Plan your training trip in the best way

The west coast is a popular destination for many who want to experience beautiful landscapes, exciting culture and good food. But did you know that it is also possible to combine a holiday with training in this area? There are several organized training trips that offer different activities. You will learn more about that below. Another alternative to purchased package training trips is to combine your training trip yourself. Below you will find help in finding travel organizers or how to easily create your training trip yourself.

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A training trip is a great way to challenge yourself, meet new friends and have fun while seeing new places. A training trip can be a hard investment for a race or a combination with a vacation. There are different levels and programs depending on your goals and interests. Traveling with a tour operator often means professional guidance and tips from experienced instructors to help you develop your technique and fitness. Whereas, a combined trip of your own gives you more freedom and flexibility, and is likely to be less expensive.

There are many tour operators that offer ready-made packages with training trips to the West Coast. You can choose from different activities such as running, cycling, hiking, yoga, paddling, golf and much more. You can also choose between different accommodation options such as hotels, cottages, hostels or camping. And you can adjust the length of your trip according to how much time you have and how much you want to experience.

But if you want more freedom and flexibility in your training journey, you can also create your own combined training journey. This means that you book your transport, your accommodation and your activities yourself, based on what you want to do and see. It may sound complicated, but it's actually quite simple and fun. And you can save a lot of money by comparing prices and finding the best deals.

Top 9 tour operators - training trips

To help you plan your own training trip to the West Coast, I've compiled a list of the most popular training trips in the region, based on my own experience and reviews from other travelers. Here is mine top 9 tour operators with training trips in Västra Götaland.

One of the largest and most experienced tour operators in Sweden, which has a wide range of training trips to the West Coast. You can choose between different themes such as running, cycling, hiking or yoga, and stay in one of their selected hotels or cabins. They also have guided tours and group training for those who want more company and inspiration.

Another large and well-known tour operator that specializes in training trips. They have several destinations on the West Coast, such as Marstrand, Tjörn, Orust and Bohuslän. You can book packages with various activities such as golf, tennis, sailing or kayaking, and stay in one of their charming hotels or guesthouses. They also have personal training and coaching for those who want more challenge and feedback.

One of Sweden's leading training chains that also arranges training trips to the West Coast. You can book packages with various activities such as yoga, pilates, dance or boxing, and stay in one of their modern hotels or apartments. You also get access to their gym and spa facilities for those who want more variety and relaxation.

A tour operator that focuses on nature experiences and adventures on the West Coast. You can book packages with different activities such as hiking, cycling, paddling or climbing, and stay at one of their simple but cozy hostels or campsites. You also get the opportunity to explore the beautiful archipelago and coast by boat or kayak.

A tour operator offering yoga trips to the West Coast. You can book packages with different types of yoga, such as hatha, vinyasa, yin or restorative, and stay in one of their calm and harmonious hotels or retreat centers. You can also participate in meditation, mindfulness and other workshops for those who want more balance and well-being.

A tour operator specializing in cycling trips to the West Coast. You can book packages with different levels and lengths of bike tours, from beginners to advanced, and from day trips to week-long trips. You can also choose between different types of bikes, such as road, mountain bike or electric bike. You also get tips and advice on the best cycling routes and sights on the West Coast.

A tour operator who arranges golf trips to the West Coast. You can book packages with different numbers of rounds and courses, from single to unlimited, and from easy to challenging. You can also choose between different accommodation options, such as hotels, cottages or golf packages. You also get access to other facilities such as restaurants, spas and exercise rooms.

A tour operator who arranges paddling trips to the West Coast. You can book packages with different types and lengths of paddling trips, from beginners to experienced, and from half days to several days. You can also choose between different types of paddles, such as kayak, canoe or SUP. You also get to experience the fantastic archipelago and the coast with its islands, coves and skerries.

A tour operator who arranges running trips to the West Coast. You can book packages with different distances and terrains, from short to long, and from asphalt to paths. You can also choose between different accommodation options, such as hotels, cottages or running camps. You also get to train with professional running coaches and participate in joint activities such as lectures, tests and competitions.

Own combination of training trip

If you would rather create your own itinerary for training in Bohuslän, there are also many opportunities to do so. For example, you can bring your own bike or rent a bike and explore the picturesque fishing communities along the West Coast, the winding roads and the dramatic cliffs along the coast. Or why not take a run along the sea, in the forest or on one of the many trails the hiking trails that are in the area? If you want to try crossfit, you can find several outdoor gym and obstacle courses that are open to everyone.

But, before you get to your travel destination, you should do some preliminary work.

Read more: information about many of the destinations located along the coast, at min page about destinations on the West Coast.

It is a good idea to prepare as much as possible before arrival. I have written another article about this. Read dan article here about Shelterked training trips.

Other questions you can ask yourself are:

• What is your reason for travel? Is it a pure training trip or a combination with a holiday with friends or family?
• What type of training is your goal? Hard training or exercise and movement?
• When in the year can you travel? When is the season for your sport? Are there training opportunities for this "off-season"?

I obviously don't know what your training goals are and thus your requirements for the place you want to travel to. However, if the goal is to increase your exercise intensity for general well-being, a little research around the area you plan to visit will go a long way. Most municipalities in Bohuslän offer sports, exercise and outdoor activities, for example football, athletics, orienteering, horse riding, gymnastics, skiing, sailing, table tennis, tennis, shooting, dog classes, indoor bandy, golf, boule, mat curling, dance, walks, bowls, figure skating, and parkour. So just search online for local clubs that have spaces for it. If you find what you want, the job begins with finding accommodation for your stay.

If you feel like you don't have time to do a survey before your arrival, I can almost guarantee you that there often is local running loops on 5km, 10, km, or beautiful walks and footpaths, which are great for, for example, bare ground training on roller skis.

A final way to think about your training trip planning is to choose a date and place where an exercise run is arranged. Read more about where it is arranged exercise run in Bohuslän here

Read more about: Destination in Bohuslän.

Will you get to the location by car, bus, train or bicycle? Read my tips on transport on this page

Now you have reached the step of choosing accommodation during your training trip. Bohuslän is a popular area to visit, all year round. But, with good planning, you can find good alternatives that suit. The best thing is to search around on the internet for different accommodation options that are available at the destination you have chosen for your training trip. But, to make this search a little easier, I've put together a selection of accommodations that I recommend. You will find these below.

But, if you want to search yourself, I recommend that you use one of the big booking services available on the internet. hotels.com, who is also one of my partners, is the main one that I believe gives me good information and a large selection to choose from. Other sites are momondo and booking.com.

Jag hopes that you feel more inspired and motivated to plan a training trip through a tour operator or your own combined trip to the West Coast. It really is a great place to visit if you want to combine exercise with travel. And there are so many opportunities to create your own perfect training journey based on your wants and needs.

If you have any questions or comments about training trips to the West Coast, please leave them in the comments section below. I would love to hear what you think and what experiences you have had with training trips.

Thanks for reading my training travel blog! Have a great day and don't forget to move! 😊

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Hotels with exercise facilities below.

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