Region Overviews: Norway Travel Guide: Overview
Welcome to Norway, one of the largest and most extensive playgrounds for outdoor enthusiasts! Norway is truly a one-of-a-kind experience.
Biking
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Norway & Sweden Bike Tour
Seaside Scandinavia South of Oslo
Couples, Friends & Solos
6 days 5 nights
Activity Level: 2-4
Casual Plus & Premiere Hotels
From: $4,599 - $4,949 pp dbl occ
($600 - $700 for sgl occ)
From vibrant Oslo, set on a royal-blue fjord, explore ancient Viking lands, 16th-century Fredrikstad and colorful harbor villages. Discover peaceful roads amid holiday homes on Sweden’s stunning coast. Along the way, rejuvenate at our glorious spa hotels and savor fresh-caught seafood. This Scandinavian dreamscape of islands and harbors will seduce you with a surprising truth: the south doesn't have the last word on summer.
Norway Biking
Norway & Sweden
Start/End Oslo
Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Highlights
- Pamper yourself at our magnificent spa hotels, sleek waterfront properties with 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
- Connect with complex history and dynamic culture, from beautifully preserved 16th-century Fredrikstad to cosmopolitan Oslo
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Itinerary
Accommodations may vary based on departure date.
6 Days Casual Plus & Premiere Hotels*
Accommodations may vary based on departure.
Day 1
Description
We kick off our biking adventure in the fun and cultured capital of Oslo | Pedal amid Drøbak’s wonderfully preserved wooden houses, many dating back 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.
Accommodations
Son Spa
Son
| Casual Plus Hotel Set at the water's edge, this modern resort boasts stunning harbor views and one of Norway's most spectacular spas. (pool, spa)
Days 2-3
Description
Bike along the sheltered coast, dotted with summer cabins and tiny fishing villages that look just as they did long ago | Cycle 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.
Accommodations
Tanumstrand
Grebbestad
| Casual Plus Hotel Panoramic views of the surrounding rocky archipelago await at this enchanting waterfront hotel. (spa)
Days 4-6
Description
Aboard a cruise ship, sail emerald waters to Sandefjord, Norway | Two-wheel it 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 | Tufts of forest and meticulously kept homesteads line today’s route | Travel back in time at Molen, a UNESCO-protected rocky beach that boasts ancient Viking burial graves and cairns | An invigorating plunge in the azure Oslofjord may be calling your name | We toast our Scandinavian adventure with a hearty skål before returning to Oslo.
Accommodations
Farris Bad
Larvik
| *Premiere Hotel Rejuvenate at this sensual spa resort, offering extraordinary spa facilities and pools fed by natural mineral springs. (pool, spa)
Dates & Prices
The earlier you book, the more choice you'll have and the lower your price. And you can always change your mind — you won't be charged to transfer to a different trip before your final payment is due. View cancellation policy.
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July 2023
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Activity Level: 2-4
Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. Several routes and a range of levels are offered each day so you can choose how much or how little activity you want to do. Learn more about how we determine activity levels.
Daily Route Options
What's Included
Available Bike Options
The key to a stellar day's ride is a bike that's perfectly in tune with your cycling style… Backroads has you covered with the best bike fleet in the world! Please note that bike requests are subject to availability and prioritized based on the date they're submitted.
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Backroads Performance Road Bike
Performance Road Bike
Included in your trip price
This custom-designed titanium bike is lightweight and responsive, featuring Shimano Ultegra Di2 electronic shifting, 11-speed compact gearing, a premium Mavic Ksyrium Pro wheelset and a full carbon fork.
Backroads Touring Bike
Touring Bike
Included in your trip price
A proven classic, this custom-designed titanium bike is suited for a wide range of cyclists. It features a comfortable ergonomic seat and a long wheel base that add to the bike’s control and stability.
Backroads Electric-Assist Bike
Electric-Assist Bike
Included in your trip price
Keep pace or zip ahead, pedaling with an electric boost. This bike provides plenty of power to flatten the hills and more than enough battery range to cover the distance.
Min. age to ride e-bike: 16+
Co-Motion Torpedo Tandem Bike
Tandem Bike
This hand-built frame features Co-Motion's custom-designed cro-moly steel tubeset, powerful Avid disc brakes, Shimano Ultegra drive train, and a custom, upgraded wheelset. For experienced tandem riders.
$400 rental fee
Also Included
- All breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners
- Expertise and services of our experienced Trip Leaders
- Snacks and beverages between meals
- Additional guides and experts from the region on many trips
- Van shuttles to support a variety of route options
- Comprehensive Travel Planner with detailed pre-trip information
- Private guided tours at museums, historic sites, wineries and other select attractions as noted in the Travel Planner
- All gratuities at hotels and restaurants
- Special events, including wine tastings and other select attractions as mentioned in the Travel Planner
- On biking and multi-adventure trips, use of fully equipped Backroads titanium bike plus helmet and accessories
- Trailercycles, carriers, and kid-sized helmets for Family Trips
- Equipment and experienced guides for kayaking, rafting, snorkeling, sailing and canoeing as described
- Park and other entry fees
- Fares for trains, ferries and other modes of travel as listed in the Travel Planner
- Select coach transfers
- Baggage transfers and porterage
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