Cycling - Turku Archipelago

A comfortable cycle tour combing the oldest city and former capital of Finland and the Archipelago - a unique sea area of thousands of islands often discribed as the most beautiful of its kind.

Experience the unique way of lif of the world´s most beatiful archipelago
Thake up to 9 ferry trips and visit almost 30 islands
Breathe in the fresh sea air and savour all the delicious local specialities
Enjoy untouched Finnish nature and the amazing light of the Nordic summer nights

Island hopping and oldest city of Finland - an exclusive tour only available through You Travel! The winding roads and numerous ferries enable you to ride a loop tour that effortlessly combines city life and island hopping.

Turku Archipelago Cycle Tour:

7 days / 6 nights (optional nights in Turku before or after the tour possible)

Dates: 5.6.-21.8.2021

Arrivals: on saturdays

Total: 260km

Level: Intermediate

Guaranteed departures:
Self-guided departures:

Rates (per person and doubleroom): Starting xxx euros (self-guided) or xxx euros (guided)

Including: Accommodation and breakfast in a shared double room or single/single use room (supplement), luggage transfers, boat/ferry rides during the tour

Not included: Flights, transfers from and to Turku, meals (except breakfasts),

Single supplement: xxx euros (for 6 nights)

Bike rental: xxx euros (touring bike) xxx euros (eBike)

Accommodations (6 nights)

Turku (3 nights) first, 5th and 6th night
Nauvo Island (1 night) 2nd night
Houtskär/Mossala (1 night) 3rd night (note! no luggage transfer to this accommodation)
Naantali Spa (1 night) 4th night

Itinerary (5 days cycling)

Day 1: Arrival Arrival to Turku, tour info and bike rental + fitting.

Day 2: Turku-Parainen-Nauvo Island (58km)

Start the tour by riding through beautiful Turku and onwards to the lush nature of the archipelago. Stop for a lunch in the quaint seaside town of Parainen and take in the view of its vast limestone quarry.

Day 3: Nauvo-Korppoo-Houtskär Island (48km)

Experience beautiful sea views. Island hopping, four ferry rides and epic bridges that span from island to island. In June and July, the daylight is practically endless so no need to hurry. A late-night sunset from the Mossala observation tower is not to be missed.

Day 4: Iniö-Taivassalo-Naantali (65km)

Enjoy the last views of the archipelago before heading by ferry to the mainland. Cycle through tranquil countrys to the beatiful seaside town of Naantali – the summer residence of the president of Finland.

Day 5: Naantali-Aura River-Turku (55km)

Back to the city. After three days of islands and sea views it´s time for a change of scenery. Enjoy cycling amidst rolling landscapes and farmland. The Aura River then leads you back to the heart of Turku.

Day 6: Turku – Ruissalo – Turku (46km)

The last stage of the tour leads towards the island of Ruissalo, its mix of natural beauty and lush vegetation make this a very distinctive part of Finland.

Day 7: Individual departure or additional nights in Turku