🌞 Do you already have summer plans? 👀 |
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If not…you might want to hold off just a little longer. At Mapo Tapo, we believe real adventures are about the stories you collect along the way. 😎
If you’re ready to climb, hike, and sail into something new, stay close.
Something’s brewing for those who go a little farther, a little wilder.
Watch your inbox and stay tuned on Instagram—we’ll share more soon. 🔜
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Summer adventures are loading... 🤫 Stay tuned.
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🏔️ Peaks, Fjords & Sails: Hike Lofoten by Boat 🇳🇴 |
Some adventures are about the journey. Others, the destination. This one? It's both—wrapped in Arctic light and sea breeze. 🥰
Welcome to the Hike & Sail in Lofoten experience—a week where rugged mountains meet serene waters, and each day brings a new horizon to explore.
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⛵For 7 days, your home will be a modern, comfortable sailboat equipped with cozy cabins, a shared bathroom, and a kitchen for preparing hearty meals after long hikes. No packing, unpacking, or moving between hotels—your base travels with you, anchoring in peaceful bays beneath towering cliffs.
🌊 Each day you’ll set sail to a new island or fjord, combining sailing and hiking in one epic adventure. Your skipper and local trekking expert, with deep local knowledge will get you safely to the most beautiful—and uncrowded—trails.
💡Fun fact: The Lofoten archipelago has over 80 islands, many only accessible by boat, making this trip the best way to experience the full range of the region’s landscapes.
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Where the mountains meet the sea 😍
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🥾 Epic Trails & Endless Views |
🏔You’ll summit iconic peaks like Reinebringen (famous for its panoramic views of fjords and fishing villages), trek remote ridgelines where few hikers roam, and explore hidden beaches framed by dramatic mountains.
🥾The hikes are challenging but manageable, with distances between 4 to 15 km and elevation gains up to 1000m. A good level of fitness and hiking experience is recommended, but no technical climbing is involved.
💡Fun fact: Lofoten’s mountains were formed by ancient glaciers and now create some of the steepest and most photogenic coastal peaks in the world.
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This place looks magical 😍
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🌞 The Magic of the Midnight Sun |
🌅 While the Midnight Sun peaks in June and July, August still offers long daylight hours, letting you hike and sail well into the evening. Expect surreal golden hours that last for hours—and a sky that rarely goes fully dark.
💡Fun fact: In August, Lofoten’s daylight stretches from about 4 AM to 10 PM, meaning more time to hike, sail, and soak in the scenery.
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Some views are worth the extra steps 🌞
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🐟 Food, Culture & Cozy Evenings |
🍽 Breakfast and lunch are prepared onboard daily. In the evenings, you’ll either cook together on the boat or dine at local villages where you dock for the night—blending great food with the charm of Norway’s coastal communities.
🌊 After hiking, enjoy evening swims, a book on deck, or a quiet drink under the Arctic sky. 🌅
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That could be your home for a week 👆
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📅 August Departures Are Filling Up |
Our current trip is running in August, the perfect time for long daylight hours, mild weather, and fewer crowds on the trails. Spaces are limited to keep the group small and the experience personal—so don’t wait too long.
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🚀 If you'd love to start planning your next adventure, we are here for you, just text Giulia on WhatsApp and she'll help you out 🥰👇
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📸 Pics from the community |
Discover Mapo Tapo through our travellers' eyes! In each newsletter, we'll be featuring a selection of our favourite snapshots taken during our trips worldwide.👇 Here's a sneak peak of our last trip to Nepal!
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