Nordkapp and Lofoten Expedition

Norway, Sweden, and Finland

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Nordkapp and Lofoten Expedition

Norway, Sweden, and Finland

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Home Our Tours Self Guided Nordkapp and Lofoten Expedition
Take on 21 days of world-class riding across Norway, Sweden & Finland, with Nordkapp waiting at the top of Europe.
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Ride the length of the Nordic countries to the very northern edge of Europe. From Stockholm’s harbour lights to the midnight sun at Nordkapp, thread Lapland’s reindeer country, skim Lofoten’s island roads and ferry across glittering fjords.
  • Self Guided Tour
  • 21 Days
  • 3500 miles
  • Oslo, Norway
  • HIRE BIKE AVAILABLE
BEST TIME TO GO

June to August

Fly into Oslo and settle in beside the fjord - calm streets, clean light, and that unmistakable feeling that the north is calling. The next morning, it’s time to roll: an easy, confidence-building run east to Stockholm, with smooth roads and big skies that help you find your rhythm before you arrive in a city of islands and copper spires. With time to wander the quays and grab a waterside bite, you then board the overnight ferry and watch the Baltic archipelago slide by - low islands, red boathouses, and the sea turning silver at dusk.

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Landing in Turku, the route follows water north: bays, forests, and quiet Finnish backroads on the way to Kaustinen. Then it’s up the Bothnian coast to Kemi, where the horizon stretches and the air tastes faintly of salt. A rest day here is a chance to reset and enjoy the shoreline, because from this point the map gets wilder and the road begins to lean toward Lapland.

Beyond Sirkka, you slip into true Lapland. Birch thins out into open tundra, reindeer drift along the verges, and the landscape turns pale and spare. Kaamasen Kievari feels like a friendly outpost on the edge of the quiet country, and then Norway arrives with a border sign that’s hard not to stop for. The scenery goes big fast as the road tracks north to Honningsvåg, perfectly placed for the final push to the prize.

Nordkapp is a short, spectacular out-and-back (around 45 miles) that delivers a proper once-in-a-lifetime moment. The E69 runs out onto a cliff-top plateau above the Barents Sea, ending at the famous globe with an endless horizon at roughly 71° north. In season, the sun barely thinks about setting, and the wind carries the sound of waves up the rock face.

Turning south, the coast begins to unspool through blue fjords and working harbours to Alta, then on to Tromsø with quick ferry hops across mountain-guarded water: Olderdalen–Lyngseidet and Svensby–Breivikeidet. Tromsø brings a buzz of Arctic energy before the route sweeps on to Harstad and into Lofoten, where the camera rarely goes back in the bag: black granite spires, red rorbu cabins, and beaches tucked under huge mountains. Henningsvær makes a brilliant base, a village perched on skerries and stitched together by causeways, before a ride down to Moskenes for the ferry to Bodø, a sea crossing that feels cinematic on a clear day.

From Bodø the route tilts inland and continues south. If the timing works, a pause at Saltstraumen is well worth it as the strait where the world’s strongest tidal current knots into whirling ropes beneath the bridge, before the run to Mo i Rana at the edge of the Arctic Circle, with the Svartisen icefield glinting in the distance. From here you cross the circle over Saltfjellet and carry that little jolt of “I’ve done it” into Sweden’s Inlandsvägen: long, flowing miles past mirror lakes and timber hamlets. Strömsund sits at the gateway to the high Wilderness Road (Vildmarksvägen), and Mora adds a hit of sporting lore as the finish town of Vasaloppet, the world’s biggest and oldest cross-country ski race.

Norway returns in light and water: the silver expanse of Lake Mjøsa (the country’s largest) guides you past Lillehammer, where the Olympic spirit still lingers in the hills. Then Oslo rises again on its fjord - city lights, side-stand down, and a final night to raise a glass to the road that carried you to Europe’s edge and back.

WANT TO START THIS TOUR IN THE UK?

Speak to us about extending your trip and we’ll arrange everything you need to get from Harwich to Oslo at the start of the tour and back again at the end. Ferries, hotels, and routes – we’ll sort it all.

(Requires 3 additional days before the tour and 3 additional days after.

Priced at: £2995 for a single room, £3750 for a shared room.)

Ride to the very top of mainland Europe!

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Tour highlights

Nordkapp: Ride the E69 to Europe’s edge and the cliff-top globe at roughly 71°N where you’ll stare out over the Barents Sea under a sky that barely sets.

Lofoten’s island roads: Sweep the E10 to Henningsvær past black-granite spires, red rorbu cabins and white-sand bays made for photo stops.

Fjord-to-fjord into Tromsø: Link mountain-guarded waters via the Olderdalen–Lyngseidet and Svensby–Breivikeidet ferries before rolling into the Arctic city.

Arctic Circle & Lapland: Cross 66°33′ over the Saltfjellet plateau and ride quiet taiga and tundra where reindeer drift along the verges.

Saltstraumen maelstrom: If tides align, watch the world’s strongest tidal current twist into whirlpools beneath the bridge near Bodø.

Stockholm archipelago: Wave off skerries and boathouses as the overnight ferry carries you to Turku by dawn.

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Tour Map / Itinerary

Full Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival

Fly into Oslo, settle in by the fjord for a relaxed first evening.

Day 2 310 Miles

Collect your rental bike and get accustomed to life on the road as we run east to Stockholm.

Day 3 Overnight ferry

Half-day to explore Stockholm’s waterfront before boarding the overnight ferry to Turku through the Baltic archipelago.

Day 4 250 Miles

From Turku, ride north through lakes and forest corridors to Kaustinen.

Day 5 215 Miles

Angle up the Bothnian coast to Kemi, where the horizon widens and sea air returns.

Day 6 Rest day

Reset the body and the kit with an easy day by the water in Kemi.

Day 7 185 Miles

Head into Lapland from Kemi to Sirkka (Levi), crossing into the Arctic Circle.

Day 8 205 Miles

Ride deeper into Lapland from Sirkka to Kaamasen Kievari, with reindeer for company.

Day 9 210 Miles

Cross into Norway and follow Porsangerfjord north to Honningsvåg, your high-latitude base.

Day 10 45 Miles

Short, spectacular run to the Nordkapp globe and back to Honningsvåg.

Day 11 145 Miles

Coastal riding south from Honningsvåg to Alta.

Day 12 195 Miles

Trace fjords and cross the water to Tromsø via the Olderdalen–Lyngseidet and Svensby–Breivikeidet ferries.

Day 13 235 Miles

From Tromsø to Harstad, a full, scenic Arctic day threaded with bridges and bays.

Day 14 130 Miles

Island-hop into the Lofoten archipelago and settle into Henningsvær on its skerries.

Day 15 135 Miles

Ride past beaches and fishing huts to Moskenes for the ferry to Bodø.

Day 16 150 Miles

Turn inland from Bodø to Mo i Rana, pausing at Saltstraumen and crossing the Arctic Circle over Saltfjellet.

Day 17 250 Miles

Slip into Sweden for long, flowing miles from Mo i Rana to Strömsund.

Day 18 250 Miles

Follow the Inlandsvägen south through lake country from Strömsund to Mora.

Day 19 185 Miles

Re-enter Norway and roll along Lake Mjøsa to Lillehammer.

Day 20 125 Miles

An easy final ride down to Oslo for your last night.

Day 21 Departure

Return the bikes and fly home with the North Cape still in your head.

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What's included
If you select motorcycle rental, insurance and breakdown cover is included.
20 nights accommodation in high quality accommodation.
Ferry crossing from Sweden to Finland, plus your cabin on board.
Ferry crossing from the Lofoten Islands back to the Norwegian mainland.
Full use of all hotels’ leisure facilities.
Detailed route plans and maps.
GPS routes (Garmin/TomTom).
Detailed daily itinerary including sights and suggested coffee / lunch stops.
24/7 over the phone support from the team back at Magellan HQ
What's not
Flights.
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 and medical insurance.

Full Pricing

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 £8995 £12590 £15790
BMW R1300GSA (ASA) £13595 £17190 £24990
BMW R1300GSA £13595 £17190 £24990
BMW R1300GS (ASA) £13395 £16990 £24590
BMW R1300GS £13395 £16990 £24590
BMW R1300RT (ASA) £13395 £16990 £24590

Rental prices calculated based on 20 rental days (minimum required for this tour). All prices are total.
For this table, the "Two Bikes, Shared Room" prices assume rental of two of the same model, which isn't required and in some cases may not be possible.
All bikes come with luggage included. Top boxes and GPS can be rented, subject to availability, for an additional charge.

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Common questions about this trip

What’s the weather like on this tour?

Changeable, but we schedule departures for the best summer window in Scandinavia. Expect anything from cool, bright days in the teens °C to single digits with wind-chill in the far north – and occasional showers anywhere. Pack as you would for UK early-autumn riding: breathable base layers, a warm mid-layer, a waterproof outer, lightweight gloves, and (ideally) heated grips. We’ll send a full kit list with your tour pack and are always happy to advise.

Is Norway as expensive as people say?

Broadly, yes – especially alcohol and some hotel bar prices. Lunch at our planned stops are usually reasonable, and there’s always a nearby supermarket for snacks or a bottle to enjoy on the terrace. We’ll point you to sensible options at each stop to keep costs comfortable without missing out.

It’s a long tour – will I be too tired, and is it suitable for passengers?

Daily distances range from 125 to 310 miles, on good tarmac with regular coffee/photo stops. There’s a built-in rest day in Kemi, and the ferry legs provide natural downtime. Most pairs find it pillion-friendly; the few longer days are flagged in advance so you can pace yourselves.

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

Limits are conservative and well enforced: slower in towns, generally moderate on rural roads, with a few faster sections. Fixed cameras and occasional police checks mean fines can be very high, so the smart play is to ride within the limits and enjoy the scenery. Also watch for reindeer and occasional roadworks – both can reduce pace.

How experienced do I need to be?

You should be comfortable with full days in the saddle on paved roads and ready for variable weather. You don’t need to be a veteran tourer, but we recommend a couple of shakedown day rides before departure. We provide GPX files and daily briefings, ride at a considerate pace, and no one is left behind; you’re also free to ride your own day when you fancy.

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