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Highlights of Lofoten Islands

Arctic Norway tour package, 6 nights

Visit the unique Lofoten Islands - see the amazing scenery, the picturesque fishermen's settlements & the racks of Stockfish, the sandy beaches hidden between the mountain peaks, the unforgettable light, enjoy the bright nights! Join two RIB boat tours, experience Oslo and Bodo as well as a short cruise with Hurtigruten.
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Itinerary

 

oslo city hall Gunnar Strom/VisitOslo@Gunnar Strom/VisitOslo

Day 1 - Oslo

Individual arrival to Oslo. Check in at a centrally located hotel.
In Oslo you can visit the iconic Opera house, the spectacular Vigeland sculpture park, the Viking Ship museum, the Holmenkollen Ski jump.

Spend 1 night in Oslo.

 

Photo: The Oslo City Hall
oslo opera house Matjaz Intihar/VisitOslo@Matjaz Intihar/VisitOslo

Day 2 - Oslo-Bodo

Flight from Oslo to the Arctic town of Bodo.

The Arctic town of Bodo is located on an unsheltered peninsula just north of the Arctic Circle. The small town founded in 1816 used to be a centre for fishing activity. Now, Bodo is the second largest town in northern Norway. The town is surrounded by sea and fjord and home to the famous Saltstraumen maelstrom.
Spend 1 night in Bodo.

 

Photo: The Opera house in Oslo
lofoten archipelago Fritjof Fure/Innovation Norway@Fritjof Fure/Innovation Norway

Day 3 - Bodo-cruise to Lofoten

Time to visit the amazing surroundings of Bodo. Afternoon cruise with one of the authentic Hurtigruten ships across the Vestfjord to the spectacular Lofoten Islands, with views of the majestic Lofoten Wall. Disembark in the early evening in Stamsund - an important fishing village on Vestvagoy.
Spend 3 nights in Stamsund.

 

Photo: The impressive Lofoten Archipelago
lofoten islands Fritjof Fure/Innovation Norway@Fritjof Fure/Innovation Norway

Day 4 - RIB Safari Lofoten Islands

Join a RIB boat ride along the inner seaside of Lofoten. You will follow the fjords and the steepest mountains to your destination. See Lofoten from the seaside and experience the fantastic wildlife. Stops will be made during the trip to tell you all about the interesting history over the last thousand years. You will make a longer break at a small fishing village where you will go for a walk before you return to Stamsund.

Photo: Svolvaer

Lofoten. Photo: Fritjof Fure/Innovation Norway@Fritjof Fure/Innovation Norway



Photo: Hov Hestegard/Hurtigruten@Hov Hestegard/Hurtigruten

Day 5 - Crab Safari

Experience a crab safari from Stamsund today. After dressing up you head out to sea in search for the crab pots that has been set out along the shore the day before. You will assist in taking up the pots. There are good chances to get a glimpse of the wildlife at sea on this trip. After returning you will be served todays fish or shell soup (depending on season) as well as the crab that you have caught.


Day 6 - Flight to Oslo


Transfer from Stamsund to Svolvaer Airport. Flight to Oslo. Overnight in the centre of Oslo, alternatively at an airport hotel if you prefer.
Spend 1 night in Oslo. 

 

Photo: Stockfish in Lofoten Islands, white sandy beach

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