Day 1

• Arrival
• Transfer to Å in Lofoten, the place of accommodation
• Dinner at Restaurant in Å

Lofoten’s nature resources have always formed the basis of our way of life and our local fare. We invite you to try a taste of this aspect of our culture, too. Each individual season provides us with different raw materials – pure natural produce that we use to make exciting and tasty meals. We offer the most traditional dishes that are available at local restaurants such as e.g. fish soup, cod tongues, baccalao (made from klippfish), saithe cutlets, fried coley, halibut, salmon, smoked salmon, cured salmon, wolf fish, lofoten crab, whale meat in the Lofoten way, salted and dried ribs of mutton, cured meats, mountain cranberries whipped in egg whites and sugar and cloudberries.

Day 2

• Breakfast at Restaurant in Å
• Lunch
• Dinner
• Option 1

Adventure tour – The Maelstrom, Refsvikhula cave with 3000 year old paintings and abandoned settlements, 6 hrs
We leave from Å, sailing along the coast to the abandoned hamlet of Ånstad and on to the Lofoten headland, where we encounter the infamous “maelstrom”, one of the world’s strongest tidal currents. The Maelstrom was first described by Pytheas the Greek over 2000 years ago and has since been described and marked on innumerable sea charts together with terrifying illustrations and warnings. The Maelstrom is abundant in fish and has as such formed the basis of settlement for thousands of years. We test the forces of nature and if we are lucky we may see eagles, cormorants, seals and perhaps even whales. We round the headland to the northern coast of the island near the abandoned hamlet of Refsvika from where we walk to the Refsvikhula cave, a gigantic “natural cathedral” 115m deep and with over 50 meters of headroom. Inside the cave, mystical human figures have been found painted on the walls of the cave by Stone Age people over 3000 years ago. In the summer, the Midnight Sun shines directly into the cave creating a magical atmosphere. A guide will accompany you all the way and there will be a break for a bite to eat on the way. Participants should be capable of hiking a fair distance. The cave is a listed area and visits without authorized personnel are prohibited.

• Option 2, (in case of bad weather)
The Reinefjord – Troll-like mountains and waterfalls, 6 hrs
Leaving from Reine we sail into the Reinefjord where we can see some of the most magnificent mountain formations and waterfalls that Norway has to offer. We go ashore at Vinstad and proceed on foot, for approx. 1 hour, through the most abandoned fishermen’s hamlet of Bunesfjord and on to Bunes with its fabulous white, sandy beach overlooking the Norwegian Sea.

Day 3

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Option 1: Fishing boat trip, 3 hrs

The boats used is a 40 foot fishing smack stationed in Å using long-lines and hand-lines, a 34 foot fishing- and touring boat stationed in Reine and a 53 foot fishing cutter built in 1914, now listed for preservation. All of these vessels are equipped with the most modern equipment and instruments available for boats of this size.
Even ashore it may be cold and windy at sea. Wear good rain and windproof clothing and footwear. There is heated cabin and a toilet on all vessels.
Fishing contest will be arranged.
Departure,Å.

• Option 2:
Guided mountain tour on the peak Tindstind, 3 hrs
We start with a guide in Sørvågen and follow the track to Lake Studalsvannet, passing by spectacular waterfalls. We go up to the peak of Tindstind, 490 metres above sea level. There is amazing scenery from the top of the mountain on Å Valley and the fishing villages Å and Sørvågen. Moderate walk.
• Dinner at Brygga Restaurant in Å

Day 4

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Option 1
• “Inter cultural communication” , the history and culture of Lofoten seen in an international perspective – Talk and guided tour in Norwegian Fishing Village Museum.

• Option 2
Explore the natural and cultural environment, alone or with a local guide – on foot or by bus.

• Dinner at Restaurant in Reine

Day 5

• Breakfast
• Departure, transfer with bus to the Moskenes harbour

Please Note!
• You should bring warm, waterproof and windproof clothing and footwear.
• There might be some minor changes in the program in the event of bad weather.