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Norway's Lofoten Islands Hiking Tour (6 days)

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BACKROADS

Svolvær, Norway to Å, Norway

Valid for Departures Now Through: 12 Sep 2025
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Escape to an island paradise unlike any other. Follow trails past jagged peaks reflected in mesmerizingly blue fjords. Gaze upon white-sand beaches that dazzle under a midnight sun. Dream about hiking here for years to come. Captivating historic villages, charming hotels and breathtaking natural beauty await in Norway's incomparable Lofoten Islands. Above the Arctic Circle, paradise is calling.

Itinerary

Day 1
Svolvær, Norway

Hotel: Thon Hotel Lofoten
Meals: Lunch, Dinner, Snack

Get to know the Lofoten Islands, a spectacular region to explore on foot | Climb amid craggy mountains that plunge into emerald waters | Ride through glistening Trollfjorden on a high-speed Zodiac boat | Savor impossibly fresh, locally caught seafood.

Day 2
Henningsvær, Norway

Hotel: Nusfjord Rorbuer
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snack

Stroll the quiet streets of Henningsvær, an idyllic hamlet with colorfully painted houses on stilts | Trek along the rock-strewn slopes of verdant foothills with a dramatic backdrop of sawtooth peaks—likely still veined with snow—in the distance | Ferry along deep-blue waters to Nusfjord, one of best preserved fishing villages in Norway

Day 3
Nusfjord, Norway

Hotel: Nusfjord Rorbuer
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snack

Hike from the hotel into a classic Lofoten landscape showcasing bucolic village life, shimmering waterways and towering peaks | Relish breathtaking vistas of the rugged coastline | Looking for a challenge? Summit Mosestinden peak for a view from what feels like the top of the world | Kick back at our cozy quayside rorbuer cabins beneath the ethereal glow of the midnight sun.

Day 4
Reine, Norway

Hotel: Reine Rorbuer
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snack

Climb high above Horseid Beach, where massive cliffs plummet into the Norwegian Sea | Hike down to the white-sand cove and dip your toes in the invigorating water | In stunning Reine, red and white cabins dot the shore and granite peaks rise dramatically from the fjord | Sample local dishes like smoked Lofoten cod and lamb

Day 5
Bunes, Norway

Hotel: Reine Rorbuer
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snack

Hike to pristine Bunes Beach, one of the most isolated and scenic in the Lofoten | Tackle the ascent to Helvetestinden (Hell Peak) for incredible views—and some amazing photos!—of Bunes, the North Sea and Vestfjord | Celebrate our Lofoten adventure with a farewell toast—skal!

Day 6
Å, Norway

Hotel: None
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Snack

In Å, amble over to the local stone-oven bakery, famed for delectable kanelboller (cinnamon buns) | Visit a historic cod liver oil factory | Cruise across the sprawling Vestfjorden to Bodo.

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