Itinerary
- Day 1
Evenes to Sortland
You'll arrive at Harstad/Narvik Airport and transfer to Sortland, the main commercial center in Vesterålen. Check in at your hotel and attend a welcome meeting where you'll meet the other travelers and get briefed on what's coming up over the next few days.
Optional Activities
- Pre-tour accommodation in Oslo or at the start hotel
- Day 2
Støa - Nyksund
After breakfast you'll head to the fishing village of Støa to start the Dronningruta hike on Langøya island. The marked trail runs along the coast before climbing through rocky areas with some steep pitches and scrambling, with views of mountain lakes and dark rock formations. By afternoon you'll check out Nyksund, a former ghost town brought back to life in the 1980s that now hosts galleries and local businesses. Transfer back to your hotel by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Hike Dronningruta trail from Støa to Nyksund
- Exploration of Nyksund village
Landmarks/POIs Støa Nyksund - Day 3
Lofoten Islands - Stamsund
You'll drive about two hours from Vesterålen to reach Glomtinden in the Lofoten Islands. The hike here is moderately challenging with a steep opening section and rocky terrain including some scrambling, leading to views of Rørvikvatnet lake and the Norwegian Sea. After descending, you'll visit Henningsværr, a lively fishing village with galleries and cafes. Later you'll transfer to Stamsund and check into traditional rorbuer cabins right by the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike Glomtinden
- Visit Henningsvær village
Landmarks/POIs Glomtinden Rørvikvatnet Henningsvær - Day 4
Lofotodden National Park - Stamsund
You'll hike through the Kvalvika area of Lofotodden National Park, which features tall mountains, clear waters, and sandy beaches. Transfer to Selfjorden and hike up to Ryten peak using wooden walkways over boggy sections and steeper paths. The summit offers views of Kvalvika Beach and surrounding terrain. Coming down uses new sherpa steps with a lunch break, then a rocky mountain saddle trek toward Fredvangen. After hiking, check out Glashut at Vikten to see artisan glassblowing and visit the Ceramics Tower with its coffee shop.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Ryten peak in Lofotodden National Park
- Visit Glashut and Ceramics Tower at Vikten
Optional Activities
- Walk along the beach
- Tour the village
Landmarks/POIs Lofotodden National Park Kvalvika Beach Ryten Peak Glashut at Vikten - Day 5
Eggum - Unstad - Borg - Stamsund
You'll hike along the coast from Eggum Natural Reserve to Unstad, starting on a grassy cart road before switching to mountain paths with scrambling and exposed sections. This four-hour hike gives you views over the North Sea and ends at a coffee shop known for cinnamon buns. After that you'll transfer to Lofotr Viking Museum in Borg, where a Viking chieftain's longhouse was found by accident in 1981. You can explore interactive exhibits and archaeological finds before heading back to Stamsund.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike from Eggum Natural Reserve to Unstad
- Visit Lofotr Viking Museum in Borg
Landmarks/POIs Eggum Natural Reserve Unstad Lofotr Viking Museum - Day 6
Skjelfjord - Nusfjord - Stamsund
You'll head up Volandstinden, which appears impossible from below but actually has a fairly straightforward route with a couple of significant steps and rocky sections near the top. The northern summit has a cairn, and if you want more challenge you can tackle a steep ascent to an adjacent peak for views over the Fredvang bridges. The hike finishes with panoramic views across Selfjorden, Skjefjorden, and the Norwegian Sea. Afterward you'll walk through Nusfjord, one of Norway's oldest fishing villages with rorbuer and historic buildings like the smithy, smokehouse, and boathouses before returning to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Hike Volandstinden
- Visit Nusfjord fishing village
Optional Activities
- Have a drink in Nusfjord
Landmarks/POIs Volandstinden Fredvang Bridges Selfjorden Skjefjorden Nusfjord - Day 7
Reine - Moskenes - Bodø
You'll leave Stamsund early for Bodø. About 1 hour 20 minutes in you'll stop at Reine to hike Reinebringen, a 1,475ft peak with nearly 2,000 steps to the top. This steep hike has rest stops along the way, and you'll reach views of mountain peaks and blue waters. After coming down you'll have lunch in Reine village, then transfer to Moskenes to board a 3 hour 30 minute ferry to Bodø (snacks available on board). Check into your hotel and gather for a farewell dinner to mark the end of your trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Hike Reinebringen peak in Reine
- Ferry crossing Vestfjord to Bodø
- Farewell dinner
Landmarks/POIs Reine Reinebringen Moskenes - Day 8
Departure
You'll say ha det bra to Norway and head home, ending your time in the Norwegian archipelago.
Optional Activities
- Extend stay to explore Oslo
