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Off Finland’s south-west coast lies one of the country’s most amazing and unique regions. The Turku archipelago consists of over 20,000 islands, and is a stunning area of natural beauty.
Our popular cycling tour hops from island to island using local ferries.
Included in the package is accommodation in a combination of small island boutique hotels, converted school houses and barns, the Old Town of Naantali, and the city of Turku, plus bicycle hire with panniers and helmets, a route information booklet plus .GPX files for your phone or navigation device, cycling maps, emergency service, and a luggage transfer option.
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Day by day itinerary
Day 1: Arrival to Turku
Personal arrival to Turku, a bustling summer city on the south-west coast of Finland. There is a medieval castle and cathedral, and a wide selection of bars, cafes, and restaurants.
Overnight in Turku centre (breakfast)
Day 2: Turku - Velkua
(47km + 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)
DAY 3: Velkua - Houtskär
(55km + ferries)
Enjoy the beautiful island morning on the main island hopping day of the route, reaching the very heart of the archipelago Cross the tiny island of Iniö before reaching Houtskär island for overnight.
* Note: Luggage transfer not included this day.
Overnight on Houtskär island (breakfast)
DAY 4: Houtskär - 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 20km 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 (breakfast + dinner)
DAY 5: Korpo - Naantali
(57km + ferry)
Cross over to Nauvo, the main archipelago island. Nauvo village has a bustling harbour. 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.
Overnight in Old Town, Naantali, with plenty of local restaurants to choose from for dinner.
DAY 6: Naantali - Turku
(17km)
Free time in Naantali, or in Turku according to your preference. Short ride back to Turku. Return your bicycles.
Overnight in Turku centre (breakfast).
DAY 7
Personal departure from Turku
The route
Dates and prices
Departure dates in 2021
JUNE 13, 20, 27
JULY 4, 11, 18, 25
AUGUST 1, 8, 15, 22
PRICES IN EUR (euros) – ALL DATES
1234 €
per person sharing twin/double
1834 € per person in single
900 € per person in triple
850 € per person in family room
EXTRAS
105 EUR per person extra for electric bike
165 EUR per person extra optional luggage transfer per suitcase (so cost can be shared between 2 people)
What’s included
- 6 nights accommodation with breakfast
- 1 x 5 course tasting menu dinner
- 24-speed hybrid bicycle with panniers, repair kit, pump, helmet, phone attachment
- All necessary island ferry fees
- Cycling road map (1 for up to 2 persons)
- Route Information Leaflet
- Route in electronic .GPX format
- 24 hour emergency phone service
- Luggage storage at start/end hotel (or luggage transfer for supplement
What’s not included
- Flights from your home contry
- Personal travel insurance
- Meals not outlined in programme
- Etc…
Extras possible on request
- Extra nights in Turku
- Train tickets between Helsinki and Turku
- Hotels and other services in Helsinki
- Combine this trip with our “Coastal Route by Bike”
Are you ready to go?
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Good to know
• All accommodations have private bathrooms
• City centre locations at the start and end of the tour make it easy to arrive + depart and pick up/ drop off bikes. Beautiful natural locations in the archipelago combine with a stay in the Old Town at Naantali. All hotels have dinner restuarant except Naantali, which has wide choice within short walk.
• Breakfast buffet is included daily (except Day 3 where breakfast box is provided for early start)
• Luggage transfer between hotels is not included. Suitcases can be left without charge at the start/ end hotel. Panniers are very spacious.
• This is a self-guided cycling tour. Each guest receives full route details as downbloadable .GPX files plus a Route Information Leaflet which includes ferry timings, but 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.
Why book with Nordic Puro
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