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Lovely Lofoten

Lovely Lofoten

Peaceful Pedaling on a Norwegian Island Paradise

Highlights

  • Cycle along magnificent coastlines, with countless stops in active fishing hamlets
  • Cruise to the northwest tip of the island to see the Maelstrom, renowned as the world's strongest current
  • Paddle a Viking ship, and explore a reconstructed chieftain's house
  • Get more day for your dollar with optional around-the-clock adventures and excursions under the midnight sun

Description

Venture over the Arctic Circle and experience quiet roads rolling along fjords and the crystal sea, seabird serenades, marvelous views in every direction, deliciously healthy seafood feasts, and more, all under the glorious light that changes, glows, and shines into the night.  Best of all, you'll ride with guide (and trip designer) Sandro Della Mea, a native Norwegian with years of experience leading trips on Lofoten.

Check out this beautiful video footage of Lofoton here.

For more information on Norway, click here.

Dates for Families:

July 2 - July 9

July 15 - July 22

  • Price


    $5,295

  • Single Supplement

    $900

  • Ability Level

    Athletic beginner

  • Terrain

    Rolling coastal roads

  • Distance

    200 miles

  • Departing

    Bodo

  • Arriving

    Svolvaer

  • Bike Rental

    Included

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  • Other Trips You'll Like

    Norway: Classic Fjords

  • Dates

    • June 17, 2012
    • June 30, 2012
    • July 7, 2012
    • July 21, 2012
    • August 4, 2012
     
Day 1–3: Henningsvaer

Warm up with a ride from Svolvaer to Henningsvaer, known as the "Venice of Lofoten." On Day 2, ride a coastal loop to Gimsoy and Brenna, where we'll dismount to hike along some of the most stunning coast you'll ever see. On Day 3, explore Norway's ancient past (and its connections with the New World) at the Viking Museum in Borg.

Day 4: Stamsund
Stamsund

Follow a gorgeous coastal road teeming with wildlife to Stamsund, where fishermen and artists live side by side.

     
Day 5–7: Ballstaad

It's wheels and waves on Day 5 as you ride to Ballstaad. To get there, we'll board a ferry to the fishing village of Nusfjord, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Days 6 and 7 are packed with discoveries. Ride beside white beaches to the fishing port of Tind. Hear the cacophony of the kittiwake colony on the cliffs of Hamnoy. Hike around a mountain lake under the midnight sun. Cruise to Maelstrom, site of the planet's strongest currents.

Day 8: Farvel!

Today, we depart.

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Related Testimonials

  • Tim J., Austin TX had this to say about Lovely Lofoten:

    A great trip for the family! The fishing villages were breathtaking, and who doesn't love vikings?
  • Katie T., Summit NJ had this to say about Norway:

    The drama of the landscapes in Norway is impossible to beat! I had a great time.

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Average distance per day: 18-35 miles.

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Average distance per day: 35-45 miles.

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Average distance per day: 40-50 miles.

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Average distance per day: 20–30 miles.