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Guided bike tour
Island hopping by bike from Sandnessjøen to Herøy
A full day by bike between sea and mountains, with a guide, ferries, bike and a pizza stop at Skolo. You start and finish in Sandnessjøen, and we take care of all the logistics along the way.
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The tour runs on Wednesdays and Saturdays in summer. Practical information and clothing advice are sent by email when you book.
About the tour
The day starts at the ferry terminal in Sandnessjøen, a couple of minutes' walk from Scandic Syv Søstre. The ferry to Bjørn on Dønna is free for foot passengers, and at Bjørn you meet your guide and the bikes.
We cycle through the coastal landscape framed by Dønnamannen and the Seven Sisters. After the longest stretch of the day, we stop at Skolo, the old school by the open sea, for Neapolitan pizza from the wood-fired oven. The table is booked and the pizza is included.
The route continues through Herøy with a stop at Etcetera Botaniske Utskeielser, and ends at the Herøy heritage farm and Herøy church. At the quay we take care of the bikes, and you travel back to Sandnessjøen.
Schedule
- 11:25: meet at Sandnessjøen ferry terminal
- 11:40: ferry to Bjørn. You can also meet directly at Bjørn ferry terminal at 12:10.
- 12:30: we cycle from Bjørn
- 14:00 to 15:00: pizza stop at Skolo
- 15:15 to 15:45: stop at Etcetera Botaniske Utskeielser
- 16:00: Herøy heritage farm and Herøy church
- 16:30: arrival at the quay, we take care of the bikes
Return. On Wednesdays the express boat leaves Flostad at 17:15 and arrives in Sandnessjøen centre at 17:40. On Saturdays we take the ferry from Herøy at 16:45 to Søvik, with transport to Scandic Syv Søstre, arriving around 17:45. If the express boat is cancelled, we use the ferry and transport, and you arrive about an hour later.
Included
- Bike and helmet
- Local guide for the whole bike tour
- Pizza stop at Skolo
- Ferry Sandnessjøen to Bjørn, and Herøy to Søvik (Saturday)
- Express boat from Flostad (Wednesday), or transport back to Scandic Syv Søstre (Saturday)
Frequently asked questions
How long and demanding is the tour?
The tour is easy to moderate and takes about six hours including breaks. We cycle at a relaxed pace on mostly flat roads with a few hills.
Do I need to bring my own bike?
No. Bike and helmet are included, and the bikes are ready when you arrive at Bjørn.
Can I meet directly on Dønna?
Yes. You can meet at Bjørn ferry terminal at 12:10 instead of in Sandnessjøen.
Can I rent a bike and cycle on my own instead?
Yes. You can rent a bike in Sandnessjøen and plan your own trip.