MIDNIGHT SUN IN KIRKENES - SUMMER PACKAGE
| DURATION: |
2 nights/3 days |
| GROUP SIZE: |
min 2 guests, max 12 guests |
| DEPARTURES: |
every day from 18. May - 20. Aug |
| ACTIVITIES INCLUDED: |
Sightseeing to the Russian border, Midnightsuntour to Grense Jakobselv |
| OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES: |
King Crab Safari, boat trip along the Russian border, Daytrip to Russia |
| ACCOMMODATION: |
2 nights in Kirkenes at Rica Arctic Hotel or Rica Hotel |
| PRICE: |
2800 NOK pre person in double room |
| INCLUDED: |
2 nights in double room incl. breakfast, 2 excursions with guide and transportation |
| SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: |
400 NOK per night |
| PROGRAMME PDF |
please click here |
| BOOKING BY E-MAIL: |
firmapost@pasvikturist.no |
TRAVEL PROGRAMME
DAY 1:
Individual arrival in Kirkenes by plane or Costal Steamer (Hurtigrute)
Pick up at hotel 13.00
13.00 – 15.00
SIGHTSEEING TO THE RUSSIAN BORDER AND THE MINING TOWN BJØRNEVATN
A guided trip by bus to the Russian border and to the iron ore mines in Bjørnevatn. Our first stop is “Skafferhullet”, the historical border crossing between Norway and Russia. We visit the border and have a glance at the Russian community of Boris Gleb on the other side.Your guide will provide information on the various historical events which took place in this area.We continue to the mining town Bjørnevatn which has gone through dramatic changes the last years.The mines were closed in 1996 and will reopen again in 2009. Here we gain an insight into 90 years of mining history.We continue our trip to the viewpoint “Storfjell” where we get a nice view over the fjord.
Accommodation at Rica Hotel, Rica Arctic Hotel or Thon Hotel in Kirkenes
DAY 2:
Breakfast. Time on your own. We suggest to book some optional activities.
Pick up at hotel at 20.30
20.30 – 24.00
EXCURSION: Midnight sun at Grense Jakobselv. The small village Grense Jakobselv is located close to the Arctic Sea. Only a narrow river separates the village from Russia. Along the border you can observe both Norwegian and Russian border guards. Grense Jakobselv is located about. 60 km from Kirkenes to the east, you will not get further east. The tour to Grense Jakobselv is a wonderful nature experience and on a short scale you will experience fjord, mountains, the ocean and the wonderful valley. We will be passing Kong Oscars II chapel from 1869, priest house and take a coffee break on a sandy beach right beside the Arctic Ocean. Are you tough enough to take a bath in the Arctic Ocean right beside Russia? Don`t forget your bathing suit.
Accommodation at Rica Hotel, Rica Arctic Hotel or Thon Hotel in Kirkenes
DAY 3: Breakfast, check out and individual departure.
OPTIONS:
Daytrip to Russia
Boat trip along the Russian border
King Crab Safari
and much more…
Package provided by Pasvikturist AS, Kirkenes
We are member of RGF "Pacakge tours Act" to secure our clients.
