WALKING & HIKING
NORWAY
DAY 1 Climb amid craggy mountains that plunge into emerald waters • Ride the waves of Vestfjorden in search of sea eagles while taking in jaw- dropping coastline views • Savor impossibly fresh, locally caught seafood. Thon Hotel Svolvær - Casual DAYS 2–3 Journey to the western side of the islands to trek along the rock- strewn slopes of verdant foothills with a dramatic backdrop of sawtooth peaks in the distance • Enjoy Nusfjord, one of the best preserved fishing villages in Norway • Behold the white sand and turquoise water of Haukland beach, selected as Europe’s most beautiful beach by Lonely Planet • Trace the steps of fishermen in times gone by and follow the winding path along the coast to sleepy Nesland Village, a hidden gem surrounded by secret coves and expansive views of the archipelago • Kick back at our cozy quayside rorbu (traditional fisherman’s cabin) beneath the ethereal glow of the midnight sun. Nusfjord Arctic Resort - Premiere DAYS 4–6 Hike through shimmering waterways, plunging slopes and towering cliffs to Kvalvika beach • 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 • Climb to Monkebu Hut, surrounded by beautiful alpine lakes that sit below walls of rock • In Å, walk 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 Bodø. Reine Rorbuer - Deluxe Rugged peaks and crystalline fjords. Picturesque villages amid epic natural beauty. White-sand beaches. The midnight sun. Above the Arctic Circle, paradise is calling. Dramatic Peaks & Remote Fjords above the Arctic Circle NORWAY’S LOFOTEN ISLANDS
Svolvær
Haukland
Norwegian Sea
Kvalvika
Vestfjorden
Nusfjord
Nesland
Reine
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LONDON
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6 Days Activity Levels 3-5 Casual & Premiere $6,199 to $6,799 / person double occ. See web for date-specific pricing. Choose a Trip for • Couples, Friends & Solos shown here • Your Private Group o \ Search NWAW on backroads.com
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