Sami Heritage Tour (PS08)

🌿 Sami Culture Package with Neiden, Savio Museum & Gamme

Summer & Autumn Experience

📅 Available: Daily, May 1 – November 30
⏰ Duration: 5 hours
🕘 Departure Time: 10:00 – 15:00 (other times available on request)
📍 Pickup: Hotels, Hurtigruten/Havila pier, Snowhotel, or Kirkenes Airport

💰 Price

• 10,000 NOK for 1–4 guests
  • +2,500 NOK per additional person (from 5th guest)

🧭 Tour Overview

Immerse yourself in the rich Arctic heritage and vibrant Sami culture on this 5-hour guided experience from Kirkenes.
Visit the inspiring Savio Museum, dedicated to the Sami artist John Savio, explore the historic border village of Neiden, and step inside a traditional Sami Gamme shelter.
This authentic cultural journey combines art, history, and stunning nature, guided by an experienced local guide and comfortable transport.

🔍 What You’ll Experience

🎨 Art & Culture in Kirkenes
• Visit the Savio Museum, dedicated to the renowned Sami artist John Savio
• Enjoy a guided tour of the exhibition showcasing his life and woodcut masterpieces

🌊 Scenic Drive & Fjord Landscape
• Travel 40 km from Kirkenes along the picturesque Munkefjord
• Take in panoramic fjord views and spot Arctic birdlife along the shore

⛪ Historic & Cultural Highlights in Neiden
• Visit the Orthodox St. George’s Chapel (1565) and Neiden Church
• Stop for photos at Skoltefossen Waterfall
• Learn about Skolt Sami traditions at the Skolt Sami Museum

🔥 Sami Tradition & Border Exploration
• Step inside a traditional Sami Gamme, a turf-covered shelter once used by reindeer herders
• Hear fascinating stories about Sami life and customs in the Arctic
• Stop briefly at the Norwegian–Finnish border and visit the Finnish village Näätämö

🚐 Comfortable Transport
• Travel in a cozy minivan with an experienced local guide, ensuring a relaxed and enjoyable experience

✅ Tour Details

Available: May 1 – November 30
Duration: 5 hours
Departure Time: 10:00 (other times on request)
Group Size: Minimum 2 guests
Languages: English (German, French, and Norwegian on request)
Included:
• Comfortable minivan transport with pickup from hotel, pier, Snowhotel, or airport
• Local guide
• Entrance fees to museums and cultural sites

🛒 Booking & Payment

Booking is simple:

1. Choose your date, pickup time, number of guests, and pickup location
2. Click “Book Now” to add the tour to your basket
3. Proceed to checkout and enter your billing details
4. Receive an email confirmation of your booking

Payment options: Visa & MasterCard

❌ Cancellation Policy

Please read the full cancellation terms here:
🔗 General Terms & Conditions

📞 Need Assistance?

We’re here to help with any questions or booking support:
📧 info@bookingkirkenes.no
📞 +47 78 99 50 80