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- Add the Nordskot Traverse
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.
Highlights include
- Stay in a designer waterfront island cabins close to the majestic nature
- Sea kayaking among white sandy beaches and serene, clear water
- Guided trek
- Additional optional activities such as diving, rib boating and cultural sights
- Day 1
- Arrive Bodø and ferry to Nordskot, boat transfer to Manshausen Island
- Day 2
- Sea Kayaking adventure with guide
- Day 3
- Guided hike, museums, caving and relaxing
- Day 4
- Depart early back to Bodø
- Start/End Place
- Bodø, Norway tours
- Country Visited
- Norway tours
- Duration
- 4 Days
- Suitability
- Easy independent holiday suitable for singles, couples & families
- Code
- 50DN1020
Details
Transportation
Ferry and transfers to the island.
Included
- Sea Cabin, double share with kitchenette
- All meals (3x dinner, 3x breakfast plus 2 lunch/lunch pack)
- Equipment for kayak (vest+oar) and dry suit
- Kayak guided tour (6 hours)
- Half day guided trek
- Transport to and/from Nordskot on arrival/departure
- Once daily transport to Nordskot as required and coordinated with staff in advance.
- A welcome pack (biscuits, coffee, tea, milk or cream)
Not Included
Flight tickets, any airport taxes, travel insurance, visas, gratitudes and any items of personal nature.
Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrive Bodø and ferry to Nordskot, boat transfer to Manshausen Island
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.
Meals
1 DinnerAccommodation
Sea Cabin at ManshausenDay 2 - Sea Kayaking adventure with guide
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.
Meals
1 Breakfast1 Lunch
1 Dinner
Accommodation
Sea Cabin at ManshausenDay 3 - Guided hike, museums, caving and relaxing
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.
Meals
1 Breakfast1 Lunch
1 Dinner
Accommodation
Sea Cabin at ManshausenDay 4 - Depart early back to Bodø
This morning, board an early ferry back to Bodø. Alternatively, ask us about transferring to the Lofoten Islands.
Meals
1 BreakfastAll prices listed are per person, based on two people sharing a room. 2023 prices are indicative due to the current uncertainty across Europe with increasing energy and volatile fuel costs.
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Important Information
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.
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Travel Insurance
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is compulsory for all tours with 50 Degrees North. Please ensure that you have this organised as we will need to see proof of this upon issuing your tour documentation. Please contact us for a quote or visit http://www.suresave.net.au/