Explore Vesterålen with local guides
Andøya - Scenic Route and Wildlife
On this tour we will drive along the Scenic Route of Andøya enjoying the amazing landscape and wildlife. We will drive past the Andøya Space Port and its also possible to visit Andøya Space or Andenes Museum to go to the top of the lighthouse in Andenes. On the way back we use to visit a local shop/cafe that makes some of the best cinnamon bun in Norway and they also make candy & soaps.
*Local shop & Andøya Space can be closed during low season.
Price: 1900,- NOK pr person for open tour / From 9000,- NOK for private tour
Est 4-6 hours
Min 2 (1 for private tour) / Max 15 pers
Start: 11.00
Not included:
Tickets at Andøya Space or Andenes Museum is not incl in this price.
And explore other parts of Vesterålen:
Discover the diverse landscapes and hidden gems of Vesterålen as we take you beyond the main routes and into some of the region's most authentic and scenic locations.
Øksnes
Experience dramatic coastal landscapes and visit the historic fishing village of Nyksund, once abandoned and now revived as a vibrant and creative coastal community. Today, it offers charming cafés, local food experiences, and the option of a guided walk with a local storyteller who brings the village’s unique history to life.
Bø i Vesterålen
Often described as one of the most beautiful areas in Vesterålen, Bø offers raw and untouched nature where mountains meet the open ocean. This area is rich in wildlife and known for its powerful coastal scenery, making it a perfect place for nature lovers and photographers.
Hadsel
Enjoy stunning fjords and cultural highlights in Hadsel, including a possible visit to the Hurtigruten Museum in Stokmarknes. Here, you can step aboard a full-scale historic ship and explore the story of Norway’s famous coastal route, an important part of the country’s maritime heritage.
For a culinary experience, a stop at Kvitnes Gård offers locally sourced, high-quality food in a unique coastal setting.
Sortland
Explore the beautiful fjords surrounding Sortland, the gateway to Vesterålen. This area offers calm waters, scenic viewpoints, and a perfect combination of mountains and sea, giving you a true sense of Arctic Norway.
Feel free to request stops along these routes if you want to have a short photo break! All our tour are by car and all tours includes photos taken by our guide. For best wildlife results we highly recommend booking a wildlife tour or moose safari as some animals are harder to see during the day - but feel free to send us an email to ask what you can expect to see on tours like these.
For booking, prices or more info on Explore Vesterålen Tours: booking@vtours.no
Driving on icy roads in Vesterålen & Lofoten is no joke and can be quite dangerous if you don't have experience driving on snow & ice. By using Vesterålen Tours as your guides you can relax while we do the driving with our safe four wheel drive vehicle equipped with wintertiers with spikes and experienced drivers on the narrow winter roads we got.