Departing from Evenes, you will do little more than collect your rental car before heading out into the spectacular Vesteralen archipelago. Beginning with three nights in Sortland, there is plenty of opportunity to enjoy the fantastic hiking for which the area is known. From here we suggest a visit to the historic village of Nyksund where you can take a kayaking tour or don hiking boots and enjoy a coastal walk.

From Sortland, you will follow the picturesque drive to Svolvær, where you will spend two nights in the quaint seaside village. Kayaking and cruising through the islands is a popular way to see the scenery here.

Next, it is on to Reine, from where you can explore the fishing villages which epitomise the islands. A hike to the stunning mountain point above the bay is worth the effort.

Next on the itineary is Harstad for an overnight stop prior to your trip ending back in Evenes.

Price includes:
• Return flights between London Heathrow and Evenes via Oslo
• Airport taxes and charges
• 3 nights hotel accommodation in Sortland on a breakfast basis
• 2 nights hotel accommodation in Svolvær on a breakfast basis
• 1 night hotel accommodation in Harstad
• 3 nights accommodation in Hamnoy on a self-catering basis
• 9 days standard category vehicle rental with Sixt Car Rental (Opel Astra or similar), including unlimited mileage, CDW and tax

Price excludes:
• Any excursions as suggested in the travel itinerary
• Meals, unless otherwise specified
• Fuel and any additional car insurance upgrades

Please follow these safety tips when you go hiking and walking in Norway.

1. Be prepared
Be sufficiently experienced, fit and equipped for your intended trip.

2. Leave word of your route
Many cabins, hotels and other lodgings have tour notification boxes in which you may put a written notice of your planned route

3. Be weather-wise
You should always be alert to forecasts of bad weather, yet not rely completely on forecasts of good weather.

4. Be equipped for bad weather and frost
Always take a rucksack and proper mountain gear.

5. Learn from the locals
Local people can often tell you about avalanche trails, wind and snow conditions, and the safest routes.

6. Use a map and compass
Always have and know how to use a map and compass.

7. Do not go solo
If you venture out alone, there is nobody to give you first aid or notify a rescue service in an emergency.

8. Turn back in time - sensible retreat is no disgrace
If conditions deteriorate so much that you doubt you can attain your goal, turn around and return.

9. Conserve energy and build a snow shelter if necessary
The stronger the wind, the tougher the walking/skiing. Suit your speed to the weakest member of the party.

Find more detailed safety tips in the Norwegian Mountain Code.