At a Glance
Encounter new chapters of euphoria on a paradisiacal 6-day hiking adventure in Norway's mesmerising Lofoten Island. See this heaven above the Arctic Circle like never before as you hike past jagged peaks, historic villages, white-sand beaches, and alpine lakes and discover its people and its incredibly delicious cuisine.
Your hiking adventure begins in Svolvaer, where you hike along its lake to Nøkksætra, a local hiker’s hut for sweeping views of glacier-carved landscaped and then on a high-speed Zodiac boat ride to the Svolvaer harbour. Ride to admire the white-sand beach of Haukland and its glistening turquoise water. Tour the World Heritage site, Nusfjord, an immaculately preserved fishing village. Hike to the magnificent Kvalvika Beach and the Roren lookout overlooking Ytressand Beach. Cruise along Forsjord’s deep blue waters on another exciting Zodiac ...
Trip Highlights
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What's Included
- All breakfast, 6x lunch, 4x dinner
- Baggage transfers and porterage
- 5 nights accommodation in comfortable hotels on a twin share basis
- Professional guiding: two support vans, 6:1 guest-to-leader ratio
- Park and other entry fees
- Comprehensive travel planner with detailed pre-trip information
- Expertise and services of our experienced Trip Leaders
- Snacks and beverages between meals
- Van shuttles to support a variety of route options
- All gratuities at hotels and restaurants
Itinerary
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TWO HIKING OPTIONS: Today, you meet your trip leaders at 9 a.m. in the lobby of Thon Hotel Lofoten, our first hotel of the trip located at Torget 8300 in Solvær, Norway. Please arrive dressed in your hiking attire and bring your luggage and daypack with your rain gear and anything you may need for today’s adventure gear (your luggage will stay at the hotel and will be transferred to your room) Hello Lofoten Islands! A spectacular destination is known for its pristine scenery with dramatic mountain peaks, secluded bays, wide open seascapes, and charming villages. After meeting in Solvær, we pack our lunch and lace up our boots to start our hike along Solvær Lake. The ascent brings us to Nøkvatnet, a local hiker’s hut that is situated above the pristine lake of Nøkvatnet. As you get close to the top, sweeping views of the glacier-carved landscape open up before you. Stop for a moment and admire the stunning panoramas before trailing back down toward town. |
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Afterward, we board a high-speed Zodiac boat for a ride through the shimmering Trollfjorden, the perfect close to familiarising ourselves with this wild island paradise— an adventure on the water. At the end of our boat ride, we return to Svolvær harbour and settle in the Thon Hotel Lofoten. A 4-star contemporary hotel set on the water’s edge, in the heart of Lofoten, offering breathtaking views of Svolvær and its harbour. Rest and relax in your comfortable rooms before we meet again. This evening we gather for a welcome reception and then sit to savour a delicious dinner made with fresh Lofoten produce. |
Thon Lofoten Hotel, Svolvær
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TWO HIKING OPTIONS: This morning, after devouring a flavourful breakfast, we shuttle to a picturesque white-sand beach, Haukland, known for its crystal blue water. Here we hit the trail and make our way along the water, waving to the local sheep while we take in our dramatic surroundings. If you feel like taking on more, climb to Mannen Peak for more views of the breathtaking areas. |
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After hiking, we enjoy a refuelling lunch before we shuttle to our home for the next two nights, Nusfjord. It is one of the oldest and best-preserved fishing villages in Norway and is a World Heritage Site. We will go on a private tour of the historic village where we learn about the settlement and traditional means of cod fishing that garnered its inhabitants here. After the day’s activities, settle in your charming robru, a traditional Lofoten fishing cabin that creates a symphony of historic charm and modern comforts at Nusfjord Arctic Resort before we enjoy an excellent dinner at the exquisite Restaurant Karoline. |
Nusfjord Arctic Resort, NusfjordBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
THREE HIKING OPTIONS: Today, we will dive deeper into the shimmering waterways and towering peaks that dot the landscape of Lofoten. We start our morning by heading towards Kvalvika Beach. Once you spot the secluded cove surrounded by towering cliffs, descend along the rocky terrain to reach the white sand and bright blue water. Until the 1930s there were year-round residents in this remote bay. The area has now been left to nature, but we may see ruins of the former structures being slowly reclaimed by the island. If you’d prefer a less arduous hike today, return the way you came for an out-and-back that offers new views as you head down in the opposite direction. Those of us up for a longer hike will head up to the challenging climb to Roren Lookout, a beautiful ridge line overlooking Yttresand Beach. As you follow this trail, be on the lookout for sea eagles and cormorants soaring overhead. You can choose to have a laid-back day off the trail today. Stroll through town and check out the quaint museum and general store. The crimson buildings along the way make for perfect postcard photos. Whatever activity option you choose today, we will all have time to kick our feet up with a good book in hand in our cabin this evening and enjoy the views from the terrace lit up by the midnight sun. Tonight you have the chance to dine on your own in the village for delightful Norwegian delicacies. Your leaders are also happy to recommend their favourite spots to you. |
Nusfjord Arctic Resort, NusfjordBreakfast, Lunch |
THREE HIKING OPTIONS: Wake up to the morning light and enjoy a tantalising breakfast. Afterward, we shuttle to Reine, where we embark on another exciting Zodiac boat ride along the deep turquoise waters of Fosfjord to meet our local guide for a hike to the pristine Bunes Beach. The beach is surrounded by towering peaks of slick granite and is one of the most isolated and scenic in the Lofoten islands. If you’d like to take on a challenge, climb to the famed Helvetestinden (Hell Peak) for incredible views and some amazing photo opportunities of Bunes, the North Sea, and Vestfjord. Or, you could head back to Reine and join a kayak tour along the fjords on your own to see the peaks from a different viewpoint (not included in the trip price). |
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We return to Reine at the end of the adventures for today. Here, red and white cabins dot the waterfront and mammoth granite peaks rise from the fjord in every direction surrounding the village. Keep your camera ready for the short but stunning walk to our wonderful home for the next two nights, seaside Reine Rorbuer, where spectacular views of the sparkling fjord and jagged cliff greet you at every turn. After settling in your comfortable abode, relish a delightful dinner at Gammelbua restaurant, which specialises in locally caught fish. |
Reine Rorbuer, ReineBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
THREE HIKING OPTIONS: After a delightful breakfast, we hop in a short shuttle to our trailhead for today’s epic hike options. This route exposes all the wonders of the Lofoten landscape as it is surrounded by towering peaks that dip down into a jigsaw puzzle of inland lakes and the surrounding ocean. We start with an easy hike to Studvals Vatnet for a lakeside picnic with a view. From here, you can choose to turn around and head back to Reine for a relaxing afternoon. Or, if you’d prefer to pump some more adrenaline, continue from Studvals Vatnet and join Oya on the Monkebu Hut route. Although parts of the trail have tricky terrain, with a short section of chain to assist your climb, the views that await here make the challenge worth it. In the evening, we reconvene to celebrate our Lofoten adventure with a farewell toast. As the Vikings would say, Skål! (Cheers!). Afterward, we enjoy a fantastic meal together at our inn’s restaurant. |
Reine Rorbuer, ReineBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
This morning we embark on a final journey, visiting the last inhabited town on the archipelago, so-named Å, the last letter in the Norwegian alphabet. Here we move to the old stone-oven bakery for a fresh cinnamon bun after visiting the historic cod-liver oil factory. Then bid farewell to your trip leaders and board a ferry for a cruise across the sprawling Vestfjorden to Bodø, where the trip ends. NOTE: This itinerary is provided as an example only – prevailing conditions and local arrangements may cause variation. |
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Please contact us for private departures and group bookings. Single Supplement is available on request.
More Info
- The departure point is Svolvaer
- The finish point is Bodø
- Major commercial flights provide convenient access to Svolvaer. The nearest international airport is Svolvær Airport, Helle which has domestic flights and is 2 km from the center of Svolvaer. Another major airport is Stokmarknes Airport, Skagen which has domestic flights from Stokmarknes and is 63 km from Svolvaer. Leknes Airport has domestic flights from Leknes, Norway and is 69 km from Svolvaer.
Though they lie within the Arctic Circle, Norway's Lofoten islands experience one of the world's largest elevated temperature anomalies relative to their high latitude. That said, island weather is very unpredictable and can change drastically with little warning, with temperatures dipping to freezing as weather conditions change. It's essential that you bring appropriate clothing! High-quality breathable, waterproof rain gear and plenty of warm hiking layers will ensure that you're prepared for any and all weather conditions.
The routes on this trip are rated Levels 2-4.
Level 1, 2-5 hours, 3-8km (2-5 miles), Maximum Elevation Gain 244m (800 ft)
Level 2, 2-4 hours, 6-11km (4-7 miles), Maximum Elevation Gain 396m (1300 ft)
Level 3, 3-5 hours, 8-14km (5-9 miles), Maximum Elevation Gain 610m (2000 ft)
Level 4, 4-6 hours, 10-18km(6-11 miles), Maximum Elevation Gain 914m (3000 ft)
Level 5, 5-7 hours, 11-21+ km (7-13+ miles), Maximum Elevation Gain 1219m (4000+ ft)
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Payment Detail
All pricing is in Australian dollars and are quoted on a per person twin share basis. A supplementary price is available (see below). Bookings are not confirmed until full payment and the signed Booking Form has been received by Onlyluxe Travel.
A non-refundable 30% deposit is payable within 7 days of your booking, with the final balance due 120 days prior to departure. If a booking is made 120 days or less before departure, the full payment is payable immediately. Last minute bookings are payable before arrival. Failure to pay on time may result in automatic cancellation of a booking with cancellation penalties payable to Onlyluxe Travel. If you pay by credit card or PayPal a surcharge will be added to the total price.
Single Supplement
All accommodation is twin share. Single guests will share with someone of the same gender. If a single room is demanded, a supplementary price of will apply. The supplementary price refers to our quotation and needs to be stipulated at the time of booking.
General Cancellation Policies
- Outside of 120 days monies will be refunded less 30% of full fee
- Within 120 days prior to arrival all monies will be forfeited
- No refunds will be given in the event of non-arrival, any unused services or unused nights due to flight or weather disruption
- We strongly recommend guests protect themselves with travel insurance and medical insurance
Please Note: Cancellations must be advised in email and will take effect from the date they are received.
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Smoking is not permitted on the bus, or in tents or in other accommodation being used by tour operator at the time that a trip is being conducted.
Child Policy
Please consult travel consultant on age limit.
Changes to Itineraries
Local conditions may necessitate changes to sightseeing, walking and driving routes, camping and accommodation locations. While every effort will be made to provide the services and experiences as offered in our brochure, on our website, and in our trip letters, we reserve the right to vary your itinerary. In the event that we are forced to change your arrangements, substitute arrangements of a similar standard will be provided. The tour operator will not be liable where interruptions to itineraries are caused by weather conditions, technical problems to transport used by the tour operator, industrial action, political or civil commotion or other circumstances beyond our control. We refer you to the conditions regarding travel insurance.
Changes in Prices
While we will do its utmost to honour its pricing unforeseen circumstances may mean that prices may be subject to change without notice.
Pre-Existing Medical Conditions and Age Limits
You need to advise Onlyluxe travel and the tour operator on any pre-existing medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability that might reasonably be expected to increase the risk of your requiring medical attention, or that might affect the normal conduct of a trip and the enjoyment of other trip members. Onlyluxe Travel and the tour operator may require an assessment of your medical condition from a qualified medical practitioner. If you fail to adequately notify the tour operator of any pre-existing medical conditions and/or disability, the tour operator reserves the right, at its reasonable discretion, to cancel your participation in a trip at any time, including after the commencement of your trip, with no right of refund if your medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability could be reasonably expected to affect the normal conduct of the trip and the enjoyment of other trip members.
Cancellation by The Tour Operator
The tour operator is at the mercy of nature in all her beauty and all her fury. The tour operator will under no circumstance knowingly place at risk the health and well-being of our guests and guides. In the case of natural threats, acts of God and the like (e.g. bushfires, impassable snow, etc) the tour operator may need to cancel a tour with very little notice. In some cases, this can occur after the tour has commenced. The tour operator reserves the right to cancel any tour up to 60 days prior to departure if the minimum number requirement is unable to meet for a tour. If the tour operator needs to cancel for any reason, the cost of the tour or any other costs associated with travel to the designated pick up point, overnight accommodation, meals, etc will not be covered by the Onlyluxe Travel and therefore we strongly recommend travel insurance be taken out prior to travel.
Force Majeure
'Force Majeure' means (without restriction) any event which Onlyluxe Travel or its third party providers could not, even with due care, foresee or avoid. Force Majeure covers events such as, but not limited to, adverse weather conditions, fire and all similar events beyond our control. In the case of Force Majeure Onlyluxe Travel will not accept liability, and reserves the right to change and cancel trips.
Evacuations
In rare circumstances, due to injury or unforeseen illness, the tour operator may need to evacuate you from a remote part of the walk. Helicopter evacuations are expensive and in most cases will be at a cost to the customer.
In the genuine spirit of expedition travel, we encourage exploration and adventure offering flexibility in challenging environments. This itinerary is only a guide and is subject to change due to weather, sea and other conditions beyond our control.
For Australian residents, under the Australian Government Medicare Act, it is prohibited for any domestic travel insurance product to provide any financial reimbursement with regard to ambulance or air ambulance services. We therefore strongly advise our customers to take specific ambulance cover through their health insurance provider. Evacuation cost will not be covered by the Onlyluxe Travel and therefore it is also strongly recommended that our customers take out travel insurance to cover (amongst other things) the costs associated with evacuation.
Travel Insurance
In view of the heavy cancellation penalties applied to cancelled reservations in certain circumstances, we strongly recommends suitable travel insurance be purchased at the time the holding deposit is paid. We recommend insurance cover that covers any loss which may be suffered due to cancellation. We also strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance against loss of baggage and medical expenses.
