NEW Ciclismo Classico Tour: Lovely Lofoten: Lovely Lofoten Peaceful Pedaling on a Norwegian Island Paradise

Our guide host is Sandro Della Mea, a native Norwegian who has years of experience leading bicycling, kayaking and hiking trips on Lofoten, an outdoor and culture seekers dreamscape

Just above the Artic circle, off the NorthernWest Coast of Norway lies a magnificent island like no other. The Lofoten islands has all the ingredients for a absolutely perfect, once-in-lifetime cycling vacation: Quiet, rolling roads along Fiords and the crystal clear sea, intriguing villages and museums, stunning 360 degree views, seabird serenades, accommodations in Rorbu, renovated fisherman’s cabins, and deliciously healthy seafood feasts. As a special bonus,we’ll enjoy long days, evening walks and even midnight rides or kayaking under the glorious light that changes, glows and shines all day and night.

Day 1 From Svolvær, cycle over to ”Lofoten’s Venice”, Henningsvær stopping in the Lofoten Museum at Kabelvag. This enchanting fishing station is renowned for its unique atmosphere and architecture built around the fisheries industry.
Day 2 We take a loop ride to Gimsoy and Brenna where we hike along the stunning coastline.
Day 3 Loop ride to Borg’s Viking Museum, a reconstructed Viking Chieftdom, complete with Viking Ship and hands-on displays of Viking Daily life, later a short hike around the Eggum point
Day 4 Ride along the wild and dramatic coastal road that flourishes with animals and birds to Stamsund, a fishing village home to art galleries and winding wooden docks.
Day 5 Ride to Ballstaad stopping at the Old Schoolhouse museum in Fygle and later taking a ferry to Nusfjord, a fishing village on the UNESCO World Heritage list.
Day 6 & 7: Spectacular ride to Tind with plentiful stops at white sandy beaches, a Telegraph Museum in Sorvagen and Fisheries Museum and Hamnøy, where you’ll hear and then see and the densely populated cliffside nesting colony of Kittiwakes. A hike along a mountain lake to view the midnight sun. Fueled by freshly baked cinnamon rolls, we wander around the fascinating fishing village turned museum. Later a fishing trips and coastal cruise along deserted island shores to to Maelstrom, renowned as the world’s strongest current. Together we will prepare and feast on our catch to celebrate our Lofoten adventures.

Trip Essence
Idyllic cycling along magnificent coastline with countless stops in active fishing hamlets

Fishing trip and island cruise to the Northwest tip of the Island to see the Maelstrom, renowned as the world’s strongest current and the 3,000 year-old Cave Paintings of

The Viking Museum at Borg to paddle aViking ship and explore a reconstruction of largest Chieftan’s house in the world

More day for your dollar! In addition to glorious rides, optional around the clock adventures and excursions under the midnight sun.

Trip Length
8 days/ 7 nights
Total Mileage: 200
Average Daily mileage: 30
Terrain: Rolling along the coast
Arrive/Depart: By boat or plane to Svolvær/by boat to Bodo
Accommodations: Charming renovated Rorbu, fisherman’s huts
Dates for 2010: Every week in July and one week in August. Saturday to Saturday