White Nights in Norway. Roadtrip from Lofoten toTroll's Tongue
11 DAYS
23 PEOPLE
3090 EURO
11 days
13.06.2025 – 23.06.2025
We invite you to an active roadtrip through the most beautiful regions of Norway - Westland and Lofoten, and even during the most beautiful time - during the white nights!
We will have a picnic at Trolltunga and hike on Europe’s largest glacier.
We will stay in authentic fishing rorbu cabins in Lofoten and sail with Vikings on a sailboat.
We will witness the never-setting sun and the lighting of a giant bonfire for Ivan Kupala.
We will dive from a floating sauna into the icy waters of a fjord and enjoy hot pastries from Norway’s oldest oven.
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accommodation along the route (double occupancy) + breakfasts in Westland hotels;
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car rental (4 people per car);
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gas stations, toll roads, tunnels, ferries, parking lots;
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domestic flight and ferry to Lofoten;
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entrance fees, excursions, tastings and program activities;
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a floating sauna in the fjord;
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services of local guides and instructors;
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support by the program author.
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international airfare (start - Bodø / finish - Bergen);
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meals, except for breakfast in hotels in Westland;
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additional activities in the village of Flom to choose from (zip line / bicycles / train);
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insurance for outdoor activities.
Program
Day 1
13.06.2025
Arrival at Bodø Airport. Passing customs formalities.
We will find ourselves in a city located north of the Arctic Circle, where we will witness an amazing natural phenomenon – the "Midnight Sun." Each year, from July 2 to 10, the sun does not set, creating a prolonged sunset that gently transitions into sunrise.
We will take a short walk under the sun's rays through the evening streets of the old town. Afterwards, we will gather for a traditional "Paganel Welcome Evening." Enjoy dinner, meet new people, and receive personalized expedition T-shirts and badges!
Day 2
14.06.2025
We wake up, have breakfast, and check out of the hotel. After a final route check and map review, we will pick up rental cars and take the ferry to the Lofoten Islands.
Upon arrival, we will divide into crews and set off toward adventure. Our first stop will be the museum village of Å, the southernmost populated point on the Lofoten Islands, beyond which lies only open sea. The name Å is symbolic, as it is the last letter in the Norwegian alphabet, meaning stream or river.
It was once a traditional fishing village specializing in drying and curing fish. Tourism is gradually overtaking these old traditions, though racks for drying fish are still abundant. We will visit the stockfish museum, a cod liver oil workshop with tastings, mail a postcard from an old post office, and stop by the coziest bakery in all of Lofoten.
Our next stop is Ryten Mountain, one of the most iconic locations on the Lofoten Islands.
This hiking trail is popular due to a cliff where visitors can take unique photos as if they are hanging over an abyss.
Сьогодні нам необхідно подолати ще кілька десятків кілометрів. Сідаємо по машинам і рушаємо на північ. На нас чекає чарівне містечко Свольвер і готель на набережній, де і заночуємо.
We will need to cover several more kilometers today, so we will drive north to the charming town of Svolvær and check in at a waterfront hotel where we will spend the night.
Dinner and relaxation follow after a full day.
Day 3
15.06.2025
We wake up to breathtaking views of the fjord and surrounding mountains. After making breakfast, we will continue exploring the Lofoten Islands. Our first stop today is the soccer field in Henningsvær.
The locals managed to build a small stadium on a tiny island, surrounded by wild northern waters. At ground level, it may look like any other stadium, but the real magic happens when you view the field from above.
Armed with a ball, a drone, and excitement, we will form teams of 12 for a friendly match to see who comes out on top.
Having played a match worthy of the Champions League, we restore our strength with a light snack, sit down on our horses and move on.
Our next stop will be the Lofort Viking Museum.
This Viking settlement has been reconstructed, including a massive 83-meter-long house. Various activities take place here, including cooking master classes, demonstrations of traditional crafts, and other activities.
Lofotr also offers insight into Viking history, artifacts discovered during archaeological digs, and information on Viking customs, culture, seafaring, and daily life.
We will have dinner by the fire in luxurious furs, ax throwing and a ride on a longship under striped sails. The name of the Viking boat comes from the Old Norse Dreki - “dragon”.
We return to the car and move to our overnight location. Rorbu Solsiden Brygge is a quiet and peaceful place with incredible Instagram views of the harbor.
We will capture amazing photos by jumping from the terrace straight into the Arctic Ocean! It will be a real quest to energize us for the evening adventure.
As night falls, we will head to the beach to soak in the midnight sun one last time. We will have the option of either relaxing around a beachside fire or climbing a peak for a 360° panoramic view.
No matter what you choose, it is going to be an unforgettable evening.
We will return to the hotel late and we will be able to sleep until 10 tomorrow.
Day 4
16.06.2025
We will wake up leisurely, prepare breakfast, and pack lunch for the road. Today we are faced with an impressive adventure that will require considerable effort. Having loaded our things into the cars, we drive to the place where hiking to Reinebringen begins.
Although the hike is rewarding, it can be tiring, so be sure to have plenty of water and snacks.
We will climb over 1,500 stone steps to reach one of the most beautiful viewpoints in the Lofoten Islands, where a breathtaking 360° panorama awaits us, encompassing the Lofoten Islands and the endless expanse of the sea.
It is a perfect place for photos, so do not forget your camera to capture these views forever.
If you have the energy and excitement, you are welcome to climb even higher to the rock ledge at the top. It is there, at the very top, we will mark the end of our Lofoten part of the expedition.
After descending, we will dine in Reine and take the evening ferry back to Bodø, where we will check in at our familiar waterfront hotel.
Rest.
Day 5
17.06.2025
After a delicious breakfast, we will return our cars to the airport, bidding farewell to our trusty vehicles and the unforgettable moments they brought us.
A small green plane will be waiting to lift us into the sky and take us to Bergen.
Upon arrival at the airport, we will quickly pick up new rental cars and head to our hotel on the scenic fjord shore of Eidfjord.
This breathtaking natural spot will be our home for the next two nights.
Day 6
18.06.2025
We will wake up early, have breakfast, and prepare for an emotionally and physically intense day: the ascent to Trolltunga (Troll’s Tongue).
The trail is of moderate difficulty, so it is important to have the right gear, including comfortable footwear, water, and food. Do not forget warm clothing, as mountain weather can be unpredictable.
It will take approximately 6 hours to reach Trolltunga.
Along the ascent, we will pass green meadows, snow, cliffs, and lakes. We will see a small one-room hut where hikers find shelter for the night and we hold our breath from the incredible beauty of Lake Ringedalsvatnet.
The final push and we reach our destination.
Upon reaching the summit, we will be rewarded with breathtaking panoramic views of the lake and surrounding mountains. It is the perfect spot for photos. We will wait our turn, click-click, and now we will have stunning photos from one of every traveler’s dream spots.
Trolltunga is known for its unusual shape—it looks like a giant tongue jutting out over a sheer cliff. According to one legend, trolls living in caves believed that sunlight brought them death. However, one troll was foolish enough to test the rumor. The next morning, he stuck his tongue out of the cave, but the celestial body did not appreciate his bravery, and his tongue turned to stone.
Here, you can experience an incredible sense of height and boundless space. But remember to stay safe at the edge!
Time to connect with nature, rest, and have lunch.
The sun is beginning to set. We need to hurry to make it back to the parking lot before dark. The return trip will take about 4 hours.
Dinner and rest.
Day 7
19.06.2025
In the morning, after breakfast, we load our belongings into the cars and head to our next destination.
Today, we will spend the day in Flåm, where you can either plan your own leisure activities or take our recommendations to see, experience, and capture some incredible memories.
If you are following our itinerary, dress comfortably, pack snacks and water, grab your camera, and hop on the vintage Flåm Railway to Myrdal station, 866.8 meters above sea level. The journey takes about one hour, with a five-minute train stop at the Kjosfossen singing waterfall.
The train travels both ways, but for those craving an adrenaline rush, there is an option to descend via the longest zipline in Europe. Exhilarating and fast-paced—just the way we like it!
For those preferring a more relaxed descent, not being ready to receive an explosive dose of adrenaline, for certain reasons, there is more light variant. You can rent bikes at the station and ride them down.
From Myrdal to Flåm there is one of the most scenic cycling routes. The journey will take approximately 2 hours. The route is of medium difficulty, passing through tunnels, bridges and waterfalls.
At the end of the day, we invite you to discover Norway in a new and refreshing way. The floating saunas are amazing! This is the perfect fusion of tradition and modern solutions.
We will rent three cabins for our group and organize a jumping competition into one of the deepest fjords in the world (its depth reaches 1308 m). A unique opportunity to experience the beauty of Norway while swimming in crystal clear waters with spectacular Nordic scenery as a backdrop.
After some well-deserved relaxation in the Scandinavian style, we will head to our accommodation. Get ready to spend half an hour underground as we drive through the longest automobile tunnel in the world!
The length of the Lärdal tunnel is 24.5 km. Inside the tunnel there are special grottoes for short-term car stops, each of which is illuminated with its own unique color. Parking lots relieve the stress of driving in monotonous conditions. We will make a few stops to preserve this adventure not only in memory, but also on digital media.
Check-in at the ancient Lindstrøm Hotel, where the Danish Prince Axel and other representatives of the 19th century elite loved to relax.
Rest well, as tomorrow promises more adventures!
Day 8
20.06.2025
Today we will experience an explosion of emotions and adrenaline again!
In the morning after breakfast, we load our things into the cars and head off to the ferry. A short drive and absolutely fantastic landscapes of the Nigardsbreen glacier will open before us.
This blue giant is called the “melting eternity” because it is about 2.5 million years old. Nigardsbreen is one of the fifty tongues of Europe's largest continental glacier, Jostedalsbreen, and one of the most beautiful and accessible to tourists in Norway.
We leave our cars in the parking lot near the beautiful light blue lake and head to the glacier on foot.
In the parking lot, the tongue of the glacier will appear small and somewhat gray. But the closer we get to the glacier, the brighter the color will become.
A guide will meet us near the glacier. Instructions, helmets, claws, ice axes and we begin the ascent. We will see gorges, tunnels, grottoes that were created by melt water, roaring its way into the lake.
The glacier’s dense ice absorbs all colors of the spectrum except blue, we need sunny weather.Then we are guaranteed such a magnificent spectacle that what we see will make our hearts beat faster.
We return to the parking lot. Today we need to cover a few more tens of kilometers. We get into the cars and hit the road. In about two hours, we will reach the hotel, where we will spend the night.
Pollfoss Hotell is an old wooden cozy hotel in the forest that began its humble beginnings in the late 1800s as a postal station.
We relax, exchange impressions and prepare for the next day.
Day 9
21.06.2025
We wake up, have a hearty breakfast and hit the road again.
A short drive and we find ourselves in the impressive Geiranger Fjord.
This fjord is famous for its picturesque waterfalls called the Groom and the Seven Sisters. Norway keeps a legend associated with their appearance. Therefore, in time immemorial, a young Viking came to the seven sisters.
He wanted to choose a wife for himself, but could not decide which of the girls he liked best. All the sisters were incredible beauties. The young man turned into a waterfall, and behind him, the girls turned into streams of water falling from the rocks.
After a walk over the fjord, we will continue our journey and soon reach the Troll's Staircase (Trollstigen). This narrow route is an example of engineering art: the serpentine has 11 sharp turns and is bordered by low fences made of natural stone. In some sections the road width does not exceed 3.3 meters.
The road was opened by King Haakon VII on July 31, 1936, after eight years of construction. Since then, it has been one of the most popular attractions in the southwest of the country.
We will drive through huge zigzag turns with steep climbs in the heart of nature. Of course, we will take a million photos to capture every moment! Picnic stop with breathtaking views.
Time to move on. Another incredible sight awaits us ahead.
Having traveled a little further west, we will check into a hotel in the small town of Ålesund.
This amazing city actually rose from the ashes. Most of the city was rebuilt after a fire in 1904. But it is known not only for this.
Every year at the end of June, local residents celebrate two holidays at once: the summer solstice and the Nativity of John the Baptist. The main symbol of the celebration is the traditional Slinningsbålet bonfire.
Slinningsbålet is famous for its world record as the world's tallest man-made bonfire. In 2010 the fire was included in the Guinness Book of Records when its height was 40 and a half meters.
The base of the structure is created from wooden pallets. 30-40 people take part in the construction. To light this fire, one person climbs to the very top of the structure and sets the tower on fire.
We will have the whole evening to enjoy the spectacular and uncontrollable elements. Sunset, mountains, a series of islands stretching into the ocean and a huge fire throwing flames high into the air - this is worth seeing.
We have dinner and relax after a busy day.
Day 10
22.06.2025
There is time to sleep and recover. We have a leisurely breakfast, rent out the rooms and load into the cars.
Despite the fact that we will spend most of the time in the car, the day will still be full of unique impressions and will stay with you for a long time. Majestic rocks, endless waterfalls and deep waters - what could be more beautiful!
Our final destination will be Bergen. This magical town received the title of the capital of the troll kingdom.
For many, this city resembles a fairyland, where colorful houses meet serene waters, and fog gently envelops the streets in a cozy blanket. It often rains in Bergen, so an umbrella is necessary- must have.
Our sincere recommendation is to stay here for another day or two.
We will check into a hotel in the very center of the old capital of Norway. This was once the headquarters of the Hansa, one of the most influential military trade guilds in Europe in the 16th century. The Hanseatic League of free trading cities of Europe arose in the 13th century. Today, Radisson is located in these colorful houses on the Bryggen embankment.
Day 11
23.06.2025
In the morning we have breakfast and drop off our cars at the airport.
We fly off in different directions with the aftertaste of Scandinavian adventures and the intention to meet in new Paganel expeditions!
P.S. If you want to stay in Bergen after the end of the expedition without changing the hotel, please let us know in advance, we will be happy to arrange an extended stay for you at the hotel.
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