SCANIA SELF GUIDED BIKING ADVENTURE

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In Sweden’s southern-most province of Scania, wide open countryside with colorful farmlands, fresh ocean air and picturesque villages await. With a comfortable hotel-base in Simrishamn, guests enjoy daily excursions on bicycle to many of this regions highlights and sights. This eastern part of Scania is known as Österlen, and has long been a destination for relaxation for many of Sweden’s city folk. Explore sandy beaches, sleepy fishing villages, apple orchards, cider mills, medieval churches, impressive mansions, castles and ruins and take in the relaxed pace and atmosphere of Scania.

Is it for me?
The bicycling on this trip is rated easy to moderate. It’s recommended that you are recreational bicyclist in reasonably good shape. Pedal in flat to rolling terrain along the coast and through surrounding countryside. The daily distance is between 35-40km. You set your own pace make stops as you like.

Duration:

3 days / 2 nights • 2 days of biking
4 days / 3 nights • 3 days of biking

5 days / 4 nights • 4 days of biking

Departure Dates:
This trip can depart any day from May to September.

Prices:
3 days / 2 nights • $409/person
4 days / 3 nights • $589/person

5 days / 4 nights • $765/person

Inclusions:
2-4 nights of hotel accommodations, breakfasts, maps, route description, and bicycle rental.

Not included:
Transportation to/from Simrishamn, pre and post trip hotel accommodations, personal purchases, travel insurance, alcoholic beverages, lunches and dinners.

Meeting / Finishing Point:

Day 1: Simrishamn / Last Day: Simrishamn

Accommodations:
Spend 2-4 in double occupancy rooms with private facilities at a nice, seaside hotel.

Meals:
Breakfasts are included each day. Lunch can be purchased along the way from local restaurants, delicacy shops, smoke houses and country stores. Simrishamn offers a variety of restaurants with local specialties and international flavors.

Rental Bikes:
A quality 3-speed bike is included as well as a bike basket.

Location:
This biking adventure takes place in the very southern part of Sweden, in the province of Scania and the region of Österlen. The trip starts and ends in Simrishamn and is a stationary trip, which means you’ll spend all nights at the same hotel or B&B. Enjoy daily excursions on bicycle along the ocean and through the picturesque farmlands.