Norway: Lovely Lofoten
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Norway
Upcoming Dates
- June 18, 2011
- June 25, 2011
- July 2, 2011
- July 15, 2011
- August 6, 2011
- August 20, 2011
Accommodations
Classic
Ability Level
Athletic beginner
Terrain
Rolling coastal roads
Distance
200 miles
Arriving
Svolvaer
Departing
Bodo
Price
- $4,295
Single Supplement
$800
Bike Rental
Included
Peaceful Pedaling on a Norwegian Island Paradise
NEW for 2010!
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
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.
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Dates for Families:
July 3 - July 10
August 7 - August 14
August 14 - August 21
Itinerary
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
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 – Favel!
Today, we depart.