INTO Adventure trip to Lofoten

Trip overview

Welcome to the Arctic student adventure to breathtaking Lofoten! Explore the magical Norwegian fjords and breathtaking nature sceneries with your friends and Timetravels. In fact, Lofoten is not all about the landscapes, you will also visit picturesque fisherman villages and find out more about the mystical Trolls!

Extras and guided activities

Extra activities can be bought through your user account until 9 days before the trip departure or until they are sold out.

Activities "not available now" are expected to be on sale online or upon arrival at the destination.

At the destination the activities cost +5€ except for the activities, which were not on sale online.

Included

Day trip to Hennigsvær and Haukland beach

Duration: whole day · Difficulty: easy

free

Day trip to Reine and Å

Duration: whole day · Difficulty: easy

40€

Bus transportation to the iconic Lofoten hike - Kvalvika beach

Duration: approximately 10 hours · Hiking clothes required and not included · Difficulty: easy to moderate

40€

Sea kayak for beginners

Duration: 2.5 hours (including transportation) · Difficulty: moderate

99€

Sauna and swim in the Arctic Ocean

Duration: 1,5 hours

34€

Trollfjorden cruise

Duration: 3 hours (including transportation) · Difficulty: easy

92€

Accommodation

Shared accommodation for 2-12 people

free/ per person

Tea/coffee maker in all accommodation
Bathroom with a shower
Fridge
Tableware
Mountain view
mattresses, pillows and duvet

The accommodation type varies depending on availability. Most of the accommodations that we use are cabins with private toilets and kitches, but sometimes we use hostel or hotel style accommodation with shared kitchen and toilets. All the accommodations are surrounded by the mountains in the Lofoten Archipelago. You will find out the exact type of accommodation when we send you an email with accommodation signup.

Please note that:

- the accommodations have different standard beds according to availability: double beds, bunk beds, pull-out sofas and loft beds.

- sleeping bags are NOT allowed

- Some accommodations have WI-FI, some don't.

- The pictures are for reference only.

- The actual accommodation size and style is dependent on availability

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What is included

Transportation

Round bus trip to Lofoten from your booked departure point

Accommodation

4 nights in cottages.

Day trip to Henningsvær and Haukland beach

See the world's most beautiful football field in Henningsvær! Possibility to hike to Mannen peak, if the weather allows.

Tour guide

Tour guide services in English at the destination

Luggage

You can travel with:

1x 15kg luggage to store in the bus trunk (size is not important!) and
1x small backpack to take with you during the bus ride

Departure points

Pick one at checkout. Changes afterwards are handled by our customer service.

21:00 Tampere railway station square
21:15 Tekniikankatu 2

Example itinerary

Please note: the final trip program will be shared 5-7 days before the trip departure.

The activities schedule might change.
Same accommodation guests share the same activities schedule. More info about accommodation in the accommodation section below.

Day 1Thu 17.09

Departure day

The departure time might change +/- 2 hours.

You will select the exact departure place from the available one, when booking the trip.

Please, arrive 30 minutes earlier at the departure point!

Departure options:

21:00 Tampere, railway station
21:15 Tampere, Tekniikankatu 2

Overnight on the bus. Gas station breaks every 4-5 hours.

Day 2Fri 18.09

Arrival in Svolvær, welcome to Lofoten!

Day 3Sat 19.09

Day trip to Hennigsvær and Haukland beach (included), Sauna evening (optional)

Day 4Sun 20.09

Day trip to Reine and Å (optional)

Full day activity - Daytrip to Reine and Å (optional)

The schedule of this day is weather dependant.

GOOD WEATHER

(if weather is BAD you can get full refund or change to BAD WEATHER OPTION and get 10EUR refund)

08:00 Daytrip to Reine and Å (45EUR)

11:00 Arrival to Å (45minutes)

12:00 Free time in Reine (4hours)

Possibility to hike on your own to Reinebringen, the guide will show you where the trail starts

16:00 Departure back to accommodation

18:30 Arrival

BAD WEATHER

08:00 Daytrip to Reine and Å (35EUR)

11:00 Arrival to Å (45minutes)

12:00 Free time in Reine (2hours)

NO HIKE TO Reinebringen / or REPLACEMENT HIKE - Weather conditions will be evaluated by your guide based on Timetravels Safety Protocol

14:00 Departure back to accommodation

16:30 Arrival

Overnight in Feriesenter (Leirskoleveien, 8300 Svolvær, Norway)

Day 5Mon 21.09

Transportation for the hike to Ryten and Kvalvika beach (optional)

Full day activity - Bus transportation to Lofoten hike - Ryten & Kvalvika beach (optional)

Guides will give you all directions and maps for possible hikes in the area
(Ryten, Kvalvika)

Safety instructions for all Lofoten hikes

-Please, choose hikes according to your hiking/endurance level. Routes might have some steep parts, rolling stones, uneven surfaces, wet swampy areas, and snow.

-They do not require any rock climbing skills, but please, be careful and don't hike alone.

-Always have at least one working mobile phone in your hiking group

-If it’s your first hike, don’t hike alone

-If you feel that hike is too difficult for you, it's better not to continue.

-choose right clothes for the hike - remember that it might be windy and cold on the top

-prepare packed lunch and water to take with you on a hike

-don’t forget to have breakfast to avoid fatigue during the hike

Day 6Tue 22.09

Trollfjord cruise (optional), Sea kayaking for beginners (optional)

Checking out from the accommodation and storing the luggage on the bus.

Today you will see the beauty of Lofoten from a new perspective. Water activities are a must while in Lofoten, all against the backdrop of majestic mountains and tiny villages.

Morning activity - Sea kayaking for beginners (optional)

What is included in sea kayaking for beginners?

- floating suit

- experienced kayak guide

- splash cover, paddle, and life vest

- kayak shared between two people

What should kayakers prepare for the activity?

- wool underwear (it’s going to be COLD and WINDY in the sea)

- waterproof/windproof jacket and boots

- change of clothing (you will get a bit wet while kayaking)

- bottle of water (and a bit thirsty too :)

Afternoon activity - Trollfjord cruise (optional)

Experience the majestic Trollfjord in search for its white-tailed eagles

There is inside and outside deck on the boat

The boat has a toilet, but does not have WI-FI

17:30 Departure back home

Overnight on the bus. Stops at gas stations every 4-5 hours.

Day 7Wed 23.09

Arrival home

Should you need to book a transfer after the trip, please, consider only departure

- 4 hours after the expected arrival time for train/ferry/bus ticket;

- 6 hours after the expected arrival time for flight tickets

14:30 Estimated arrival in Tampere

Customer photos

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INTO Adventure trip to Lofoten

Trip overview

Extras and guided activities

Day trip to Hennigsvær and Haukland beach

Day trip to Reine and Å

Bus transportation to the iconic Lofoten hike - Kvalvika beach

Sea kayak for beginners

Sauna and swim in the Arctic Ocean

Trollfjorden cruise

Accommodation

Shared accommodation for 2-12 people

Our clients say

What is included

Departure points

Example itinerary

Customer photos

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