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Day 1
Start Evenes
Say hallo to Norway, catching a group transfer (2hr 10min) from Harstad/Narvik Airport, Evenes, to Sortland, the commercial hub of the Vesterålen region, where we settle into our hotel.
The excitement builds during our welcome meeting, usually held around 8:30pm, where you’ll meet your tour leader and fellow travellers. This is a great opportunity to gather as a group to get to know each other and learn more about the adventures ahead.
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Meals: Dinner
Day 2
Hike the Dronningruta
Transfer (one hour) to the traditional fishing village of Stø after breakfast, where we embark on our first hike of the adventure: the Dronningruta (The Queen’s Route). The marked trail runs from Stø on the northern tip of Langøya island to the coastal village of Nyksund, starting right by the sea and going immediately up through rocky, rugged areas.
Continue along mountains ridges with views to the beach, providing a nice variety of gentle and challenging terrain. Expect some steep sections from the start and some scrambling at times. The views over mountain lakes and dark rock formations are your reward.
In the afternoon, we explore the quiet village of Nyksund. It was once the largest fishing village in the Vesterålen archipelago; however, with the small harbour unable to support the larger fishing vessels that developed in the 20th century, it was left a ghost town by the 1970s. In the 1980s, however, a group of German enthusiasts revived the village, turning it into the creative hub that it is today.
After our exploration, we transfer (one hour) back to our hotel.
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Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Day 3
To the Lofoten Islands; Glomtinden hike and Henningsvær
Bid farewell to the Vesterålen archipelago and head to the Lofoten Islands. Here, we enjoy a scenic two-hour drive to the beginning of our hike up Glomtinden. It is a moderately challenging route with a steep start, typical of the Lofoten, with rocky terrain and a few stretches that require some scrambling to reach the summit.
We walk the final part down the ridge with a gentle decline to reach our pickup point. It’s an excellent trail for a shorter but scenic exploration of this side of the archipelago, offering views of Rørvikvatnet lake and the Norwegian Sea.
After this wonderful hike, we have a 20-minute drive to Henningsvær, a fishing village with a vibrant community life where you can visit galleries, small boutiques and cafes. We then transfer (one hour) to our next destination: the fishing village of Stamsund. Here, we settle into our rorbuer, converted fishermen’s cabins that sit in a huddle by the water.
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Meals: Breakfast,Lunch
Day 4
Ryten and Kvalvika hike
The beauty of the Lofoten Islands is on full show today, as we hike through the Kvalvika area of Lofotodden National Park, known for its towering mountains, jade seas and sandy beaches. It begins with a transfer (1hr 20min) to Selfjorden, where the hike starts. We walk up to Ryten peak, starting with a wooden trail to go over some boggy sections and then along a well-trodden but steeper path. The summit provides breathtaking views of Kvalvika Beach and the surrounding mountains. We then walk down towards the beach using some newly built sherpa steps, and have our lunch stop along the way. We finish our hike with a last short push over a rocky mountain saddle towards Fredvangen on the other side.
After, we visit the Glashut at Vikten, where a family of artisan glassblowers has been creating works of art inspired by the harsh and rugged nature of Vikten since the mid-1970s. There’s also a Ceramics Tower, where there’s a coffee shop and pottery to admire. Once you’re done, explore the natural beauty of the area, walk along the beach or tour the village.
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Meals: Breakfast,Lunch
Day 5
Hike from Eggum to Unstad; Lofotr Viking Museum
Change backdrop today and hike above the coast from Eggum Natural Reserve to Unstad, the heart of the Norwegian cold-water surfing scene, known for its world-class waves and dramatic mountain-backed scenery.
Our route starts on a grassy cart road, before switching to a path that leads higher against the mountain flank, with a few technical parts involving some scrambling and some short, exposed sections of the path – your tour leader will support you and ensure safe passage.
The hike takes around four hours, including a lunch break, and the views of the coastal landscape from above sea level over the North Sea are impressive. We finish at a coffee shop with a relaxed atmosphere, where you can taste the “world’s best cinnamon buns”.
Please note, in the event of unfavourable conditions, an alternative walk may be provided.
We then transfer (25 minutes) to the Lofotr Viking Museum in Borg, where a farmer accidentally discovered the grand longhouse of a Viking chieftain in 1981. Here, we learn all about Viking history through fun, interactive exhibits and fascinating archaeological discoveries. We then return (30 minutes) to Stamsund.
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Meals: Breakfast,Lunch
Day 6
Volandstinden hike; visit Nusfjord
Hike to the summit of Volandstinden today, taking a 55-minute transfer to Skjelfjord, where the trail begins. Looking up at the top of Volandstinden, this peak seems unreachable by foot; however, the route is fairly easy-going with a couple of big steps and some rocky sections towards the top of the mountain.
The northern summit is marked with a cairn, or the more adventurous can climb a short, steep ascent to a different summit next to it for views over the Fredvang bridges. We are rewarded with a fantastic panorama across the two fjords of Selfjorden and Skjefjorden and over the Norwegian Sea.
After completing the route, we drive (25 minutes) to Nusfjord, one of the oldest and best-preserved fishing villages in Norway. It comprises a handful of rorbuer and work buildings that house residents and tourists. Many old buildings, such as the smithy, smokehouse, boathouses and cod liver oil factory, are well preserved, providing an intriguing insight into the history of Lofoten. We have time for a drink before we transfer (50 minutes) back to the hotel.
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Day 7
Reinebringen hike; ferry to Bodø, transfer to hotel
Leave Stamsund early, heading to Bodø. After 1hr 20min, we stop in Reine to hike the 1,475ft (430m) high peak of Reinebringen. This popular route involves taking nearly 2,000 steps to the top – a steep and sometimes challenging hike. However, we have plenty of stops along the way where you can rest before continuing to the summit. This is one of the most famous hikes in the Lofoten Islands – when you reach the top and enjoy the views over mountainous peaks and blue waters, you’ll understand why.
Back down, we take our lunch break in Reine village, where you can find a coffee shop, a pub and a supermarket.
We then transfer to Moskenes, where we take a 3hr 30min ferry over the Vestfjord to Bodø (snacks and drinks available on board) and transfer (five minutes) to our hotel.
In the evening, we gather for a farewell dinner, a great chance to relax as friends and discuss the adventures we’ve had together.
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Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Day 8
Adventure ends in Bodø
It’s the end of the adventure and time to say ha det bra (goodbye) to Norway as we begin our return journeys home. Of course, if you’d like to explore Oslo, you can speak to your sales representative about extending your stay.
Meals: Breakfast
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Lofotr Viking Museum at Borg
Step inside the chieftain’s longhouse at the Lofotr Viking Museum in Borg, a grand reconstruction raised where a vast hall from 1,000 years ago was unearthed in 1981. Walk beneath soaring timber beams and hearth smoke that evokes feasts, trade, and seafaring lore.
Engage with interactive displays—from shipbuilding and ironwork to farm life in the Viking Age. Outside, admire boats at the lake and traditional craft, and sense how power, myth, and maritime mastery shaped these islands’ enduring identity.
Glomtinden Summit & Henningsvær Fishing Village
Join a guided ascent of Glomtinden, a rocky Lofoten peak with a punchy start and rewarding ridge. Crest viewpoints over Rørvikvatnet and the Norwegian Sea, where jagged islands dot glassy channels and fishing boats stitch white wakes across blue water.
After the hike, wander Henningsvær, a classic cod-fishing port famed for colorful rorbuer, galleries, and a photogenic football pitch perched by the waves. Sample its maritime tempo—net-mending huts, tar-scented quays, and café windows framing peaks—before returning along coastal byways.
Ryten Peak & Kvalvika Beach, Lofotodden National Park
Hike through boardwalks and heath to the airy crest of Ryten in Lofotodden National Park, where sea-wind and lichen-splashed rock give way to a grandstand above Kvalvika Beach. Expect steady gradients and short, steeper pitches balanced by broad lookouts for unhurried breaks.
Absorb the park’s wild mosaic—granite domes, jade bays, and white-sand crescents shaped by Arctic swells. Descend on expertly laid sherpa steps, tracing the curve of Kvalvika’s shore, and feel the Atlantic’s briny breath rolling in from the deep.
Vikten Glassblowing Studio & Coastal Beach Walk
Visit the shoreline Glasshytta at Vikten to watch artisan glassblowers coax glowing gathers into sea-washed forms inspired by storms, surf, and mountain light. Kilns flare, pipes spin, and molten glass blooms into bowls and sculptural pieces before your eyes.
Explore the pebbled strand at Vikten, where Atlantic breakers polish green sea-glass and salt-whitened driftwood. Browse the adjoining ceramics space, sip coffee, and appreciate how craft here is shaped by harsh coastal weather and centuries of self-reliant island life.
Eggum–Unstad Coastal Hike & Surf Hamlet Stop
Follow a guided coastal hike from Eggum to Unstad, starting on a grassy track before contouring a wilder mountainside path. Expect occasional scrambling and short, exposed sections that reward with sweeping views over the North Atlantic and pasture-dotted headlands.
Arrive in Unstad, a cold-water surf haven ringed by dramatic peaks. Learn how ocean swells meet Arctic weather to shape the community’s rhythm, and savor a warm café stop—perfect for recounting ridge-top vistas and the sea’s constant, booming undertone.
Volandstinden Summit & Nusfjord Historic Village
Ascend Volandstinden on a guided ridge hike that feels improbable from afar yet proves delightfully attainable underfoot. A few big steps and rocky patches lead to a cairned top with views spanning Selfjorden, Skjelfjorden, and the silvered horizon of the Norwegian Sea.
Continue to Nusfjord, among Norway’s best-preserved fishing villages. Explore its smithy, boathouses, and cod-liver oil works, where the scent of drying stockfish once defined winters. Weathered timber facades and snug rorbuer reveal a maritime economy written in tar, rope, and tide.
Reinebringen Sherpa Steps Ascent & Reine Harbour
Tackle nearly 2,000 Sherpa steps on a guided climb to Reinebringen, where a natural balcony unfurls above sapphire fjords and the fishing hamlets of Reine and Hamnøy. The gradient is steady and steep, with ample places to pause and let the panorama deepen.
Learn how Nepalese stonemasons transformed a fragile path into durable stairways, safeguarding access to this famed lookout. Back at Reine, harborside cafés, drying racks, and red rorbuer trace living traditions that still follow the cod season and capricious Arctic light.
Vestfjord Ferry Crossing: Moskenes to Bodø
Cruise the Vestfjord from Moskenes to Bodø, watching the Lofoten Wall recede into a sawtooth silhouette. From the open deck, breathe briny air as seabirds wheel and islands slide by—a moving gallery of skerries, light, and shifting weather fronts.
Scan the sky for white-tailed sea eagles, trace the faint line of the Maelstrom’s notorious currents, and feel the rhythm of Norway’s coastal highway. In summer, the midnight sun glow can wash sea and sky in soft amber well into the night.
Dronningruta Coastal Hike & Nyksund Heritage Visit
Join a guided coastal hike along the celebrated Dronningruta (The Queen’s Route) between the fishing hamlets of Stø and Nyksund. Trace cliff-lined shores and heathered ridges, tackling a few steep, hands-on sections that open to views of turquoise inlets, mountain tarns, and the open Norwegian Sea.
Discover why this trail, popularized by Norway’s Queen Sonja, captures Vesterålen’s rugged soul. In Nyksund, explore weathered wharves and artist studios in a once-abandoned village reborn as a creative enclave, a fitting place to pause for photos and reflection amid salt-breeze and gull calls.
