Okstindan Glacier
The first round trip, you take from Mo i Rana to Hemnes, Korgen, the Wilderness Road, Tärnaby, Umbukta and back again. You will be able to enjoy sights such as the Okstindan Glacier, Lake Røssvatnet, pot holes, deep forests and a lot more.
The glacier area invites you to go hiking from beautiful places such as Bjerkadalen, Leirskardalen, Stekvasselv and Umbukta. If you want to make the 286-kilometre round trip in two days, the area around the Sami village of Hattfjelldal will be perfect to stay in.
Hattfjelldalen is the area's Sami centre. Here you can visit the Sami people and see how they live and lived in the earlier days.
During the trip you can also travel back in time by visiting places such as Hemnesberget, Sami villages, the salmon river Røssåga and the old border station at Umbukta.
If you fancy tasting local food, this area offers Kamkake and Rengakake with local cheese, or local fish and reindeer products.
During winter time this is one of the best areas for dog sledging, snow mobile safaris and skiing.
The Arctic Circle
This round trip takes you along the Rana River towards Saltfjellet Mountain and the Arctic Circle. The beautiful scenery is excellent for hiking, as there are a lot of trails in and outside the national park.
Along the E6, the river invites to a lot of activities such as fishing, rafting and kayaking. You can also take a trip up one of the valleys of Rauvassdalen or Plurdalen.
Plurdalen offers a lot of caves above and under water, exciting war history and activities such as riding, fishing and trekking. Here you can also taste the famous, local cured ham.
In Rauvassdalen you will find caves, potholes, glaciers, fjords, beautiful valleys and much more. You will never forget the Melfjord, Marmorslottet (the Marble Castle), Svartisen Glacier, Grønligrotta Cave, Setergrotta Cave and the Langvass Delta.
80 kilometres north of Mo i Rana you cross the Arctic Circle along the E6. Here you can visit the Arctic Circle Centre, or you can go hiking in to the national park or to the old silver mine at Nasa. During winter it is spectacular to cross the Arctic Circle with a dog sledge.
The beautiful coast of Helgeland
Eventually you need to visit our beautiful part of the Helgeland coast. From Mo i Rana you follow E12 towards Nesna. From the mountain Sjonfjellet you will have a spectacular view towards all of the islands in Norway's largest archipelago.
After experiencing the nice village of Nesna, you should take the ferry out to one of the islands of Hugla, Handnesøya or Tomma. Here you will find excellent fishing, local food, caves and breathtaking scenery. Tomma is perhaps the most beautiful island with high mountains, nice valleys, and view towards the islands of Lovund, Træna and Hestemannen. Between swimming and kayaking, a nice hike up to the highest mountain in this area, Tomskjevelen (922 metres above sea level) will be perfect.
A little bit further north, you can follow the northern part of the coastal highway Kystriksveien (rv. 17). Along this road you can for example experience modern resting areas, fantastic view points, round trips with speed boats, fishing, the Myken Lighthouse, Norway's oldest fishing village, the puffin island of Lovund and the Troll Mountain at Rødøy. You will also find a rich bird life with birds such as white tailed eagle, puffins and owls. Why not use a bike or a kayak to get around in this spectacular area? With daily round trips with speed boats and ferries you have easy access to this coastal paradise.
Svartisen round trip
Follow the E6 northwards to Saltdal. From Saltdal you then follow signs for Misvær and further on to Saltstraumen, the world's most powerful tidal current. From Saltstraumen you then follow the Coastal highway (RV17) south to Mo i Rana again. This to day round trip will show you everything Norway has to offer.