Border, Snowhotel, Sami Culture (PS06)
Dette 5-hour tour package includes all transfers, a guided sightseeing tour of Kirkenes, a visit to the russisk grense, and an unforgettable stop at the Snøhotell. You’ll also enjoy a Samisk kulturopplevelse inside a traditional Lavvu-telt, where you’ll learn about the indigenous Sami people and their deep connection to the Arctic.
Perfect for guests arriving with Hurtigruten eller Havila, this well-paced day trip offers comfort, culture, and stunning scenery — all in one.
🗓️ Available year-round. For info and booking winter tour Dec – April vennligst klikk her.
kr 2170
❄️ Kirkenes Day Package: Borderland Sightseeing, Snowhotel & Sami Experience
📅 Tilgjengelig: Monday to Friday, May 1 – November 30
⏰ Varighet: Approx. 5 hours (09:30 – 15:30)
🕘 Avgangstid: 09:30
💰 Pris:
• Adults: 2,170 NOK per person
• Children (7–11 years): 1,085 NOK
🚐 Henting: Hotels, Hurtigruten/Havila pier, or Kirkenes Airport
🧥 Inkludert:
• All transportation
• Local guide during sightseeing
• Entry to Snowhotel
• Sami experience in traditional Lavvu tent
• Visit to the husky yard at Snowhotel
• Luggage storage on board
⚠️ Krav: Minimum age 7 years; normal physical condition required
🧭 Turoversikt
Make the most of your day in Kirkenes with this all-in-one Arctic adventure. Designed for Hurtigruten/Havila guests or anyone with limited time, the tour combines borderland sightseeing, a magical Snowhotel visit, and an immersive Sami cultural experience — all with included transport, luggage handling, and expert guidance.
🔍 Hva du vil oppleve
🚌 09:30 – Pick-up & Kirkenes Sightseeing Tour:
• Explore Kirkenes, the surrounding Arctic nature, and the border region
• Learn about local life, history, Arctic climate, and Finland/Russia connections
• Visit two panoramic viewpoints, including Storfjell
• See the former mining town of Bjørnevatn and the Russian border
• Stops for photography and questions
• Tour conducted in a comfortable Mercedes minivan (max 8 guests)
❄️ 11:30 – Snowhotel Kirkenes Visit (Self-Guided):
• Explore ice suites and snow rooms, admire ice sculptures
• Meet friendly Alaskan huskies in the dog yard 🐾
• Enjoy time in the café for coffee, tea, or light snacks (food not included)
🔥 13:30 – Sami Experience in Lavvu Tent:
• Meet Sami artist John Henrik Mienna for an immersive journey
• Feed and interact with reindeer 🦌 using traditional lichen
• Learn about Sami traditions, reindeer herding, and Arctic survival
• Sit around the campfire and hear Sami folklore and personal stories
• Experience Joik, the Sami style of storytelling through song
🚐 15:00 – Return Transfer:
• Drive back to your hotel or Kirkenes Airport
• Luggage transported safely with you
🌐 Language Options
Tour available in English, German, French, or Norwegian. Private tours in other languages available on request.
🛒 Bestilling og betaling
Booking is simple:
- Select your date, pick-up time, number of participants, and pickup location
- Klikk «Bestill nå» for å legge turen til i handlekurven
- Proceed to checkout and enter your billing details
- Receive instant email confirmation
❌ Avbestillingsregler
Please read full terms here: Generelle vilkår og betingelser
📞 Trenger du hjelp?
📧 E-post: info@bookingkirkenes.no
📞 Telefon: +47 78 99 50 80
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