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ITINERARY
Day 1 Sun BODØ
You will meet your guide in the
lobby of the Rica Hotel Bodø, after introductions
and a short orientation we embark on a short walk
through the centre of town to the ferry terminal.
Once on board your guide will hold an in-depth
presentation of your coming week in the Lofoten
Islands. The presentation will include the
following: route description plotted on a Lofoten
map, a complete day by day break down of the trip
with tide calculations and morning departure times,
description of the accommodation and a meal outline,
as well as a brief description of the cultural
visits and points of interest. The presentation
concludes with each client receiving his/her own
Lofoten map.
Upon arrival in Moskenes our logistics guide will be waiting to transport you to
Å where you will be served deli-sandwiches before
taking a guided tour of the Lofoten Fishing Village
museum. This in-depth presentation on the history
and life of the Lofoten sets the stage for a
glorious week exploring these Islands. After our
stop in Å we transport to Reine, our base for the
first two nights in the Lofoten.
Day 2 Mon REINE
After getting into our padding gear we launch from
the town pier. The towering peaks of Reinefjord
beckon us as we venture out of the harbour and into
the fjord. Today’s paddle in Reinefjord will include
a comprehensive introduction to paddling a sea
kayak.
Kayaking amongst the jagged peaks of Reinefjord we
paddle into Bunesfjord, one of the three arms of
Reinefjord. Here we’ll hike up to a view of the
North Atlantic and try to picture life as it had
once been in one of the earliest settlements in the
Lofoten Islands. Our lunch spot is located on the
rise between the vertical rock walls of the Moskenes
Titons.
After returning to Reine; dining and a relaxing
evening, prepare us for tomorrow; as our Lofoten
journey begins in earnest.
Day 3 Wed PADDLING TO NUSFJORD
Leaving Reine we paddle along the steep rocky walls
of the Moskenes Titons to the Sund Sound; a narrow
river like channel separating Moskenes Island from
Flakstad Island. We time our arrival at the mouth of
the sound with the slack in the current. In Sund we
tour the Blacksmith’s museum and witness his
artistry as he creates birds of steel.
We refuel on lunch before returning to our kayaks
for the last leg into Nusfjord.
We paddle past the southern tip of Kunna Island and
then cross the mouth of Skjelfjord for a close-up
encounter with the majestic rock faces of Flakstad
Island. Making our way to the hidden mouth of
Nusfjord, we can try our luck at fishing as we
approach the fjord. The entrance to this “tucked
away” fjord opens up and we paddle into the natural
harbour of Nusfjord. The village is protected under
the UNESCO world heritage act and has been
beautifully restored to its former glory. Relaxing
on the wharf, sipping a cold beer and listening to
the sounds of the bird rock, we recount the days’
journey.
Day 4 Thu PADDLING TO STAMSUND
The Napp sound is one of
Lofoten’s most revered water ways with a tidal
current that flows at 5 knots. It separates Flakstad
Island from Vestvåg Island (Lofoten’s largest
island). Departing Nusfjord early is essential as
our best chance to make this open crossing is on the
first tidal slack of the day. With 24 hours of
sunlight we are able to depart Nusfjord at any hour
enabling us to cross when the conditions are
favorable.
We paddle for 2 hours before landing on Vestvåg
Island. Having successfully crossed the Napp sound
we arrive in Ballstad to refuel our bodies on hot
coffee and a light snack. Leaving Ballstad after our
short break we cross over the mouth of Buksnesfjord.
This crossing will take us about 30 min. to paddle.
Once over we will explore the many small islands
that lead us to Stamsund.
After completing today’s challenging paddle we
arrive in Stamsund for a late lunch and relaxing
afternoon. There will be time to explore this quaint
little village or take a short nap.
Tonight we dine on the Warf, where the sights and
sounds of this bustling harbour entertain us through
a hearty meal. We turn-in early anticipating of
tomorrows’ short paddle and afternoon hike.
Day 5 Fri PADDLING TO ROLVSFJORD
We paddle out of Stamsunds’ harbour at low tide so
we can ride the rising tide into Rolvsfjord. Todays’
paddle is just a short cruise amongst islands and
shallows; we look for sea eagles perched on the
island tops and explore the sea life in the
shallows. The tidal current pushes us deeper and
deeper into Rolvsfjord. As we pass through the last
narrows we see our destination.
Upon landing at Brustranda we take a long break for
lunch before we prepare ourselves for the 3 hour
walk over the mountains to Borg. We hike over the
lush green slopes to the Viking Chieftain’s house
and relive life in the 9th century on a guided tour
of this reconstructed Viking residence.
Our mini van waits to transport you back to
Rolvsfjord for a sauna and tasty supper.
Day 6 Sat PADDLING TO HENNINGSVÆR
Our departure today depends on the tide. We want to
catch a ride on the out flowing current from
Rolvsfjord and then cross Gimsøy sound on the
afternoon slack. The Gimsøy sound separates Vestvåg
Island from Austvåg Island. Austvåg Island means
Eastern Bay Island and is the last island of the
Lofoten chain.
We begin the day cruising through the islands of
Valberg where we will discover a beautiful white
sand beach, the perfect lunch stop. Our lunch break
is timed with the approaching slack in Gimsøy sound.
This is our last major crossing of our journey
through Lofoten Islands. The route across will
depend on the weather and sea state. Henningsvær
seems to grow out of the sea as we approach.
Sculpted rock peaks provide the perfect backdrop for
this island village as we paddle down main-street
Henningsvær we marvel at the splendor of this
majestic town.
The hamlet of Henningsvær is a true fishing village
that hosts the Lofoten Island’s climbing community.
Every summer rock climbers from all over the world
descend on Henningsvær to climb the granite walls of
the Lofoten Mountains.
We spend the evening exploring this charming village
and take in the vibrant night life of the Klatre
Kafé - Rock Climbers Cafe.
Day 7 Sun PADDLING TO SVOLVÆR
Breakfast comes early after our evening out. We say
goodbye to Henningsvær as we put our kayaks in the
water for the last time. Our final stage takes us
past Vågakallen, a famous landmark where rookie
Lofoten fishermen had to pay their respects to the
Lofoten by removing their hats when passing by for
the first time.
We paddle past the granite walls of the Lofoten.
Cruising in amongst clusters of islands, the statue
of the Fisherman’s wife beckons us as we approach
Svolvær. Lunch and showers at the Svolvær Sjøhus
mark the end of our journey. The remaining time
before the southbound Hurtigruten to Bodø departs is
spent on your own; the busy fishing village of
Svolvær offers much to explore.
As we sail past the Lofoten Islands for the last
time we share memories and laughs from our time
together under the midnight sun in the Lofoten
Islands.
Arriving in Bodø we check in to the Rica Hotel Bodø
for a short night of well deserved rest.
Note on Itinerary:
Itineraries are intended as guidelines only and are
subject to change at the discretion of your guides
due to weather and other general logistical
conditions at the time of the trip. We
endeavor to produce trips of consistently high
quality and safety without compromise. !
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