King Crab Snowmobile Safari (KI16-sh)

🛷 King Crab Safari by Snowmobile Sledge – Catch, Cook & Feast in Arctic Kirkenes

📅 Available: December 1 – April 30
⏰ Duration: 3.5 hours
🕘 Departure Times:
• Morning: 09:30 – 12:30 (perfect for cruise guests)
• Midday: 13:00 – 16:00
• Evening: 17:00 – 20:00

💰 Price:
• Adults: 3,250 NOK per person
• Children (7–11 years): 1,625 NOK

🚐 Pickup: Hotels, Hurtigruten/Havila pier in Kirkenes

🧥 Included:
• Transport and hotel/pier pickup
• Local guide
• Snowmobile sledge ride
• Warm clothing, helmet, and winter shoes
• King Crab meal
• Coffee/tea

⚠️ Requirements: Normal physical condition required; suitable for children aged 7+; not wheelchair accessible

🧭 Tour Overview

This is more than just a meal — it’s an Arctic food adventure you’ll never forget. Travel across the frozen fjord by snowmobile-pulled sledge, help pull up the King Crab traps, and enjoy a freshly prepared seafood feast served Norwegian-style in a warm farmhouse restaurant by the fjord.

Perfect for Hurtigruten/Havila passengers or anyone staying in Kirkenes, this tour immerses you in local cuisine, Arctic nature, and Norwegian tradition.

At the beginning and end of the season (December & April), if ice conditions are unsafe, the experience is adapted to take place by boat — the adventure remains the same.

🔍 What You’ll Experience

🛷 Scenic Snowmobile Sledge Ride:
• Sit comfortably in a covered sledge pulled by a snowmobile (no driving required)
• Enjoy breathtaking views of Kirkenes’ frozen fjords
• Photo stops for capturing the Arctic landscape

🦀 Catch & Cook King Crab:
• Stop on the ice to pull up crab pots
• Learn from your guide how these giant Arctic crabs are caught and prepared
• Experience one of Norway’s most prized culinary treasures

🍽️ King Crab Feast in a Fjord-Side Restaurant:
• Enjoy 4 juicy claws per person, served with traditional Norwegian garnish
• Coffee and tea included
• Rustic farmhouse restaurant setting by the water

❄️ Ice Conditions Note:
If the fjord isn’t fully frozen, the tour is adapted to take place by boat — same experience, fully safe.

🌐 Language Options

Standard tour offered in English. Private tours in other languages available on request.

🛒 Booking & Payment

Booking is simple:

1. Choose your date, preferred departure time, number of guests, and pickup location
2. Click “Book Now” to add the tour to your basket
3. Open your basket and proceed to checkout
4. Enter your billing information and pay securely (Visa, MasterCard)
5. Receive an instant email confirmation

❌ Cancellation Policy

Please read full cancellation terms here: General Terms & Conditions

📞 Need Assistance?

📧 Email: info@bookingkirkenes.no
📞 Phone: +47 78 99 50 80 (12:00–16:00)

✅ Why Choose This Tour?

• Authentic Arctic food experience — not just a meal, but a true local ritual
  • Perfect for cruise passengers — morning tour aligns with Hurtigruten/Havila schedules
  • All gear provided — thermal suits, helmets, and warm shoes included
  • Safe and family-friendly — suitable for children aged 7+
  • Unforgettable fjord-side setting