passion and warm smiles made us feel so welcome. This trip was truly worth it. I loved every bit of it!”

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2.Oslo Nature Walks: Island Hopping Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,713 reviews · 4 hours · from $69

Explore Oslo’s fjord islands, abbey ruins, beaches, cabins, and coastal paths on a guided four-hour ferry and walking tour.

“My partner and I had an amazing time. The experience was informative and enjoyable with many opportunities to ask questions and take photos. Our guide was super friendly and even provided everyone with crampons as it was particularly slippery on this day. This made the experience all the more enjoyable and allowed us to focus on taking in our surroundings rather than tripping over. Thoroughly enjoyed this trip, it’s worth every penny.”

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3.Oslo Nature Walks: Island hopping

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 570 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $71Top rated

Explore Oslo’s islands by ferry and on foot, with monastery ruins, cabin life, fjord views, local stories, and a relaxed small-group pace.

“Isi is a very nice guide, passionated. She gave us a lot of historical information, And advice for our trip in Oslo.”

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4.Kristiansand: Express Archipelago Tour by RIB Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 334 reviews · 55 min · from $124

Ride a fast RIB through Kristiansand’s rocky archipelago, with local stories, island views, warm gear, and a small 12-person group.

“Amazing trip we had a large group and they were more than happy to help. Would recommend to anyone😁”

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5.Oslo Island Walks: Island Hopping Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 183 reviews · 4 hours · from $59

Explore three Oslofjord islands, medieval ruins, beaches, and cottage lanes on a guided four-hour ferry tour for $59.

“Our guide was brilliant because he could help us comprehend these islands. He has lived in Norway for more than twenty years and could provide us not just islands info but also Oslo info. He is friendly and tour participants enjoyed talking with him, too.”

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6.Ålesund: Archipelago Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 51 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $52

Cruise Ålesund’s islands aboard MS Bruvik for 2.5 hours of fjords, cliffs, seabirds, and coastal history, with practical tips before booking.

“La excursión fue estupenda y muy puntual, te permite conocer mejor el fiordo y tienes unas vistas espectaculares, me falto un poco de guía explicativa pero por lo demás muy bien.”

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7.Oslofjord Island Hopping Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 28 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $59

Review of Oslofjord Island Hopping, with Hovedøya ruins, Nakholmen cabins, ferry rides, walking details, price, and practical advice.

“Great tour of Oslo’s islands! Tour guide Miles was so friendly and gave us great recommendations. Not a strenuous tour and the ferries were fun!”

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8.Hovedøya and Nakholmen Island Hopping Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 26 reviews · 4 hours · from $64

Explore Oslo’s Hovedøya ruins and Nakholmen cottages by electric ferry on a guided four-hour island-hopping tour.

“As the season was coming to an end the cafe wasn't open and due to the daylight hours changing we walked the last 30 mins in darkness. I wonder if the start time should be brought forward by an hour to avoid that. We learnt quite alot about the 2 islands and it was a beautiful day.”

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9.From Svolvaer: Private Lofoten Islands Tour with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 7h 30m

Review of a private Lofoten tour from Svolvaer, with Reine, Hamnoy, beaches, fjords, stockfish, guides, pricing, and practical tips.

“We loved the tour. Andrea arrived punctually, took us to the best vantage points, and takes great pictures! And because this was a private tour, there was no waiting. Overall, we were very happy with the service he provided.”

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10.Private Oslofjord Island Hopping Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Review of Oslo’s private island-hopping tour, with Hovedøya ruins, Nakholmen cottages, fjord ferries, practical tips, and value advice.

“Wonderful opportunity to view Oslo from a different vantage point. We enjoyed strolling around these two small islands.”

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11.The Southern Norwegian Archipelago Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Review of a private four-hour boat trip from Kristiansand, with island stops, Norwegian snacks, fishing, coastal culture, and guide Ryan.

“My husband and teenaged son had a blast and have not stopped talking about this fishing trip. Ryan was a wonderful guide, very easy to work with on planning the trip, it was truly a pleasure. If we are ever back, we will definitely book again!”

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12.4 Hours Island Hopping Tour in Oslo

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews · from $48Best value

Explore Oslo’s islands by ferry and foot, with abbey ruins, beaches, wooden cabins, fjord views, and practical tips for this four-hour tour.

“Absolutely amazing two ladies areanging nice tour! Thank you, wish you all the best in this amazing country ❤️”

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