Kvaløya Island tour from Tromsø: Arctic fjords and Sommarøy beach

Six hours across Norway's fifth largest island, ending with lunch where white sand meets the Arctic sea

A roundtrip minibus tour of Kvaløya island departing from Tromsø, with an English-speaking guide, photo stops across Arctic mountains and fjords, and lunch at Sommarøy village. You travel in a Mercedes Sprinter, watch for eagles, seals, foxes and reindeer, stop at local shops for Arctic products, and finish on Sommarøy's white sandy beaches before returning to the city.

Step-by-step itinerary

Scenic roundtrip tour of Kvaløya island

• Depart Tromso by Mercedes Sprinter
• Travel around Kvaløya island wilderness
• Spot Arctic wildlife and fauna
• Stop for multiple photo opportunities
• Visit local cafes and shops
• Enjoy lunch at Sommarøy village
• Return to Tromso with hotel drop-off

The experience

You leave Tromsø in a Mercedes Sprinter and head into the wilderness of Kvaløya, Norway's fifth largest island, where the landscape opens into mountains and fjords. The route is built around photo stops, several of them, so you step out to frame the views yourself rather than watch them pass. An English-speaking guide travels with you and points out the Arctic fauna that live here: eagles, sea otters, seals, foxes, moose and reindeer. The driver knows where to look and when to stop, which matters when the light and the animals both have their own schedule.

Partway through, you pull into local cafes and shops in small settlements, places where you can see how people actually live in the Arctic and buy things they make: food, crafts, the products tourists usually miss. This is not a museum stop. It is a working village. Then the tour moves toward Sommarøy, a small village on the coast where lunch waits. The beaches there are white sand and the water is clear enough that you can see why locals and visitors both come back. You eat there, walk if you want to, and have time to take in the place before the drive back to Tromsø.

The whole day runs six hours. You need to dress in layers because the photo stops mean you are outside in the Arctic air, and the operator runs this tour in all weather. Hot drinks and snacks travel with you, so you stay warm between stops. Lunch is included: vegetarian options are available if you book ahead and mention it.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• transport by air-conditioned Mercedes Sprinter.
• professional driver and English-speaking expert guide.
• multiple photo stops with digital photos included.
• premium hot chocolate, tea and coffee.
• snacks.
• lunch at Sommarøy village.

Options for this experience

3 options

Private Tour 6-15Up to 15 people · Guide in English · 09:00 and 10:00Lasts 6 hours, with lunch at the Sommarøy Hotel. Round trip through Kvaløya: you drive across the island of Kvaløya to Sommarøya, then return to Tromsø along Kvaløya's south coast. Mercedes Sprinter vehicle.

Arctic day trip to SommarøyGuide in English · 09:00Minibus by Mercedes Sprinter

Private tour for 1-5 peopleUp to 5 people · Guide in English · 09:00 and 10:00Lasts 6 hours, with lunch at the Sommarøy Hotel. Round trip: you drive across the island of Kvaløya to Sommarøya, then return to Tromsø along Kvaløya's south coast. Mercedes V Class vehicle.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00 and 10:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (7 to 64 years) · Under 7: can't be booked

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 25 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effort

Operated by Northern Norway Travel

Is this one for you?Choose the private tour option if your group is between one and five people, or the larger private option for six to fifteen travelers: both keep the route and the stops the same, and let you set the pace without waiting for other bookings to fill. The shared Sommarøy Arctic Day Trip works if you are traveling solo or as a pair and want to split the cost with other visitors.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What animals might I see on Kvaløya island?

Eagles, sea otters, seals, foxes, moose and reindeer live on the island. The guide watches for them during the drive, though sightings depend on the season and the day.

How much time do I spend at Sommarøy?

Sommarøy is where you have lunch, included in the tour. You have time to walk the white sand beach and see the water before the drive back to Tromsø, though the exact duration depends on the day's schedule.

What is included in the tour price?

Hotel pickup and drop-off, transport in the Mercedes Sprinter, the English-speaking guide, photo stops, digital photos of the day, hot chocolate and tea and coffee, snacks, and lunch at Sommarøy are all included.

Do I need to be fit for this tour?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. You spend most of the day in the minibus, with stops to step out and photograph the views and walk around Sommarøy village.

What should I bring or wear?

Dress in warm layers because you will be outside during photo stops in the Arctic air. The tour runs in all weather, so come prepared for wind and cold.