Excursion Rauma bicycle tour tour at Andalsnes
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Experience the splendid beauty and history of Rauma in a unique new way during this invigorating, half-day bicycle excursion.
Rauma, Bicycle Tour, Green Areas, Parks, Museums, City Centre, Sea Views
Depart the pier with your guide for the short transfer via shuttle bus to the pier's gate. Upon arrival, receive your safety and bicycling instructions, don your bicycle helmet and begin your guided bicycle tour of Rauma. Ride through the outskirts, green areas, parks and beautiful city centre of Rauma. Next, pass by museums, marvel at the sea and feel the spirit of Old Rauma, an UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Kiikartorni Tower, Syväraumanlahti Bay, Rauma Archipelago, Bothnian Sea National Park
A stop is made at Kiikartorni, the lookout tower at Syväraumanlahti Bay. From the tower, take in breath-taking panoramic vistas of maritime landscapes, the Syväraumanlahti Bay Marina and Rauma Archipelago, which consists of approximately 300 islands that form a key portion of the Bothnian Sea National Park.
Old Rauma, Historic Sites, Shops, Cafés, Restaurants, Museums
Your ride ends at Old Rauma, a unique example of an old Nordic wooden town and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Upon arrival, some free time is made available to explore Old Rauma at your leisure. This area is filled with historic sites, shops, cafés, restaurants, museums, and other interesting places to visit. At the conclusion of your visit, board a shuttle bus for the short transfer back to the pier.
Please note: This tour involves an extensive amount of bicycling for approximately 6.2 miles (about ten kilometres) and a moderate amount of walking, at times over uneven and cobblestone surfaces, hills and inclines. This tour is recommended for guests who are in good physical condition, and able to ride a bicycle for long distances. This tour is not recommended for pregnant guests, guests with neck and/or back problems, guests with heart and/or respiratory conditions, guests with limited mobility, and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Guests are advised to wear warm, comfortable sportswear in layers with flat, closed-toe sport shoes, and bring sun protection and a weatherproof jacket from the ship; high-heel shoes are not permitted. Guests must be at least 12 years old to participate on this tour; minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Guests must be at least 4'11" (about 1.5 metres) in height to participate on this tour. Guests whose weight exceeds 286 pounds (about 130 kilograms) may not participate on this tour. Safety helmets are provided, and must be worn the entire time whilst bicycling.The tour sequence may vary. Operation of this tour is subject to weather conditions. Space on this tour is extremely limited; we suggest you book well in advance to avoid disappointment.
Points of interests
Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Rauma, Bicycle Tour, Green Areas, Parks, Museums, City Centre, Sea Views, Kiikartorni Tower, Syväraumanlahti Bay, Rauma Archipelago, Old Rauma