Finland's Turku Archipelago Bike Tour
Hotel & Bike • 6 nights
VISITING: Finland
Overview
Why we love this tour
Blue skies, pristine islands and long summer days
Riverboat restaurants and a medieval castle in Finland’s oldest city
Maritime culture, local handicrafts and fresh, healthy cuisine
Idyllic island cycling with ferry rides in-between
Guiding
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Fresh Nordic air, gentle terrain and sun-drenched days make the peaceful Turku archipelago perfect for a summer cycle tour. More than 20,000 small islands stretch out across calm waters and regular ferries make travelling between them easy. Starting and finishing in Finland’s oldest town of Turku, follow a circular route around the main islands, resting your legs between rides with scenic cruises.
From glistening bays and wooden boathouses, to pine trees and barren shorelines, each island has unique appeal. As you tour sandy beaches and craggy coasts, stop off at art galleries, wooden churches and waterside cafes. If you’re craving mainland culture try the castle and sophisticated riverboat restaurants of Turku town or, for unadulterated island peace, watching the midnight sun reflect across the water is hard to beat.
The Trip
Route
Please note, route maps on our website do not follow the exact route of the tour.
Itinerary
or click on individual days
Accommodation
Converted School Houses and Barns & Comfortable Hotels
We use a pool of carefully selected cyclist-friendly accomodations in converted school houses and barns and comfortable hotels, all offering en-suite rooms and breakfast. The example hotels listed below give you a flavour of the style and standard of accommodation on this tour.
Example hotels
Turku - Solo Sokos Hotel Turun Seurahuone
Nauvo - Hotel Strandbo
Houtskar - Hotel Hyppeis Värdshus
Korpo - Hotel Nestor
Naantali - Hotel Palo
6 nights accommodation in comfortable hotels and converted barns
Breakfast included plus 2 dinners
Secure bike storage
Luggage transferred each day
What's included
Price includes
6 nights accommodation in converted barns and comfortable hotels
Board Basis: Bed and breakfast plus two dinners (3 course & multi-course tasting menu)
Bike with 24 gears with double panniers
Helmet hire
Luggage transportation, 1 bag per person. (A reduction is available if you do not require luggage transfers)
Map and route notes and GPX files for navigation
All island ferry fees
Local contact number for assistance
Price excludes
Flights and transfers
Extra nights in Turku available on request
Bike hire and extras
Bike hire
Hybrid bikes with 24 gears are included in the tour price and come with double panniers, phone holder, a repair kit, pump, lock and helmet.
Hybrid bike
Hybrid bikes with 24 gears
E-bike
with pannier
Extras
Other Extras
Helmet
Helmet hire
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Friendly service with expert knowledge
Easy to book and pay online
Full financial protection
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions about this tour. Simply click on a question to reveal the answer.
Take the train (VR) from Turku to Helsinki, then fly from Helsinki. Alternatively, take the train to Tampere and fly from Tampere airport.
Some days will be flat, other days will have some modest hills. Easy to Moderate cycling holidays are suitable for most ages and degrees of fitness. We recommend that you have some previous cycling experience.
We are always on hand to offer advice, so please give us a call if you wish to chat about the tour’s grading.
We use a pool of carefully selected cyclist-friendly hotels to maximise availability. This helps us do our best to secure your preferred dates, regardless of the time of year. Hotels are typically chosen for their secure bike storage, proximity to cycle routes, and accessibility for the luggage transfers. They all feature en-suite rooms and come with breakfast included as standard.
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