5-day cycling trip with luggage transport on the Namdal coast
Cycling tours with luggage transport and a tour guide along the beautiful Namdal coast! On this trip, you will combine cycling and boat trips to explore the islands of Jøa, Leka, and Sør-Gjæslingan. The tour starts in Namsos and ends in Rørvik.
The first night, we stay at the Scandic Rock City hotel in Namsos and enjoy a guided tour of the Trønderrock exhibition, which includes Åge Aleksandersen's writing room, Verdensrommet. On Jøa, we will learn more about the island’s famous author Olav Duun and hike the Jøa Stairs. We will stay two nights at Kysthotellet Rørvik. From here, we will take a day trip to the island of Leka to experience its unique geology. The tour concludes with an excursion to the fishing village of Sør-Gjæslingan.
You may cycle at your own pace, with the tour guide never far away if you need assistance. The daily stages are moderate, covering 40–50 km per day.
This tour is limited to 12 participants. A regular bicycle (hybrid) is included in the package, and e-bikes are available for an additional fee.
The tour will be arranged weekly in July 2026.
Discover Hidden Gems on a 5-Day Coastal Ride
Experience the unspoiled beauty of Norway’s coast on a 5-day cycling trip with our unique island-hopping tour along the coast of Namdalen. This journey leads you away from crowded tourist areas into tranquil landscapes featuring charming villages, dramatic coastlines, and lush farmlands.
Each day offers a new highlight, such as the cultural heritage of Jøa, the coastal atmosphere of Rørvik, and the distinct geological wonders of Leka. You cycle at a comfortable pace, with time set aside for short walks, museum visits, and local points of interest. Small communities, traditional architecture, and working coastal landscapes provide insight into daily life along the Norwegian coast.
The carefully planned route strikes a balance between activity and relaxation, allowing you to explore at your own pace. With all logistics managed by Kystriksveien, you can focus on the panoramic views and fresh coastal air. Discover why this region is a hidden treasure for cycling enthusiasts.
Savour local culture, cuisine and coastal heritiage
Along the route, you will meet local guides, visit cultural landmarks, and learn about regional history—from Olav Duun’s childhood home on Jøa to the long maritime traditions in Rørvik. There are opportunities to visit the Rock City exhibition in Namsos and the Norveg Coastal Museum in Rørvik. Meals highlight regional produce, and several stops offer simple, home-style dishes typical of the area.
Evening gatherings and shared meals create a sense of camaraderie among travellers. This cycling holiday is as much about immersing yourself in culture as it is about exploring new landscapes
Enjoy a Stress-Free Adventure-Everything Included
During your 5-day cycling adventure on Namdalskysten, every detail is managed by Kystriksveien so you can fully enjoy the experience. Accommodations, meals, ferry tickets, and luggage transfers are all included, leaving you free to focus on cycling and soaking in the scenery. The itinerary is designed to provide time for both exploration and relaxation, supported by your guide throughout the journey. This hassle-free approach allows you to embrace the freedom of the open road without the usual travel planning concerns. It’s the perfect way to discover Norway’s coastal wonders on two wheels.
Cultural Encounters Along the Namdalskysten Route
One of the joys of a 5-day cycling trip on Namdalskysten is meeting the people who call this coastline home. Guided visits to artists’ workshops, local farms, and historic villages provide authentic insights into daily life. You’ll hear stories from passionate guides and hosts eager to share their knowledge of the region’s history and unique character. Whether enjoying coffee in a coastal café or listening to tales of the sea, these encounters add depth and meaning to your journey. It offers a personal connection to Norway’s coastal heritage.
Explore the Namdalskysten on a 5-Day Cycling Adventure
Included in the package:
- Rental of a classic hybrid bike with accessories (It is a given that everyone wears a helmet on our tours!)
- Tour guide with support vehicle
- Luggage transport
- All boat transfers along the route
- Rock City exhibition, Olav Duun's childhood home, and a 4-hour boat trip to Sør-Gjæslingan
4 nights accommodation including breakfast:Scandic Rock City, Namsos
- Segelsund, Jøa
- Kysthotellet Rørvik
- Kysthotellet Rørvik
Included meals:
- Breakfast each day
- 3 packed lunches
- 2 dinners
- 2 lunches
Where and When:
The bike tours start in Namsos on Wednesdays and finish in Rørvik on Sundays. The scheduled start dates in 2026 are:
- 27 May
- 24 June
- 01 July
- 08 July
- 16 July and 29 July
The cycling stages are relatively easy - an electric bike is available to rent for an additional fee (NOK 1550).
Tour Leader:
The tour leader comes from the region and has local knowledge and a genuine interest in ensuring that your experience is as good as possible. In addition to providing information along the way, they also act as an important coordinator between accommodation providers and transport during the tour.
Prices (2026):
- Per person in a double room: NOK 16,900
- Single room supplement: NOK 3,225
- Electric bike supplement (regular bike included in price): NOK 1,550
Program 2026
Day 1: Wednesday
Ankomst Namsos
Scandic Rock City, Namsos
Feel free to spend time in Steinkjer
On Wednesday evening, the tour starts with a joint information meeting in Namsos. If you are arriving by car, it is a great opportunity to stop in Steinkjer where you can stop by the Tourist Office, and walk the popular trail up to Oftenåsen (with the worlds largest garden chair).
Take some time to wander through the distinctive city centre, which, like Namsos, is characterised by the architecture of the reconstruction towns after World War II.
Just north of Steinkjer, you can also stop by the charming Lensmannsgården to browse beautiful glass art or a bite to eat in the summer café.
Joint dinner and information meeting
The tour officially starts at Scandic Rock City in Namsos, at 6:00 PM.
There will be a pleasant joint chat with simple refreshments and an information meeting at the hotel in the evening.
Day 2: Thursday (32 km)
Namsos - Jøa
Segelsund, Jøa
Trønder rock and free time in the morning
After breakfast, we’ll visit the Rock City exhibition located next to the hotel. A local guide will take us through the history of Trønder rock music, and we’ll get to learn more about some of artists comming from Namsos.
When the museum visit is over, you’ll have time to explore Namsos by bike and you might want to bike up to Klompen, the town mountain offering fantastic views over the town, the fjord, and the salmon river Namsen.
Express boat to the island gem of Jøa
At 12:10 we head for Jøa by express boat, and 40 minutes later we arrive at this scenic island.
Check-in at Segelsund will be at 13:00, where you can prepare for a pleasant afternoon bike ride on Jøa. Jøa is known as a great island for cycling, with small roads and little traffic. We will ride a loop with several interesting stops (31.7 km), and you’ll also have the chance to walk the Jøa Steps, which have 938 steps. From there, we can enjoy the view over Folla and the Namdal coast.
A pleasant evening at Segelsund
We will be staying at the charming farm hotel Segelsund, with accommodation in cosy rooms in the old storehouse and the guesthouse. Bathrooms and toilets are shared.
Segelsund is a smallholding with slightly more unusual animals than you might expect. Here, you can meet Magda the llama, Pål Fuggel the peacock, and the rest of the colourful, furry and feathered crew.
In the evening, we gather for a shared dinner in Bedehuset Bar & Bistro, where we are served delicious local food in delightful surroundings.
Day 3: Friday (54 km)
Jøa - Abelvær - Rørvik
Kysthotellet Rørvik
After breakfast at Segelsund, we will cycle to visit the childhood home of the author Olav Duun, where local guides will welcome us.
Olav Duun was born on Jøa in 1876. He is regarded today as one of the most significant Norwegian authors of the early 20th century, and he was nominated several times for the Nobel Prize in Literature.
Afterwards, we enjoy lunch and more local stories and hospitality at Matgaragen before returning to Seierstad and taking the boat from Jøa to Abelvær at 12:50, arriving at 13:15.
Free time in Rørvik
After a 38.4‑kilometre bike ride, we arrive in Rørvik. Once we reach the town, we check in at Kysthotellet, and you will have time to explore this charming coastal town at your own pace.
The small town of Rørvik is characterised by its traditional wooden buildings, and the distinctive building of the Norveg Coastal Museum is easy to recognise. Its unique architecture, reminiscent of a ship with full sails, reflects both the proud coastal heritage and the important role the Norwegian coastline will continue to play in the future. A visit to the museum is highly recommended.
For more than 100 years, Rørvik has been an important centre for aquaculture and trade in the region. The town adapted early to the rise of steamship traffic in the 19th century and took on a central role as sailing ships were replaced by steam vessels.
Rørvik has also held a key place in the history of the Hurtigruten, serving as a regular port of call since 1893. Every evening, the northbound and southbound ships meet here as they travel along the coast.
Dinner on your own
This evening, dinner is on your own, giving you a great opportunity to explore the local dining options. If anyone wishes to dine together, this can be arranged with the tour leader.
Day 4: Saturday (30 km)
Utflukt til Leka
Kysthotellet Rørvik
Norway’s National Geological Monument
Today, we encounter a truly unique island! The small island of Leka, located on the border between Trøndelag and Nordland, holds the title of Norway’s National Geological Monument.
We travel by boat from Rørvik to Leka, where we set off on a cycling tour around the island. The circular route is approximately 30 km, and along the way we make several stops to explore some of the many hiking trails.
On the island’s western side, we are met by mountains glowing in yellow and red shades, reminiscent of an American cowboy landscape. Here, the Earth’s mantle rises to the surface, and cycling through this part of Leka feels almost like a journey into the Earth’s interior.
The Eagle Abduction
Many may have heard the story of the eagle abduction on Leka. In 1932, three‑year‑old Svanhild was said to have been taken by a white‑tailed eagle while playing outside the house where her family was visiting. She was later found safe and sound near the eagle’s nest in the cliff. The site where she was found is marked and easily visible from the road. For nearly 90 years, the story has been a source of fascination and wonder.
Shared farewell dinner in Rørvik
Later in the afternoon, we return by boat to Rørvik, and in the evening we visit the cosy Kork Vinbar, located right next to the hotel. As it is the final night of the tour, we round off the trip with a pleasant farewell dinner at the wine bar.
Day 5: Sunday
Excursion to Sør-Gjæslingan
Experience a historic fishing village
On Sunday, we will go by boat to to visit the historic island group Sør-Gjæslingan, departing from Rørvik at 10:15. Here, we’ll enjoy lunch at the wharf and a guided tour with the cabin host, before the boat returns to Rørvik at 13:55.
A visit to the Coastal Museum is recommended
For those who wish, there is an opportunity to visit the Norveg Coastal Museum or the historic trading house Berggården after the trip (this is not included in the package tour).
Transport tips from Rørvik can be found below.
Transport
Those returning to Namsos can take the express boat, departing from Rørvik at 16:00.
(From Namsos, you can take a bus to Steinkjer at 17:45.)
If you would like to have your own car available after the cycling tour, we recommend driving the car to Namsos on day 1 and meeting the group at Scandic Rock City — latest arrival 18:00.
You can also fly (www.wideroe.no) from Rørvik to Trondheim on Sunday afternoon.
Hurtigruten or Havila southbound departs at 21:30 and arrives in Trondheim early in the morning. The northbound departure is at 22:00.
Price and Details:
- The price for the tour starts at NOK 16,900 per person in a double room.
- Single room price supplement: NOK 3,225.
- Electric bike price addition (regular bikes included in the price): NOK 1,550.
The following is included in the package:
- All boat transport during the tour
- Tour guide (tour guide drives the support vehicle)
- Luggage transport
- 4 nights' accommodation
- 2 dinners
- 3 lunches
- 3 packed lunches
- Regular bike (hybrid)
- Detailed tour program
- Admission to the Rock City exhibition in Namsos, Olav Duun’s childhood home, a 4-hour boat trip including the fishing village Sør-Gjæslingan
The following are not included:
- Optional upgrade for electric bike
- One dinner in Rørvik
- Drinks with meals
- Admission to the Norveg Museum in Rørvik