Norway & Sweden Bike Tour
Seaside Scandinavia – Waterways & Spas South of Oslo
From $4,599 pp dbl. occ. | 6 days / 5 nights
(+$1,090 for sgl. occ.)
Start your cycling journey in Oslo, one of Europe's greenest cities. Travel to Fredrikstad, one of Norway's sunniest spots, and continue on to Tønsberg, the country's oldest town. Visit iconic Viking ships, ancient churches and authentic harbor villages. Then set your sights on Sweden's stunning countryside. Along the way, experience legendary hospitality at charming hotels. You'll have nothing but superlatives to describe your time here. Everything about this two-country adventure is extraordinary.
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Norway & Sweden
Start/End Oslo
Highlights
- Pamper yourself at our magnificent hotels, sleek waterfront properties with exceptional spas, cozy lounges and views of the sapphire Oslofjord
- Pedal easygoing routes along quiet country roads and dedicated bike paths 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
- Discover complex history and dynamic culture in Norway and Sweden, from beautifully preserved 16th-century Fredrikstad to cosmopolitan Oslo
Norway & Sweden
Start/End Oslo
Itinerary
Day 1 We kick off our adventure in the cosmopolitan capital of Oslo | Pedal amid Drøbak's wonderfully preserved wooden houses, many dating to the 1700s | Explore Son, a lovely village on the Oslofjord teeming with art galleries and cafés | Relax at our cozy Nordic retreat with harbor and sea views.
Day 2 Ride along the sheltered coast, dotted with summer cabins | Outside of Moss, tiny fishing villages look just as they did long ago | Pedal to Fredrikstad, whose 16th-century old quarter is Scandinavia's best-preserved fortified town | Explore the charming streets and inviting shops nestled in the ramparts | Say hallå to Sweden as we cross the border | Fresh-caught seafood is on tonight's menu.
Days 3-4 Spin along tree-lined roads through the lush Swedish landscape | A dramatically arched stone bridge and peaceful bike paths lead to Halden | Perched above town is the 17th-century Fredriksten Fortress, where lunch is served with dazzling views | Aboard a lavish ship, cruise emerald waters to Sandefjord, Norway | At the Whaling Museum, learn about polar wildlife and the industry's fascinating history | Cruise on two wheels through a patchwork of small family farms to coastal Larvik | Luxuriate at Farris Bad, named for the natural mineral springs that feed its restorative pools.
Days 5-6 Tufts of forest and meticulously kept homesteads line today's route | Indulge at our hotel's opulent spa, replete with mineral spring-fed pools, tepidarium and herbal sauna | We toast our Scandinavian adventure with a hearty skål! | Bike to medieval Tanum Church, exquisitely simplistic in its Romanesque style and surrounded by centuries-old headstones | An invigorating plunge in the azure Oslofjord may be calling your name | Picnic at Larvik Museum, then return to vibrant Oslo.
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2019 Private Trip Pricing
- 10 or more guests: from $4,599 pp dbl occ
- 8 - 9 guests: from $5,299 pp dbl occ
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