Explore Northern Norway with our Arctic Summer Routes - book now

Best Arctic operates three summer routes, all departing from Tromsø: the Tromsø–Lofoten route, with 20 intermediate stops and prices starting from NOK 50; the shorter Tromsø–Sommarøy route, with just one stop, starting from NOK 290; and the Tromsø–Rovaniemi route (Yellow Route), with 11 stops and prices starting from NOK 210. All three offer a comfortable, sustainable, and scenic way to explore the Arctic in summer.

Best Arctic’s summer season runs from June through August. It’s the perfect time to experience the Midnight Sun, which provides long hours of natural daylight for exploring the Arctic. The landscapes change dramatically compared to winter: white-sand beaches, turquoise fjords, snow-capped peaks, and quiet fishing villages await travelers. It’s recommended to check the exact schedules for each route on the Best Arctic website.

Yes, Best Arctis’s Arctic Route summer routes run daily throughout the season. The schedules are designed so passengers can arrive on time for their activities and destinations, making trip planning easier. The daily frequency, combined with the long daylight hours of the Midnight Sun, offers great flexibility for planning an Arctic getaway without relying on irregular connections or renting a car.

It’s recommended to book as early as possible. June, July, and August attract many travelers eager to experience the Midnight Sun and the summer landscapes of northern Norway and Lapland. You can purchase your ticket at any time through the Best Arctic website.

Absolutely! Traveling on Best Arctic buses during the Arctic summer offers a unique opportunity to enjoy the Midnight Sun right from your seat. The routes pass through spectacular landscapes in northern Norway and Finnish Lapland, with nearly 24 hours of daylight between May and August. It’s a visual experience that’s hard to match, especially on routes that run along coastal and mountainous areas. Please note that seeing the sun will depend on the weather conditions, whether the sky is cloudy, and in which month you take this route (since the midnight sun phenomenon gradually starts to fade from July onwards).

Yes, you can join any summer route at an intermediate stop and get off wherever you need, without traveling all the way to the final destination. You just need to purchase a ticket for the specific segment you’ll be traveling. The Tromsø–Lofoten route, with its 20 stops, is especially flexible for this type of travel. Check all available stops on the Best Arctic website to plan a customized itinerary.

Yes, one of the advantages of Best Arctic’s Arctic Route summer routes is that they are designed to connect with airports and ferry services at various destinations, making it easy to combine different modes of transportation. For example, you can fly into Tromsø and continue by bus to Lofoten, or connect with a ferry at an intermediate stop. Check the specific schedules for each route on the website to plan your connections in advance.

Yes, Best Arctic allows you to combine your bus ticket with activities and accommodations along the route. Through the website, you can explore and book experiences at intermediate or final destinations, such as hiking excursions, fjord boat tours, Arctic wildlife safaris, or visits to fishing villages, all in a single booking process, which greatly simplifies trip planning.

No, food and drinks are not available on board. However, you are welcome to bring your own snacks and beverages for the journey or to buy them at the stops.