Self-Drive – A Journey to Lofoten Islands
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₹ 133,000.00
Transport Included
Meals Included
Stay Included
Sightseeing
Overview
About the tour:
Lofoten Islands, one of the top highlights of Norway is a beautiful Arctic archipelago that presents dazzling scenery with steep mountain peaks, some of the world’s most spectacular roads, Arctic fjords, tiny fishing towns, breathtaking beaches and rich wildlife. This 5-day self-drive expedition in Lofoten Islands starts and ends in Svolvær and offers the visit to fascinating fishing villages, vast sandy beaches and possibilities for thrilling optional activities like kayaking, rib boat safari and so much more.
Quick info:
- Start Point:Oslo Gardermoen Airport
- End Point:Â Oslo Gardermoen Airport
- Duration:5 Days, 4 Nights
- Destinations Covered:Svolvær – Reine
Inclusion/Exclusion
- Accommodation in a standard property for 2 nights
- Accommodation in an Oceanside cabin for 2 nights
- Breakfast from day 2 to day 5
- Rental car for 4 nights (Hatchback, SUV, Sedan)
- Visa assistance will be provided (Charges are not included)
Itinerary
Arrive in Oslo | Take a flight to Svolvær | The journey begins
- Arrive at the Oslo Airport and get ready with the necessary documentation for the immigration process.
- It will take around 45 minutes to 1 hour depending upon the people in the queue.
- After the immigration process, take public transport (bus) or preferably train to reach the Oslo City Center if you reach early
- You can stroll around the streets of Oslo, spending the time at sights like the Royal Palace, Oslo City Hall, Oslo Opera House, and the Aker Brygge area on your own
- Head back to the airport for a domestic flight to Svolvær, known as the capital of the Lofoten Islands
- Arrive at the airport and pick up your rental car in Svolvær
- Here, one can fine a variety cultural attractions nestled under the town’s landmark mountain, Svolværgeita
- Head back to your pre-booked hotel in Svolvær for the overnight stay
- Overnight stay in Svolvær
Svolvær | Day at Leisure
- Wake up with a delicious breakfast at the hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure
- One can visit beautiful attractions of this city like the art museum and fish racks or a stroll around town for excellent views of the sea and surrounding islands
- One can also indulge in various activities like hiking, taking a rib boat safari to Trollfjord, fishing, kayaking or a day tour to one of the nearby villages, Henningsvær
- Take a day trip to Henningsvær, a place also known as the Venice of Lofoten because of its artistic vibes and fantastic narrow road to the village
- One can visit the “Magic Ice bar" here to have a fun night.
- If you are lucky enough, you may witness the ballet of celestial lights across the arctic sky in winters, the phenomena of Northern lights
- Head back to the hotel in Svolvær for an overnight stay
- Overnight stay in Svolvær
Drive to Reine | Driving distance: 121 km/ 75 miles
- Wake up with a delicious breakfast and get ready to check out from the hotel
- Hop back in your car and drive towards the scenic village of the fishing village of Reine
- Take the national tourist road in the Lofoten Islands, on your way to Reine
- The scenic road to Reine will surely take your breath away with mesmerising vistas all around passing through the red and white fisherman cabins
- One can take a halt at any of the cafes on your way to have some coffee or lunch while enjoying the view of the mountains
- To know the Viking history, one can make a stop at Lofotr Viking Museum to explore its full-scale reconstruction of a Viking-era house along with the various Viking artefacts
- One could also drive up to Gimsøya on the north side of the archipelago, a place where the Fjord and the Atlantic Ocean meet each other with a perfect backdrop of a steep mountain.
- Take memorable pictures to cherish them for the rest of your life
- One can take a halt at the Torvdalshalsen Viewpoint to witness a panoramic view of Bostad village and Borgpollan fjord
- Just after passing Vian, take a small detour to the east to visit Haukland Beach, one of the most scenic beaches in Norway with crystal clear waters, and white sandy beaches, it is truly an arctic paradise
- After a perfect road trip, arrive in Reine, check in the oceanside cabin and relax for the day
- Overnight stay in Reine
Reine & Reinebringen | Hike up to the one of the highest peaks on the Lofoten islands, Reinebringen
- Wake up with a delicious breakfast while admiring the fjord scenery
- Today, one can hike up to the Reinebringen, one of the highest peaks on the Lofoten islands and one of the most popular ones as well
- Take the stairway beginning on the western side of Ramsvik tunnel after following the old road around the outside of the tunnel
- Just before reaching the summit, the trail is a bit steep and muddy so nice shoes would be a good option here
- The view at the top of the summit is so beautiful that it will surely take your breath away.
- One can witness the sprawling island of Reine, Hamnoy and Sakrisoy with a perfect backdrop of tall mighty mountains emerging up from the Arctic
- Take memorable pictures and imprint these vistas in your memories for a lifetime
- Overnight stay in Reine
Reine to Svolvaer | Departure | Take a bag full of memories to cherish for eternity.
- Wake up with a delicious breakfast and get ready to check out from the cabin.
- Drive towards the Svolvaer to catch a domestic flight to Oslo.
- Reach Oslo and take a flight back home.
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