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4 days - Stay in designer accommodation on Norway's coast.
With its unique location between small islands, sandy beaches and high mountains, Manshausen is one of Norway’s best adventure playgrounds. Conceived and developed by celebrated Arctic explorer and author Børge Ousland, the sleek and chic waterfront cabins immerse you into the striking beauty of Norway through dramatic and innovative design. Here you can do everything from simple walks on the nearby islands, easy kayak paddling, deep sea fishing, dive in the Arctic waters, beachcomb along the sandy white beaches, enjoy the Northern Lights or the midnight sun from the hot tub, to more spectacular treks and activities.
With the most amazing viewpoints and coastal photo spots in Norway, get your camera and outdoor gear ready for this short 4-day break, full of incredible adventures.
Read our favourite journalist, Barry Stone's article about staying in remote accommodation in Norway here. He travelled on an independent self-drive through Norway and Sweden with us in September, 2017.
Ferry and transfers to the island.
Flight tickets, any airport taxes, travel insurance, visas, gratitudes and any items of personal nature.
Late this afternoon, take a 1.5hr “Hurtigbåten” ferry ride along the Norwegian coast to Nordskot.
You will be met at the harbour and transferred by boat to Manshausen Island. Settle into your cabin and then proceed to dinner.
Set among incredible islands with white sanding beaches and clear water, get ready for an amazing day of kayaking. Your guide will provide you a kayak briefing, instruction, and a tour around the area. This will include an experienced guide, single kayaks, dry suit and lunch pack to be eaten somewhere nice during the day.
Take off after breakfast for a guided trek - the route can be determined by you and the guide. Return to Manshausen for warm lunch. The Nordskot Traverse is a new hiking tour which we can arrange for you.
The afternoon is free for you to enjoy the island and cabin. You can arrange to go to Nordskot to visit the Nordskot Coastal Museum or have a drink at the Gauva Bar, open on Friday and Saturdays during summer.
Additional optional activities such as diving, fishing, rib boating, rock climbing and cultural sights can be included.
This morning, board an early ferry back to Bodø. Alternatively, ask us about transferring to the Lofoten Islands.
All prices listed are per person, based on two people sharing a room. Prices are indicative due to the current uncertainty across Europe with increasing energy and volatile fuel costs.
The fast ferry “Hurtigbåten” goes from Bodø to Nordskot every day, it takes 1,5 hours from Bodø to Nordskot.
This tour can also be done in 3 days / 2 nights continuing with ferry to Svolvær, contact us for a quote.
Our guest journalist, Barry Stone visits four of Norway's unique design hotels on a self-drive itinerary. He shares with you the stories he collected along the way, as he drives via Fordypningsrommet, Manshausen, 29|2 Aurland and Juvet Landscape Hotel.
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Travel insurance is compulsory for all tours with 50 Degrees North. The safety of our travellers, staff and operators is a major priority of 50 Degrees North. With an operational office in Norway, 50 Degrees North has access to an up-to-the-minute flow of information regarding the countries we work in. We are also in regular contact with the various operators we use. Their in-depth knowledge and understanding of their various areas is vital.
