The Arctic Postal Link is a weekly transport service for cyclists and other hikers from the Arctic Ocean from the town of Alta to Äkäslompolo/Kolari/Kittilä during the main cycling season in Lapland, i.e. in autumn. A minibus and a bike trailer transport 8 cyclists and their equipment at a time. The bikes are handled with silk gloves to avoid transport problems.

It is also possible to transport just a bike box, bike or other equipment in intermodal transport.

Schedule

2025 transport will take place on Saturdays from 2.8. to 27.9. The planned dates are therefore Sat 2.8.25, Sat 9.8.25, Sat 16.8.25, Sat 23.8.25, Sat 30.8.25, Sat 6.9.25, Sat 13.9.25, Sat 20.9.25 and Sat 27.9.25. The transport will take place if at least two passengers place an order.

Meeting at 12:30 (11:30 NOR time UTC+2) in the front yard of Thon Hotel Alta. We will load the bikes into a car and trailer designed for bicycle transport. The minibus will have seats for cyclists. Departure from Alta towards Kolar is at 13.00 (12 NOR time UTC+2).

Prices and booking

Transporting a cyclist, bike and equipment from North to South: 159 euro

Transport of just the bike, bike box or equipment in one direction: 59 euros

Tickets must be purchased in advance from the online store. After buying the ticket, send us an e-mail at sales@polarstartravel.fi information about where you get on and where you get off.

Booking the transport of just the bike/bike box/equipment can also be done via e-mail to the address sales@polarstartravel.fi