Journey to the Arctic Circle

Norway and Sweden

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Journey to the Arctic Circle

Norway and Sweden

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Home Our Tours Self Guided Journey to the Arctic Circle
Ride from Sweden’s forests and lakes to the Arctic Circle, Atlantic Road and Norway’s most spectacular fjords on one unforgettable self-guided adventure.
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Starting and finishing in Oslo, this two-country journey combines the quiet beauty of Sweden with the drama of Norway at its very best. Ride through national parks and pine forests, cross the mountains to Mo i Rana, touch the Arctic Circle, then follow the spine of Norway south to the Atlantic Road, Geiranger, Trollstigen and the Hardangerfjord.
  • Self Guided Tour
  • 14 Days
  • 2200 miles
  • Oslo
BEST TIME TO GO

May - August

This two-country adventure starts in Oslo, and it does not take long before the road begins to work its magic. After collecting your motorcycles, you head east into Sweden and ride through forests, lakes and open Scandinavian landscapes to Mora, before continuing north through national park country to Follinge. It is a superb opening to the tour, with quiet roads, huge skies and that wonderful sense of space that Sweden does so well.

From Follinge, the route turns west and climbs over the mountains into Norway, bringing a dramatic change in mood and scenery as you arrive in Mo i Rana, the Norwegian gateway to the Arctic Circle. With two nights here, you have time to savour one of the principal moments of the whole tour: the ride-out to the Arctic Circle itself. Crossing that invisible line at 66°33’N is a proper motorcycling milestone, and the day can also take in the Arctic Circle Centre on Saltfjellet and a detour to Arctic Circle Raceway, just north of Mo i Rana, making this one of the most memorable explore days anywhere in Scandinavia.

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Forests, Fjords and the Far North

After that northern high point, the route begins its long and deeply rewarding journey south. You leave Mo i Rana on flowing roads through pine forests and broad Scandinavian landscapes, pressing on to Verdal before the scenery starts to tighten, twist and grow more dramatic. Soon the waterfalls multiply, the fjords begin to appear, and the route draws you towards one of the most unusual overnight stops on the tour: a characterful island hotel reached only by boat.

The next stage of the ride delivers another complete change of mood. The Atlantic Road carries you out across the sea on a chain of bridges and causeways, one of those roads that every rider remembers long after the trip is over. From the coast, you turn inland again, climbing away from the ocean and into the mountains as you make for Geiranger, where you stay for the next two nights in one of Norway’s most famous fjord settings.



Geiranger gives you the chance to enjoy this remarkable area at your own pace. For many riders, the obvious choice is the spectacular combination of Trollstigen and the Road of the Eagles, with hairpins, viewpoints and some of the most iconic mountain scenery in the country. Others may prefer to leave the bike for a few hours and experience the Geirangerfjord from the water, where the scale of the cliffs, waterfalls and narrow blue fjord feels different all over again.

From Geiranger, the journey continues deeper into Norway’s fjord country. A mini-cruise forms part of the route south, before the ride takes you through the Lærdal Tunnel, the longest road tunnel in the world, on your way to Ulvik. Set beside the Hardangerfjord, Ulvik makes an excellent base for the next two nights and introduces yet another side of Norwegian riding.



Your explore day here offers a choice between two very different flavours of adventure. You might ride the so-called secret biker’s road across the Hardangervidda plateau, where the landscape feels wild, exposed and made for motorcycles, or you might head towards the glacier and ski area for one of the most unusual excursions on the tour. Either way, it is another reminder of how much variety this journey manages to pack in.

The closing stages of the tour take you south-west again, island hopping by bridge, tunnel and ferry towards the Stavanger area and a traditional Norwegian hotel full of character. After that, you turn back inland for your final overnight stop before returning to Oslo to hand back the motorcycles. By the end, you will have ridden through two countries, reached the Arctic Circle, crossed mountains, fjords and islands, and experienced a remarkable slice of Scandinavia from the best seat possible.



Create your own Scandinavian adventure on this 14-day self-guided journey through Sweden, Norway and the Arctic Circle.

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Tour highlights

Swedish forests, lakes and national parks: Begin by riding east into Sweden, where quiet roads, huge forests, open landscapes and national park scenery provide a beautiful and unexpected first chapter to the tour.

Cross into Norway and ride to Mo i Rana: One of the great transition days of the trip, as you leave Sweden behind, cross the mountains and arrive in Mo i Rana, the Norwegian gateway to the Arctic Circle.

Ride out to the Arctic Circle: A true milestone day. Ride north to cross the Arctic Circle, visit the Arctic Circle Centre on Saltfjellet and, for many riders, add a stop at Arctic Circle Raceway.

A unique island hotel stay: One of the most memorable overnights on the whole tour, adding real character to the journey and breaking up the long sweep south through Norway.

Atlantic Road to Geiranger: From ocean-edge bridges and causeways on the Atlantic Road to the deep fjord scenery of Geiranger, this is one of the most spectacular route pairings anywhere in Scandinavia.

Choose your Geiranger experience: Spend your explore day tackling Trollstigen and the Road of the Eagles, or slow the pace with a boat trip on the Geirangerfjord beneath towering cliffs and waterfalls.

Hardangerfjord and the high plateau: Ride south through fjord country to Ulvik, then use your explore day to discover the secret biker’s road across Hardangervidda or head towards the glacier.

A grand Scandinavian journey: This tour strings together Sweden, the Arctic Circle, Norway’s fjords, famous mountain roads, ferries, tunnels and island-hopping coastal sections into one richly varied ride.

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Full Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive in Oslo

Arrive in Oslo and settle into your hotel ahead of the ride.

Day 2 Oslo to Mora

Collect your motorcycles and head east into Sweden, riding through forests, lakes and open Scandinavian countryside to Mora.

Day 3 Mora to Follinge

Continue north through national park country on a rewarding day of quiet roads and classic Swedish scenery.

Day 4 Follinge to Mo i Rana

Turn west, cross the mountains into Norway and ride on to Mo i Rana, the gateway to the Arctic Circle, where you stay for the next two nights.

Day 5 Arctic Circle explore day

A true highlight of the tour. Ride out to the Arctic Circle itself, with the option to visit the Arctic Circle Centre on Saltfjellet and make a detour to Arctic Circle Raceway.

Day 6 Mo i Rana to Verdal

Leave the Arctic behind and head south on sweeping roads through pine forests to Verdal.

Day 7 Verdal to island hotel

Continue south-west past the Vinjefjord and its many waterfalls before reaching your unique island hotel, accessible only by boat.

Day 8 Island hotel to Geiranger

Ride the Atlantic Road before turning inland to Geiranger, where you stay for the next two nights.

Day 9 Geiranger explore day

Choose between riding Trollstigen via the Road of the Eagles or taking a boat trip up the magnificent Geirangerfjord.

Day 10 Geiranger to Ulvik

A mini-cruise and the Lærdal Tunnel lead you south to Ulvik on the edge of the Hardangerfjord.

Day 11 Ulvik explore day

Pick from two memorable options: the secret biker’s road across Hardangervidda or a ride towards the glacier and skiing area.

Day 12 Ulvik to Sandnes / Stavanger area

Island hop by bridge, tunnel and ferry to the Stavanger area and a traditional Norwegian hotel.

Day 13 Midway to Oslo

Turn back east for one final full day in the saddle, breaking the return to Oslo with an overnight stop en route.

Day 14 Finish in Oslo

Return to Oslo and drop off your motorcycles, bringing a spectacular Scandinavian journey to a close.

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What's included
If you select motorcycle rental, insurance and breakdown cover is included.
13 nights’ accommodation in high-quality hotels.
Detailed route plans and maps.
GPS routes for Garmin and TomTom.
Detailed daily itinerary including suggested stops.
Ferry and mini-cruise crossings included where applicable.
What's not
Fuel.
Toll charges.
Admission charges.
Occasional hotel parking charges.
Meals and drinks other than specified.
Travel insurance.
Breakdown or repatriation cover beyond included rental terms.

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 £6295 £8990 £10790
BMW R1300GSA (ASA) £9285 £11980 £16770
BMW R1300GSA £9285 £11980 £16770
BMW R1300GS (ASA) £9155 £11850 £16510
BMW R1300GS £9155 £11850 £16510
BMW R1300RT (ASA) £9155 £11850 £16510

Rental prices calculated based on 13 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 can be rented, subject to availability, for an additional charge. Riders need to bring their own navigation equipment, which we can help fit on bike collection.

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Common questions about this trip

When is the best time of year to do this trip?

May and August. The riding season in Norway is very short and many of the areas we travel through are impassable outside of this window.

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 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.

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