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Arctic-Route-2019-2020-Eng-V2.Pdf The Arctic Route is a safe, reliable and comfortable way of travelling to new adventures and unforgettable memories. Our bus routes make it easier for you to visit the various destinations in the Arctic region, either one way or for a return round trip. Our partners offer a wide range of experiences such as dog sledding, traditional food and drink, wildlife safaris, accommodation and much more. We will operate services daily in modern coaches from 1 December 2019 until end of March 2020, between Tromsø and Narvik, Lyngen, Alta and Rovaniemi. Light refreshments will be available on board. We at The Arctic Route and all our partners welcome you to experience this Arctic experience together with us. 2019 /2020 • Routes with a daily schedule to Narvik, Lyngen, Alta and Rovaniemi, from 1 December to 31 March. – Allows you to travel safely and comfortably in the Arctic Region – Allows you to visit various activity vendors in the region. – The new route to Alta and Rovaniemi makes it possible for our quests to experience the magic of Arctic Finnish Lapland and the rough Arctic coast of Nothern Norway on the same tour. – Seats are bookable through partners ore via The Arctic Route directly in advance. • Arrival and departure in Narvik correspond with SJs Arctic Cirkle train to/and from Kiruna. • New, environmentally friendly and comfortable coaches with: – Hot drinks and snacks on board. – Competent and service-oriented drivers fluent in English. Rutes and rates incl. vat 2019/2020 - Brutto Lyngen: Route 902 Schedule From One- Eay rate Retrun rate Schedule From 08:45 Tromsø 13:45 Aurora Spirit 09:30 Breivikeidet €21 €33 14:00 Svensby 10:00 Ferry Lyngseidet 14:40 Svensby 10:20 Svensby €28 €48 15:00 Breivikeidet 11:00 Arr. Lyngen Resort €41 €62 15:10 Breivikeidet 16:00 Tromsø Dep Breivikeidet to 18:25 Tromsø Rutes and rates incl. vat 2019/2020 - Brutto Tromsø - Narvik: Route 915 One-way One-way Schedule From rate Return rate Schedule From rate Return rate 09:00 Tromsø 10:30 Narvik 10:00 Nordkjosbotn €30 €49 11:45 Polar Park €35 €56 10:25 Heia €38 €59 13:20 Dep. Narvik 10:50 Buktamoen €48 €71 14:40 Polar Park €35 €56 11:30 Setermoen €54 €86 15:00 Dep. Polar Park 12:00 Polar Park €71 €114 16:10 Buktamoen €58 €92 15:00 Dep. Polar Park 17:00 Nordkjosbotn €66 €114 16:15 Narvik €88 €140 18:00 Tromsø €88 €140 Rutes and rates incl. vat 2019/2020 - Brutto Tromsø – Kilpisjærvi – Muonio – Kittila - Rovaniemi: Route 900 Schedule From Rate Schedule From Rate 07:00 Tromsø 11:40*1 Rovaniemi 08:00 Nordkjosbotn €30 13:40*1 Kittila €23 09:00 Skibotn €35 14:00*1 Levi / Sirkka €33 10:50*1 Kilpisjærvi €40 15:05*1 Muonio 41€ 12:40*1 Karesuando €60 15:50*1 Palojoensuu*2 €55 13:10*1 Palojoensuu*2 €65 16:45*1 Karesuando €60 14.05*1 Muonio €79 18:10*1 Kilpisjærvi €80 15:05*1 Levi / Sirkka €87 17:50 Skibotn €85 15:30*1 Kittila € 97 18:25 Nordkjosbotn €90 17:35*1 Rovaniemi €120 19:30 Tromsø €120 *1 Local Finnish time / *2 switch to Eskelisen Lapin Linjat to/from Rovaniemi. Rutes and rates incl. vat 2019/2020 - Brutto Tromsø – Kilpisjærvi – Hetta – Kautokeino - Alta: Route 901 Schedule From Rates Schedule From Rates 07:00 Tromsø 10:30 Alta 08:10 Nordkjosbotn €30 12:30 Kautokeino €23 09:00 Skibotn Cirkel K €35 15:05*1 Hetta €40 10:45*1 Kilpisjærvi €40 15:50*1 Palojoensuu *2 €45 12:40*1 Karesuando €60 16:25*1 Karesuando €50 13:10*1 Palojoensuu *2 €65 18:00*1 Kilpisjærvi €70 13:50*1 Hetta €70 17:45 Skibotn Cirkle K €75 14:10 Kautokeino €87 18:15 Nordkjosbotn €80 16:30 Alta €110 19:45 Tromsø €110 *1 Local Finnish time / *2 switch to Eskelisen Lapin Linjat to/from Rovaniemi. .
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