ESN Joensuu Student trip to Lofoten (10.05.2018-14.05.2018)
- Departure 10.05.2018
- End date 14.05.2018
- Availability Sold out
- Price from 345€
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Trip overview
Welcome to the Arctic student adventure to breathtaking scenery of the Norwegian Fjords and Lofoten! Explore the magical fjords and amazing nature scenarios with ESN and Timetravels. Lofoten is not only landscapes. You will also visit fisherman villages and find out more about the mighty Vikings!
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Guided activities
Fishing Adventure (3h) - 55€
Imagine yourself a local fisherman :) Get out to the sea and try your luck in catching skrei (Atlantic Cod) with line wheel or sea fishing Rod. Best way to see all the beauty of Lofoten Fjords and a famous Lofoten Wall - a chain of picturesque fjords forming a straight line from Svolvaer to Å. If you are lucky enough, the endangered species of Lofoten White-Tailed Eagles will come attracted by the fresh fish smell.
Sea Kayaking - 75 EUR
Once in a lifetime experience - no special requirements, all the needed equipment is provided by the company. Firstly, guides will teach you the paddling and balance technique. Then, you will get Kayaks (1 or 2person per kayak), and then you are going to paddle in the sea around small islands, bays and beaches. If you are lucky, you might spot some local wildlife: seabirds, eagles, seals! Please, note that for sea kayaking activity, participants must have a travel insurance that covers kayaking activity.
Lofoten Viking museum guided tour (included)
Feel how it was to live as real viking! Join the guided tour to the Lofoten Viking museum and learn about the history, culture and habits of the vikings the spot where has located the biggest found chieftain house in the world! Museum tour consists of 2 exhibitions, short film and and the reconstructed Chieftain´s house with guided tour. The museum will be visited during the day tour on the Lofoten Islands.
Day trip around Lofoten Islands (included)
Departure for the day excursion around the Lofoten islands. Explore the beautiful fjords and landscapes. We will visit charming fisherman villages and make stops for pictures in the most iconic places of Lofoten. During the trip we will also have a break at Ramberg beach and swimming possibilities. Then, in Reine, you will have time for small snacks and exploring the village.
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Preliminary trip program
DAY 1 – Departure from Joensuu
14:00 Bus departure from Joensuu
20:00 Bus departure from Oulu
Overnight bus journey. There will be gas station breaks approximately every 3-4 hours.
DAY 2 – Arrival to Svolvær, Fishing Trip (55EUR)
08:45 Estimated arrival in Svolvær09:00 Breakfast (not included into the trip price)
10:00 Fishing Trip - 3 hours - Imagine yourself a local fisherman :) Get out to the sea and try your luck in catching skrei (Atlantic Cod)
with line wheel or sea fishing Rod. Best way to see all the beauty of Lofoten Fjords and a famous Lofoten Wall - a chain of picturesque
fjords forming a straight line from Svolvaer to Å. If you are lucky enough, the endangered species of Lofoten
White-Tailed Eagles will come attracted by the fresh fish smell.
14:00 Check in to the cottages, free time for Hiking
DAY 3 - Day Tour by Bus around Lofoten Islands (included)
08:50 Departure for the day excursion around the Lofoten islands. Explore the beautiful fjords and landscapes.We will visit charming fisherman villages and make stops for pictures in the most iconic places of Lofoten.
11:00 Visit of the Lofotr Viking museum (included)
14:00 Ramberg beach and swimming possibility
15:00 Stop in Reine, time for small snacks and walking in village
19:00 Arrival back in Svolvær
DAY 4 – Sea Kayaking (75EUR)
10:45 Check out from the cottages, luggage can be kept in the bus during the last day10:00 Sea Kayaking
11:00 Free time for hiking
14:15 Pick up with the bus do some shopping in the local Supermarket
15:30 Departure back to south
DAY 5 - Arrival back Home
06:00 Estimated arrival in Oulu railway station12:30 Estimated arrival to Joensuu and end of the tour -
What is included
Package price includes● Round bus trip from your booked departure point to Lofoten
● Accommodation 2 nights in cottages (6-12 people)
● Day excursion by bus around the Lofoten islands
● Viking museum guided tour
● Group leader servicesFor Extra Cost:
● Bed linen and towel
● Fishing adventure (3h)
● Sea Kayaking
● meals during the trip -
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