Freewheel - Island-Hopping Around Stockholm

Island-Hopping Around Stockholm

Sweden

From £845 P/P

A thrilling 7 day bike tour on which you will experience the Scandinavian flair of Stockholm, home to more than 30000 islands, and it's beautiful archipelago. Be fascinated by Vaxholm, the so-called capital city if the archipelago. Be charmed by the gorgeous islands of Rindo, Varmdo and Sandhamn. This trip presents the perfect combination of city and archipelago flair, culinary highlights and nature as far as the eye can see.

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Itinerary
Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival to Stockholm (Individual)

Take time to stroll through the cobblestone streets of Sweden’s capital to explore some of the many sights and tourist attractions it has to offer such as the Gamla Stan (Old town), Storkyrkan Cathedral and the royal palace.

Day 2: Stockholm – Vaxholm 30- 50km

Once you have finished a yummy breakfast you start your tour across the green island of Stockholm, Djurgarden. Weave alongside the coast to Djursholm. The suberb popular for townsmen and beautifully crafted houses. The last 15 killometers will lead you through the Swedish landscape, aling the route to Bogesund Castle – a sight worth seeing. The Grand 16^th century fortress of Vaxholm, the capital city of the Archipelago awaits you.

Day 3: Vaxholm – Varmdo 35-40km

It will continue to the island of Rindo by ferry. After a short exploration trip you will move on to find yourself in Varmdo. Capture the sights of the small villages and the mass of beautiful nature that surrounds you in the middle of the archipelago.

Day 4: Varmdo -Runmaro – Sandhamn – Varmdo 25-35km

A 5-minute ferry journey will take you from Strabsnas to Runmaro, one of the bigger islands in the archipelago. Many well-known artists have spent their summers here, to gain inspiration for future paintings, sculptures, and projects in their idyllic summer houses. Another short ferry journey (1 hr) will bring you to the island of Sandhamn. You will be presented with plenty of culinary options for a well-deserved lunch break. Enjoy an afternoon of exploring, memory-making and relaxing before another boat will arrive to bring you back to Varmdo.

Day 5: Varmdo – Saltsjobaden 55km

You will continue your journey via Fagelbrolandet to the village of Gustavsberg. Here you can take the opportunity to visit the Artipelag, a modern Art Museum with impressive art and sculptures, a short distance away. From here you will continue to todays final destination, Saltsjobaden. A picturesque, small town, popular to both local and tourists for recreational activities.

Day 6: Saltsjobaden – Stockholm 35km

Your last day will consist of a 35km cycle along wonderful coastal paths and nature reserve to Eestavik and Skogskyrkogardenm the world cultural heritage sight. According to UNESCO , the woodland cemetery is an impressive example of for the fusion of architecture and cultural landscape. An additional few kilometres will round your trip back to Stockholm.

Day 7: Departure (Individual)

Your bike tour will end after a delicious breakfast. We are happy to extend your holiday with extra nights.
Route Overview

Route Overview

Follow a slightly hilly course to cycle along bike paths gravel roads forest tracks and roadsides with reduced traffic. There are small interim sections on the islands with more traffic.

195km
Getting There

Getting There

We recommend flying to Stockholm airport to reach the starting point of this cycling holiday.

Flights are available with a number of airlines to your required airport or you can travel to the start using alternative methods such as rail or road.

We recommend using Skyscanner to find the best flight prices by date or Rail Europe for European rail travel. There is customer car parking available at most hotels for a supplement. Please contact us for more details.

Please use local transport to arrive at the starting point or call us on 0161 703 8161 for more specific travel advice.

You do not need to go back to the starting point of the cycling holiday as all hire bikes are left at the final hotel.

Important: Please book your flights only after the cycling holiday has been confirmed by invoice or email. Flights and transfers are not included in the advertised holiday price.
What’s Included?

What’s Included?

• Overnights in chosen 3***- and 4**** hotels
• Breakfast
• Luggage transportation from hotel to hotel
• Well elaborated route
• Detailed travel documents: Route maps, route description, tourist attractions and sights,
important telephone numbers (1x per booked room)
• GPS data upon request
• Service-Hotline

Not included:
• all ferries (ca. 250 SEK per person)
Bike Hire

Bike Hire

About the Rental Bikes

This cycling holiday uses quality crossbar and unisex hybrid bikes. Quality Shimano components and puncture-proof tyres are among the components that will ensure you have an enjoyable cycle tour.

You will also receive a handlebar bag and map holder for easy navigation while. Prices advertised on the website include standard bike hire (unless stated). Colour and specification may vary from the image shown.

Unisex Bike (Colour may vary)

Rental Bike PLUS

E - Bike (Colour may vary)

Accessories

If you would like GPX files for a suitable device, please request them at the time of booking. Devices are not provided. Please ensure you bring any fittings required to attach the Garmin (or similar) to the handlebars. You might want to download maps onto your phone to avoid data charges when roaming.

All bikes are provided with standard flat pedals. You can bring your own cycling pedals but ensure that you have the correct tools to remove the pedals if the tour does not have a welcome meeting. You may also not be able to travel through airports with the tools if you are carrying hand luggage only.

You can rent a men's bike with a crossbar, unisex/female bike with a sloping tube or an electric bike for a supplement.

Gearing information available on request.

Frame Sizing

When you make a booking with us, we take your height(s) and the appropriate bike size is matched up accordingly. Unisex frame 21-gears with freewheel. Sizes: 56 / 51 / 46 / 43 cm. Unisex 7-gears-bikes with back pedalling brake. Sizes: 56 / 51 / 46 cm. Men’s speed bikes 21-gears with free wheel and crossbar. Sizes: 64 / 60 / 56 "sloping" cm. Helmets are not provided, and you will need to bring your own to use.

We always recommend wearing a helmet when on your cycling holiday!

Bike Hire Insurance

This cycle tour benefits from bike insurance against rental bike theft and damage in the holiday price. Please make sure you lock up the bike, leave it where told by the hotel, and treat your hire bicycle as if the bike was your own. Any negligent treatment of the bike will exempt you from cover. We advise you to ensure that you have adequate travel insurance for your cycling holiday prior to arrival.

Electric Bike Hire

Why not upgrade your cycling experience to an E-Bike (Electric Bike)? Using a power assisted bike is a great way to go on a cycling holiday and will help you smooth out inclines or longer days in the saddle. Each E-Bike features an LCD display, removable batteries for easy charging, and assistance up to 25 km/h. They have a range of around 120 km for each full charge.

E-Bike upgrade prices vary per tour, but if you require any more information about bike hire and electric bikes, please get in-touch with us on 0161 703 8161.
Hotels

Hotels

This cycling holiday stays in good quality hotels with private facilities carefully selected for their proximity to your cycle route and comfort. If you wish to know specific information about the hotel facilities, Wi-Fi and upgrades used on the holidays, please contact us on 0161 703 8161 for more information.

You will receive your final hotel list approximately 4 weeks prior to your arrival date detailing the hotels used on your cycling holiday. If you wish to know more about the hotels prior to completing a booking form, please contact our Customer Services team via email or by phone.

Date & Prices

You can find out more about this cycling holiday by completing a Contact Form or call 0161 703 8161 to speak to one of the team.

2022 Cycling Holiday Dates & Prices:

Season	Date	Prices per person	Arrival Day
Season 1	08.05 – 21.05 \| 11.09 – 25.09	£845	Sunday
Season 2	22.05 – 11.06 \| 21.08 – 10.09	£885	Sunday
Season 3	12.06 – 20.08	£925	Sunday
Single Room Supplement	All	£400

Bike Hire per person:

Bike Type	Price
Rental Bike	£105
Electric Bike Upgrade	£160

EXTRA NIGHT PER PERSON PER NIGHT PRICES (YOU WILL STAY IN THE SAME HOTEL AS PER THE CYCLE TOUR):

Location	Price DBL/BB	Single Supplement Price SGL/BB
Stockholm	£80	£120

Reference: AS22

Date From	Date To	Price
08 May 2022	25 September 2022	£0

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