Finnish Islands - Independent Cycling
The Turku archipelago are one of Finland’s most stunning natural phenomena – 20 000 islands stretching out into the sea from the city of Turku in the country’s south-west. Cycling a circular route around the main islands is made easy, and exciting, by a system of local ferry services, constantly going back and forth acting like bridges. As well as the fun of the ferries, there are also picturesque harbour villages to visit, and the true peace of the nature. The tour starts and ends in Turku – the formal capital of Finland, and a bustling, attractive market town.
| Details | |
| Departures: | 2011 dates: June: 5, 12, 26 July: 3, 10, 17, 24,31 August: 7 |
| Price: | Double Room: $1350 Single Room: $1954 |
| Grade: |
Easy to medium but generally easy but with occasional undulating hills. |
| Includes | |
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• 6 nights accommodation with buffet breakfast |
• Detailed route notes indicating suggested route and ferry timings • 21-speed hybrid bicycle with panniers, repair kit, pump, and helmet for 6 days • 24 hour emergency phone service |
| Itinerary |
| Day 1: Personal arrival to Turku
Day 2: Turku-Kustavi approx. 65km
Day 3: Kustavi-Iniö-Houtskä-Korppoo-Nauvo approx. 60km
Day 4: Nauvo island – cycling distance according to personal wishes
Day 5: Nauvo-Rymättylä-Naantali approx. 45km Day 6: Naantali-Turku 14km Day 7: End of ride. More detailed itinerary |
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