NORWEGIAN MIDNIGHT SUN
North to South
Across the Arctic Circle and on to the North Cape!
The Adventure is designed for riders who are looking for something very special: a tour beginning in Oslo – the economic and governmental center of Norway – 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 Norway with stunning and bizarre landscapes on endless roads through uninhabited wilderness with 24 hours of daylight. There is no other “North Cape” tour that will let you experience more of Norway.
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 include:
- Oslo – the fastest growing city in Europe and the city ranked number one for quality of life among large European cities
- 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
- Ferry ride on the “world’s most beautiful fjord”: Geiranger Fjord
- Ride Norway’s most famous “Trollstigen” passroad
- Free day in Alesund – Norway’s “little Bergen”
- Stave churches: 700 years old witnesses of Norway’s past
- The North Cape – the northernmost point in the world that is accessible by motorcycle
Riders will cover a distance of about 2,500 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.
At a Glance
Your Norwegian Midnight Sun Adventure
Airport transfer, motorcycle hand over, kickoff meeting and our first dinner together is today’s program!
Highlights: ancient buildings and stave churches – spectacular scenery.
Highlights: Art Nouveau City of Alesund and Riding around Alesund.
Highlights: Trollstigen pass road, Trondheim (old city and warehouses, Nidaros Dome).
Highlights: lunch fish soup in the village of Vingsund, Norwegian coastline, an easy and relaxing ride.
Highlights: 3 ferry crossings; scenic fjord views.
Highlights: Arctic Circle crossing; maelstrom sightseeing close to Bodø.
Highlights: Ferry to Lofoten islands; spectacular Lofoten scenery, where mountains meet the sea.
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.
Highlight: Lofoten scenery / optional whale safari in the afternoon.
Today is the day! An early start ensures 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, Alta back country.
We enjoy the scenic and twisty ride south on the main roads along 7 different fjords and getting spectacular views of the “Lyngen Alps”. Tromsoe, the “Paris of the North” is waiting for us with interesting sightseeing and the northernmost brewery of the world!
Please contact us about low frame and/or low seat options for our bikes.
- Includes BMW F750GS
- Additional charge of $350 for a BMW F850GS
- Additional charge of $350 for a BMW F850GS Adv
- Additional charge of $1,150 for a BMW F900XR
- Additional charge of $1,450 for a BMW S1000XR
- Additional charge of $1,150 for a BMW R1250R
- Additional charge of $1,700 for a BMW R1250GS
- Additional charge of $2,200 for a BMW R1250GS Adv
- Additional charge of $1,760 for a BMW R1250RS
- Additional charge of $2,780 for a BMW R1250RT
- Additional charge of $2,450 for a BMW K1600GT
- Personal motorcycle: deduct $1,750 from the rider price.
Standard Inclusions
- Late model, low mileage motorcycle
- Upscale accommodations
- A’ la carte dining
- Two Ayres Adventures professional tour leaders
- Airport arrival/departure transfers
- Luggage handling
- Comfortable support vehicle for non-riding companions
- Comprehensive pre-trip planning and assistance
- Customized trip booklet with day-by-day itinerary and attractions
- Two commemorative shirts
- Adventurer Club travel award credit
Meals
- All breakfasts
- 13 dinners
Special Inclusions
- All ferry fjord crossings
- Geiranger panorama ferry
- Ferry to Lofoten Islands
- Entry fee for Heddal Stave Church
- Entry fee North Cape Visitor Center
2024 Schedule
Date | 2024 Adventures | Length | Rider Price (USD) | Co-Rider Price (USD) | Notes |
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July 6 - 21 | Norwegian Midnight Sun | 16 days | $10,300 | $7,450 | Waitlist only (Add Name) |
July 22 - August 6 | Norwegian Midnight Sun - North to South | 16 days | $10,300 | $7,450 | Waitlist only (Add Name) |
2025 Schedule
Date | 2025 Adventures | Length | Rider Price (USD) | Co-Rider Price (USD) | Notes |
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July 5 - 20 | Norwegian Midnight Sun | 16 days | $10,300 | $7,450 |
2026 Schedule
Date | 2026 Adventures | Length | Rider Price (USD) | Co-Rider Price (USD) | Notes |
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July 11 - 26 | Norwegian Midnight Sun | 16 days | $11,100 | $8,000 |
Cancellation fee and refunds
FROM DATE OF SCHEDULED COMMENCEMENT | AMOUNT FORFEITED |
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More than 60 days | 50% of deposit |
60 days or fewer but more than 45 days | 100% of deposit |
45 days or fewer but more than 30 days | 50% of full tour payment |
30 days or fewer | 100% of full tour payment |
Simply unbeatable every way!
When you combine a custom crafted route with skilled and knowledgable leaders, flawless bikes, excellent meals and superb hotels, mix in a boat load of laughter and superb scenery you have the Ayres recipe. Simply unbeatable every way! I 'm aching for more and I just got home!
Scott's Adventures include:
Norwegian Midnight Sun
Indian Summer in the Alps
Scotland - Castles, Kilts and Whisky
Ipswich, MA
A Perfect Combination of Challenge and Luxury
Ayres lived up to its name - the tours have truly been adventures. A perfect combination of challenge and luxury. Our guides selected routes that were both scenic and thrilling. Wonderful hotels and restaurants always completed great days. We are looking forward to our next Ayres Adventure!
Geoff & Lisa's Adventures include:
Indian Summer in the Alps
Norwegian Midnight Sun
Hall - Reston, VA
Norway is the most beautiful country I have ever ridden a bike in
Norway is the most beautiful country I have ever ridden a bike in. It is a combination of Chile and Argentina, New Zealand, Ireland, but scenery wise better than the four of them combined.
It is one scenic beauty after another. You never knew what the scenery was gonna look like around the next corner or when you came out the next tunnel. And the North Cape is pretty spectacular when you consider where you are at that moment.
I will do this tour again, with better raingear.
The group of fellow riders on this tour were the nicest people I've ever been on a trip with. Nice, caring, funny, intelligent, accomplished riders and they were extremely nice to invite me to do things with them.
John's Adventures include:
Southern Cross
Munich to Istanbul
Mystical Ireland
Barcelona to Lisbon
Norwegian Midnight Sun
Spain and Morocco
Lebanon, OR
It was by far the greatest ride I have ever been on
I am 75 years old and have been riding motorcycles for over 60 years. I have ridden all over North America but this year I opted to join Ayres Adventures on their Norwegian Midnight Sun Tour. It was by far the greatest ride I have ever been on thanks to our tour leaders Claus Lazik and Jason Killian. For 16 days we travelled from Oslo, Norway to the North Cape on roads that were absolutely perfect for motorcycles. The scenery was beyond beautiful with awesome views of Norway. Claus and Jason have a wonderful grasp of the history and interesting places to visit that they shared along the way. What is so great about Ayres Adventures? I just had to show up. The bikes were in great shape, the hotels and cabins we stayed in were terrific and the meals were all very good and often reflected the local culture. I will be joining Ayres in May for the Barcelona to Lisbon Adventure and plan on many more adventures with then in the coming years.
Gary's Adventures include:
Norwegian Midnight Sun
Naples, FL
Ayres is truly a premium tour company that handles all the details
Our second tour with Ayres Adventures to Norway was just as fantastic as our first one to New Zealand. The guides were excellent in knowledge of the area and the roads and stops to make. The scenery was awesome beyond words to describe. The best way to see a country is on a motorcycle and a support van to carry your luggage. Ayres is truly a premium tour company that handles all the details so the riders can enjoy the tour. The nightly accommodations were first class and outstanding. I'm looking forward to my next tour with Ayres.
Robin's Adventures include:
New Zealand Top Down Adventure
Plymouth, MN
We had a great time and would recommend this tour highly
Our Norway adventure was great. The scenery was fantastic, the food tasted great, the route was well organized, and the tour leaders were professional and knowledgeable. Everyone we met in Norway was friendly. We had a great time and would recommend this tour highly.
Robert's Adventures include:
New Zealand Top Down Adventure
Plymouth, MN
Don't leave home on two wheels without Ayres Adventures!
Don't leave home on two wheels without Ayres Adventures! First in class, first in safety and adventure!
Doree and Roddy's Adventures include:
Spanish Switchback Challenge
Norwegian Midnight Sun
Portugal and Spain Adventure
Frisco, TX
Started thinking about our next Ayres Adventure long before this one ended
This was our first Ayres Adventure, and the Norwegian Midnight Sun tour was really a trip of a life time. The scenery is spectacular, and the routes chosen really show the country at its best. Claus & Axel are terrific at explaining where we were riding, what we'd see, and making sure we had a great time. The pace was just right, with nice breaks for lunch & coffee, and the hotels and dinners were uniformly excellent. We met wonderful people, and started thinking about our next Ayres Adventure, long before this one ended.
Denise and Einer's Adventures include:
Norwegian Midnight Sun
Newtown, CT
The riding, accommodations, food and tour guides are all top notch!
My wife and I have been on four tours through 13 countries with Ayres and are always eager for more. The riding, accommodations, food and tour guides are all top notch and get my highest recommendation for anyone interested in this type of motorcycle travel. I feel personally grateful to Ron Ayres for creating this unique and exciting set of opportunities and to the professional and committed tour guides and leadership that have continued the tradition of excellence he founded. Keep up the good work!
Rufus's Adventures include:
Bohemian Rhapsody
Norwegian Midnight Sun
Portugal and Spain
Canada Adventure Center Holiday
Portland, OR
If I have to pick one word, it's "professionalism"!
I guess after six trips with the gang from Ayres, I should write something about why I keep coming back for yet another tour. If I have to pick one word, it's "professionalism". Although they make each day look easy in terms of getting from point A to point B, on reflection it becomes so apparent that each route is well thought out and chosen for specific reasons, whether it be the scenery, road conditions, or degree of difficulty. It all seems to work so seamlessly which allows the rider to focus on the ride and his or her surroundings. Whether it's Claus or John or Axel, you know that one of them has your back, especially when you tackle a road that a month ago was paved but is now a mess and foot deep in mud or the road is closed and the detour a real challenge. And finally, at the end of the day, they're a hell of a lot of fun to have a drink with! In the final analysis, it makes for pretty much a perfect vacation.
Geoffrey's Adventures include:
Under the Tuscan Sun
Machu Picchu Excursion
Ushuaia and Antarctica
Norwegian Midnight Sun
Munich to Istanbul
The Epic Journey Riga to Hong Kong
Iceland Adventure
North Pole Adventure
Geoffrey has written several articles/blogs about his experiences on our tours:
BMW Owners News - Antarctica
BMW Owners News - Iceland
Blog – Under the Tuscan Sun
West Hollywood, LA
Thank you again for another wonderful tour!
Thank you again for another wonderful tour! We always wanted to go to the North Cape, with all the planning you did for us, you made this trip a great experience. You found nice twisties with spectacular views, stunning landscapes and outrageous bridges from one island to another, which made our hearts beat faster.
Our tour leaders had a lot of inside information on special routes, which were not crowded at all. GREAT RIDING!
Birgit and Manfred's Adventures include:
Norwegian Midnight Sun Adventure
Japan Cherry Blossom
Call of the Wild
Machu Picchu Excursion
Hamburg, Germany
Bikers Delight
Biker's delight. These are the words that come to my mind when I think of my Ayres Adventures tours. Great rides, sensational places, good food and great fun. A big "Thank you!" to the whole Ayres team for creating such an experience, you're doing an awesome job. I am looking forward to riding with you again.
Michael's Adventures include:
Machu Picchu Excursion
Southern Cross
Namibian Splendors
Spain and Morocco
Norwegian Midnight Sun
New Zealand Top Down Adventure
Cologne, Germany
START CITY: Oslo
- Nearest international airport: Oslo Airport
- Airport code: OSL
- Approximate distance from city centre: 31 miles/50 kms
END CITY: Tromsø
- Nearest international airport: Tromsø Airport
- Airport code: TOS
- Approximate distance from city centre: 3 miles/5 kms
Private Tour Inquiry
We are happy to book any of our motorcycle tour as a private tour. For most tours, we require a minimum of 8 bikes, or 12 participants (riders plus co-riders). We can provide a private motorcycle tour for smaller groups, but a surcharge may apply. We can also customize any of our regular tours for a private group.