Lofoten, Norway
Kim Dastrup
Join Kim Dastrup and Kelsi Vik for an unforgettable week of yoga, hiking and adventuring in the Lofoten Islands, Norway! Lofoten, famous for its breathtaking views and hiking trails, will be our home for a week. Each day will include a morning yoga/meditation practice, an outdoor adventure, and a restorative evening yoga practice.
Kelsi Vik
A note from Kelsi: “Hei hei! I’m Kels Vik. Utah has is my home but I am dual citizen of Norway and it holds a very important place in my heart. Especially in northern Norway the Lofoten Islands. I’m so excited to be a part of this retreat with Kim to combine these two passions, yoga and Norway!”
Lofoten is an archipelago in northern Norway, known for its dramatic scenery, wild fjords, colorful cottage houses, fishing villages, sparkling blue waters, and jutting mountaintops.
TUITION
$2950 (based on double occupancy)
Single occupancy tuition TBD (depending on availability)
Please note that due to the unique nature of this retreat, we are limiting this retreat to 10 spots!
WHAT TUITION INCLUDES
Tuition includes 8 nights of lodging, 2 meals/day (breakfasts and dinners), and transportation during the retreat. Tuition does NOT include airfare, travel insurance, massage and other treatments, extra excursions, and occasional meals off-site (lunches).
THE VENUES
The first half of the retreat will be spent at Nyvågar in Kabelvåg, an idyllic setting on the water with spacious rorbu cabins, restaurant & bar, and a spa. (A rorbu is a Norwegian traditional type of seasonal house or cabin, normally located in a fishing village.) Please check out their website: Nyvågar Rorbu Hotel
Nyvågar Rorbu Hotel, Kabelvåg
The second half of the retreat will be spent a little further down the Lofoten Islands in Lofoten Planet Basecamp, in a quaint town called Sørvågen. This will be a great home base to explore a different area of the islands. Check our their website here: Lofoten Planet Basecamp
Lofoten Planet Basecamp, Sørvågen
ACCOMMODATIONS
In Nyvågar, each rorbu (cabin) has a sea view, and is equipped with 2 private bedrooms with comfortable beds, bathroom, and kitchen. (2-4 people per rorbu.) Breakfast will be served in the restaurant each morning.
Lofoten Planet Basecamp offers more communal accommodations, shared kitchen and living spaces. There is a superior room with private bathroom (extra cost), the double/twin rooms have a shared bathroom, and one suite with two bedrooms. These rooms will be given on a first come, first served basis.
YOGA
There will be two yoga sessions offered per day. The morning session will be more active and energizing, while the afternoon session will be more gentle and restorative. The yoga is open and accessible to all levels, with many options to modify. We will also offer early morning meditation and pranayama sessions.
MEALS
All breakfasts and dinners will be included at this retreat. Breakfasts will either be served at the hotel (in Nyvågar) or prepared onsite (at Lofoten Planet Basecamp). Lunches will be on your own. We will usually prepare or buy a portable lunch to bring on the daily hike or adventure. Dinners will be hosted at local restaurants, or on a few occasions, prepared onsite.
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES & EXCURSIONS
- Hiking
- Kayaking
- Arctic scuba diving
- Fishing
- Boating
- Historic museums
- Spa treatments (massage, facials, etc.)
- Polar plunge
- Sauna
GETTING THERE
We will be flying in and out of the Bodø airport (BOO). There are many daily flights available from Oslo (OSL) to Bodø (BOO). Please schedule your arrival at the Bodø airport by 5 pm on Tuesday, August 5th, 2025. We have accommodations and dinner that evening in Bodø. We will take a ferry to the Lofoten Islands together on Wednesday, August 6th. Please schedule your departure out of the Bodø airport anytime after 12pm on Wednesday, August 13th.
PASSPORT
Each participant must have a valid passport.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Please note that the $500 deposit to hold your spot is non-refundable. This is because we are booking rooms, transportation and other accommodations are your behalf. You may cancel and receive a tuition refund (without your non-refundable deposit) prior to May 15, 2025. You may also sell or give your spot to someone else in the event that you cannot come. If we have a waitlist, we can help you find someone else who may want your spot/deposit, however it is not guaranteed. Full tuition is due May 15, 2025.
