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Island Jumping Along the Coast of Helgeland

7 Days / 5 locations in Norway

The coast of Helgeland in North Norway offers spectacular nature with towering mountain peaks, impressive ocean vistas and sheltered bays. There are thousands of islands, large and small, flat and round, long and narrow. By bike, you can travel all along the varied coast, around fjord indentations, across bridges and along the foot of majestic mountains. It won't be the hills that take your breath away on this trip, but the sights and impressions!

Every day you will have a spectacular view of famous mountain landmarks: De Syv Søstre, Dønnamannen and Torghatten. We have also planned a visit to the island of Lovund, which is famous for its large colony of Puffins. You also visit the island Vega, the myriad of islands, holms and skerries covering 1037 square kilometres in Vega municipality on the Helgeland coast is a unique, open cultural landscape of sea and land. The Vega archipelago reflects the way fishermen and farmers have, over the past 1500 years, maintained a vibrant community. The landscape along the coast of Helgeland is even and easy to cycle, with relatively little traffic on the roads. Everyday you can choose between short and long day trips – precisely the alternative that suits you best.

About the midnight sun

The midnight sun is a natural phenomenon which means that the sun does not set during the summer months. In other words, given fair weather, you can see the sun for a continuous 24 hours.

The duration of the midnight sun depends on how far north you are. At the Arctic Circle in the county of Nordland, you can see the midnight sun from 12 June to 1 July, at the North Cape in Finnmark you can see the sun from 14 May to 29 July, and at the North Pole the sun does not set for six months.

Itinerary

 
Day 1     Bronnoysund

Individual arrival Brønnøysund.

Hurtigruten has arrival in Brønnøysund kl.00.40 from Trondheim (not included). Accommodation in Hotel.

 
Day 2     Bronnoysund
Meals: Breakfast

Bicycle Tours of the islands og Ylvingen and Vega - free bike length.

Today you have the choice between short or long bike rides of the islands Ylvingen and Vega. You go by ferry in between the islands. or island hopping by ferry to the islands Ylvingen and Vega. Ylvingen have only a few km. with roads, while there are greater opportunities in Vega, where it's nice to take a bike tour.

Expressboat back to Brønnøysund in the afternoon. Accommodation Brønnøysund.

 
Day 3     Bronnoysund - Sandnessjoen
Meals: Breakfast / Dinner

Biking Brønnysund - Sandnessjøen, 70 km.

This day is long, but easy and nice to ride on paved roads. Almost all day we can see the mountain range "The seven sisters".

The trip is divided by 2 ferries and it is possible to join a bus parts of the route. It is also possible to send luggage with the bus and have taken it back in Sandnessjøen. Accommodation Sandnessjøen.

 
Day 4     Donna - Sandnessjoen
Meals: Breakfast / Dinner

Island hopping to the island Dønna - optional bike length Dønna (appr. 47 km)

This day you can choose how far you want to cycle, then you must return the same way. It is possible to visit the church at Dønna and Dønna Fjellstue, with panoramic views north where you have to ride the coming days. Opened for coffee and cakes.

For those who want a long ride, it is possible to include the island Herøy too. Return in the afternoon back to Sandnessjøen.

 
Day 5     Lovund
Meals: Breakfast / Dinner

Biking Sandnessjøen area + boat to the island Lovund.

We recommend a ride back to Alstadhaug and Petter Dass Museum, which is 40 km. tour/retourn Sandnessjøen.

Local Expressboat in the afternoon to the island Lovund. Accommodation Lovund. Possible to bike to the island of Herøy (40 km)

 
Day 6     Traena
Meals: Breakfast / Dinner

Excursion to the island Træna or a rest day on Lovund.

We recommend a day trip to Træna, one of Norway's smallest municipality with 470 inhabitants. Here are a few km. with roads to ride on.

Here you can explore the famous rock formations and Trænstaven Kirkhelleren, which rises straight up from the sea. Peter Dass chapel is also worth a visit.

At Lovund we will recommend a good and healthy walk up to the characteristic peak Lovund, with stunning views over the whole area.

It is also possible to join a fishing trip, etc. Accommodation Lovund.

 
Day 7     Lovund - Sandnessjoen
Meals: Breakfast

Expressboat from Lovund to Sandnessjøen, Brønnøysund or Bodø.

Different return option (not incl.)

 

Notes

NB! This tour starts Sundays in Brønnøysund. The Hurtigrutan arrives from Trondheim in Brønnøysund 00.40.

Combine the Hurtigruten with Island hopping along the coast of Helgeland by bike - ask for offers

Price Includes
Daily Breakfast
6 Self Made Lunches
3 Dinners
Map and Description
Hotel Accommodations 4 Nights
Price Does Not Include
 Ferries
 Air
 Bike Rental
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