Kirkenes summer highlights in one day, May – Nov (KPS00)

The ultimate Arctic experience – culture, border history, and a fresh king crab feast in one full-day program!

🧭 Tour overview

This 7-hour day trip combines the very best of Kirkenes in one seamless itinerary – ideal for cruise passengers and short-stay visitors. You’ll explore the highlights of the town, visit the Norwegian-Russian border, experience the magical Snowhotel, and head out on a thrilling King Crab Safari by RIB boat.

With an expert local guide, all transfers, and a fresh seafood meal included, this is the top-rated “all-in-one” day tour in the region!

📌 What you will experience

🕘 09:30 – Pick-up

• From Hurtigruten/Havila pier or your hotel in Kirkenes

🚌 Kirkenes Sightseeing & Borderland Tour + Visit to Snowhotel

• Guided bus tour through Kirkenes town, including:
  • 📍 Viewpoint stop for photos
  • 📍 Drive to Storskog, the official Norway–Russia border crossing
  • Insight into local life, history, and cross-border relations with Russia and Finland
• Visit to the Kirkenes Snowhotel:
  • ❄️ Explore the ice hotel rooms and sculptures
  • ☕ Option to enjoy a hot drink in the Snowhotel café
  • 🐾 Visit the husky dog yard and meet the free-roaming reindeer
  • 🕐 Approx. 1 hour at the Snowhotel

🦀 13:00 – King Crab Safari by RIB Boat + Meal

• Fast and scenic boat ride on the fjord with marine sightseeing
• Try your hand at pulling up king crab pots with the help of our experienced fisherman-guides
• Keep an eye out for porpoises (Arctic dolphins), often seen in the area
• The fresh catch is prepared and served in a traditional boathouse by the sea
• 🦀 Enjoy a delicious king crab meal with coffee or tea

⚠️ Note: Requires normal physical condition – not suitable for wheelchair users

🚐 Return Transfer

• Transfer to Kirkenes Airport or back to your hotel in Kirkenes
• Arrival by 16:30 at the latest

📅 Tour details

• Season: Daily departures from 01 May – 30 November
• Duration: Full day / 09:30 – 16:30
• Minimum: No minimum (guaranteed departures)

💰 Price

• Adults: NOK 4200 per person
• Children (7–11 years): NOK 2100

✅ Included

• All transportation
• Local English-speaking guide
• Entrance to Snowhotel
• King Crab Safari by RIB boat
• Fresh king crab meal with coffee/tea
• Sightseeing tour incl. Russian border visit

🧾 Booking & cancellation

How to book:

1. Select your date, pick-up time, number of guests, and pick-up location
2. Click “Book now” – the tour will appear in your basket
3. Go to your basket and click checkout
4. Fill in your billing details to confirm the booking

💳 Payment options: Visa, MasterCard

❌ Cancellation policy

Most tours can be cancelled free of charge up to 1 week before arrival.
Some exceptions may apply (e.g., private tours, packages).
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📞 Need help with your booking?

📧 Email: info@bookingkirkenes.no
📞 Call: +47 78 99 50 80