Arctic Highway Challenge 2016

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18 DAY or 22 DAY TOUR

23rd June to 14th July

Mixed Marque - All Cars Welcome

**From £2459* Per Person**

Standard Package Includes:

 Return Ferry Crossing from Harwich, Hull or Newcastle to Holland with accommodation in a 2 berth outside cabin in each direction

 1 Overnight in Hamburg, Germany (outbound)

 1 Overnight in Fredrikshan, Denmark (outbound)

 Daytime ferry from Fredrikshavn to Oslo

 11 Nights Good Quality Hotel Accommodation in Norway & Finland

 Overnight ferry crossing from Helsinki, Finland to Travemünde, Germany with accommodation in a 2 berth inside cabin

 1 Overnight in Travemünde, Germany (return)

 Breakfasts & Dinners as per the itinerary

 Ferry from Bodø to Moskenes

 Visit to Arctic Circle Raceway

 Complimentary Car Parking at hotels as stated

 Commemorative Arctic Highway Tour Shirt & Cap

 Commemorative Arctic Highway Rally Plate

 Detailed Road Book featuring Maps, Directions, Attractions and other Useful Tour Information

*Above prices are per person and based on 2 per-son occupying a car and room/cabin. Single room Occupancy Supplement—on request

Arctic Highway Challenge 2016

Join us for the ‘Greatest Drive’ of your life on

the ‘Road to the North Cape & Midnight Sun’

Norway’s Arctic Highway is one of the world’s great roads.

For around 1500 km it runs from Mo i Rana, just south of the

Arctic Circle to Honningsvag and the North Cape. Seen

simp-ly in terms of latitude, the road gets to within nineteen and a

half degrees of the North Pole; roughly as far north as central

Greenland. Almost as remarkable, it reaches as far east as

Istanbul.

Now for 2016 and due to popular demand we are giving you the

choice of booking our standard tour of upgrading to a deluxe tour

including the Norwegian Fjordlands Highlights and the Atlantic

Road to make this amazing tour even more spectacular and on

the deluxe tour we've even included a trip on the Flam Railway,

one of the most breath-taking railway journeys in the world!

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Tour Itinerary

Fjord Add-on Tour 23rd June - 14th July

£2995.00 Per Person

Add-on package includes:

 Overnight ferry crossing from Hirtsals, Denmark to Stavanger, Norway with accommodation in a 2 berth inside cabin

 1 Night in Flam, Norwegian Fjords

 Rail journey on the Flam Railway

 2 Night in Geiranger, Norwegian Fjords

 1 Night in Molde, Norwegian Fjords

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Tour Itinerary (18 & 22 Day)

_{Standard Tour Itinerary...}

DAY 1 - Overnight Ferry Crossing from Harwich, Hull or Newcastle

to Holland - (No meals Included)

DAY 2 - Holland to Hamburg (HB)

(326 miles - 5h 15 min)

DAY 3 - Hamburg to Fredrikshavn (HB)

(321 miles - 5 hrs)

DAY 4 - Day Ferry from Fredrikshavn to Oslo (HB)

DAY 5 - Oslo to Trondheim (HB) *Standard/Deluxe tours combine

(307 miles - 6 hrs 15 mins)

DAY 6 - Trondheim to Mo i Rana (HB)

(298 miles - 6hrs 30 mins)

DAY 7 - Mo i Rana Including visit to Arctic Circle vistor centre and

the Arctic Raceway, then onto Bodo for an afternoon Ferry to Moskenes in the Loften Islands (HB)

(150 miles - 5hrs 45 mins excluding the ferry)

DAY 8 - Loften Islands to Narvik (HB)

DAY 9 - Narvik to Alta (HB)

(337 miles - 7 hrs)

DAY 10 - Alta to Honningsvag (BB)

(130 miles - 3 hrs) Nordkapp to Honningsvag (21 miles each way - 35 mins)

DAY 11 - At leisure in Honningsvag (BB)

DAY 12 - Honningsvag to Karasjok (HB)

(147 Miles - 3 hrs 15 mins)

DAY 13 - Karasjok, Norway to Rovaniemi, Finland (HB)

DAY 14 - Rovaniemi to Kokkola, Finland (HB)

(262 miles - 5 hrs)

DAY 15 - Kokkola to Helsinki, Finland, then late afternoon ferry from

Helsinki to Travemünde, Germany (No meals Included) (303 miles - 5 hrs 30 mins)

DAY 16 - Mid evening Arrival in Travemünde & Overnight

DAY 17 - Travemünde to Holland & your port of departure. Then

overnight sailing back to Harwich, Hull, or Newcastle (No meals included)

(Approx. 358 miles - 5 hrs 30 mins)

DAY 18 - Arrive UK

Total Driving Mileage - 3479 miles

Fjord Add-on Tour Itinerary...

DAY 1 - Overnight Ferry Crossing from Harwich, Hull or Newcastle

to Holland - (No meals Included)

DAY 2 - Holland to Hamburg, Germany (HB)

(326 miles - 5h 15 min)

DAY 3 - Hamburg to Hirtsals, Denmark. Then overnight sailing from

Hirtsals to Stavanger, Norway (No meals included) (320 miles - 5 hrs 30 mins)

DAY 4 - AM Arrival then Stavanger to Flam (HB)

DAY 5 - Flam to Geiranger (HB)

Flam Railway trip included in morning (175 miles - 4 hrs 30 mins)

DAY 6 - At leisure in Geiranger (HB)

DAY 7 - Geiranger to Molde (HB)

DAY 8 - Molde to Trondheim via the Atlantic Road (HB)

DAY 9 - At Leisure in Trondheim (HB)

DAY 10 - Trondheim to Mo i Rana (HB)

(298 miles - 6hrs 15mins)

DAY 11 - Mo i Rana Including visit to Arctic Circle vistor

centre and the Arctic Raceway, then onto Bodo for an afternoon Ferry to Moskenes in the Loften Islands (HB) (150 miles - 5hrs 45 mins excluding the ferry)

DAY 12 - Loften Islands to Narvik (HB)

DAY 13 - Narvik to Alta (HB)

(337 miles - 7 hrs)

DAY 14 - Alta to Honningsvag (BB)

(130 miles - 3 hrs) Nordkapp to Honningsvag (21 miles each way - 35 mins)

DAY 15 - At leisure in Honningsvag (BB)

DAY 16 - Honningsvag to Karasjok (HB)

(147 Miles - 3 hrs 15 mins)

DAY 17 - Karasjok, Norway to Rovaniemi, Finland (HB)

DAY 18 - Rovaniemi to Kokkola, Finland (HB)

(262 miles - 5 hrs)

DAY 19 - Kokkola to Helsinki, Finland, then late afternoon ferry from

Helsinki to Travemünde, Germany (No meals Included) (303 miles - 5 hrs 30 mins)

DAY 20 - Mid evening Arrival in Travemünde & Overnight (BB)

DAY 21 - Travemünde to Holland & your port of departure. Then

overnight sailing back to Harwich, Hull, or Newcastle (No meals included)

(Approx. 358 miles - 5 hrs 30 mins)

DAY 22 - Arrive UK

Total Driving Mileage - 3822 miles BB = Bed & Breakfast

HB = Dinner, Bed & Breakfast Please note:

Driving times and mileages are approximate and do NOT include ferry crossing, traffic delays or any stops.

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Accommodation

Radisson Blu, Hamburg

With a high-rise location adjacent to lush botanical gardens and the Con-gress Center, this hotel provides the perfect balance of urban conven-ience and quiet comfort. Guests will enjoy views of Lake Alster and the cityscape from this 27-storey tower, and all 556 rooms come with useful amenities like high-speed, Wi-Fi access included. The on-site Filini Res-taurant serves savory Italian cuisine, and 2 bars provide sophisticated spots for enjoying drinks with friends.

Reine Rorbuer, Lofoten

This property is located by the Reine Fjord and surrounded by the Lofo-ten Mountains. It features traditional fisherman cottages with a kitchen-ette, flat screen TV and private bathroom. All the guest cottages feature fjord views, wooden floors and open plan living/dining room, refrigera-tors and DVD player. The Gammelbua onsite restaurant services typical Norwegian food and specialises in local produced sea food dishes. Wi-Fi access is available in the main building. Complimentary parking.

City Hotel, Rovaniemi

CityHotel is set right in the very centre of the town of Rovaniemi next to the main shopping areas, only a few kilometres away from the Arctic Circle. Each of the hotel's 90 rooms has its own character. In the ele-gant 303 lounge bar it’s great to go through your favorite magazines with a cup of coffee or to just unwind after a long day with a glass of wine.At Bull bar&grill you can enjoy Hot Ribs, cool drinks and great mu-sic!

Fretheim Hotel, Flam

Fretheim Hotel is a beautiful white timber building situated at the inner-most point of an arm of the Sognefjorden. Guest rooms have features including a seating area, electric kettle and a bathroom. The restaurant offers Norwegian cuisine and locally sourced ingredients are used. The hotel has facilities including a library, a bookable hot tub and several elegant lounges with fireplaces. Flåm Station and the Flåm Line are within 5 minutes’ walk of Hotel Fretheim. Complimentary parking.

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Accommodation

Quality Grand Hotel, Narvik

This hotel is a 2-minute walk from Narvik Train Station, and offers free parking and rooms with a flat-screen TV, tea/coffee facilities and free Wi -Fi access. All the guest rooms have a bathroom with either a shower or bath and a hairdryer. You will have access to a minibar in your room, or you could simply enjoy a drink at the hotels bar. Guests can enjoy a meal in the Rallarn Pub & Café, a buffet breakfast is served every morn-ing. Complimentary parking at the hotel.

Hotel Jutlandia

This family-owned hotel is opposite Frederikshavn Ferry Terminal and features a 6th-floor restaurant with panoramic harbour views. The pe-destrian street, Danmarksgade, is just a few minutes’ walk away. All rooms at Hotel Jutlandia are equipped with a TV and minibar. Some also include a seating area or a balcony with harbour views. WiFi is free. The bar is a nice place for drinks and mingling. Guests can relax with a game of billiards or darts. Additional services include bicycle rent-als and a fitness room.

Union Hotel, Geiranger

This hotel overlooks the Geiranger Fjord, with the Flydalsjuvet viewing point only 4 Km away . All guest rooms have a bathroom with shower, some with views of the Fjord. There is access to the swimming pool, Sauna and hot tub as well as a vintage car museum and fitness centre. Restaurant Fjorden offers locally sourced ingredients in their menu and the Restaurant Julie offers a la carte dishes,

the

Café Losta has light meals and salad buffet. Free parking at the hotel.

Scandic Hotel, Alta

The Scandic Hotel is based next door to the Northern Lights Cathedral and is located in central Alta. All standard rooms have a bathroom with shower, furnished with an armchair and table and has wooden floors. They have a TV, telephone, Wi-Fi and hair dryer for your convenience. At Restaurant Alta you can enjoy something off the a la carte menu and enjoy a couple of drinks at the hotel bar. Parking is available in the hotel garage or just outside the hotel (fee payable)

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Accommodation

Sokos Hotel, Kokkola

This hotel is 750 yards from Kokkola Train Station. It offers free Wi-Fi and sauna access. A nightclub and 2 restaurants are found on site. A flat -screen TV and a work desk are standard at Original Sokos Hotel Kaarle Kokkola. Some rooms include a bathrobe, slippers and tea/coffee facili-ties. The 4th-floor sauna offers nice city views. During summer, Original Sokos Kaarle opens an additional restaurant along the Suntti River wa-terfront. The English Park and Boathouse, which evokes tales of the Crimean War, is within 10 minutes' walk. Halkokari Beach is 1.6 miles away.

Fjordstuer Hotel, Molde

This hotel features Molde Fjord views and an on site restaurant that serves local cuisine and specialising in sea food. The guest rooms are bright offering cable TV, a seating area, tea/coffee making facilities are available and some rooms have a balcony with fjord views. There is free parking and Wi-Fi access at the hotel. In terms of location, the Aker Stadion—known for hosting sports and special events is only 200 me-tres from the hotel.

Rica Bryggen, Honningsvag

The location of the hotel is pleasant with beautiful views of the sea. The restaurant itself has a great view of the sea whilst you are enjoying a choice of delicacies from the Arctic Ocean and specialities from Finn-mark. All standard rooms have a bathroom with a shower, furnished with an armchair, table and wooden floors. They are equipped with a TV, telephone, Wi-Fi, hair dryer and a kettle. There is free parking close to the hotel.

Scandic Helfyr Hotel, Oslo

Scandic Helsfyr is situated in Oslo, a 4-minute walk from Helsfyr Metro Station and the airport shuttle bus. It offers free public parking on site and modern rooms with free Wi-Fi. All the air conditioned and spacious rooms at Scandic Helsfyr Hotel have wooden floors. They are equipped with a flat-screen TV, work desk and minibar. Guests can work out at the on-site fitness centre. Relaxation options include a sauna. The main restaurant serves a buffet breakfast, lunch and International dinner dish-es. Light meals are available at the casual Hov-Inn Kro. Drinks are available in the Lobby Bar.

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Accommodation

Scandic Bakklandet, Trondheim

Scandic Bakklandet hotel is centrally located in the heart of Trondheim along the river Nidelven by Bakke Bro. You can see the popular sights of the famous Gothic Cathedral, the Old Town Bridge or the concert hall Olavshallen and more. All the guest rooms have a bathroom with show-er and are equipped with a TV, telephone, Wi-Fi access, hairdryshow-er, re-frigerator and water boiler. Enjoy the views of the River from the restau-rant which offers locally produced foods on the menu, the cosy atmos-phere is set with wood-fired oven in the heart of the restaurant, and the bar is there to relax and enjoy a drink or two. Parking (fee payable)

Rica Hotel, Karasjok

This hotel is located in central Karasjok, which is home to indigenous Sami people, you may even be able to watch the beautiful Northern Lights in the right conditions! All guest rooms are equipped with a TV, Wi-Fi, kettle and hairdryer. The Restaurant Karasjok offers a la carte menu inspired by the region, or you could dine at Storgammen Restau-rant, here you will sit on reindeer skins around the fire while you are served food based on Lapp cuisine. Complimentary parking at the hotel.

Maritim Strandhotel, Travelmunde

This beachfront hotel is just a 2-minute walk from famous lighthouse. The Maritim features an indoor swimming pool and 2 restaurants with great Baltic Sea views. All rooms include satellite TV, a seating area and a balcony with views of the Baltic Sea, Lübeck Bay and the River Trave. WiFi and wired internet access are provided free of charge for overnight guests. A full breakfast buffet is provided at the Ostsee Res-taurant between 06:30 and 11:00 each morning. Coffee and cakes are served in the Über den Wolken restaurant, which is located on the 35th floor and offers views of Lübeck Bay.

Rica Meyergarden, Mo I Rana

This hotel is located in the centre of Mo I Rana, just below the Arctic Circle and surrounded by the hotel’s private garden. All the guest rooms are non-smoking, desk, hair dryer, TV and Wi-Fi access and some with tea/coffee making facilities. The restaurant is inspired to use local pro-duce and products when developing new ideas for the menu, for exam-ple reindeer from Arkitsk Rein. Complimentary parking at the hotel.

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Attractions

Arctic Circle Raceway

The track was first opened in 1995. The course is located North of

Mo I Rana and is described as the most modern raceway in

Northern Europe and is referred to internationally as a welcome

innovation; it is the largest track in Norway. The name of the track

comes from the location, it is just under 30 Km south of the Arctic

circle. 24 hour racing can take place always in daylight which

makes it unique from others.

Flam Railway

The Flam railway has been named one of the most beautiful train

journeys in the world and is one of the leading tourist attractions

in Norway. The Flam Railway is one of the steepest railway lines

in the world, with 80% of the journey having a gradient of 5.5%.

The train runs through spectacular nature, past the Rallar road,

steep mountains, foaming waterfalls, through 20 tunnels and

of-fers so many viewpoints.

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The Arctic Highway

Norway’s Arctic Highway is one of the world’s great roads. For around 1500km it runs from Mo i Rana, just south of the Arctic Circle, north to Kirkenes on the Norwegian/Russian border. Seen simply in terms of lati-tude, the road gets to within nineteen and a half degrees of the North Pole; roughly as far north as central Greenland. Almost as remarkable, it reaches as far east as Istanbul.

The climate is unpredictable; mountains still have to be crossed and our targets are; to reach the top of Europe at North Cape, to make it to the border with Arctic Russia, to experience Lapland. And, of course, there is the stark beauty of the landscape. Arctic Norway must be one of the most beautiful places on the planet.

The Highway - Improvements to the Highway over the last few years have

produced a modern road which should not deter even anxious drivers. On the other hand, drivers should not expect to find anything even remotely resem-bling a motorway, autostrada, autobahn or equivalent. The only exceptions are stretches near to major towns in south and central Norway. Widths have been increased but there are still some stretches, especially in Finnmark and where the Highway runs along fjord edges, where the road is not wide enough for easy passing. In places the standard 6m may be reduced to 4.5m or less. Radii of curvature have also been increased but there are blind corners – again chief-ly when the road hugs the shore of a fjord.

In summer, no special equipment is needed beyond that which drivers would be carrying for any long journey in Europe. However, because of the remote-ness of the area we will be travelling through and taking into account the rela-tively small size of its settlements, it’s prudent that drivers carry any appropriate spares and to check their vehicle and tyres are in good order before departure.

Luggage - There is no restriction on the amount of luggage you can bring other

than how much you can fit in your car. However due to the informal nature of this tour, we suggest that you pack economically, bringing comfortable casual driving attire, good walking shoes, a rainproof jacket/coat plus a small overnight bag for the overnights on the ferries.

Breakdown - even the smallest garage in Northern Norway will probably be

able and willing to come to a driver’s assistance but charges can be high. Be-cause of the area’s remoteness there is a general acceptance that everyone comes to the aid of another in need but, like anywhere else, it should not be taken for granted that the first vehicle to be waved down will actually stop. The main motoring organization in Norway is the Norges Automobil-forbund and, as a member of Alliance Internationale de Tourisme (AIT), it is affiliated to most national motoring organizations such as the AA and RAC in Great Britain. Members of affiliated associations will be given help by the NAF.

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