Most-booked road tourSommarøy Fjord Expedition & VIP Salmon Picnic
4.74 (5,308) · 4.5–5 hSalmon picnic in the price
From€72.10per person
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Tromsø Fjords Tour of Kvaløya and Sommarøy
A Tromsø fjords tour of Kvaløya and Sommarøy is a 3–6-hour road trip across the bridge to Kvaløya and on to the white beaches of Sommarøy, from €52 per person; 26 tours run it, most in about 5 hours.
Most-booked road tour26road tours, all from central Tromsø
€52.20lowest price per person
3–6 hmost about 5 hours
4.77average from 14,619 reviews
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Which Tromso fjord day tour suits you
Road tours to Sommarøy differ mainly in group size and food — the route is much the same.
The classic coach loop
The biggest tours, the lowest prices
A coach with a toilet or a large minibus, a picnic or a light lunch on many — the loop most first-timers take.
Average rating★ 4.75
Reviews6,175
Sommarøy Fjord Expedition Tour & VIP Salmon PicnicVIP salmon picnic4.74 (5,308)
Hours outof 12€72.10 DatesRead review
Fjord Adventure with Lunch and Photoslight lunch and snacks, hot drinks4.80 (867)
Hours outof 12€66.07 Dates
Small group, minivan
Fewer guests, more time per stop
A minivan or a 4x4 van with up to 7–8 guests on some — more time at each stop and an easier pace.
Average rating★ 4.82
Reviews360
Picnic and photo focus
A meal on the shore, photos of you
A picnic on the beach and a guide who takes your photos — the two most-reviewed picnic tours.
Average rating★ 4.83
Reviews3,044
Arctic Roadtrip: fjords tour with scenic picnicvegan sandwich, cookies, hot drinks, free photos4.86 (1,706)
Hours outof 12€112.32 DatesRead review
Wildlife on the way
Reindeer and birds, with hot chocolate
Built around spotting: reindeer and birds are what guests mention; hot chocolate or tea; ages 12+.
Average rating★ 4.88
Reviews652
Fjords Tour with wildlife spottinghot chocolate or tea, cookies, water4.88 (652)
Hours outof 12€75.41 Dates
Four picks
Best Tromso fjord day tour by road
The most-booked, the best-rated, the cheapest and the small-group pick.
Most booked4.74 (5,308)
Sommarøy Fjord Expedition Tour & VIP Salmon Picnic
Classic loop with a salmon picnic; coach with toilet; English and Spanish guides.
Hours outof 12
From€72.10per person
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Top rated · lowest price4.93 (155)
Sommarøy Islands & Arctic Fjords Tour + Local Food
The best rating of road tours with 100+ reviews, at the lowest price.
Hours outof 12
From€52.20per person
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Picnic & photos4.86 (1,706)
Arctic Roadtrip: fjords tour with scenic picnic
Minibus group, vegan picnic, hot drinks and free photos of you.
Hours outof 12
From€112.32per person
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Small group4.83 (185)
Small Group Kvaløya & Sommarøy Fjord Tour with Lunch
Minivan, lunch in a scenic restaurant, thermal suits and boots lent.
Hours outof 12
From€159.51per person
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Compare all 26
All 26 Tromsø fjord day trips by road compared
The cheapest is €52.20 and the shortest 3–3.5 hours. Tours with fewer than 10 reviews sit last, muted.
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Tour
Inclusions (as listed)
Hours out
Rating
From pp
1
Sommarøy Fjord Expedition Tour & VIP Salmon Picnic
VIP salmon picnic
Hours outof 12
4.74 (5,308)
€72.10
2
Arctic Roadtrip: fjords tour with scenic picnic
vegan sandwich, cookies, hot drinks, free photos
Hours outof 12
4.86 (1,706)
€112.32
3
Sommarøy Fjord Tour with Scenic Picnic
seaside picnic
Hours outof 12
4.80 (1,338)
€121.29
4
Fjord and mountain tour to Sommarøy
blackcurrant juice, lefse
Hours outof 12
4.65 (958)
€79.28
5
Fjord Adventure with Lunch and Photos
light lunch and snacks, hot drinks
Hours outof 12
4.80 (867)
€66.07
6
Norwegian Fjords Half-Day Tour
snacks, hot drinks
Hours outof 12
4.84 (793)
€108.54
7
Fjords Tour with wildlife spotting
hot chocolate or tea, cookies, water
Hours outof 12
4.88 (652)
€75.41
8
Arctic Fjords Tour to Kvaløya with Panoramic Lunch
Panoramic lunch (in the name)
Hours outof 12
4.61 (619)
€184.05
9
Sommerøya & Kvaløya Arctic Fjords Tour/Optional Lunch
traditional food
Hours outof 12
4.78 (469)
€58.50
12
Small Group Kvaløya & Sommarøy Fjord Tour with Lunch
lunch in a scenic restaurant
Hours outof 12
4.83 (185)
€159.51
13
Sommarøy Islands & Arctic Fjords Tour + Local Food
Local food (in the name)
Hours outof 12
4.93 (155)
€52.20
14
Sommaroy Fjord Tour with Lunch Option
Lunch option (in the name)
Hours outof 12
4.60 (148)
€128.36
15
All-Inclusive Arctic Fjords and Sommarøy Scenic Tour
All-inclusive (in the name)
Hours outof 12
4.73 (137)
€184.05
16
No photo
Sommarøy Paparazzi Tour (7 pax max, fjord tour)
7 guests max
Hours outof 12
4.80 (123)
€91.08
18
Remote Arctic Fjord Expedition to Grøtfjord & Rekvik
Not listed · goes to Grøtfjord & Rekvik
Hours outof 12
4.82 (83)
€66.07
19
Arctic Fjord & Island Tour — Small Group Experience
Small group
Hours outof 12
4.75 (64)
€169.00
20
Arctic Roadtrip Small Group 4x4 Van
Small group · 4x4 van
Hours outof 12
4.81 (52)
€141.58
21
Explore the Arctic Fjords - Snacks included
Snacks (in the name)
Hours outof 12
4.88 (48)
€117.98
22
Sommarøy & Kvaløya Fjords w/ light lunch
Light lunch (in the name)
Hours outof 12
4.82 (37)
€165.17
23
Fjord Tour and Visit to Sommarøy in French
Guided in French
Hours outof 12
4.94 (35)
€169.89
24
Fjord Tour and Visit to Sommarøy with an Expert Guide (Italian)
Guided in Italian
Hours outof 12
4.98 (27)
€169.89
26
Tirpitz, Ersfjord & Grotfjord
Small group · van · Tirpitz site, Ersfjord, Grøtfjord
Hours outof 12
4.55 (4)
€149.00
Source · GetYourGuide listings, ratings and “from” prices per person · 19 Oct 2026All 51 Tromsø fjord tours →
Route · before you book
What you see on a Tromsø fjord day tour
Most road tours follow one loop — over the bridge to Kvaløya, along its fjords, out to Sommarøy’s beaches and back, about 1 h 15 min each way without stops.
Sommarøy from above · Sommarøy ExpeditionThe loop: Kvaløya to Sommarøy
Four places most tours pass, in order.
Sandnessund BridgeFrom Tromsøya to Kvaløya, Norway’s fifth-largest island.
Kaldfjorden · ErsfjordenFjords cutting into the north of Kvaløya; Ersfjordbotn is 35–45 min from Tromsø.
SommarøyA fishing village on a small island off Kvaløya, with white-sand beaches.
HillesøyaReached by a bridge from Sommarøy.
Source · Visit Tromsø · WikipediaTromsø fjords map →
Winter dusk on Kvaløya · Sommerøya & Kvaløya tourBefore you book a fjord day trip
Three things change the day: the light, the age limit and what is in the price.
LightIn the polar night, about 27 Nov – 15 Jan, twilight lasts roughly 9:00–14:00 — take a late-morning start.
Minimum age5 on the Fjord and Mountain tour, 7 on the lunch-and-photos and Half-Day tours, 12 on the wildlife tour.
In the priceShown per tour in the comparison; where it says “Not listed”, check the booking page.
Meeting pointAll start in central Tromsø; the Sommarøy Expedition meets at the Radisson Blu, Fredrik Langes gate 4.
Source · Visit Tromsø · GetYourGuide listingsWinter guide →
Some tours swap stops: the Grøtfjord & Rekvik expedition goes to Grøtfjord, and the Tirpitz tour adds the site where the battleship was sunk.
Sommarøy or Senja
Sommarøy tour or Senja — which Tromsø fjord tour?
Sommarøy is a half day from €52; Senja is a full day with a car ferry, from €120 — take Senja only with a free day and three or more days in Tromsø.
Sommarøy
Senja
Hours
3–6 h, most about 5
6–11 h, a full day
Drive each way
About 1 h 15 min
About 2–4 h, with a ferry on some tours
What you see
Kvaløya’s fjords, Sommarøy’s white beaches
Senja’s jagged peaks and outer coast
Choice
26 road tours
9 day trips
Best for
A first fjord day, short stays, a lower price
A third day or more in Tromsø, bigger landscapes
Price from
€52.20Pick a tour
€120.72Compare Senja trips →
Reviews
Reviews of the Tromso fjord day tour by road
Almost every top review names the guide — and the picnic, the beaches and the reindeer come next.
4.77
14,619 reviews across 26 road tours on GetYourGuide, averaged by review count.
Source · GetYourGuide · 19 Oct 2026
Praised
Guides, named in review after review
The picnic and the views on the shore
Reindeer and birds on the way
Watch out
Four listings name no inclusionsNot listed
Two tours have fewer than 10 reviews
“This tour was really great. The guide was super enthusiastic and engaging. The breathtaking scenery and the picnic were also really great!”
Sommarøy Expedition →
“Michele was truly an excellent guide; he explained everything we saw to us very clearly. It was a wonderful experience, and he was fantastic!”
Small-group Kvaløya tour →
“Great overall experience. Excellent guide. Beautiful views and great to see reindeer”
Sommerøya & Kvaløya tour →
“Thank you for this wonderful, varied tour. Jan was a great guide. Very attentive, friendly, knowledgeable and easy to understand. Great!”
Wildlife tour →
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FAQ
Tromsø fjords tour of Kvaløya and Sommarøy — FAQ
Eight direct answers — length, price, the best tour, lunch, small groups, winter, wildlife and going on your own.
Most last about 5 hours; the range is 3 to 6 hours. The drive itself is about 1 h 15 min each way without stops.
From €52 to about €198 per person; 7 of the 26 road tours cost €80 or less.
The most booked is the Sommarøy Expedition with a salmon picnic (★ 4.74, 5,308 reviews); the best rated with 100+ reviews is the Sommarøy Islands & Arctic Fjords Tour + Local Food (★ 4.93), which is also the cheapest.
On many tours: a salmon picnic, a vegan picnic, a light lunch or a restaurant lunch, depending on the tour. Some list snacks and hot drinks only; check the inclusions in the comparison.
Yes — the small-group Kvaløya tour by minivan, the Paparazzi tour with 7 guests at most, and the 4x4 van roadtrip.
Yes, all year. In the polar night the light lasts a few hours around midday, so late-morning departures see the most.
Often, not guaranteed: guests mention reindeer and birds; the wildlife tour is built around spotting.
Yes, by car: about 1 h 15 min each way without stops. A tour adds a guide, stops chosen for the light and often a meal.
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