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Scandinavia and the Arctic Circle

Norway and Sweden

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Scandinavia and the Arctic Circle

Norway and Sweden

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Ride your motorcycle to the land of the Midnight Sun and experience a tour unlike any other.

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Riding above the Arctic Circle in the land of the midnight sun is an experience that cannot be adequately described. Majestic fjords, epic waterfalls, and impressive glaciers all combine to create breathtaking scenery that rivals anything seen elsewhere, and experiencing this from the seat of your bike is the cherry on the cake!

Guided Tour
21 Day Tour
3800 miles
Harwich, UK
HIRE BIKE AVAILABLE

UPCOMING
TOUR DATES

29/07/27 – 18/08/27
05/08/27 – 25/08/27
27/07/28 – 16/08/28
03/08/28 – 23/08/28

We kick off this amazing trip from Harwich before riding through the Netherlands and Germany, all the way to the Danish border, before riding the length of Denmark, south to north, through fields and forests to reach the port of Frederikshavn for the ferry to Sweden. Once off the ferry, true Scandinavian beauty surrounds us as we ride through pine forests, past lakes and meadows, to arrive on the shores of Lake Siljan.

The first ride-out/rest day comes with options both in and out of the saddle. You can ride around the rim of the largest meteor crater in Europe, visit Santa Land, explore the beautifully preserved house of the Swedish artist Anders Zorn, or give your bike a well-deserved break while you enjoy the pool and spa facilities.

John, Magellan Guide

Norway is often the trip people are most surprised by, it's a real eye opener how dramatic the scenery and empty the roads are. You will ride up to the Arctic Circle and experience a beautiful country with tremendous twisty roads.

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Ride the Ladder of the Trolls

Leaving Mora, we ride north through dense forests, past the pretty lakes and colourful meadows of northern Sweden. After a night in Strömsund, we cross the border into Norway, following the ancient Blå Vegen route over mountains to arrive at Mo i Rana, the Norwegian gateway to the Arctic.

From here, we cross into the Arctic Circle, the line where 24-hour darkness in winter and 24-hour daylight in summer begin, and get the opportunity to ride around the Arctic Circle Raceway, the largest motor circuit in Norway and the furthest north in the world.

Next, we head south down the spine of Norway, passing fjords along seemingly endless sweeping roads and through pine forests. Following the Norwegian coastline, we have yet another amazing day’s ride along the renowned Atlantic Road. Constructed by bridging the Atlantic Ocean between a series of small islands, this world-famous route is often described as one of the most spectacular roads in the world.

Leaving the unique Håholmen Island hotel, we head towards Geiranger, which lies at the head of the UNESCO World Heritage site of the truly magnificent Geiranger Fjord, with its deep blue waters and otherworldly mountains. With a day off in this majestic little town, we have some epic options to keep you busy in and out of the saddle.

Viking longboats take us to our island hotel

You can ride the world-famous hairpins on the Ladder of Trolls via the equally twisty Eagles Road. Alternatively, you can take a boat trip up the fjord or walk to a nearby waterfall that has a walkway behind the cascading water into the mountain.

From here, we take a 22 km mini-cruise through dramatic fjords before passing through the world’s longest road tunnel, the 24.5 km Laerdal Tunnel. The scenery on the other side is nothing short of breathtaking, with serene lakes and countless fjords lining our route as we make our way to Ulvik.

Ulvik, nestled on the edge of the Hardangerfjord, serves as our base for two nights, offering a variety of incredible ride-outs. One option is a secret bikers’ route over the desolate Hardangervidda plateau, offering lunar-like landscapes and panoramic fjord views. Alternatively, for the more adventurous, a ride to the nearby glacier, where you can experience year-round skiing, is available, with the stunning coastal Fv550 providing a scenic route through apple orchards and fjordside villages.

After Ulvik, we ride along one of Norway’s top 10 national scenic routes following the Hardangerfjord, stopping at the famous Latefossen Waterfall before crossing by ferry and heading to Stavanger. We then ride across the ocean on bridges and through undersea tunnels to reach our charming hotel in Vatne. After leaving Norway, we take a ferry from Kristiansand to Denmark and ride through its serene landscapes to Germany. The journey home is filled with relaxing stretches through farmland and quaint towns before a final overnight ferry from the Netherlands to the UK, completing our incredible 21-day adventure through Scandinavia and the Arctic.

Discover your inner Viking in Norway on a spectacular 21 day tour of Scandinavia.

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Tour highlights

Ride across Holland, up through Germany and the length of Denmark: In keeping with our ethos, we avoid the main motorway routes and ride mainly through the open countryside.

Swedish lakes and Forests: 53.1% of Sweden is covered in forest, and our outbound journey cuts through the pine forests and past the lakes and meadows that define this beautiful country.

Cross the Arctic circle and visit Arctic Circle raceway: We visit the Arctic Circle discovery centre and the most northerly racetrack in the world, stopping off at a surprise motorcycle museum on the way.

``We went over mountains, we went around mountains, we went through mountains. The traffic-free roads are glorious for biking, the scenery is breathtaking; even the tunnels are fun from a biker’s point of view.

Ian Marsden, The Telegraph.

Geirangerfjord, UNESCO world heritage site: With numerous waterfalls and free-flowing rivers, deciduous and coniferous woodlands and forests, glacial lakes, glaciers, rugged mountains and a range of other natural attributes, it is one of the most scenically outstanding landscapes in the world.

Eagles Road, Trolls Road and Atlantic Road all ridden: The Eagles road connects two famous Norweigan sights, Geirangerfjord and the Trollstigen road. Next the Trollstigen road or ‘Ladder of the trolls’ is at an elevation of nearly 3,000ft, and the vistas are unimaginable. Then the Atlantic road which was constructed by bridging the vast Atlantic Ocean with huge stretches of perfectly straight roads and the icon twisty bridge.

Fjord crossings by ferry, bridge and underwater tunnel: We follow the western coastline of Norway with bikes sweeping from dizzying mountain heights down into spectacular glaciers.

World’s longest road tunnel: The Lærdal Tunnel is a 15.23 mile long road tunnel connecting Lærdaland Aurland and Sogn og Fjordane with LED mood-lighting no less!

Geiranger Fjord

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Day 1 Arrival

Catch the overnight ferry from Harwich.

Day 2 252 Miles

Through the open countryside of Holland and much of Germany to our overnight stop in Oldendberg.

Day 3 185 Miles

We ride through the German countryside and cross the Elbe by ferry to Flensburg.

Day 4 285 Miles

Today we ride the whole length of Denmark south to north to our hotel in the ferry port of Frederikshavn.

Day 5 295 Miles

After catching an early ferry to Sweden we arrive in Gothenburg, and ride to lakeside Mora for a two-night stay.

Day 6 Explore Day / Ride-out Day

Your choice of a ride-out today or a day relaxing off the bike.

Day 7 255 Miles

We ride through national parks to our hotel in Follinge.

Day 8 290 Miles

Westwards, over the mountains to Mo-i-rana, the Norwegian gateway to the Arctic Circle and our base for the next two nights.

Day 9 Ride-out Day

Ride-out day to the Arctic Circle!

Day 10 170 Miles

Sweeping roads and pine forests on the journey to Verdal.

Day 11 195 Miles

The ride southwards past Vinjefjord with its many waterfalls, we overnight in a unique island hotel accessible only by boat.

Day 12 125 Miles

The Atlantic Road takes us to our base for the next two nights in Geiranger village.

Day 13 Explore Day / Ride-out Day

Troll’s ladder via the Road of the Eagles or take a boat trip up the magnificent Geiranger Fjord.

Day 14 245 Miles

A mini-cruise followed by the world's longest tunnel on the way to Ulvik.

Day 15 Explore Day / Ride-out Day

The "Secret Biker's Road" and glacier skiing are two of the exciting options.

Day 16 175 Miles

Island hopping by bridge, tunnel and ferry to arrive at our 100 year old traditional Norwegian hotel in Sandnes near Stavanger.

Day 17 140 Miles

Leaving Stavanger we ride Kristiansand for the ferry over to Denmark.

Day 18 220 Miles

Riding back through rural Denmark to our hotel in the harbour town of Flensburg.

Day 19 200 Miles

Leaving Denmark we ride through most of Germany to our hotel in Wardenburg.

Day 20 230 Miles

South through Germany and Holland to catch the overnight ferry to the UK from the Hook of Holland.

Day 21 Departure

Return home with incredible memories.

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What's included

If you select motorcycle rental, insurance and breakdown cover is included.

18 nights’ accommodation in high-quality hotels.

Return ferries from Harwich – Hook of Holland with cabins and Hirtshals – Kristiansand.

Ice-breaking welcome meal and final farewell feast as well as excellent breakfasts each morning in the hotels.

Full use of all hotels’ leisure and spa facilities.

Detailed route plans and maps.

GPS routes (Garmin / Tom Tom).

Detailed daily itinerary including sights and suggested coffee / lunch stops.

Fully guided and supported by an experienced tour guide throughout.

What's not

Fuel.

Toll charges and ferry charges for short crossings. We will provide an estimate of costs in the tour pack.

Admission charges.

Occasional hotel parking charges.

Meals and drinks other than specified above.

Travel/Breakdown insurance covering repatriation back to the UK.

Common questions about this trip

Can I get a different crossing on this trip?

Of course, many of our clients cross by ferry from further north and some even go on the eurotunnel the day before. If you would like to do either of these and meet the group at the hotel on the first night just let us know in the comments section of your booking form and we will deduct the cost of the included crossing from your booking.

What’s the weather like on this tour?

As with any european tour the weather can be changeable but we plan these tours to ride in the best weather window in Norway. It can be wet at any stage and of course cold on the day up to the Arctic circle and back but we don’t stay there overnight so a good rule of thumb is to pack as you would for riding around the UK in September time. We send out a full kit and packing list in the tour packs and are of course always happy to offer advice on packing for any of the trips if you want to drop us an email.

Is Norway as expensive as people say?

In a word, yes. Although lunches are quite reasonable where we plan the stops, the real kicker is the cost of alcohol in some of the hotels but there is always a shop nearby that your guide can point you towards if you want to go and get a couple of beers or a bottle of wine to enjoy on the terraces.

I’ve heard the speed limits are really low in Norway, is this true?

In some areas they can be fairly low but most roads are in the usual 80/90kmph limit you would expect from any European country. Speed cameras in general are forward facing so not so much of an issue on bikes and police are few and far between although if caught speeding fines can be means tested and very high so do take care.

It's a long tour, will I be too tired and is it suitable for pillions?

While the number of days is high its done so that we don’t have to use motorways and can keep the daily riding times much lower than most other companies so it shouldn’t be too tiring. We also have 4 rest days scheduled in with plenty of off bike activities so that combined with the standard of hotels we use on the trips makes it a perfect trip for pillions.

How experienced do you need to be for this trip?

You will be riding your bike all the way to the Arctic Circle and can join a fairly small group of people who can say they have done this but with the Magellan team supporting you the whole way you don’t have to be a highly experienced tourer to do it comfortably and safely. We have had a number of people away over the last few years who had literally just passed their tests who loved every minute of it. Our routing and riding style means no one gets left behind and the guide is always there if you need them but you are also free to go and explore and have your own adventure if you wish.

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Bike Option	Single Rider Price (Total for 1 rider, 1 bike)	Rider & Passenger (Total for 2 riders, 1 bike)	Two Bikes, Shared Room (Total for 2 riders, 2 bikes)
Own Bike	£9795	£14390	£17590
HD Ultra Limited	£16095	£20690	£30190
HD Street Glide	£16095	£20690	£30190
/BMW K1600 GTL	£14835	£19430	£27670
BMW R1250GS	£13995	£18590	£25990
BMW R1250RT	£13995	£18590	£25990
BMW S1000XR	£13995	£18590	£25990
BMW R1250RS	£13995	£18590	£25990
Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Pro	£13995	£18590	£25990
Triumph Bonneville T120	£13995	£18590	£25990
Honda CMX1100 Rebel DCT	£13995	£18590	£25990
Triumph Tiger 900 GT Pro	£13575	£18170	£25150
Ducati Multistrada V2S	£13575	£18170	£25150
Triumph Speed Twin 900	£13575	£18170	£25150
Yamaha Tracer 9 GT	£13575	£18170	£25150
Triumph Tiger Sport 800	£13575	£18170	£25150
BMW F900XR	£13575	£18170	£25150
BMW F850GS	£13365	£17960	£24730
BMW F800GS	£13365	£17960	£24730
BMW F800GS (low)	£13365	£17960	£24730
BMW F750GS	£13365	£17960	£24730
Triumph Tiger 850 Sport	£13365	£17960	£24730
Triumph Bonneville T100	£13365	£17960	£24730
Yamaha Tracer 7 GT	£13365	£17960	£24730
Triumph Tiger Sport 660	£13365	£17960	£24730

Scandinavia and the Arctic Circle

Norway and Sweden

Scandinavia and the Arctic Circle

Norway and Sweden

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