Norway’s National Tourist Routes are unique – 18 drives that cover most of the country, and boast roadside stops that could fill an entire architecture journal. This 14-night itinerary incorporates three of our favourite routes (the Lofoten, Andøya and Senja) as well as a stay in the university city of Tromsø.
Itinerary includes:
- Return flights to Tromso Airport
- Car hire
- 3 Nights at Clarion Edge Hotel, Tromso (B&B)
- 2 Nights at Hamn I Senja (B&B)
- 2 Nights at Ringstad Resort, Vesteralen (B&B)
- 3 Nights at Svinøya Rorbuer, Svolvæ (B&B)
- 3 Nights at Nusfjord AS Rorbuer (B&B)
- 1 Night onboard the Hurtigruten (Half Board)
Board Basis: Bed & Breakfast, Half Board
Day 1 - Day of arrival
On arrival at Tromso Langnes airport, collect your hire car and self transfer to the centre of the university city. Your accommodation is the modern, Clarion Hotel The Edge.
Overnight at the Clarion Hotel The Edge in Tromso
Clarion Hotel The Edge, Tromso, Norway
Day 2 - Tromso
During the summer months, Tromsø and the surrounding region is bathed in the midnight sun (21May-21Jul). Take a hike or a drive in the mountains and rest at the summit whilst watching the sun dipping towards the horizon before climbing again to signal the start of another day.
Overnight at the Clarion Hotel The Edge in Tromsø.
Tromso, Norway
Day 3 - Senja
From Tromsø, drive southbound to the island of Senja (c.3 hours). The drive along the outer edge of Senja – a National Tourist Route - is a journey past deep fjords, beaches, precipitous mountainsides and idyllic hamlets.
Overnight at Hamn I Senja on Senja.
Senja, Northern Norway
Day 4 - Day at leisure
Day at leisure on the island of Senja, considered by many the most beautiful of Northern Norway’s arctic isles. We would recommend that you head inland to the mountain plateau at the heart of the island. Alternatively, take a hike in the mountains surrounding Hamn.
Overnight at Hamn I Senja on Senja.
Senja, Northern Norway
Day 5 - Andøya National Tourist Route
Take the boat from Gryllefjord, on the island of Senja, to Andenes on the Vesterålen archipelago. On arrival at Andenes you will pick-up the Andøya National Tourist Route, which runs along the outer edge of the island and past its three nature reserves. Continue your drive to the Ringstad Resort on the island of Langøya – c.3 hours from Andenes.
Overnight at Ringstad Resort, Vesterålen
Grylleford, Senja
Day 6 - Day at leisure
For the outdoor enthusiast, Vesterålen offers a natural playground with marked hiking trails, kayaking opportunities, cycle routes and an abundance of bird life.
Overnight at the Ringstad Resort in Ringstad.
Ringstad Resort, Vesterålen
Day 7 - Lofoten, Svolvaer
Continue your exploration of Norway’s dramatic and awe-inspiring coastline by travelling south to the capital of the Lofoten, Svolvaer.
Overnight at the Svinøya Rorbuer in Svolvær.
Lofoten Islands
Day 8 & 9 - Days at leisure
Opportunity to explore the northern islands of the Lofoten chain. We would recommend visiting the Lofoten war museum and the village of Kabelvåg, or participating in one of the many outdoor activities available in the area - kayaking, rib boat tours, cycling and hiking.
Overnight at the Svinøya Rorbuer in Svolvær.
Lofoten Islands
Day 10 - Nusfjord
After breakfast, drive south towards the historical village of Nusfjord. The road between Svolvaer and Nusfjord is part of the Lofoten National Tourist Route and travels alongside craggy alpine peaks, glistening white sandy beaches and fishing villages.
Overnight at the Nusfjord AS Rorbuer in Nusfjord.
Nusfjord
Day 11 & 12 - Free time in Nusfjord
Opportunity to visit Kittiwake cliffs in Å, the picture-postcard village of Reine, the glass and ceramic studio in Vikten, the smithy at Sund and the beach at Ramberg.
Overnight at the Nusfjord AS Rorbuer in Nusfjord.
The village of Reine
Day 13 - Day at leisure
In the evening drive to the village of Stamsund, where you will board the Hurtigruten with your car (at 19:30) and sail overnight towards Tromsø.
Overnight and dinner on board the Hurtigruten.
Hurtigruten ship
Day 14 - Arrival in Tromso
Free morning on board the Hurtigruten, arriving at Tromsø at 14:30. Self transfer to the Clarion Hotel The Edge. Afternoon and evening at leisure in Tromsø.
Overnight at the Clarion Hotel Edge in Tromsø.
Tromso
Day 15 - Day of departure
Transfer to Tromsø Langnes airport for your return flight to the UK.