Kystriksveien from Island to Island – Trondheim to Bodø by Coach

The islands take centre stage on this journey, with visits to Leka, the Vega Archipelago World Heritage Area, Dønna and Herøy. Along the way, we cross the Arctic Circle and continue north past Svartisen glacier to Saltstraumen and Bodø. The journey concludes with an excursion to the historic Kjerringøy Old Trading Post.

With coach transport, a knowledgeable local guide, accommodation and transport along the route all organised, you can experience a large part of the Norwegian coast over six memorable days.

Tour itinerary:

Day 1: Trondheim – Inderøy – Rørvik
Day 2: Rørvik – Leka – Brønnøysund
Day 3: Brønnøysund – Vega – Sandnessjøen
Day 4: Sandnessjøen – Dønna – Herøy – Sandnessjøen
Day 5: Sandnessjøen – Bodø
Day 6: Bodø – Kjerringøy – Bodø Airport

Departure date: 15 June 2027

Included:

5 nights' accommodation with breakfast
6 lunches
4 dinners
Admission to the Vega World Heritage Centre, guided tour of Dønnes Church and visit to Kjerringøy Old Trading Post
Knowledgeable local guide

Prices:

Per person in a double room: NOK 17 290
Per person in a single room: NOK 22 090

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1 – Trondheim, The Golden Road and Rørvik

Our journey begins at Trondheim Central Station at 10:00, with the option to join the tour at Trondheim Airport Værnes at 10:50. From here, we travel north through Trøndelag.

At Inderøy, we follow part of The Golden Road and stop for lunch at Øyna Kulturlandskapshotell. The hotel enjoys an elevated setting with views across the surrounding cultural landscape and Trondheimsfjord.

After lunch, we continue north towards the Namdalen coast and Rørvik, where we check in at Kysthotellet Rørvik. In the evening, we gather for dinner at the hotel.

Accommodation: Kysthotellet Rørvik
Meals included: Lunch and dinner

Day 2 – Leka and Brønnøysund

After breakfast, we continue towards Leka, one of the southernmost islands along Kystriksveien. We take a tour of the island and experience its distinctive landscape, which forms part of the UNESCO Global Geopark.

We stop for lunch at Anker Mat & Drikke before continuing north along the coast towards Brønnøysund.

After checking in at Thon Hotel Brønnøysund, we head to Hildurs Urterarium, where we end the day with a memorable dining experience in historic surroundings.

Accommodation: Thon Hotel Brønnøysund
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 3 – Vega and Tjøtta

From Brønnøysund, we travel to Horn and take the ferry across to Vega. We spend the day exploring the Vega Archipelago World Heritage Area and learning more about the distinctive coastal culture that has developed here over generations.

We visit the Vega World Heritage Centre, where we are introduced to the area's World Heritage status and the unique tradition of eider duck tending. Afterwards, we enjoy lunch at Vega Havhotell.

The journey continues by ferry from Vega to Tjøtta. Here, we stop at Tjøtta International War Cemetery, an important memorial site from the Second World War, before continuing to Sandnessjøen.

We check in at Scandic Syv Søstre and gather for dinner at the hotel.

Accommodation: Scandic Syv Søstre
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 4 – Dønna and Herøy

From Sandnessjøen, we take the morning ferry across to Dønna. Our first stop is Dønnes, where we visit Dønnes Farm and join a guided tour of the historic Dønnes Church. Here, we learn about the history of the church, the farm and the people who have shaped this place over the centuries.

We continue south across Dønna and onwards to Herøy and Seløya, where we stop for lunch at Augustbryggo. Before leaving Herøy, we also visit the colourful and distinctive Etcetera shop.

In the afternoon, we take the ferry from Herøy to Søvik and return to Sandnessjøen. The evening is free to spend as you wish, and dinner is not included on this day.

Accommodation: Scandic Syv Søstre
Meals included: Breakfast and lunch
Dinner: On your own

Day 5 – The Helgeland coast, Svartisen and Saltstraumen

Today is one of the longest travel days of the tour – and takes us along a substantial stretch of Kystriksveien itself. We leave Sandnessjøen in the morning and follow the coast north via Levang and Nesna towards Kilboghamn.

Along the way, we make short stops to take in the scenery before boarding the ferry from Kilboghamn to Jektvik. During the crossing, we cross the Arctic Circle.

Continuing north, we stop at Holandsfjorden, where we have views towards Svartisen, Norway's second-largest glacier. We enjoy lunch at Myrvoll Kulturgård before continuing through the Svartisen Tunnel, Glomfjord and Ørnes.

On our way towards Bodø, we also stop at Ureddplassen, one of the distinctive scenic stops along the Norwegian Scenic Route Helgelandskysten. Our final major natural attraction of the day is Saltstraumen, known as one of the world's strongest tidal currents.

We arrive in Bodø in the late afternoon and check in at Quality Hotel Ramsalt. In the evening, we gather for dinner.

Accommodation: Quality Hotel Ramsalt
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 6 – Kjerringøy Old Trading Post

After breakfast, we travel north from Bodø to Kjerringøy and its historic trading post, once one of the most important centres of trade along the coast of Northern Norway.

At Kjerringøy Old Trading Post, we join a guided tour of the main house and the old general store. The visit offers an insight into life at the trading post and the important role such places once played in trade and coastal communities.

We have lunch at the trading post before returning to Bodø.

The tour ends at Bodø Airport at approximately 14:20.

Meals included: Breakfast and lunch