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The 14-day Midnight Sun Adventure is designed for riders who are looking for something special: a tour to the end of the world - nearly 300 miles north of the Arctic Circle - further north than Prudhoe Bay, Alaska! This Adventure will take you through the pristine beauty of Northern Norway with stunning and bizarre landscapes on endless roads through uninhabited wilderness with 24 hours of daylight.
Join us in conquering the North Cape by motorcycle! Ride along the Norwegian fjord–dotted coast line, cross the Lofoten Islands and the never ending plains of Lappland up to the border of Russia. Join us on a whale safari and watch the Midnight Sun! This tour is about challenging and experiencing mother nature with all its facets and riding the roads that lead you to where Europe ends – The North Cape!
Highlights of this outstanding Adventure include:
- Trondheim - a colorful and historic city at the shore of the river Nidelv
- Crossing of the Arctic Circle
- A 4 hour ferry ride to the Lofoten Islands
- The Lofoten: a mountain range rising from the sea
- An optional whale safari in Andenes on the Vesteralen Islands
- Watch The Midnight Sun
- Ride through Finnish Lappland, the land of the Samis
- Visit Kirkenes, a mere six miles from the Russian border
- The North Cape - the northernmost point in the world that is accessible by motorcycle
Riders will cover a distance of about 3,500 km (2,200 miles), entirely on good paved roads which are mostly easy to manage with little traffic. Some sections (~10 – 15%) are technically more challenging, but there are also long daily distances with straightaways. Wind and rougher climate can be an issue the further north we ride.
Hotels are good and very good quality given the generally more basic norwegian style.
Riders may wish to arrive in Trondheim a day or two early as there is a lot to see in this colorful city, from the Nidaros Dome to the riverbanks lined with colorful old trade houses. And then there are the comfortable bars and restaurants.
Since the last riding day is a long day, riders may also wish to extend their stay in Tromsø to provide for additional sightseeing. |
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Arrive |
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Trondheim |
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Trondheim |
Namsos |
320 |
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Namsos |
Sandnessjoen |
270 |
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Sandnessjoen |
Bodø |
370 |
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Bodø |
Svolvaer |
140 |
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Svolvaer - Rest Day - 120 km |
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Svolvaer |
Andenes |
185 |
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Andenes |
Oteren |
280 |
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Oteren |
Kautokeino, Finland |
380 |
10 |
Kautokeino |
Kirkenes |
270 |
11 |
Kirkenes |
Lakselv |
350 |
12 |
Lakselv |
Alta |
460 |
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Alta |
Tromsø |
410 |
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Depart |
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3,435 |
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Day 1: Arrival in Trondheim
Airport transfer, motorcycle handover, kickoff meeting and our first dinner together is today’s program! Early arrivers can visit the Nidaros Dome, the close by restaurants on the banks of the River Nidelv or do some sightseeing in the city center.
Hotel: Clarion Collection Hotel Bakeriet |
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Day 2: Trondheim – Namsos (Grong) (~ 320 km) Relaxing ride along the Norwegian coast line and through rural back country – the first ferry is waiting for us just 20 minutes after the start!
Highlights: lunch fish soup in the village of Vingsund, norwegian coastline, easy and relaxing riding
Hotel: Hotel Vertshuset Grong in Grong |
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Day 3: Namsos (Grong) –Sandnessjoen (~ 270 km) We continue our ride along the Norwegian coast! Several fjord crossings on ferries offer welcome breaks and leave time to watch and enjoy the scenery
Highlights: 3 ferry crossings; scenic fjord views Hotel: Rica Hotel Sandnessjoen
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Day 4: Sandnessjoen – Arctic Circle crossing – Bodø (~ 370 km) Our first experience with northern Norway. The scenic inland ride through glacier-carved mountains gives us an introduction to the Arctic. With the crossing of the Arctic Circle we enter the “Land of the Midnight Sun”! Approaching Bodø we witness the Straumen Maelstrom - one of the planets’ strongest sea currents
Highlights: Arctic Circle crossing; maelstrom sightseeing close to Bodø
Hotel: Clarion Collection Grand in city center and close to harbor |
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Day 5: Bodø – Svolvaer (~140 km) In the morning we take the ferry to the Lofoten islands; the afternoon is dedicated to the ride through spectacular scenery along colorful fishing villages, white beaches and crystal clear water
Highlights: Ferry to Lofoten islands; spectacular Lofoten scenery, where mountains meet the sea
Hotel: Rica Hotel Svolvaer |
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Day 6: Rest day in Svolvaer, Norway (~ 120 km) Visit the Viking Museum or the Lofoten Museum, go for a walk along the harbor in Svolvaer or for a sunset cruise – or take your bike for a loop along the seashore! It’s your decision on your free day in Svolvaer...
Hotel: Rica Hotel Svolvaer |
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Day 7: Svolvaer - Andenes (~ 185 km) We leave the Lofoten and continue to the neighboring Vesteralen Islands; from Andenes at the northernmost tip there are whale watching tours every day.
Highlight: optional whale safari in the afternoon
Hotel: Norlandia Andrikken Hotel |
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Day 8: Andenes – Kilpisjärvi (280 km) By ferry we cross the Andfjord and continue our ride ride along fjords into finnish Lappland to Kilpisjärvi.
Highlights: scenic coastline, fjords, mountainous Lappland
Hotel: Kilpis Lapland Hotel in Kilpisjärvi, Finland |
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Day 9: Kilpisjärvi – Karasjok (380 km) Today we spend all day in the land of the Samis Ride crossing the almost uninhabited wilderness with never ending forests and lakes
Highlights: Sami Museum, Lappland scenery and experience
Hotel: Rica Hotel Karasjok |
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Day 10: Karasjok – Kirkenes (270 km) Ride through northernmost Finland to Kirkenes, only 10 km away from russian border. Kirkenes is also the turning point for cruise ships of the famous “Hurtigruten”.
Highlights: opt. ride to Jakobselv (easternmost point of Europe) and along russian border
Hotel: Rica Hotel Kirkenes |
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Day 11: Kirkenes – Lakselv (350 km) Ride through norwegian Finmark – we approach the North Cape!
Highlights: Silfar Canyon at Borselv
Hotel: Lakselv Hotel |
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Day 12: Lakselv - North Cape - Alta (460 km) An early start today makes sure that we have enough time for the destination of our trip: a long ride brings us to northernmost point of Europe! Almost certainly we will have to fight against wind and harsh weather, but this once-in-a-lifetime experience is worth it!
Highlight: visit of North Cape and North Cape Museum
Hotel: Rica Hotel Alta |
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Day 13: Alta – Tromsø (410 km) Our last riding day shows us again the best sides of Norway! Cruising along the coast we arrive at our final destination: Tromsø
Hotel: Rica Ishavs Hotel at Tromsø harbor |
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Day 14: Departure from Tromsø
Breakfast and airport transfer |
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The route is entirely paved, with a variety of road features |
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Dates and Prices:
(Arrive at departure city on start date, depart final destination on end date)
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End Date |
Duration |
Price (USD) |
Co-Rider |
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| Jun 25 2011 |
Jul 8 2011 |
14 Days |
$9,250 |
$6,500 |
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Includes F650GS (2-cylinder) motorcycle
Additional charge of $275 for BMW F800GS
Additional charge of $850 for BMW R1200GS
Additional charge of $1,185 for BMW R1200RT
Damage deposit requirement: $2,500
Single room supplement - $675
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Meals:
Price includes all breakfasts and 12 dinners.
Motorcycles Available:
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Specifications |
BMW F650GS
(2 Cylinder) |
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Seat Height: 820 mm / 790 mm
Seat Height: 32.3 inches / 31.1 inches
Dry Weight: 171 kg / 377 lb
Fuel Capacity: 16 Liters / 4.2 Gallons
Displacement: 798 cc
Damage Deposit: $2,500 |
| BMW F800 GS |
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Seat Height: 880 mm / 850 mm
Seat Height: 34.65 inches / 33.46 inches
Dry Weight: 178 kg / 392 lb
Fuel Capacity: 16 Liters / 4.3 Gallons
Displacement: 798 cc
Damage Deposit: $2,500 |
BMW R1200 GS
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Seat Height: 870 mm / 850 mm
Seat Height: 34.25 inches / 33.46 inches
Dry Weight: 199 kg / 439 lb
Fuel Capacity: 20 Liters / 5.3 Gallons
Displacement: 1170 cc
Damage Deposit: $2,500 |
| BMR R1200 RT |
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Seat Height: 840 mm / 820 mm
Seat Height: 33.07 inches / 32.28 inches
Dry Weight: 229 kg / 505 lb
Fuel Capacity: 33 Liters / 7.1 Gallons
Displacement: 1170 cc
Damage Deposit: $2,500 |
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