I don't think I had any idea of the cultural, religious, and historical significance of most of the places we visited. In fact, I don't think I had any idea what to expect at all. Nonetheless, the people, the places, the food, the experiences, all of it far exceeded any expectation I could have possibly had. The cycling was mostly downhill or flat and so moderate is probably an accuarate rating for the average person, but for me personally, it was perhaps the only thing (only slightly) disappointing about this trip. If you ever have the chance, do it!
This tour was great for being able to see both city and countryside in the countries included. We didn't do many optional excursions, opting to plan our own excursions on the free days. There was a free day in each major city, which was perfect for us as we wanted to have time to move at our own pace. Convenient not having to sort out travel or hotel from place to place.
our host at Nes Farm was excellent ,changing the order of our walks to suit the weather pattern ,giving us great information about Norway's history and sharing his passion for the outdoors and his country. Food and hospitality made this trip special.
Jillian