Electric Fly-Drive: Adventures in Arctic Europe

Fly into Tromsø Airport, collect the electric hire-car and check into the hotel. Tromsø is a small but lively city situated 350km above the Arctic circle. Explore its historical centre, weaving through the wooden houses or visit one of the many interesting museums or iconic Arctic Cathedral. Take a trip up the funicular to the top of the hill to take in the most amazing view of the city and the fjords. 

Overnight at Scandic Ishavshotel or similar

After breakfast, set off  to the Polar Park Arctic Wildlife Centre. Visit the world’s northernmost animal park and home to Norway’s large predators such as bears, wolves, and lynx. Stretching over 114 acres of wild nature the park puts great emphasis on animal welfare. Afterwards, continue to Andenes. (B,D)

Overnight at Thon Hotel Adrikken or similar.

This morning join a whale watching safari in search of sperm whales, orcas and pilot whales. During the summer months there are a great many sperm whales in this area and whale watching tours here have a 95-99% sighting rate, so keep your eyes peeled! (B,D)

Overnight at Thon Hotel Adrikken or similar.

Today, explore the stunning Lofoten archipelago. Drive to Svolvaer, with lots of photo stops en-route to take in the incredible landscapes. The beautifully scenic port town of Svolvaer is easily explored by foot and the importance of teh cod fishing industry can easy been seen through the many drying racks and characteristic red fisherman cabins. (B)

Overnight at Thon Hotel Lofoten or similar.

Continue exploring the Lofoten islands. There's staggering beauty at every turn. Crystal clear water, remarkable sandy beaches, incredible peaks, hiking trails galore, sea kayaking and fishing. In the late afternoon drive to Bostad to visit the Lofotr Viking Museum to learn about Lofoten's strong Viking history and experience the Viking Age as it really was. Here, enjoy a Viking feast for dinner. (B,D)

Overnight at Thon Hotel Lofoten or similar.

Today, head over to Sweden, stopping en-route int Narvik to visit the excellent War Museum. Afterwards, carry on over the border towards Abisko National Park. Take in the varied landscapes of the park's majestic forested valley surrounded on three sides by the Abisko Alps and the vast lake Torneträsk to the north. Stop and stretch your legs along the famous King's Trail or simply continue to Kiruna. (B,D)

Overnight at Scandic Ferrum Hotel, Kiruna or similar 

Kiruna is known for its famous mine and for being a city on the move. Start the day with a tour of Kiruna's mine - the largest underground iron-ore mine in the world. Afterwards, take a tour of the world famous Icehotel, before continuing the road-trip across the border into Finland to reach Hetta. (B, D)

Overnight at Lapland Hotels Hetta or similar

Please speak with your Regent Sweden specialist if you would like to add an overnight stat at Icehotel Sweden to your holiday

Before returning to Norway, perhaps visit the huskies at Hetta Husky Farm. Then, drive to Kilpisjärvi and visit The Three Nations’ Border point on a man-made island in the Malla Strict Nature Reserve. Marking the border of Finland, Norway and Sweden this boundary is about 11km west from the village of Kilpisjärvi. You get there by boat and a 3km walk in the summer or by snowmobile in the winter. Afterwards, drive back to Tromsø. (B)

Overnight at Scandic Ishavshotel or similar

Drive to Tromso airport (5km, 15min), drop off the car and fly back to the UK> (B)