An Arctic Sanctuary: In Need of a Nordic Detox?
We invite you to find yourself amongst the raw beauty of Lofoten - the rugged archipelago along the Northern Norwegian coast.
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5 days - Remote Norwegian tour, staying in designer accommodation.
"Here are no shops, and no cars. Here is no stress, and no dangerous animals. The arctic hideaway - simplicity at its finest"
Fordypningsrommet is the creation of Håvard Lund, a well-known Norwegian musician from the area of Gildeskål in Nordland, Norway. This Arctic sanctuary by the sea is architecturally unique set among the barren islands and skerries of Fleinvær - with the next stop westward being Greenland.
The place is created to take you away from the everyday hustle and bustle of city life. A detox from the modern world where the sky is big, and the stars bright. Enjoy the midnight sun in summer, northern lights in winter, and everything in between.
This tour is designed as a relaxing island experience with a strong connection to the local community, and for you to connect with your inner self. Extend your break by ferry-hopping across to the Lofoten Islands. Håvard closes the sanctuary off to others when you arrive - you will have the place to yourselves. No interference or sharing the peace and quiet with others!
Read Barry Stone's article about staying in remote accommodation in Norway here.
Highlights include
- Experience an express boat through the coastal islands of Northern Norway, stopping at communities along the way
- Enjoy magnificent island scenery, birdlife and tranquil silence
- WiFi free, no distractions, no other guests for your complete stay
- Private chef can be arranged to cater for you
- Day 1
- Arrive Bodø and transfer to your hotel
- Day 2
- Express ferry ride to your sanctuary by the sea
- Day 3
- Detox at Fleinvær
- Day 4
- Return to Bodø by express boat or continue by boat on to Lofoten or Helgeland
- Day 5
- Departure Day
- Start/End Place
- Bodø, Norway
- Country Visited
- Norway
- Duration
- 5 Days
- Start Date
- Flexible
- Travel Style
- Independent
- Suitability
- Independent holiday with moderately active activities and no luggage handling included
- Code
- 50DN0035
As a Certified B Corporation, 50 Degrees North has designed this tour using handpicked local hoteliers and suppliers who share our ethos of delivering services and activities of high social and environmental standards.
The CO2-e per person per day of all tours is carefully measured following each season. We fully offset all emissions of our tours on your behalf, and we constantly look at ways to reduce emissions where possible.
Details
Transportation
Ferry and transfers to the island.
Included
- 2 nights accommodation in designer cabins with shared facilities
- 2 nights accommodation in Bodø
- Express boat Bodø – Fleinvær return
- Hosted visit (summer time)
- Use of fishing equipment and sauna
- 24-hour emergency service
- Taxes and service fees
Not Included
Flight tickets, any airport taxes, travel insurance, visas, gratitudes and any items of personal nature.
You have two options for meals - you can pre-order food from a shopping list that is brought in from a neighbouring island that you can then cook and prepare at your leisure. Alternatively, you can hire a private chef, EUR 500 per day, plus a fee for all meals, EUR 180 pr person pr day.
Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrive Bodø and transfer to your hotel
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.
Transportation
Clarion Collection Hotel Grand Bodø or similarDay 2 - Express ferry ride to your sanctuary by the sea
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.
Day 3 - Detox at Fleinvær
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.
Day 4 - Return to Bodø by express boat or continue by boat on to Lofoten or Helgeland
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.
Accommodation
Clarion Collection Hotel Grand Bodø or similarDay 5 - Departure Day
After breakfast, independent transfer to the airport.
Meals
1 BreakfastDates & Prices
All prices listed are per person, based on two people sharing a room. Prices are indicative due to the current uncertainty across Europe with increasing energy and volatile fuel costs. Travelling in winter to see the Northern Lights? Ask us for a private quote.
Dates
Valid From
Valid To
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Status
Accommodation
1 Jun 2025
31 Aug 2025
31 Aug 2025
1 Jun 2025
31 Aug 2025
AUD 1,900
On request
Standard
1 Jun 2025
31 Aug 2024
31 Aug 2024
1 Jun 2025
31 Aug 2024
AUD 1,162
On request
Extra for Single
Important Information
The fast ferry goes from Bodø to Fleinvær every day, it takes approx. 45 minutes - 1 hour each way. Depending on when you visit, ferry times can change. There are no shops near the Sea Cabins.
This tour can also include Lofoten, continuing with ferry to Svolvær, contact us for a quote.
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Travel insurance is compulsory for all tours with 50 Degrees North. The safety of our travellers, staff and operators is a major priority of 50 Degrees North. With an operational office in Norway, 50 Degrees North has access to an up-to-the-minute flow of information regarding the countries we work in. We are also in regular contact with the various operators we use. Their in-depth knowledge and understanding of their various areas is vital.