Eight days in the Lofoten Islands: a food tour of cold sea and warm taste

Itinerary highlights:

① Roam deeply in the Lofoten Islands in the Arctic Circle, have an exclusive local experience, and feel the cold appearance and hot heart of this far northern land like a close friend. ‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍

② Cruise the fjord on a catamaran, experience stand-up paddle boarding (SUP), and try sea fishing under professional guidance. ‍

③ Learn to surf in the cold waters of the North Atlantic Ocean, and then relax in the open-air hot pool facing the fjord.

④ Climb to the top of the mountain on foot and learn rope rappelling on the rock wall; Visit hidden beaches and look out over the deep ocean in the glow of the midnight sun. ‍‍‍‍‍‍‍

⑤ Visit organic farms to learn about the sustainable agricultural practices of the younger generation in Norway; Go into the ranch workshop and learn to make traditional cheese with your own hands. ‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍

⑥ Visit uninhabited islands and secluded beaches by assault boat; Paddle a kayak and look for the white-tailed sea eagle soaring in the air. ‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍

⑦ Stay in a warm residence transformed from a traditional fisherman’s wooden house, and taste delicacies cooked with authentic seafood and local wines.

Daily itinerary

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival in the Lofoten Islands

Fly to Swalwell Airport, pick up by special car, and it takes about 1 hour to drive to Swalwell Town. There is a strong bar culture here. In the evening, you might as well walk into a local tavern and taste local specialty beer.

Meals: Self-care

Hotel: Sonnes Walwell Hotel

Day 2 Sailing Fjord Cruise and Paddle Boarding Experience

Board a catamaran in the early morning, sail into a narrow fjord surrounded by towering mountain peaks against the sea breeze and morning light, and enjoy one of the most spectacular fjord scenery in Norway. After the boat is moored, you will experience stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) in calm waters, and get close to the waves, rock walls and waterfalls from a unique perspective. On the return voyage, the crew will guide you through the joys of sea fishing.

Estimated return to the dock at 4 p.m. After a short rest, take about an hour’s bus to the warm cabin between the mountains and the beach. Stay here for two consecutive nights.

Dining: Breakfast, lunch

Hotel: Select Country Lodge

Day 3 North Atlantic Surfing & Organic Farm Dinner

In the morning, under the guidance of professional instructors, learn basic surfing skills in the cold North Atlantic waters, including paddling, starting, standing posture and board control. After the activity, soak in the outdoor hot pool facing the sea and drink a glass of cold beer, which is full of comfort.

In the afternoon, you can choose one of the following experiences according to your preference:

○ Easily explore peaceful villages, lakes and white sandy beaches deep in the fjords, with picturesque scenery along the way.

○ Hike to the top of the mountain and overlook the vast scenery of the North Atlantic Ocean (about 3 hours on foot; in summer, you can go in the early morning to enjoy the fantastic midnight sun).

For dinner, head to an organic farm to learn how young Norwegian couples practice sustainable agriculture, and taste their homemade plant-based drinks, hand-baked kiln pizzas and heart-warming desserts.

Dining: Breakfast, Dinner

Hotel: Select Country Lodge

Day 4 Advanced Surfing and Cheese Making Workshop

According to the learning progress of the day before yesterday, the instructor will help you further improve your surfing skills. In the afternoon, go to a cheese farm, visit the workshop and learn how fresh goat milk is transformed into cheese, and taste this gift from nature for yourself.

Change accommodation tonight and stay in a cozy residence converted from a traditional fisherman’s cabin in a tranquil harbor. Stay here for two consecutive nights.

Dining: Hotel breakfast

Hotel: Select Country Lodge

Day 5 Rock wall rope rappelling and hidden beach hiking

In the morning, reach the towering cliff by kayaking or hiking, and experience the excitement of descending from the top to the ground with the help of ropes under professional guidance. In the afternoon, hike to a hidden beach that is inaccessible to vehicles. Emerald waters caress the sandy beach, flanked by steep cliffs that rise up to 500 metres high.

After the hike, enjoy a glass of sparkling wine with the sound of the waves, and then dispel your fatigue in the open-air hot tub and sauna at the end of the fjord.

Dining: Hotel breakfast

Hotel: Select Country Lodge

Day 6 Fishing Village Scenery and Midnight Sun Kayaking

In the morning, I took a bus through several traditional fishing villages with the most beautiful scenery in Lofoten Islands, and stopped to take pictures at any time. Time passed quietly in the beautiful scenery. Then hike along the mountain trail to the peak at an altitude of 450 meters, and enjoy the dotted islands and colorful fishing villages from a near-bird’s-eye view.

It is expected to return to the residence at 4 pm to rest and have dinner. In the soft light of the midnight sun, kayak and explore the coastline and peaks, and listen to the symphony of birdsong and waves.

Dining: Hotel breakfast

Hotel: Select Country Lodge

Day 7: Assault boat exploring isolated islands and fishing house-style dinner

There are many uninhabited islands and hidden beaches scattered in the North Atlantic, which are difficult to reach by road and on foot. Today we will take an assault boat to explore these secrets. In summer, you can dive into a tranquil bay for a swim, or climb to the peaks of the island to overlook the panoramic view of the islands.

It is expected to return to the dock at 3 p.m. to rest. In the evening, go to a family-style tavern and taste authentic seafood dishes. All ingredients are sourced from local farmers and hunters, such as cod, flounder, seaweed, berries, snow rabbits and sparrow, and are sustainably cooked to create unique and wonderful island flavors.

Dining: Breakfast, Dinner

Hotel: Select Country Lodge