4 days - Stay in designer accommodation on Norway's coast.
With its unique location between small islands, sandy beaches and high mountains, Manshausen is one of Norway’s best adventure playgrounds. Conceived and developed by celebrated Arctic explorer and author Børge Ousland, the sleek and chic waterfront cabins immerse you into the striking beauty of Norway through dramatic and innovative design. Here you can do everything from simple walks on the nearby islands, easy kayak paddling, deep sea fishing, beachcomb along the sandy white beaches, enjoy the Northern Lights or the midnight sun from the hot tub, to more spectacular treks and activities.
With the most amazing viewpoints and coastal photo spots in Norway, get your camera and outdoor gear ready for this short 4-day break, full of incredible adventures.
Read our favourite journalist, Barry Stone's article about staying in remote accommodation in Norway here. He travelled on an independent self-drive through Norway and Sweden with us in September, 2017.
Highlights include
Stay in a designer waterfront island cabins close to the majestic nature
Sea kayaking among white sandy beaches and serene, clear water
Guided trek
Additional optional activities such as diving, rib boating and cultural sights
Day 1
Arrive Bodø and ferry to Nordskot, boat transfer to Manshausen Island
Independent holiday with moderately active activities and no luggage handling included
Code
50DN1020
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
Sea Cabin, double share with kitchenette
All meals (3x dinner, 3x breakfast plus 2 lunch/lunch pack)
Equipment for kayak (vest+oar) and dry suit
Kayak guided tour (6 hours)
Half day guided trek
Transport to and/from Nordskot on arrival/departure
Once daily transport to Nordskot as required and coordinated with staff in advance.
A welcome pack (biscuits, coffee, tea, milk or cream)
Not Included
Flight tickets, any airport taxes, travel insurance, visas, gratitudes and any items of personal nature.
Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrive Bodø and ferry to Nordskot, boat transfer to Manshausen Island
Late this afternoon, take a 1.5hr “Hurtigbåten” ferry ride along the Norwegian coast to Nordskot.
You will be met at the harbour and transferred by boat to Manshausen Island. Settle into your cabin and then proceed to dinner.
Meals
1 Dinner
Accommodation
Sea Cabin at Manshausen
Manshausen
Day 2 - Sea Kayaking adventure with guide
Set among incredible islands with white sanding beaches and clear water, get ready for an amazing day of kayaking. Your guide will provide you a kayak briefing, instruction, and a tour around the area. This will include an experienced guide, single kayaks, dry suit and lunch pack to be eaten somewhere nice during the day.
Meals
1 Breakfast 1 Lunch 1 Dinner
Accommodation
Sea Cabin at Manshausen
Manshausen
Day 3 - Guided hike, museums, caving and relaxing
Take off after breakfast for a guided trek - the route can be determined by you and the guide. Return to Manshausen for warm lunch. The Nordskot Traverse is a new hiking tour which we can arrange for you.
The afternoon is free for you to enjoy the island and cabin. You can arrange to go to Nordskot to visit the Nordskot Coastal Museum or have a drink at the Gauva Bar, open on Friday and Saturdays during summer.
Additional optional activities such as diving, fishing, rib boating, rock climbing and cultural sights can be included.
Meals
1 Breakfast 1 Lunch 1 Dinner
Accommodation
Sea Cabin at Manshausen
Manshausen
Day 4 - Depart early back to Bodø
This morning, board an early ferry back to Bodø. Alternatively, ask us about transferring to the Lofoten Islands.
Meals
1 Breakfast
Dates & 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.
Dates
Valid From
Valid To
From Price
Status
Accommodation
2 Feb 2024 31 Oct 2024
2 Feb 2024
31 Oct 2024
CAD 3,399
On request
Standard
2 Feb 2024 31 Oct 2024
2 Feb 2024
31 Oct 2024
CAD 1,925
On request
Extra for Single
2 Feb 2025 31 Oct 2025
2 Feb 2025
31 Oct 2025
CAD 3,671
On request
Standard
2 Feb 2025 31 Oct 2025
2 Feb 2025
31 Oct 2025
CAD 2,079
On request
Extra for Single
Important Information
The fast ferry “Hurtigbåten” goes from Bodø to Nordskot every day, it takes 1,5 hours from Bodø to Nordskot.
This tour can also be done in 3 days / 2 nights continuing with ferry to Svolvær, contact us for a quote.
Gallery
Manhausen DiningHiking opportunities are varied in this area. credit: Børge OuslandKayaking, all year long. credit: Børge OuslandThe Nordskot TraverseKayaking near your accommodation, credit: Børge OuslandNorthern Lights, credit: Børge OuslandHot tub at ManhausenCaving experience, close by. credit: Børge OuslandHot tub and dam, credit: Børge Ouslandcredit: Børge Ouslandcredit: Børge Ouslandcredit: Børge Ousland Map of Manshausen Island, credit: Børge Ousland Northern Lights, credit: Steve KingKayaking, credit: Sigurd SchutlzKayaking, credit: Sigurd SchutlzSea Cabins at Manshausen, credit: Steve KingAccommodation, credit: Børge OuslandHot tub, credit: Børge Ousland
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