Winter Wonderland in Kirkenes
Winter package 2011/2012

DURATION:                              3 nights/4 days

GROUP SIZE:                            2 - 16 guests 

DEPARTURES:                         every day 1. Dec 2011 – 20. April 2012

ACTIVITIES:                            Snowmobile trip, Dog sledging, 1 night in Kirkenes Snow hotel

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES:            King Crab Safari, 2 hours sightseeing, Daytrip to Russia and more

ACCOMMODATION:                 2 nights in Rica Hotel or Thon Hotel in Kirkenes, 1 night in Kirkenes Snowhotel

INCLUDED:                               Accommodation (double room), activities with guide, warm winter clothing

PRICE:                                    7700 NOK / person in double room

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT:              400 NOK per night
EXTRAS:                                 Optional activities, meals and transfers can be booked in advance.

 

A real Arctic experience! The package includes all Winter Highlights in Kirkenes.

  

 

TRAVEL PROGRAMME

DAY 1:

Individual arrival by plane or Costal Steamer (Hurtigrute). Check in at hotel in Kirkenes. Pick up at hotel 18.00
18.00 – 21.00

ACTIVITY: Northern Lights adventure by snowmobile in Europe’s very last wilderness  
Snowmobile trip to the mountains between Finland and Russia. Cultural historical guided tour. In good weather, we may see the Northern Lights and the Russian town of Nikel. Tea/coffee and reindeer meat served during trip. Length of trip: 32 km. Driving licence for car/motorcycle required. Children under 15 as passengers only.
Before start by snowmobile our guide gives you a driving lesson and security briefing. We cannot guarantee a sighting of the Northern Lights – this relies on weather conditions. More Info about Northern Lights: http://goscandinavia.about.com/od/knowledgesafety/p/auroraborealis.htm

After the trip transportation back to Kirkenes. 

Accommodation at Rica Hotel or Thon Hotel in Kirkenes

DAY 2:
Breakfast.
Day off for own activities. Optional activities can be booked: King Crab Safari, Daytrip to Russia, sightseeing by buss and more...

Accommodation at Rica Hotel or Thon Hotel in Kirkenes

DAY 3:
Breakfast. Check out. Pick up at the hotel 10.00.

10.00 – 16.30

ACTIVITY: DAYTRIP BY DOG SLEDGE to the Norwegian-Russian borderland. Join us for sightseeing in Pasvikdalen valley – learn all about our unique nature and culture. Pasvikdalen is home to Norway’s largest population of bear. We drive our dog sledges along the Norwegian- Russian border and into the Pasvikskogen forest. You can drive you own dog sledge if you want, with children as passengers. We serve coffee/tea and lunch outdoors round an open fire or in our Sami lavvu. After the trip transportation back to Kirkenes and to Rica Hotell Kirkenes.

18.00 Pick up at Rica Hotel Kirkenes and transfer to the Snow hotel.

Check in at KIRKENES SNOWHOTEL. Kirkenes Snow Hotel is a beautiful piece of snow architecture and Arctic nature. 10 suites, ice sculptures and live reindeers make this the most photographic spot in the Norwegian Arctic. The Snow Hotel is situated at walking distance from Kirkenes in Gabba – reindeer safari Park. Dinner in the cosy restaurant around the open fire place.

 

Accommodation at Kirkenes Snowhotel

 

DAY 4: Breakfast at snow hotel and possibility to take sauna.

Individual departure

 

 

 

Package provided by Pasvikturist AS, Kirkenes

We are member of RGF "Pacakge tours Act" to secure our clients.