Arctic Sanctuary by the Sea

Arrive and transfer to your hotel. Bodø is the 2024 European Cultural Capital and you will learn why as you explore this small, Northern Norwegian town. Explore the city center of Bodø and experience the fantastic street art that decorates large buildings around the city. You will find many graffiti artworks, but also the art project NorlandiART is worth checking out – here several artists have had their works hung outside various buildings in the city. As you explore, you will find many designer fashion shops as well.

Hire an electric bike to explore the seashore before watching the sunset on one of Bodø's two sky bars; Top13 on the top floor of Radisson Blu Hotel Bodø and Roast on the top floor of Scandic Havet. Both bars have great cocktails and lovely views of the city, sea and mountains.

Today, you can explore the new museums in Bodø such as the Jekt Trade Museum , where a traditional Norwegian cargo vessel, jekt Anna Karoline, is the main attraction in the new museum. Or you could do an optional tour out to the world’s strongest maelstrom, Saltstraumen. Check the tide times though as you want to visit when the tides are changing.

The express boat departs from the central Bodø harbour in the early evening. Before you board we recommend dinner at Kaia, or at Roast Restaurant on the 17th floor of Scandic Havet Hotel.

The express boat trip takes 45 minutes stopping at island communities along the way. On arrival you will be met by your host before you settle into your cabin.

Spend the day enjoying the magnificent island scenery, the birdlife and the tranquil silence. Depending on the season your host may take you for walks telling you about the area and its history. You may also be lucky enough to join one of the local fishermen out at sea where you can try your luck.

Among the island wildlife you may find otters, sea eagles, grouse, geese, various sea birds, seals and the occasional porpoise.

The local fare consists of seafood, and other local produce. The season and weather will decide what is served.

In the mid morning return to Bodø by express boat and stay over night or continue your travels to Lofoten or south along the Helgeland coast.

After breakfast, independent transfer to the airport.