NORWAY: THE ISLANDS OF LOFOTEN Unlock the treasures of Norway’s mountains and fjords. 70 RYDERWALKER.COM  |  888.586.8365 E scape from the crowds as you as you explore the Lofoten archipelago, a rugged island chain lying 122 miles north of the Arctic Circle. Bathed by the light of the midnight sun, and rising out of the Norwegian Sea like a fortress wall, the 4,000- foot granite peaks of Lofoten will mesmerize you with their craggy summits, lovely jade meadows, and unforgettable views of Norway’s sparkling fjords. Beginning in Sørvågen, Lofoten, our eight-day hiking tour of Norway connects tiny villages on the islands of Moskenesøya, Flakstadøya and Austvågøya. Traveling by sea kayak, (no experience necessary), and by foot, you’ll paddle to secluded beaches, hike across remote mountain tops, and walk through tiny hamlets with colorful wooden fishing cottages perched at the water’s edge. Whether it’s hiking across the summits of Kollfjellet, Merraflestinden and Munken, or whale watching from the harbor in Reine, one of the most beautiful seaside villages in the world, you’ll witness the most revered landscapes in all of Norway. DETAILS • 7 nights, 8 days •  6 nights historic fishing cottages and 1 night charming inn. • Breakfast and dinner daily. •  Gateways: Arrival, Oslo to Bodø to Svolvær. Departure, Leknes to Bodø to Oslo GUIDED TOUR* June 27 – July 4 Price: $5,400 (single +$715) Minimum of four people required to run this tour. PRIVATE GUIDED* June – September Price: $6,230† (single +$490) †Price based on a group of four. EUROPE PHOTOS: RYDER WALKER©