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Norway - Lofoten Islands
Situated within the Arctic Circle and a short flight from Oslo, Bodø provides the perfect starting point for our tour. Following a visit to the nearby Saltstraumen the world's largest whirlpool, we board the luxury coastal cruise ship - the Hurtigruten', and embark on a stunning journey across Vestfjorden to Stamsund where our cycling begins. Highlights along the way include; Henningsvær (the Venice of the North), the narrow Troll fjord, the Viking Long House at Borg, picture postcard Nusfjord, and the former Viking powerbase of the north, Kabelvåg, with its fine museums and galleries. Our route, which follows a coastline of white sandy beaches, rolling hills and soaring peaks, concludes below the steep Lofoten Wall at Reine from where we cycle to the end of the road (literally) at Å, before the final boat trip back to Bodø.
Stokmarknes Leknes Svolvær Stamsund
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he endless days and magical light around the time of the Midnight Sun provide the setting for this gentle paced road tour exploring Norway's beautiful Lofoten Islands. This narrow chain of islands crams in more mountains per square mile than any other part of Norway. Jagged peaks sweep down to the sea leaving a narrow brim of coastal road with breathtaking views amid charming fishing villages, simply perfect for cycling.
For accommodation in the Lofotens we use the lovely quayside Rorbus, traditionally painted fishermen's wood cabins perched on stilts. With some providing rowing boats, you may wish to try some fishing; or take a sauna and optional fjord dip for an invigorating experience, scandinavian style Evening meals are either taken at the superb local restaurants, renowned for their delicious seafood, or in the Rorbus themselves if you prefer to try your hand at cooking. Lunches en route are picnic style and breakfasts are all to the high quality you have come to expect from Skedaddle.
Reine Værøy
Bodø
Lofoten Islands
Tour Duration: 10 days Grade: Price: £1395 (land only) Estimated Flight Cost: £300 Optional: Bike Hire £120 Insurance £24 Carbon Offset Cost: £2 Tour Details: Place to place 3 nights hotel 6 nights Rorbu Breakfast and lunch provided 7 days biking 1 day cruise Guided & vehicle support Tour Dates & Codes:
starts
13 Jun 08 27 Jun 08 25 Jul 08 12 Jun 09 26 Jun 09
ends
22 Jun 08 06 Jul 08 03 Aug 08 21 Jun 09 05 Jul 09
code
NOR08/01 NOR08/02 NOR08/03 NOR09/01* NOR09/02*
For a detailed tour dossier 0191 265 1110 www.skedaddle.co.uk
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* Prices for 2009 subject to increase.
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