The jagged Okshornan peaks of Senja under a pink sky over a calm sea
Updated Oct 2026·9 Senja trips compared

Senja Fjord Tour from Tromso

A Senja fjord tour from Tromsø is a full day of 6–11 hours to Norway’s second-largest island, from €120.72 per person; 9 tours run it, and it pays off if you have three or more days in Tromsø.

Couple on rocks, jagged Senja peaks (Okshornan)Most-booked Senja tour
Senja Discovery Arctic Day Trip with Lunch
4.68 (274) · 11 h
Lunch with veg and vegan options in the price
From€253.52per person
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9day trips, all from central Tromsø
€120.72lowest price per person
6–11 hmost 9–10 hours
4.81average from 720 reviews
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Which Senja day trip from Tromsø suits you

Senja tours differ in group size, lunch and length — from 6 to 11 hours.

Lunch and a full day

The long day, with lunch on the way

Nine to eleven hours with lunch in the price — veg and vegan options on one, a Norwegian lunch on the ferry tour.

Average rating★ 4.75
Reviews387
Senja Discovery Arctic Day Trip with LunchLunch (veg/vegan options) · minibus up to 154.68 (274)
Hours outof 1211 h
€253.52 Dates
Full-Day Senja Tour with Scenic Ferry & LunchFerry · Norwegian lunch4.88 (113)
Hours outof 129 h
€226.53 Dates
Three picks

Best Senja fjord tour from Tromso

The most-booked, the best-rated with 100+ reviews and the lowest-price small group.

Couple on rocks, jagged Senja peaks (Okshornan)Most booked
4.68 (274)

Senja Discovery Arctic Day Trip with Lunch

Lunch with veg and vegan options; minibus up to 15 seats.
Hours outof 1211 h
From€253.52per person
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Dark jagged peaks over rocksTop rated
4.89 (247)

Senja Fjords & Coast Day Tour with FREE Photos

Free photos of you and a ferry crossing — the best-rated Senja tour with 100+ reviews.
Hours outof 129 h
From€244.46per person
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Photographer on rock at sunsetSmall group
4.66 (27)

SENJAtional: Sommaroy and Senja (7 pax max)

Both islands in one day with 7 guests at most.
Hours outof 1210 h
From€161.10per person
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Compare all 9

All 9 Senja fjord tours from Tromsø compared

The cheapest is €120.72 and the shortest 6 hours. New tours without reviews sit last, muted.

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Trip
Inclusions (as listed)
Hours out
Rating
From pp
1
Senja Discovery Arctic Day Trip with Lunch
Lunch (veg/vegan options) · minibus up to 15
Hours outof 1211 h
4.68 (274)
€253.52
2
Senja Fjords & Coast Day Tour with FREE Photos
Free photos · ferry crossing
Hours outof 129 h
4.89 (247)
€244.46
3
Full-Day Senja Tour with Scenic Ferry & Lunch
Ferry · Norwegian lunch
Hours outof 129 h
4.88 (113)
€226.53
4
Best of Senja-4x4 Day Tour
4x4 (in the name)
Hours outof 126 h
4.95 (45)
€198.21
5
SENJAtional: Sommaroy and Senja (7 pax max)
Sommarøy and Senja · 7 guests max
Hours outof 1210 h
4.66 (27)
€161.10
6
Authentic Senja Island Day Trip with lunch
Lunch (in the name)
Hours outof 129 h
5.00 (14)
€221.81
7
Senja Exploration (Arctic Fjords & Coastal Scenery)
Not listed
Hours outof 1210 h
New (0)
€283.16
8
Senja Island Day Fjord Trip with Lunch and Photos
Lunch and photos (in the name)
Hours outof 1210 h
New (0)
€221.81
9
Senja Wild side of nature
Not listed
Hours outof 127 h
New (0)
€120.72
Source · GetYourGuide · 19 Oct 2026 · where it says “Not listed”, check the inclusions on the booking page before you payAll 51 Tromsø fjord tours →
The day · before you book

How a Senja day trip from Tromso runs

Most of the day is the journey out and back; Senja itself gets the middle hours. Plan the rest of your trip around it.

The jagged Okshornan peaks above a snowy rocky shoreOkshornan, Senja · Senja Fjords & Coast tour

The day, step by step

Five stages, from an early start to an evening return.

Leave TromsøAn early start from the center; the meeting point is on each booking page.
Cross KvaløyaThe same island the Sommarøy tours drive across.
To SenjaBy ferry from Brensholmen to Botnhamn, about 45 min and all year, or by road over the bridge at Finnsnes — about 2–4 h in all.
The outer coastFjords, beaches and mountain views; stops and lunch differ by tour.
Back to TromsøThe return takes as long as the way out; expect to arrive in the evening.
Source · Visit Senja · Guide to LofotenTromsø fjords map →
A wave breaking on dark rocks below jagged peaksThe outer coast · Authentic Senja day trip

Before you book a Senja tour

It is a long day in a vehicle.

Winter lightIn the polar night, about 27 November to 15 January, the light lasts a few hours around midday.
Long drive4–8 hours of the day are travel; bring snacks and water if lunch is not listed.
Evening plansCheck the return time before you book an aurora tour for the same evening.
New toursThree Senja tours have no reviews yet; the rated ones are listed first.
Source · Visit Tromsø · GetYourGuide listingsWinter guide →
Sommarøy or Senja

Sommarøy or a Senja fjord tour from Tromsø?

Sommarøy is the easy half day; Senja is the big full day for those with time to spare.

Senja
Sommarøy
Hours
6–11 h, a full day
3–6 h, a half day
Drive each way
About 2–4 h, with a ferry on some tours
About 1 h 15 min
What you see
Senja’s jagged peaks and outer coast
Kvaløya’s fjords, Sommarøy’s white beaches
Choice
9 day trips
26 road tours
Best for
A third day or more in Tromsø, bigger landscapes
A first fjord day, short stays, a lower price
Price from
€120.72Pick a trip
Reviews

Reviews of the Senja day trip from Tromso

Guests write about the guides’ stories as much as the views.

4.81

720 reviews across the 6 rated Senja tours on GetYourGuide, averaged by review count.

Source · GetYourGuide · 19 Oct 2026
Praised
Guides and their stories about Senja
The scenery on the outer coast
Lunch on the day on several tours
Watch out
A long day, mostly in the vehicle6–11 h
Three new tours have no reviews yet
5.0
“A very nice day trip. Anna took the time to give us explanations in various fields (fauna, flora). I recommend it.”
Teresa · 12 Oct 2026
Senja tour with scenic ferry →
5.0
“The tour guide/driver is considerate and willing to share stories about Senja and Norway.”
Julie · 5 Oct 2026
Senja tour with scenic ferry →
5.0
“The guide was very polite and tried really her best to give us an amazing experience. We drove into amazing scenery”
isida · 7 Sep 2026
Senja Fjords & Coast tour →
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FAQ

Senja fjord tour from Tromso FAQ

Eight direct answers — length, price, getting there, short stays, lunch, small groups, winter and Sommarøy in the same day.

6 to 11 hours; most tours last 9 to 10 hours.
From €120.72 to about €283 per person; most cost €220–€255.
By the Brensholmen–Botnhamn ferry, about 45 minutes and running all year, or by road over the bridge at Finnsnes. Either way it takes about 2–4 hours.
With one or two days in Tromsø, a Sommarøy tour shows the fjords in half the time and for less money. With three days or more, Senja is the bigger landscape.
On several tours: lunch with veg and vegan options on the Senja Discovery trip, a Norwegian lunch on the scenic-ferry tour, and lunch on others named “with lunch”. Check each tour’s inclusions.
Yes — SENJAtional takes 7 guests at most; the Senja Discovery minibus has up to 15 seats.
The ferry runs all year, so the route stays open; in the polar night the daylight on Senja lasts only a few hours. Check the calendar for your date.
Yes, on SENJAtional, which covers both with 7 guests at most.
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