Duration
4:00 Hours
Activity Level
High
Experience Details*
A short transfer from the pier will take you to your bikes and you’ll be ready to cycle off towards Almedalen, the old Hanseatic Harbour, where you can see the Powder Tower ‘Kruttornet’.Pedal along Strandgatan to the Botanical Gardens, before skirting alongside the city wall past Jungfrutornet, the Maiden’s Tower. Cycle up to Klinten, where you will have a good view over the old ruins, the harbour and the Baltic.
Leave the city behind as you head south into the Gotland countryside and on to Högklint and the cliffs. Take a break to enjoy the excellent view over the precipitous coastline and Visby.
Top up your energy with tea or coffee and local pastries served at Princess Eugenie’s Summer Residence, Fridhem, before returning pedal-power back to Visby and the harbour.
At a glance*
Duration: Half day guided tour
Activity: Strenuous level of activity
Transport: By bicycle
Why Book? ‘Get on your bike’ and Explore the ‘Town of Roses’ by bicycle!
Itinerary*
Bike to Almedalen for short photo stop > Continue to Power Tower and the Botanical Gardens > Klinten view point > Bike via Österport and past Kneippbyn > Refreshment stop > Continue to Högklint > Högklint view point >
What's included*
Local guide
Photo opportunities
Scenic views
Refreshments
Essential information
This excursion will operate by bike and carries a maximum weight limit of 17 stone. Children and pregnant women are not permitted to participate. The cycle ride is around 2½ hours over varying terrain, and includes some hills and steep inclines. Helmets are provided, which must be worn. Guests must be in good physical condition and have previous experience riding a bike. Please wear comfortable footwear and clothing suitable for bike riding. Guests are required to use the shuttle bus service for their return to the ship.
ACTIVITY EXCURSIONS, You and all those in your party should be aware that, in undertaking activity excursions, you will be involved in a degree of physical exertion and/or activity such as hiking, biking, snorkelling, kayaking, diving etc. By booking the excursion you confirm that you and all those in your party are in good physical and mental condition, with no history of conditions such as seizures, dizziness, fainting, heart condition, respiratory problems or back/neck problems (by way of example only). You should also ensure that no one in your party is taking medicine that carries a warning about impairment of physical or mental abilities. If you are pregnant this type of excursion may not be appropriate for you. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are fit and well enough to take part in the activities booked and you are reminded to take care for your own safety. Because of the risks associated with activity excursions, you may be asked by the excursion provider to sign a document which may affect or limit the excursion provider’s liability. Comfortable flat walking shoes are recommended.
BEACH/WATER RELATED EXCURSIONS, For any excursion involving water, passengers are reminded to exercise particular care. Alcohol and eating a full meal should be avoided before swimming. If buoyancy aids are provided for an activity they must be worn at all times. You should bear in mind that the sea is unpredictable. Lifeguards are unlikely to be present and there may not be a flag system to indicate whether or not it is safe to go in the water. In addition, beach activities may not be supervised or accompanied and so you should take care to satisfy yourself as to the safety of the beach and/or the sea at the time of your excursion. Please exercise caution when entering the sea as the seabed and aquatic environment is capable of springing surprises and we have not inspected the beach or seabed for its safety. Children must be supervised by you at all times near water. All activities on the beach, water and in the sea are undertaken at your own risk. You’ll need to take swimwear, a towel, sunscreen and flat shoes that can be worn in the water.
SCUBA DIVING, All passengers wishing to participate in a certified dive tour must hold a PADI open water scuba certification or BSAC Ocean Diver certification. Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate divers with either a PADI Junior Open Water or a PADI Scuba Dive rating due to the depth limitations imposed by these qualifications. In line with the recommendations by the sports-diving industry, we strongly recommend that divers undertake a refresher course if they have not been diving within the last six months. You must be aged 15 or over, carry your dive certification card with you and we recommend that you carry your diving log or proof that you’ve recently completed a refresher course. If you are a certified diver, but are unable to meet our requirements we recommend taking the Discover Scuba excursion as an alternative. For Discover Scuba courses you don’t need any scuba experience but you must be 15 or over and be able to swim. You’ll also need to complete a medical/liability consent form before you go - but if you suffer from asthma, diabetes, heart problems or other medical conditions you won’t be able to take part. Please visit www.padi.com/padi/en/sd/whatsrequired.aspx for more information.