ITINERARY DAY 1: HENNINGSVÆR  Travel independently to Oslo and then fly into Bodø and either ferry or fly from Bodø to Svolvær. On June 27, there will be a one-time, late afternoon RW shuttle offered from Svolvær to Henningsvær. Other arrivals will independently taxi transfer to Henningsvær – a 30 minute ride. At 7 PM meet the group and your guide(s) for cocktails, orientation and dinner. DAY 2: HENNINGSVÆR  Begin the day at the foot of Olderfjorden. Hike up the fjord and through the mountains to an alpine lake and swim if the weather permits. For those feeling energetic, we will summit the peak before hiking back to Henningsvær and our lovely hotel. Distance 7 miles. Elevation gain 2100 ft. DAY 3: HENNINGSVÆR TO NUSFJORD  Shuttle by van to Eggum and then hike to Unstad, a stunning village famous for its waffles and Arctic surfing. Hiking the shoreline, we will pass a gorgeous lighthouse right below a 2,139- foot peak. Enjoy view of Lofoten’s dramatic landscapes. Transfer to Nusfjord, one of the most picturesque and best preserved fishing villages in Lofoten. Spend the night in a refurbished nineteenth century seaside rorbuer cottages. Distance 10 miles. Elevation gain 3000 ft. DAY 4: NUSFJORD TO SAKRISØY   After a short transfer to Ytresand, we hike up a stunning mountain plateau and descend to a secluded beach. In the afternoon, we transfer to the small fishing village of Sakrisøy. Stay in an authentic, family run rorbuer-hotel, Sakrisøy Rorbuer (fisher huts), located on the waterfront. Distance up to 8 miles. Elevation gain up to 2000 ft. DAY 5: SAKRISØY TO HORSEIDVIKA  We will transfer by boat into Kjerkfjorden and hike to Horseidvika, another stunning beach on the north shore of the archipelago. Depending on weather, we may continue onto a mountain saddle with expansive views across the fjords. Return to your rorbuer hotel in Sakrisøy. Distance up to 8 miles. Elevation gain/loss up to 3000 ft. DAY 6: SAKRISØY TO SORVÅGEN  After a short transfer to the village of Sorvågen, we will hike over three peaks to reach our lunch spot at Munkebu. Enjoy vast views of Lofoten and its many fjords and peaks, before returning to Sorvågen to settle into our cozy, waterfront rorbuers. Distance: up to 10 miles. Elevation gain/loss: up to 3000 ft. DAY 7: SORVÅGEN  Hike from sea level to Hellsegga at 1,949 feet. Hellsegga is the highest peak on the southwest end of Lofoten, and it will give us the chance to view the most southern islands of the Norwegian archipelago, Værøy and Røstlandet. Distance 5 miles. Elevation gain/loss 2200 ft. DAY 8: DEPART FROM SORVÅGEN  The closest airport with connections to Bodø/ Oslo is Leknes. There will be a one-time RW shuttle for those catching afternoon connections. It is a 45-minute drive. Other departures will independently taxi transfer to Leknes airport. 71 "I'm glad that we got to visit Norway; the other hikers on the trip were great; the scenery was beautiful." – Beth P. *All ground transportation between Sorvagen and Hennigsvaer included during tour. Luggage transfer daily. NOTE: Daily itineraries on all our guided treks are subject to change. Your guide(s) will make route decisions based on weather and terrain conditions as well as hiker's abilities. TRIP RATINGS Moderate terrain, hiking up to 10 miles with ascents up to 3,000 feet. (Trip rating descriptions found on page 8.) EFFORT 4/ 4 COMFORT 3/ 4 4/ 4 TERRAIN Nusfjord Henningsvær Norwegian Sea Nordtotinden Sørvågen Hellsegga Reine Kollfjellet Merraflestinden Munken NORWAY CHALLENGING HIKING