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Island Hopping by Bike


- explore the Turku archipelago by bike

from £1,735 pp - 8 days / 7 nights

(5/5) based on 2 reviews
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Overview:

This cycling tour takes you to the Turku archipelago consisting of 20 000 islands between the city of Turku and the Åland Islands in the South-West Finland. Cycle on the ring road which allows you to access the main islands easily by local ferries taking travellers from island to island. On the way you get to see charming houses and harbour villages as well as breath taking scenery. Join this tour to bring the mother nature just outside your doorstep!

Package price is £1,735 per person based on availability and two people sharing a standard twin or double room. Single supplement is £660.
 

2024 Departure Dates:

Departure  Retrun       
01 Jun 08 Jun 
08 Jun 15 Jun
15 Jun 22 Jun
22 Jun 29 Jun
06 Jul 13 Jul 
15 Jul 20 Jul
20 Jul 27 Jul
27 Jul 03 Aug
03 Aug 10 Aug
10 Aug  17 Aug
17 Aug 24 Aug
24 Aug 31 Aug

Tour Itinerary:

Day 1: Arrival in Helsinki

Upon arrival you will check into the hotel in the city centre before having a relaxing afternoon in Finland's dynamic capital city. 

Overnight in Helsinki incl. breakfast

Day 2: Helsinki – Turku (train)

After travelling by train from Helsinki, take some time to explore this coastal city in the south-west of Finland. It has a vibrant summer scene with many bars and restaurants to try, as well as some historical sites such as the medieval castle and cathedral. 

Overnight in Turku centre incl. breakfast.

Day 3: Turku - Nauvo (57 km + ferries)

Collect your bicycles and ride north-west and out into the countryside. The day’s journey ends with 2 short ferry hops to your overnight island
accommodation surrounded by the archipelago. Overnight in Velkua (breakfast)

Collect your bicycles and ride south-east out of the city. A fine system of Bike Lanes keeps you out of the traffic as you head into the archipelago. One short ferry trip brings you to the island of Nauvo for an overnight by the sea. 

Overnight on Nauvo island incl. breakfast.

Day 4: Nauvo - Houtskar (38 km + ferries)

A choice of routes takes you across a coupel of islands to Houtskar. An excellent dinner is included tonight in the hotel's top-rated restaurant. 

Overnight on Houtskar island incl. breakfast and dinner

Day 5: Houtskar - Korpo (20km + ferry between hotels, + additional cycling according to own wishes)

There is one relaxing ferry journey today between 2 of the biggest of the archipelago islands. Its 20 km riding distance between the overnight hotels but there are various possible ways to get extra cylcing in for those who wish. Dinner tonight is a 5-course local tasting menu in the highly-regarded hotel restaurant. 

Overnight on Korpo island incl. breakfast and dinner.

Day 6: Korpo - Naantali (57 km + ferries)

Returning to Nauvo, the main archipelago island, take the ferry north back to the mainland and continue by bike to Naantali, an idyllic harbour village of cobbled streets and old wooden houses. There is a great selection of local restaurants to choose from for dinner. 

Overnight in Naantali incl. breakfast

Day 7: Naantali – Turku  (17 km)

On your final full day, you can conitnue to explore Naantali before cycling the short way back to Turku where you will return your bicycles and stay again for the night.  

Overnight in Turku centre incl. breakfast.

Day 8: Turku – Helsinki (train)

Return to Helsinki by train after a last breakfast in Turku and then make your way to the airport by train or taxi for your flight home.  

Package Includes:

  • Direct flights from London to Helsinki (flights from other UK airports can be arranged upon request)
  • 1 piece ofcheck-in luggage per traveler (up to 23 kg)
  • 1 night's accommodation in a centrally located hotel in Helsinki incl. breakfast
  • Train tickets: Helsinki - Turku - Helsinki
  • 6 nights accommodation in Turku and archipelago with breakfast
  • 2 dinners (3 course & 5 course)
  • 24-speed hybrid bicycle with panniers, repair kit, pump, helmet
  • All necessary island ferry fees
  • Cycling road map (1 for up to 2 persons) 
  • Route Information Leaflet
  • Route in electronic .GPX format
  • Luggage storage at start/end hotel (or luggage transfer for supplement)
  • 24 hour emergency phone service
  • ATOL protection
  • All taxes

 

Important Notes:

- Suitcases can be left without charge at the start/end hotel. Panniers are spacious, or you can choose to have luggage transferred for a supplement.

- This is a self-guided cycling tour. Each guest receives full route as downloadable .GPX files plus a Route Information Leaflet including ferry timings. There is no guide included. On most departures there will be other guests cycling.

-Due to a small chance ferry timetables may change we reserve the right to amend the dates and/or tour route and accommodations.


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February 2021
Overall rating: (5/5)

We had a fantastic time. Everything went so smoothly. The cycle trip was wonderful and we were lucky with the weather. The wild flowers were just beautiful and no midges in sight!

Travel experience were great, instructions, accommodation, luggage transfers etc all very efficient and good quality.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stays in Helsinki, Gotland and Stockholm and your little maps for finding the hotels were so helpful when we arrived.

The Best Western in Visby was especially good, a very friendly atmosphere and helpful staff. We felt we could have stayed on there.

The breakfasts everywhere we stayed were excellent, healthy and such variety, they kept
us going for the rest of the day.
 
Thanks again for a great holiday

Regards
Julie and Dean


January 2017
Overall rating: (5/5)

We really enjoyed our trip Helsinki is AMAZING and is now my favorite european city. The cycle ride was lovely if hillier than we expected but that just made is laugh a lot. The bikes were... Well heavy and richard and staceys had no brakes which made life fun coming into harbour. I would also probably if being constructive not provide 7 gear bikes with rear pedal brakes the route is much to hilly for that. We upgraded to the 21 gear bikes at the start because rear pedal braking is a nightmare for us. But that was the only thing. Other than that the accomodation and routes are beautiful. Everyone we met was friendly and we liked it so much we are planning our next cycle holiday already.
Totally recomend this route but expect to ride lots of short steep hills. It isnt flat ?.
Rach

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