Norway Bike Tour

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

30s & 40s Adults 30-49

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Teens & 20s Best for ages 16-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (min. age 4)

6 days

5 nights

Activity Levels 2-4

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Norway Bike Tour

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

30s & 40s Adults 30-49

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Teens & 20s Best for ages 16-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (min. age 4)

6 days

5 nights

Activity Levels 2-4

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We rate our trips based on a range of activity levels from 1-5.

Activity Levels None (White)

See this trip's Activity Options & Terrain for more details.

Premiere Hotels

Premiere Hotels - Experience the world’s best, from lavish luxury to chic retreats with prestigious alliances.

Deluxe Hotels - Find modern comforts in extraordinary settings, with great ambience and ample amenities.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

2027: Jun-Sep

From Oslo to Seaside Villages & Island-Dotted Shores

Explore the sunlit southern coast of Norway, with the royal-blue Oslofjord and gentle rocky outcrops. These Norwegian islands and harbors reveal a surprising truth: the south doesn’t have the last word on summer. 

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Highlights

  • Cruise Norway’s coast, pass ancient Viking burial grounds as you bike through coastal villages and historic landscapes
  • Ride through Gea Norvegica Geopark, admiring ancient bedrock and evidence of continental collisions and Ice Age sculpting
  • Pedal scenic country roads amid tidy farms, tufts of forest and charming summer cabins
  • Dine on Scandinavian specialties prepared with fresh-caught seafood and locally sourced ingredients, and sample the ubiquitous aquavit
  • Relax at an award-winning spa fueled by natural mineral springs and experience a guided Nordic sauna ritual 
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Norway & Sweden

Start/End Oslo

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Day 1

Description

Ride through farmland and forested countryside shaped by post-glacial lakes • Cross from Agder into Telemark and pause in Gea Norvegica Geopark, where Norway’s rugged coastline began • Follow scenic roads toward Søndeled, admiring the rocky shoreline and expansive views of sky and sea.

Accommodations

Night 1

Kragerø Resort
Kragerø
*Deluxe Hotel

Set on a peaceful island just off Norway's southern coast, this stylish seaside retreat offers serene views, coastal charm and a renowned spa. (spa)

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Days 2-3

Description

See the landscapes from a new perspective on a local ferry • Pedal along quiet shoreline roads past small marinas, seaside campsites and summer cottages, with frequent views of the open waters of the Skagerrak • Pause in the historic town of Stavern, known for its white-painted wooden houses, naval history and laid-back summer charm • Follow the Numedalslågen River along one of Norway’s celebrated national cycling routes, passing wooded valleys, pastoral farmland and lively rapids • Enjoy a guided Nordic sauna experience featuring marble-clad steam rooms, herbal saunas and an invigorating cold plunge.

Accommodations
Farris Bad

(2 nights)

Nights 2-3

Farris Bad
Larvik
Premiere Hotel

Rejuvenate at this sensual spa resort, offering extraordinary spa facilities and pools fed by natural mineral springs. (pool, spa)​  

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Days 4-6

Description

Experience the quiet country roads of Vestfold’s rolling farmland, with its forested hills and red, yellow and black barns • Spin past mirror-like Goksjø Lake and through the villages of Kodal and Høyjord • Visit one of Norway’s few remaining stave churches, a remarkable wooden structure from the 1100s • Enjoy sweeping views of the coastline as we sail from Tønsberg to Grimestad Bay • Settle into the quiet elegance of our intimate Relais & Châteaux hotel and experience its floating sauna.

Accommodations

Nights 4-5

Engø Gard Hotel
Tjøme
*Deluxe Hotel

Secluded on a peaceful island in the Oslofjord, this elegant boutique retreat offers refined Nordic charm, serene coastal views and exceptional cuisine. A Relais & Châteaux member. (spa)

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Unplugged

Unplugged dates are perfect for guests who want to ride an acoustic bike.
E-bikes are available to travel companions by request only.

Solo Room Savings

We’ve made it even easier to go solo or enjoy your own space on select dates with reduced private room fees.

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