Lyngen Alps - Northern Norway
Mountain bike remote Arctic trails by day. Sail the Norwegian fjords by night. A small-group expedition where the wilderness is your hotel.
Book Your Expedition24 Guests per weekly departure.
What it is
Bike & Sail Lyngen is a one-of-a-kind Arctic expedition. You ride untouched mountain trails in the Lyngen Alps, then return to a private PRIVATE VESSEL each evening.
No hotels. No crowds. Just raw nature, ARTIC AIR, and a handpicked crew.
Why it's unique
Untouched singletrack in the Arctic, accessible only by boat.
Untouched singletrack in the Arctic, accessible only by boat.
Untouched singletrack in the Arctic, accessible only by boat.
The journey
A 6-day guided mountain bike expedition in Northern Norway — live aboard a classic expedition vessel and ride remote Arctic terrain each day.
There will be 6 days with guided bike riding. Sunday to Friday, Saturday ins check in/out day.
Check-in starts at 17:00. If you arrive earlier, luggage can usually be left at the harbour with the boat before check-in. Meet the crew and guides, prepare your bike, enjoy dinner and settle into your floating home for the week.
The engines start in the morning as we leave Tromsø and sail toward the first riding area of the expedition.
Ride remote terrain, land with bikes from the boat and experience mountain biking from sea level to fjord views.
Return to MS Polargirl after each ride for food, recovery, bike cleaning and relaxed evenings onboard.
The guides choose routes based on weather, trail conditions and the level of the group.
One more full day of riding, scenery and expedition life onboard the vessel.
After the final ride, we sail back to Tromsø and spend the last evening onboard.
Check-out is at 10:00. If you depart later, luggage can usually be left at the harbour with the boat after check-out.
Field notes
Accommodation onboard is simple, cozy, and authentic, with both two-person and three-person passenger cabins available. The cabins offer a warm and comfortable place to rest after active days ashore. MS Polargirl is not a luxury cruise ship, but a classic expedition-style vessel with real maritime character — ideal for guests who value adventure, nature, and atmosphere.
What's included
Accommodation on board the sailing vessel
All meals prepared by onboard chef
Guided mountain bike rides each day
Safety equipment and first aid
International flights to Tromsø
Travel insurance
Personal mountain bike gear
Alcoholic beverages
Optional excursions ashore
Everything you need to know about the Bike & Sail Lyngen expedition.
Bike & Sail Lyngen is a guided mountain bike expedition in Northern Norway. Guests live onboard MS Polargirl and use the vessel as a floating basecamp. Each day, the boat brings the group to different riding areas, giving access to remote terrain, coastal landscapes and mountain routes that are difficult or impossible to reach by car.
It combines the expedition feeling of the well proven Ski & Sail concept with mountain biking, fjords, good food and life onboard a classic Arctic vessel.
Bike & Sail gives you a unique combination of mountain biking, expedition travel and life at sea. You get:
This is not a normal bike holiday. It is a boat-based mountain bike expedition in Arctic Norway.
You should be at least an intermediate rider. You do not need to be a professional rider, but you should be comfortable riding on natural trails, uneven terrain and longer days outdoors. The guides will choose routes based on:
If the group is mixed, the guides will adapt the plan as much as possible.
Yes. All participants must have valid travel insurance. Your insurance must cover:
Please send proof of insurance by email before departure.
Email: polargirl@articbikeboat.com
Subject line: Insurance – [Your Name]
Yes. All food is included during the expedition. A typical day includes:
The goal is that you are well fed throughout the trip, both before and after riding. Please inform us in advance if you have allergies or dietary requirements.
You should bring:
Bike rental may be available through local partners. If you need a rental bike, please let us know early. Availability may be limited, especially for full-suspension mountain bikes in the correct size.
Yes, absolutely. If you want a rest day, you can stay onboard, relax and enjoy the boat and surroundings. This can be a good option if you are tired, want to recover, or simply want to enjoy the fjords from the vessel.
The product is based on guided riding, and we strongly recommend following the guide team. If you choose to leave the guided programme, ride your own route, explore a village, ride along the road, or go independently, you are doing so on your own responsibility until you return to the boat. Please always inform the guide team and crew before leaving the planned programme.
Wildlife sightings can happen, but they are never guaranteed. The area is rich in nature, and whale sightings are possible. We often see wildlife in the region, but Bike & Sail is not sold as a whale safari or wildlife guarantee. Any wildlife encounter should be seen as a bonus.
Bike & Sail Lyngen is a new pilot project, so we do not yet have a fixed average age for this specific trip. Based on similar Ski & Sail trips, guests can range from younger adventure travellers to experienced riders in their 30s, 40s, 50s and beyond. The most important factor is not age, but attitude, fitness and riding level. If you enjoy mountain biking, outdoor travel, good food, fjords and expedition-style experiences, this trip can be for you.
We recommend booking as early as possible. This is a small-group product with limited capacity. Similar Ski & Sail trips often sell out far in advance, sometimes up to a year ahead. A deposit secures your place.
Click Apply on the website and fill out the form. You are not committed to the trip until the deposit has been paid. Once we receive your request, we will confirm availability and send the next steps.
The deposit is 5,000 NOK per person. The remaining balance is paid before departure according to the payment terms. Your place is not confirmed until the deposit is paid.
Included:
Not included:
No. The itinerary is flexible. Routes and daily plans depend on:
This flexibility is part of the expedition format. The goal is always to choose the best and safest option available each day.
The starting point is in the Tromsø / Lyngen region. Exact meeting point, boarding details and travel information will be provided after booking.
No. This is not a luxury cruise. It is a small-group adventure expedition onboard a classic working vessel. You can expect:
This trip may not be suitable for:
If you are unsure whether the trip fits your level, contact us before booking.
We will have a basic bike workstation onboard with tools, spare parts and repair equipment for common issues. This can help with minor repairs such as fixing a flat tire, adjusting gears, tightening components or replacing small parts. If possible, we will also bring a limited number of rental bikes onboard as backup. We recommend bringing spare parts that may be difficult to replace:
Major repairs may not always be possible onboard, especially if they require special parts.
Yes. There will be a bike cleaning area onboard, including access to a pressure washer. This makes it possible to clean your bike after riding and keep it ready for the next day. Please use the cleaning area responsibly and follow crew instructions when cleaning bikes onboard.
Yes. We can adapt the food to dietary needs such as vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, lactose-free or allergy-friendly meals. Please let us know in the application form or by email before departure, so the crew can plan the meals properly.
Email: polargirl@articbikeboat.com
You can rent a MTB or E-MTB form our partners.
You will be asked about this in the booking form.br>
Form: https://activenorth.no/e-bike-rental-near-tromsoe/
https://rental.tromsooutdoor.no/en/products/1909/full-suspension-mountain-bike
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