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FINNMARK

NORWAY

NORDKAPP ALTA

KIRKENES

KARASJOK

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TRAVEL TO FINNMARK

FLY SAS and Norwegian both have direct flights from Oslo to Alta and Kirkenes in Finnmark, often at very reasonable rates. They run every day and most days more than once, often with a short stop in Tromsø. From Tromsø there are multiple flights to Alta and Kirkenes every day.

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Within Northern Norway Widerøe is a good alternative, especially for shorter flights, since they can land in all the smaller airports in the region.

To book your flights to Northern Norway and Finnmark you can contact VIA Travel. They have long experience with flights in this region as well as international routes.

Contact them at alta.bestilling@viatravel.no or +47 784 49 555

DRIVE A good way to see Finnmark is by driving around and most of our packages work very well for fly and drive. Hertz is a well known company world-wide and in Finnmark they have good quality cars and reasonable rates.

BOAT Hurtigruten is regarded as one of the most beautiful coastal voyages in the world and operate from Bergen in the south to Kirkenes in the north. Guests can choose to travel the whole voyage or smaller trips from port to port. Fantastic food, beautiful views and a relaxing atmosphere are characteristics of Hurtigruten and we have included parts of the voyage in many of the packages in our portfolio.

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NORTH ADVENTURE North Adventure has a unique range of services and activities at exciting destinations. We provide guides and travel guides for all trips in the regions of North Troms and Norwegian Lapland. We pave the way for wonderfully exotic adventures in “the last wilderness in Europe”!

Special prices for flights, accommodation, car hire, bus and adventures with guide or travel guide for holidays, cultural trips, adventure trips, round trips, company trips or incentive trips – your gateway to a Norwegian Lapland adventure!

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PARTNERS AND PROGRAMS In this brochure you will find information about many of the adventure providers we work with in this region, from hotels and restaurants to activities. The main focus is winter adventures in Norwegian Lapland but you can also find information about what we can offer in the summer.

Are you searching for an activity or place that you do not find in this guide, please do not hesitate to contact us as we are always prepared to help.

The programs in the back of this guide are made to inspire the guests to see what a holiday can include when travelling to Northern Norway. They are all standard, but can be changed according to requests from guests, tour

operators, travel agencies or businesses. Whether it is a difference in length of stay, price range, activity requests or availability we are happy to tailor make any of these programs accordingly. North Adventure can also tailor make programs from the beginning for individuals and groups. All our suppliers have been quality approved by North Adventure and keep the highest standard possible regarding safety and product quality.

We always aim to make the booking process easier and fast and individual service is important to us. All programs, activities and accommodation in this brochure can be booked through North Adventure, you have one contact person, one invoice and commission for tour operators.

Please do not hesitate to contact us for questions large or small.

BOOKING AND INFORMATION NORTH ADVENTURE P.box 1114, N-9504 Alta, Norway E-mail: post@northadventure.no Tel: +47 78 44 50 50 Mob: +47 975 92 776 www.northadventure.no

KIRKENES

PASVIKTURIST AS

Tour operator and incoming operator with 20 years’ experience, located in Kirkenes and specialising in Arctic adventures all year round. Good service guiding with a personal touch, small groups (maximum 10 people) and high quality. We provide authentic summer and winter excursions with scheduled departures from Kirkenes for groups and individuals, transport, accommodation, local food and we have expert knowledge of Russia. Package trips over several days including accommodation, food and excursions.

Phone +47 78 99 50 80/+47 415 44 346 – firmapost@pasvikturist.no – www.pasvikturist.no

SIGHTSEEING TO THE RUSSIAN BORDER AND THE MINING TOWN BJØRNEVATN A guided trip by bus to the Russian border and the iron ore mines in Bjørnevatn. Our first stop is “Skafferhullet”, the historical crossing point on the border between Norway and Russia. We visit the border and have views of 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 were reopened 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.

DURATION SEASON GROUP SIZE DEPARTURE

13.00 - 15.00 all year round min 2 persons every day (sat & sun only on request)

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KIRKENES

BARENTS SAFARI

THE ULTIMATE SUMMER EXPERIENCE! NATURE - WILDLIFE - CULTURE - HISTORY Visit the Russian Borderline at Boris Gleb – the icon of Norwegian-Russian border history. We serve you a meal of king crab, white wine, cloudberries and cream, coffee/tea. In addition, we can offer Quad biking, King Crab Safaris to the Barents Sea, accommodation, local transportation, etc. We provide necessary clothing and safety equipment for the excursion.

Phone +47 901 90 594 hhatle@online.no – www.barentssafari.no

KING CRAB SAFARI BY RIVERBOAT TO THE RUSSIAN BORDERLINE Meet the King Crab in our crab traps as we visit Boris Gleb – An Icon of Norwegian Russian border history. We serve you cloud berries with cream, coffe/tea at our facility at the borderline. You’ll learn that the cultural history of the Laplanders and the orthodox church of Russia are closely connected to the border area. You’ll be as close to the borderline that you can almost touch it. However, trespassing is illegal. Fully licensed and souvenirs available.

DURATION SEASON GROUP SIZE DEPARTURE

10.00 - 12.30 01.06 - 15.09 min 1 person max 60 persons every day

KING CRAB SAFARI BY RIVERBOAT TO THE RUSSIAN BORDERLINE, WITH KING CRAB MEAL Meet the King Crab in our crab traps as we visit Boris Gleb – An Icon of Norwegian Russian border history. We serve you King Crab with accessories, white wine, cloud berries with cream followed by coffee/ tea. While the crab is prepared you’ll learn that the cultural history of the Laplanders and the orthodox church of Russia are closely connected to the border area. You’ll be as close to the borderline that you can almost touch it. However, trespassing is illegal. Fully licensed and souvenirs available.

DURATION SEASON GROUP SIZE DEPARTURE

14.00 - 17.00 01.06 - 15.09 min 1 person, max 60 persons every day

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BARENTS SAFARI

THE ULTIMATE QUADBIKE EXPERIENCE! FUN - EASY - WILD - BREATHTAKING We specialize in Quad biking, combined with Riverboat Safari to the Russian borderline, King Crab Safaris to the Barents Sea, Midnight sun Safari, accommodation, local transportation, etc. We provide necessary clothing and safety equipment.

Phone +47 901 90 594 hhatle@online.no – www.barentssafari.no

QUAD SAFARI (ATV) TO THE RUSSIAN BORDER After we have picked you up and introduced you to our safety instructions, we will start to the viewpoint Kjerringstupet, where you will learn more about the history and culture of this region. We also stop our quads at the iron ore mines at Sydvaranger before we finally reach the Russian border at Skafferhullet, a former border crossing point. Here we can observe a Russian dwelling and a Russian chapel. At todays border crossing point we will stop for coffee and return to Kirkenes via Prestfjellet, another viewing point over Kirkenes and the harbor.

Driving license is required, transport and clothing provided.

QUAD (ATV) MIDNIGHT SUN SAFARI TO THE BARENTS SEA After we have picked you up and introduced you to our safety instructions, we will first start to Storskog, the official border crossing point between Norway and Russia. During the trip you will learn more about the history and culture of this region Then we will pass a wild and fascinating mountain scenery, drive along the small border river and finally reach the Barents sea. Here is a former settlement called Grense Jakobselv with the King Oscar II’s stone chapel. We will enjoy a coffee break here before heading back to Kirkenes. Driving license is required, transport and clothing provided.

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DURATION SEASON GROUP SIZE DEPARTURE

3 hours 01.05 - 30.09 min 1 person All days 09:45, 14:00 and 18:00

5 hours 01.05 - 30.09 min 1 person All days 20:00-01:00

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HOLMEN HUSKY

Holmen Husky invites you to join them on an exciting husky safari! You can drive your own dog team or just relax and enjoy the passing scenery! Eirik has been involved with dog sledding for 25 years, and has taken part in Europe’s longest sled dog race 13 times. We explain how we train our dogs and prepare both ourselves and our dogs for such a trial of strength. We offer trips into the pine forest along the Alta River or up the Alta valley to the Finnmarksvidda mountain plain. Coffee and lunch served in our traditional lavvu. Welcome to a husky adventure!

Tel. +47 78 43 66 45/+47 905 30 983 – post@holmenhundesenter.no – www.holmenhundesenter.no

VISIT HOLMEN HUSKY KENNEL Visit our husky dog kennel just outside Alta centre for a guided tour around the kennel. The kennel consists of app. 70 Alaskan huskies that are used for both tourist tours and competitions. Eirik, the owner, has been dog sledding for 25 years and has participated in Finnmarksløpet 14 times, last time in 2012. Finnmarksløpet is the longest dog sled race in Europe, covering 1000 km and takes 5-6 days. After the tour you get coffee and biscuits in the lavvu (sami tent) around the bonfire and stories about racing and keeping huskies. If the conditions are good you can add a taste of dog sledding with wagon while there.

DOG SLEDDING IN THE LAND OF THE ELK In the summer it is possible to try dog sledding with a wagon. Drive yourself one way and relax in the wagon the other. We take you through the pine forest and along the Alta river. Afterwards there is coffee, cake and stories served in our lavvu (sami tent) by the campfire. Here you will learn we train our huskies, stories from the Finnmark race and other interesting facts about these amazing animals. Upon request this tour can be done in the evening under the Midnight sun!

Please note: if the temperature is over app +15 degrees the tour has to be cancelled because it is too warm for the dogs to run.

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open from 17.00 - 21.00 (visit app. 30 minutes) 01.06 - 15.09 min 1 person, max 60 persons every day

17.00 - 21.00 15.05 - 15.09 min 1 person every day (pre-booked only)

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NORTHERN LIGHTS HUSKY

Welcome to a personal, safe and unique summer husky adventure. Catch a glimpse of a day in the life of a dog racer, and visit our open kennels. We train our dogs for the longest sled dog race in Europe, Finnmarksløpet sled dog race 1000 km, and we also completed the Iditarod in Alaska, the world’s longest sled dog race. We tell you all about our experience in the Finnmark race, training and our lifestyle whit our huskies. Northern Lights Husky is a certified Norwegian Ecotourism company.

Tel. +47 458 53 144 nlhusky@gmail.com – www.northernlightshusky.com

WE WELCOME YOU TO A KENNEL TOUR Here you will meet the true athletes of long distant sled dog racers, and the drivers. You will be able to walk in the dogyard, pet the dogs and cuddle with our puppies. We will demonstrate and show you the gear we use in training and for racing. The sled, harnesses, arctic clothing and other equipment. It is a lot of stories to be told from the trail, you will hear some of them. Either from Roger Dahl, he has completed the Finnmark race 24 time, and he is a 3 time champion or Trine K. Lyrek the owner of Northern Lights Husky that was no 4. In the Finnmark race 2012, and have been running dogs for 20 years. At the end of the tour we will start to feed our dogs, and you are welcome to watch. Group 10 and more, can come mid day (12-14) and have lunch in our “gamme” wooden hut on request.

DURATION SEASON

18:00-19:30 1.06 - 15.09

GROUP SIZE DEPARTURE

min 1 person All days except saturday

HUSKY SUMMER RIDE We have dogcarts on wheels. You go two people together on one cart.

One is standing and steering and one is riding. You will be harnessing your own dogs, and we drive on a nice trail by the Alta river. After the trip we will make a campfire and tell you stories about races and our lifestyle with the dogs, together with something to drink and a piece of cake. If it is warmer than 12 degrees, we cannot go for a ride. Then it is too hot for our dogs.

DURATION SEASON GROUP SIZE DEPARTURE

18:00-19:30 1.06 - 15.09 min 1 person All days except saturday

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GLØD

Are you seeking adventure in magnificent Arctic surroundings? Do you dream of gazing up at midnight sun, fishing in lakes and rivers and enjoy the warmth of an open camp fire? Are your sights set on the high peaks, from where you have views of fjord and plain or relaxing tours on the water? GLØD offers short and long adventures from hiking and off road biking to canoeing and fishing – we provide you with the ultimate adventure accompanied by local culinary delights to add extra flavor to your trip!

Tel. +47 997 94 256 – post@glodalta.no – www.glodalta.no

THE ALTA RIVER BY CANOE Alta river is famous both for its history and salmon and now you have the chance to experience it by canoe. There are two options, half-day or full-day. Both tours starts at Bollo and ends in Alta Fjord (full day) or at the camping grounds in Øvre Alta (half day). It is also possible to start the full day trip from the dam in Sautso upon request. On the trip you will pass through the Alta Canyon, northern Europe’s largest canyon. You will have the chance to spot wildlife as you gently flow through forests and open areas. The trip down the river is also a culinary experience. We serve good local food grilled on an open fire on the riverbank. All necessary training will be provided and the guides have years of experience and local knowledge.

DURATION SEASON GROUP SIZE DEPARTURE

5 hours (half day) or 8 hours (full day) 15.06 - 15.10 min 3 persons All days (pre booked only)

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SORRISNIVA

Sorrisniva offers exciting adventures all year round. In spring, summer and autumn they can give you a taste of the river life with riverboat rides up the famous Alta River. Experience the Finnmark nature and canyon from one of the traditional long and narrow riverboats. Also fishing trips on the Finnmark Plateau and staying in traditional sami tents (lavvus) can be arranged for smaller and larger groups. At the idyllic base next to the Alta River they have their renowned restaurant Laksestua where they serve local, short travelled food. The chef at Sorrisniva won the “Norwegian Chef of the year 2009” and dish up fantastic food for groups all year round.

Tel. +47 78 43 33 78 – info@sorrisniva.no – www.sorrisniva.no

RIVERBOAT RIDE ON THE ALTA RIVER We are situated right on the banks of Norway’s best, and indeed world-famous, salmon-river. In the period late May to late August (depending on the depth of water in the river), we can offer excursions on the river in traditional river-boats, whose experienced skippers guarantee you a safe and comfortable ride though rapids and cataracts.

Almost 20 km upriver, in the wildest and most beautiful part, we stop below the Gabofossen falls. From here, we gaze into the biggest canyon of Northern Europe.

On requests we can also do shorter trips and longer trips upon request. Can be combined with a meal at Laksestua, the renowned restaurant at Sorrisniva.

DURATION SEASON GROUP SIZE DEPARTURE

2-2,5 hours 15.05 - 15.08 (depending on water depth) min 10 person All days

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GARGIA FJELLSTUE (MOUNTAIN LODGE)

On the outskirts of Alta, at the foot of the Finnmarksvidda mountain plain, you will find Gargia – a mountain lodge hotel, with high comfort and standard and a world of activities. We arrange courses/conferences and functions, and we have an excellent reputation for our food. We organise adventures around an open fire, trips on snowshoes, Northern Lights events, ice-fishing trips, outdoor hot tub, sauna and delightful meals. Experienced guides take you out onto the mountain plain, and we have all necessary equipment.

Tel. +47 78 43 33 51 – post@gargia-fjellstue.no – www.gargia-fjellstue.no

CAMPFIRE’S BURNING Delight in the total silence while sipping from a cup of hot tea or coffee around an open campfire at Gargia Fjellstue (mountain lodge). Join us on a trip out into the forest and sample our traditional life in the great outdoors. Let the silence relax your mind. If we are lucky, we may catch sight of one of the animals or birds living here. Around the campfire you will learn more about the people, nature and animals of our region. It is light until late in Finnmark and you will see just as much in the evening as the day.

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DURATION SEASON GROUP SIZE DEPARTURE

18.00 - 21.30 01.05 - 15.10 min 1 person All days (pre booked only)

HIKING TO SAUTSO AND ALTA CANYON Join one of our experienced guides for a walk to the larges canyon in Northern Europe, Sautso. From Gargia Mountain Lodge you start on the hike towards the edge of the canyon and back, a total of 4 hours. It starts steep, but on the tundra it will get flat and you will be able to see the vast landscape of the Finnmark Plateu. At the top and edge of the canyon you have a fantastic view and you can see the Alta River at the bottom. During the tour the guide will tell stories about the people, nature and animals of our region, and on the edge you will be served coffee and snacks. The ground is rough so good shoes are necessary and you need to be reasonably fit.

DURATION SEASON GROUP SIZE DEPARTURE

11.00 – 16.00 01.12 - 31.04 min 4 persons All days (pre booked only)

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ALTA MUSEUM

The rock art in Alta is Norway’s only prehistoric cultural memorial on the UNESCO World Heritage List. In the snow-free season you can see the 7000 – 2000 year old rock carvings around the Alta museum from designated walkways. Either with a guide or on your own. In addition to the carvings you can also visit the museum where you can learn more about the exiting prehistory of the north and the history of Alta. Advanced booking is needed for guided tours.

Tel. +47 417 56 330 – post@altamuseum.no – www.alta.museum.no

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WORLD HERITAGE ROCK ART CENTRE – ALTA MUSEUM Alta Museum features exhibitions on rock art in Alta and other cultural and historical exhibitions. Temporary exhibitions on themes such as the Northern Lights, angling and art exhibitions. Café with a panoramic view of the Altafjord and souvenir shop. The museum is disabilityfriendly.

DURATION

SEASON GROUP SIZE DEPARTURE

Opening hours: 08.00-15.00 (mon to fri) and 11.00-16.00 (sat and sun) in lowseason. 08:00-20:00, every day in highseason.

01.01-31.12 (closed Easter and Christmas) min 1 person All days

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THON HOTEL VICA

Thon Hotel Vica is part of the Thon Hotel chain and is a full-service hotel in the old part of the city, Bossekop. It is an old farm, restored and converted into a modern hotel, with the rural theme reflected throughout the hotel. The hotel’s facilities include an a la carte restaurant with high quality Arctic food. The hotel has wonderful views of the beautiful Altafjord. Welcome! The hotel is closed from 22.12.-02.01.

Tel. +47 78 48 22 22 vica@thonhotels.no – www.thonhotels.no/vica

A TASTE OF NORWEGIAN LAPLAND Experience a unique evening in the old centre of Alta with a gourmet meal at Thon Hotel Vica. Visit one of Finnmark’s best restaurants, Restaurant Haldde, where you will be served a tasty three-course Arctic dinner.

DURATION SEASON GROUP SIZE DEPARTURE

Open 11:00-23:30 03.01 - 22.12 (closed Easter and Christmas) min 1 person All days

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TURGLEDER

Turgleder is an outdoor adventure company. We provide unique nature based experiences all year and a variety of outdoor related courses and speeches. We do not mass produce a service, but pride ourselves in creating unique and complete experiences for our guests. We primarily cater for small groups, individual travelers and corporate clients. Turgleder is certified Norwegian Ecotourism and all experiences are founded on knowledge and a gentle and sustainable use of the environment.

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Tel. +47 908 55 556/+47 911 67 303 mail@turgleder.com – www.turgleder.com

NATURE AND CULTURE WALK TO THE HOLY MT HALDE In the old Sámi religion, everything and everyone had a soul or a guardian spirit. A Halde. On this nature and culture walk our goal is one of many holy places in old Sámi religion and culture. You will see the place where people would come to sacrifice objects and hear stories and learn about Sámi culture and tradition now and before. On the way to Mt. Halde you will also learn about fauna and flora of the arctic Europe and how climate change are already influencing the lives of the people living in the north. The trip is about 3,5 kilometers and has an altitude difference of ≈190 meters.

SUMMER HUSKY CAMP In summer you have the opportunity to experience the sled dogs from Engholm Husky when they have their summer holiday. We bring the dogs to an island in the middle of a lake, app 20 minutes’ drive from Karasjok. Paddle with canoes to the “dog island” where you will meet these happy and very social dogs at their holiday camp. Paddle along with them when they are exercised by swimming or maybe you would even like to swim with them. Included is also a memorable wilderness meal around the camp fire or in the traditional Sámi tent (lavvu). Can be extended to an overnight stay.

DURATION SEASON GROUP SIZE DEPARTURE

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10:00-14:00 15.06 - 01.10 min 1 person max 12 persons All days

10:00-14:00 and 15:00-19:00 15.07-15.08 min 1 person max 12 persons All days

BOREAL TRANSPORT Boreal is all about people, comfort and adventures in an including environment. The passengers are always our most important focus and our vision is to “give service beyond expectations”. Other main focuses include safety and security, sustainability for community and nature as well as a high level of service. The adventures and experiences come as a result of this and is made along the way. When using a bus from Boreal you do not only get the transportation but also our local expertise and many years of experience in Northern Norway. You can be sure that our over 2,000 employees make sure that you get to your final destination in the best possible way. Our reference is the 83,000 Norwegians who travel with us on a daily basis in Norway, amounting to over 30 million travelers a year.

Tour/Charter and local buses – Tel. Alta +47 992 06 115, Tel. Kirkenes +47 488 91 691, Tel. Honningsvåg +47 47 33 99 87 Info.alta@boreal.no – www.boreal.no

TOUR BUSES With Boreal you can order smaller or larger buses for your large round trip in Finnmark or just the shorter city sightseeing. We have new and comfortable buses made for round trips with for example a designated guide seat and other necessary facilities. We have experienced drivers used to the weather and changing conditions of Northern Norway as well as a good local knowledge about the different areas you drive through.

LOCAL BUSES Boreal also operate many of the local buses within Finnmark, so if you take a day trip to North Cape, a local bus in Alta or a longer trip to Kirkenes Boreal manages most of them.

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RICA HOTELS RICA HOTEL ALTA Rica Hotel Alta is Finnmark’s largest hotel and is located in downtown Alta near the pedestrian street and shopping centres with direct access to the swimming- and fitness center Nordlysbadet. In 2013 a new attraction “The Northern Light Cathedral “is going to be completed right outside the hotel. Rica Hotel Alta is a full-service hotel with good facilities, a large capacity and bears the Swan label. Rica Hotel Alta is a modern conference hotel with, modern rooms, restaurants with local food on the menu, pizza pub, bar and sauna. The hotel’s facilities also include a pizza pub, lobby bar, sauna and direct access to Finnmark’s largest indoor water park – Nordlysbadet.

Tel. +47 78 48 27 00 rica.hotel.alta@rica.no – www.rica.no

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RICA ARCTIC HOTEL IN KIRKENES Rica Arctic Hotel is located in the centre of Kirkenes, the town on the Russian border, close by the pedestrian street.

The hotel is a pleasant full service hotel with 90 rooms, a la carte restaurant, swimming pool and sauna and a comfortable lounge for relaxation and social gatherings.

Tel. +47 78 99 59 00 rica.arctic.hotel@rica.no – www.rica.no

The Rica Hotels – always a comfortable bed, big breakfast buffet, local food on the menu and free internet access. In Finnmark they have a total of 9 hotels, located in all major town around the region.

RICA HOTEL KARASJOK Rica Hotel Karasjok is a modern hotel with strong elements of Sami culture and a unique architecture. The hotel has 56 rooms and is located in the centre of Karasjok, the Sami capital. It has its own restaurant, Storgammen, with a distinctive style inspired by Sami building traditions. The food served here is based on ancient Sami culinary traditions. Guests can relax after an active day of winter adventure in the hotel’s sauna and lounge with open fire.

Tel. +47 78 46 88 60 rica.hotel.karasjok@rica.no – www.rica.no RICA BRYGGEN HOTEL Rica Bryggen Hotel is a charming hotel with beautiful views of the sea and a central location in Honningsvåg harbour. The hotel has 42 rooms all with free wireless Internet. Several rooms have a sauna.

Tel. +47 78 47 72 50 rica.bryggen.hotel@rica.no – www.rica.no

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RICA HOTELS RICA HOTEL HAMMERFEST Rica Hotel Hammerfest is a modern full service hotel in Hammerfest, the northernmost city in the world. The hotel has conference facilities, restaurant, bar and attractive social areas. Rica Hotel Hammerfest is situated overlooking the harbor with a panoramic view. From the hotel it is short distance to the Hurtigruten terminal, bus terminal, shopping center and 10 km from the Airport.

Tel. +47 78 42 57 00 rica.hotel.hammerfest@rica.no – www.rica.no

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RICA HOTEL VADSØ Rica Hotel Vadsø is a modern full service hotel situated in the capital of Finnmark, Vadsø. The hotel is a showcase for the local art and culture and in the hotel there are decorations featuring pictures from the beautiful Varanger. Rica Hotel Vadsø has conference fascilities, restaurant and bar. The hotel is located in the center of Vadsø with short distance to the bus terminal, shopping center and 20 km from Vadsø Airport.

Tel. +47 78 95 52 50 rica.hotel.vadsoe@rica.no – www.rica.no

The Rica Hotels – always a comfortable bed, big breakfast buffet, local food on the menu and free internet access. In Finnmark they have a total of 9 hotels, located in all major town around the region.

RICA HOTEL HONNINGSVÅG Rica Hotel Honningsvåg is a full service hotel in the middle of Honningsvåg, the town next to Nordkapp. The hotel has a pleasant lobby bar, restaurant and conference fascilities. It is one of three Rica Hotels in Honningsvåg.

The hotel is situated 35 km from Nordkapp just by the harbor close to boat- and bus terminal.

Tel. +47 78 47 72 20 rica.hotel.honningsvaag@rica.no – www.rica.no RICA HOTEL KIRKENES Rica Hotel Kirkenes is situated in a beautiful surroundings at the approach to Kirkenes town centre and offers a magnificent views of the town. It is a modern full service hotel with pleasant public rooms, bedrooms, restaurant, bar and conference facilities. This hotel is one of two Rica Hotels in Kirkenes and it is open in the summer season from June to September the rest, of the year on request.

Tel. +47 78 99 14 91 rica.hotel.kirkenes@rica.no – www.rica.no

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NORDKAPP AND SAPMI PARK

NORDKAPP Nordkapp is located at 71°10’21” North and marks the northernmost point of the European mainland. At Nordkapp there is a service center with a wide variety of facilities; Nordkapp Panorama Film portraying Nordkapp in four seasons, museum exhibitions, St. Johannes Chapel, cafe and souvenir shop.

Tel. +47 78 47 68 60 nordkapphallen@rica.no – www.visitnordkapp.net

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SAPMI PARK Welcome to fascinating and exotic adventures in the heart of Sapmi – Karasjok. Sapmi Park is a world of exotic Sami culture, history and mythology. Taste Sami food, smell the log fire, feel the soft reindeer skins, see the multimedia presentation about the life of the Sami and listen to the joik, the song of the Sami!

Tel +47 78 46 88 00 sapmi@sapmi.no – www.sapmi.no

THE MAGICAL THEATRE AND THE SIIDA (SAMI CAMP) Year-round This unique multimedia presentation in eight languages provides you with an insight into Sami culture, history and mythology. Learn about the lives of the Sami over the generations.

Duration: 30 minutes. Afterwards, you can walk around the siida (Sami camp) in Sápmi Park.

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INFORMATION

Packages In the following pages you can find examples of tours in Finnmark, Northern Norway. They range from shorter city stays to round trips in Finnmark and are made to inspire visitors who wish to journey to the north. They are mainly winter programs, but with a summer example at the very end. We are currently working on a longer summer brochure and this will be ready in 2012. All programs can be altered according to requests from guests and tour operators depending on length of stay, price range or activity requests.

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TAILOR MADE In addition to the standard packages North Adventure tailor make programs from scratch for individuals and groups. If you are looking for something special, a 3 day dog sledge trip or a 5 day skiing adventure, do not hesitate to contact us. We also help with single reservations for accommodation, transfer, guides, activities etc.

GROUPS We have experience with smaller and larger groups, why not let us help you when planning your adventure. Weather it is 250 persons or 5, we can make suitable programs according to requests and time.

FLY & DRIVE All the following packages can be done without private transportation, fly in and fly out, or combined with other areas of Northern Norway. Many of the packages are also suitable for Fly & Drive, just contact North Adventure and we will alter the price accordingly.

BOOKING AND INFORMATION NORTH ADVENTURE, P.box 1114, N-9504 Alta, Norway Tel: +47 78 44 50 50 – Mob: +47 975 92 776 E-mail: post@northadventure.no www.northadventure.no

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ALTA

ARCTIC SUMMER ADVENTURES Destinations: Departure: Sales period; Airport of arrival / departure: Duration: Minimum / Maximum: Booking: Invoice: Clothing: Transport:

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Alta All days 01.06 – 15.09.2012 (app. dates) Alta 4 days, 3 nights 1 person and up All reservations for this program can be booked and will be confirmed by North Adventure.

One invoice including all services. Prepaid.

Leisure clothing, please note the weather varies.

Public transport or Fly & Drive

DAY 1: Arrive in Alta - check in at Rica Hotel Alta

outdoors. Let the silence relax your mind. If we are lucky, we may catch

Enjoy a leisurely walk in Alta, no matter how late you arrive it is still day-

sight of one of the animals or birds living here. Around the campfire you

light and the possibility is there to see the Midnight sun on clear days

will learn more about the people, nature and animals of our region. It is

(from 01.06 – 30.07)

light until late in Finnmark and you will see just as much in the evening as the day.

DAY 2: Breakfast in the hotel in the morning Rock carvings on the UNESCO World Heritage List and Alta Museum

On request you can also stay at Gargia Mountain Lodge for dinner.

Alta Museum is located in beautiful surroundings, beside the biggest field of rock carvings in Northern Europe. The carvings are from 2,500 to

DAY 3: Breakfast in the hotel in the morning

6,000 years old, and are listed on UNESCO World Heritage list.

Pick up from your hotel or drive yourself to the designated starting point.

In the museum you can watch thrilling exhibitions about local history, visit our shop and café, and enjoy a breathtaking view over the fjord.

THE ALTA RIVER BY CANOE

Open from 08:00-17:00 – transport not included bus busses go regu-

Alta river is famous both for its history and salmon and now you have

larly.

the chance to experience it by canoe. The tour starts at Bollo and ends

18:00 – pick up at your hotel

in Øvre Alta. On the trip you will pass through the Alta Canyon, northern Europe’s largest. Canyon. You will have the chance to spot wildlife

CAMPFIRE’S BURNING

as you gently flow through forests and open areas. The trip down the

Delight in the total silence while sipping from a cup of hot tea or coffee

river is also a culinary experience. We serve good local food grilled on an

around an open campfire at Gargia Fjellstue (mountain lodge). Join us

open fire on the riverbank. All necessary training will be provided and

on a trip out into the forest and sample our traditional life in the great

the guides have years of experience and local knowledge.

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Leisure time in the afternoon. We recommend the following option:

Total price per person for the package as written in the program.

VISIT A HUSKY KENNEL

NOK 5 860,- per person in double room

Visit either Holmen Husky or Northern Lights Husky for a tour around

NOK 6 990,- per person in single room

their kennel. Both kennels have huskies that drive with tourists in the winter an also participate in Finnmarksløpet, the longest dog sled race

Options are not included in the price.

in Europe, 1000 km.

We can also make this package with special prices for children upon If the conditions are good you can also try dog sledding with wagon.

request.

Holmen Husky is open from 17:00 to 21:00

This trip can be tailor made to fit your request, do not hesitate ask for

Northern Lights Husky is open from 18:00 to 19:30

suggestions. We can make it longer, shorter or include other destinations.

Transfer can be arranged upon request.

DAY 4: Breakfast in the hotel in the morning Departure Alta

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ALTA, NORTH CAPE, KARASJOK

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Alta, Honningsvåg (North Cape) and Karasjok All days 15.05 – 15.09.2012 Alta 7 days, 6 nights 2 persons and up All reservations for this program can be booked and will be confirmed by North Adventure.

One invoice including all services. Prepaid.

Leisure clothing, please note the weather varies.

Fly & Drive

DAY 1: Arrive in Alta - check in at Rica Hotel Alta

seasons but can include King Crab, reindeer, codfish, cloudberries etc.

Pick up the rental car in the airport at the designated window (Hertz)

The meal is served at Thon Hotel Vica in restaurant Haldde.

Enjoy a leisurely walk in Alta, no matter how late you arrive it is still daylight and the possibility is there to see the Midnight sun on clear days

DAY 3: Breakfast in the hotel in the morning

(from 01.06 – 30.07) Drive to North Cape, app. 3,5 hours by car.

DAY 2: Breakfast in the hotel in the morning

NORTH CAPE EXCURSION

Rock carvings on the UNESCO World Heritage List and Alta Museum

Take a trip to the northernmost point of Europe – a unique experience

Alta Museum is located in beautiful surroundings, beside the biggest

in both stormy and calm weather and visit the charming fishing village

field of rock carvings in Northern Europe. The carvings are from 2,500

of Honningsvåg. Allow for plenty of time to stop as you might see both

to 6,000 years old, and are listed on UNESCO World Heritage list. In the

reindeers on the tundra and eagles when driving along the Porsanger

museum you can watch thrilling exhibitions about local history, visit our

fiord.

shop and café, and enjoy a breathtaking view over the fjord.

Open from 08:00-17:00 – entrance is included. 19:00 – If you would like

THE NORTH CAPE CLIFF AND VISITOR CENTRE

to walk it is only 15 minutes by foot from your hotel.

At North Cape enjoy the view from the famous North Cape cliff. Inside you will get champagne and a certificate celebrating being at the “Top

A TASTE OF ARCTIC NORWAY

of Europe”. Before leaving we recommend seeing the “four seasons” film

Experience a unique evening in the old centre of Alta with a gourmet

about life in the region, see the exhibitions in the hall and in the end you

meal. Visit a restaurant with a relaxing atmosphere and eat the best of

have a chance to buy souvenirs.

what the nature in this area can offer. The menu varies according to the

CHECK IN AT RICA HOTEL BRYGGEN

the lives of the Sami over the generations. Afterwards, you can walk

Explore the northernmost town in Europe by night. Visit one of the local

around the siida (Sami camp) in Sápmi Park.

restaurants and enjoy the fresh air and friendly people.

Option: If you want to experience North Cape by night you can choose

Option: 13:00 A guided tour around the Sami Parliament. Ask in the re-

to visit the North Cape cliff and hall at midnight. It is a fantastic place to

ception at your hotel for directions and information (Monday to Friday).

see the Midnight Sun on clear nights.

We recommend having lunch in Karasjok before driving to Alta, app. 3 hours.

DAY 4: Breakfast in the hotel in the morning Leisure time in Honningsvåg in the morning. We can recommend trying

DRIVE TO ALTA OVER THE FINNMARK TUNDRA

the: Bird safari in Gjesvær, see the puffins in one of the largest colonies

On the way you will see the Finnmark Tundra and the vast landscape of

in Europe, or King Crab safari either by boat or by bus with 71 degrees

the inland. Here you can stop to see if you can find any cloudberries, also

north from Skarsvåg. Drive to Karasjok on the inland, app. 2,5 hour’s

called the golf of the Tundra. There are small sami settlements along

drive from Honningsvåg. Check into Rica Hotel Karasjok

the way and you can also stop in Kautokeino

DAY 5: Breakfast in the hotel in the morning

Option: take a detour and visit Kautokeino, another Sami village, on the

09:45 – drive to Engholm Husky, app. 15 minutes from Rica Karasjok

way to Alta.

Nature and culture walk to holy Mt. Halde 10:00 -14:00 Here we recommend a stop to Juhl’s Silver Gallery, an old silver smith In the old Sami religion, everything and everyone had a soul or a guard-

located in the heart of the wilderness. Here you can see old Sami jewelry

ian spirit. A Halde. On this nature and culture walk our goal is one of

as well as modern pieces. Well worth a stop, not only for the craftsman-

many holy places in old Sami religion and culture. You will see the place

ship but the building is also unique. You will need an extra hour in driving

where people would come to sacrifice objects and hear stories and learn

time to visit Kautokeino not including the time spent in the village.

about Sami culture and tradition now and before. On the way to Mt.

When arriving in Alta, Check into Rica Hotel Alta.

Halde you will also learn about fauna and flora of the arctic Europe and how climate change are already influencing the lives of the people living

DAY7: Breakfast in the hotel in the morning

in the north. The trip is about 3,5 kilometers and has an altitude differ-

Leave the car in the airport and departure Alta

ence of ≈190 meters. Afterwards you can choose to stay at Engholm and visit the Huskies if they are not on holiday and have lunch at their lodge.

Total price per person for the package as written in the program.

NOK 11 220,- in double room.

DAY 6: Breakfast in the hotel in the morning Walk to the Siida, it is located next to your hotel.

Options are not included in the price. We can also make this package with special prices for children upon request. This trip can be tailor made to fit

THE MAGICAL THEATRE AND THE SIIDA (SAMI CAMP)

your request, do not hesitate ask for suggestions. We can make it longer,

This unique multimedia presentation in eight languages provides you

shorter or include other destinations.

with an insight into Sami culture, history and mythology. Learn about

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ALTA, NORTH CAPE – TOP OF EUROPE © NORTH ADVENTURE

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Alta, Honningsvåg (North Cape) All days 04.06 – 19.08.2012 (can be extended) Alta 5 days, 4 nights 1 person and up All reservations for this program can be booked and will be confirmed by North Adventure.

One invoice including all services. Prepaid Leisure clothing, please note the weather varies.

This trip can be done by fly/drive or public transport

Day 1: Arrive in Alta - Check in at Rica Hotel Alta

A TASTE OF ARCTIC NORWAY

If you have a rental car, pick it up in the airport at the designated window

Experience a unique evening in the old centre of Alta with a gourmet

(Hertz). If you are travelling by public transport we will provide transfer.

meal. Visit a restaurant with a relaxing atmosphere and eat the best of what the nature in this area can offer. The menu varies according to the

Enjoy a leisurely walk in Alta, no matter how late you arrive it is still day-

seasons but can include King Crab, reindeer, codfish, cloudberries etc.

light and the possibility is there to see the Midnight sun on clear days

The meal is served at Thon Hotel Vica in restaurant Haldde

(from 01.06 – 30.07) DAY 3: Breakfast in the hotel in the morning DAY 2: Breakfast in the hotel in the morning

06:35 – pick up by public transport at the bus terminal 200 meters from

Rock carvings on the UNESCO World Heritage List and Alta Museum

your hotel or self drive on fly/drive program.

Alta Museum is located in beautiful surroundings, beside the biggest field of rock carvings in Northern Europe. The carvings are from 2,500

NORTH CAPE EXCURSION

to 6,000 years old, and are listed on UNESCO World Heritage list. In the

Take a trip to the northernmost point of Europe– a unique experience

museum you can watch thrilling exhibitions about local history, visit our

in both stormy and calm weather and visit the charming fishing village

shop and café, and enjoy a breathtaking view over the fjord.

of Honningsvåg.

Open from 08:00-17:00 – transport not included You will arrive in Honningsvåg next to the tourist information at 10:25 19:00 – transport not included. Only 15 minutes walk from your hotel.

with the bus. The bus to North Cape continue from the same spot at 11:00. If you are by car, continue towards North Cape.

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THE NORTH CAPE CLIFF AND VISITOR CENTRE

14:40 (mon-thurs) or 15:10 (fri and sun)

At North Cape enjoy the view from the famous North Cape cliff. Inside

Take the bus back to Alta from Honningsvåg or drive yourself

you will get champagne and a certificate celebrating being at the “Top of Europe”. Before leaving we recommend seeing the “four seasons” film

Check into Rica Hotel Alta and enjoy the evening in Alta.

about life in the region, see the exhibitions in the hall and in the end you have a chance to buy souvenirs.

DAY 5: Breakfast in the hotel in the morning Departure Alta

Take the bus back to Honnigsvåg at 13:15 or drive yourselv.

Leave the car in the airport or use the transfer provided by North Adventure.

Check in at Rica Hotel Bryggen Total price per person for the package as written in the program.

Explore the northernmost town in Europe by night. Visit one of the local restaurant and enjoy the fresh air and friendly people.

Public Transport: NOK 7 550,in double room and NOK 9 250,- in single room

Option: If you want to experience North Cape by night you can choose

Fly&Drive: NOK 7 950,- in double room

to visit the North Cape cliff and hall at midnight. It is a fantastic place to see the Midnight Sun on clear nights.

Options are not included in the price.

We can also make this package with special prices for children upon

DAY 4: Breakfast in the hotel in the morning.

request.

Leisuretime in Honningsvåg in the morning. We can recommend trying the Birdsafari in Gjesvær, see the puffins in one of the largest colonies in

This trip can be tailor made to fit your request, do not hesitate ask for

Europe or King Crab safari either by boat or by bus with 71 degrees north

suggestions. We can make it longer, shorter or include other destina-

from Skarsvåg.

tions.

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Alta, North Cape, Kirkenes and Karasjok All days 01.06 – 31.08.2012 Alta or Kirkenes, tour can be done both ways!

10 days, 9 nights 2 persons and up All reservations for this program can be booked and will be confirmed by North Adventure.

One invoice including all services. Prepaid.

Leisure clothing, please note the weather varies.

Fly & Drive

DAY 1: Arrive in Alta - Check in at Rica Hotel Alta

winter an also participate in Finnmarksløpet, the longest dog sled race

Pick up your rental car in the airport at the designated window (Hertz)

in Europe, 1000 km.

Enjoy a leisurely walk in Alta, no matter how late you arrive it is still day-

If the conditions are good you can also try dog sledding with wagon.

light and the possibility is there to see the Midnight sun on clear days

Holmen Husky is open from 17:00 to 21:00

(from 01.06 – 30.07)

Northern Lights Husky is open from 18:00 to 19:30

DAY 2: Breakfast in the hotel

A TASTE OF ARCTIC NORWAY

During this day we recommend trying the following:

Experience a unique evening in the old centre of Alta with a gourmet

The UNESCO World Heritage Listed Rock Carvings and Alta Museum

meal. Visit a restaurant with a relaxing atmosphere and eat the best of

Alta Museum is located in beautiful surroundings, beside the biggest

what the nature in this area can offer. The menu varies according to the

field of rock carvings in Northern Europe. The carvings are from 2,500

seasons but can include King Crab, reindeer, codfish, cloudberries etc.

to 6,000 years old, and are listed on UNESCO World Heritage list. In the

Taste the best of the arctic and if you are lucky the northern lights will

museum you can watch thrilling exhibitions about local history, visit our

light up the sky outside after your meal to make the evening perfect.

shop and café, and enjoy a breathtaking view over the fjord. Just 10 min.

The meal is served at Thon Hotel Vica in restaurant Haldde

drive from the city centre. Drive to the Alta Valley, app. 15 minutes outside the centre.

DAY 3: Breakfast in the hotel in the morning Drive to North Cape, app. 3,5 hours by car.

VISIT A HUSKY KENNEL Visit either Holmen Husky or Northern Lights Husky for a tour around

NORTH CAPE EXCURSION

their kennel. Both kennels have huskies that drive with tourists in the

Take a trip to the northernmost point of Europe – a unique experience

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in both stormy and calm weather and visit the charming fishing village

DRIVE TO KIRKENES, CLOSE TO THE RUSSIAN BORDER

of Honningsvåg. Allow for plenty of time to stop as you might see both

On the way you will drive through Sami land, along the fiord and also

reindeers on the tundra and eagles when driving along the Porsanger

pass several settlements. The drive takes app. 5-6 hours, but the day

fiord.

is long and with daylight for 24 hours you can enjoy the view the whole way and you need only be in Kirkenes before 23:00. Check in to Rica Arc-

THE NORTH CAPE CLIFF AND VISITOR CENTRE

tic Hotel in the city centre

At North Cape enjoy the view from the famous North Cape cliff. Inside you can order champagne and a certificate celebrating being at the “Top

Option: This trip can be combined with Hurtigruten, known as one of the

of Europe”. Before leaving we recommend seeing the “four seasons” film

most beautiful costal voyages in the world. You can bring your car on

about life in the region, see the exhibitions in the hall and in the end you

most ships and it sails from Honningsvåg at 14:30. You will then arrive in

have a chance to buy souvenirs.

Kirkenes the following morning at 09:45 and can continue the program.

Need to be booked in advance, and preferably as early as possible.

CHECK IN AT RICA HOTEL BRYGGEN Explore the northernmost town in Europe by night. Visit one of the local

DAY 5: Breakfast in the hotel in the morning

restaurants and enjoy the fresh air and friendly people.

Kirkenes in known for the Russian border and the King Crab and we recommend trying: King Crab safari by riverboat to the Russian Border line

Option: If you want to experience North Cape by night you can choose

10:00-12:30. Meet the King Crab in our crab traps as we visit Boris Gleb

to visit the North Cape cliff and hall at midnight. It is a fantastic place to

– An Iconof Norwegian Russian border history. We serve you cloud ber-

see the Midnight Sun on clear nights.

ries with cream, coffe/tea at our facility at the borderline. You’ll learn that the cultural history of the Laplanders and the orthodox church of

DAY 4: Breakfast in the hotel in the morning

Russia are closely connected to the border area. You’ll be as close to the

Before heading for Kirkenes, you can try stopping at Gjesvær and join

borderline that you can almost touch it. However, trespassing is illegal.

their Bird safari. Here you can experience the Puffins in one of the largest

Fully licensed and souvenirs available.

colonies in Europe.

DAY 6: Breakfast in the hotel in the morning

NATURE AND CULTURE WALK TO HOLY MT. HALDE 10:00–14:00

Leisure day and relax in Kirkenes, you can for example drive to the Pas-

In the old Sami religion, everything and everyone had a soul or a guard-

vik Valley, home of the Brown Bears and many other animals. Here Birk

ian spirit. A Halde. On this nature and culture walk our goal is one of

Husky has a Viking Long House where they serve local food. Sightseeing

many holy places in old Sami religion and culture. You will see the place

in Kirkenes is also recommended, with Pasvikturist, learn more about

where people would come to sacrifice objects and hear stories and learn

the history of the area and how the wars and cold war has had an im-

about Sami culture and tradition now and before. On the way to Mt.

pact.

Halde you will also learn about fauna and flora of the arctic Europe and how climate change are already influencing the lives of the people living

For a wild and exciting experience why not try:

in the north. The trip is about 3,5 kilometers and has an altitude differ-

QUAD (ATV) MIDNIGHT SUN SAFARI TO THE BARENTS SEA

ence of ≈190 meters.

20:00-01:00 After we have picked you up and introduced you to our safety instruc-

Walk to the Siida, it is located next to your hotel.

tions, we will first start to Storskog, the official border crossing point

THE MAGICAL THEATRE AND THE SIIDA (SAMI CAMP)

between Norway and Russia. During the trip you will learn more about

This unique multimedia presentation in eight languages provides you

the history and culture of this region Then we will pass a wild and fas-

with an insight into Sami culture, history and mythology. Learn about

cinating mountain scenery, drive along the small border river and finally

the lives of the Sami over the generations.

reach the Barents sea. Here is a former settlement called Grense Jakobselv with the King Oscar II’s stone chapel. We will enjoy a coffee break

Afterwards, you can walk around the siida (Sami camp) in Sápmi Park.

here before heading back to Kirkenes. Driving license is required, transport and clothing provided.

DAY 9: Breakfast in the hotel in the morning

DAY 7: Breakfast in the hotel in the morning

DRIVE TO ALTA OVER THE FINNMARK TUNDRA On the way you will see the Finnmark Tundra and the vast landscape of

DRIVE FROM KIRKENES TO KARASJOK

the inland. Here you can stop to see if you can find any cloudberries, also

Drive across the forest and tundra to the land of the Sami people in

called the golf of the Tundra. There are small sami settlements along

Karasjok. On the way you will find small Sami settlements, arctic forest

the way and you can also stop in Kautokeino

and a chance to see wildlife from the area. Watch out for eagles and reindeers especially. The driving time is estimated to 4 hours.

Option: Take a detour and visit Kautokeino, another Sami village, on the way to Alta. Here we recommend a stop to Juhl’s Silver Gallery, an old

DAY 8: Breakfast in the hotel in the morning

silver smith located in the heart of the wilderness. Here you can see old Sami jewelry as well as modern pieces. Well worth a stop, not only for

In Karasjok, the home of the Sami people we have the following recom-

the craftsmanship but the building is also unique.

mendations: You will need an extra hour in driving time to visit Kautokeino not includ09:45 – drive to Engholm Husky, app. 15 minutes from Rica Karasjok

ing the time spent in the village.

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When arriving in Alta, Check into Rica Hotel Alta Day 10: Breakfast in the hotel in the morning Leave the car in the airport, same place as you picked it up.

Departure Alta Total price per person for the package as written in the program.

NOK 11 750 ,- in double room NOK 15 450,- in single room (min. 2 persons) Accommodation 9 nights B&B and rental car is included. The price can change depending on the number of persons in the group due to the rental car.

All activities mentioned can be booked in advance for additional fees.

We can also make this package with special prices for children upon request.

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KIRKENES, NEXT TO THE RUSSIAN BORDER © NORTH ADVENTURE

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Kirkenes All days 01.06 – 15.09.2012 Kirkenes 4 days, 3 nights 1 person and up All reservations for this program can be booked and will be confirmed by North Adventure.

One invoice including all services. Prepaid.

Leisure clothing, please note the weather varies.

Public transport.

DAY 1: Arrive in Kirkenes - Check in at Rica Arctic hotel

insight into 90 years of mining history. We continue our trip to the viewpoint «Storfjell» where we get a nice view over the fjord.

Take a stroll through this fascinating border town, full of history.

On a clear evening you can see the midnight sun (app. 20.05-30.07),

19:40 – pick up at the hotel

and remember its light 24 hours a day so you have plenty of time for

QUAD (ATV) MIDNIGHT SUN SAFARI TO THE BARENTS SEA

sightseeing!

20:00-01:00 After we have picked you up and introduced you to our safety instruc-

DAY 2: Breakfast in the hotel

tions, we will first start to Storskog, the official border crossing point between Norway and Russia. During the trip you will learn more about

13:00 Pick up at your hotel

the history and culture of this region Then we will pass a wild and fas-

SIGHTSEEING TO THE RUSSIAN BORDER AND THE MINING TOWN

cinating mountain scenery, drive along the small border river and finally

BJØRNEVATN 13:00-15:00

reach the Barents sea. Here is a former settlement called Grense Jakob-

A guided trip by bus to the Russian border and the iron ore mines in

selv with the King Oscar II’s stone chapel. We will enjoy a coffee break

Bjørnevatn. Our first stop is “Skafferhullet”, the historical crossing point

here before heading back to Kirkenes.

on the border between Norway and Russia. We visit the border and have views of the Russian community of Boris Gleb on the other side. Your

Driving license is required, transport and clothing provided.

guide will provide information on the various historical events which took place in this area. We continue to the mining town Bjørnevatn

The Quad safari can be changed to a day trip and the King Crab safari

which has gone through dramatic changes the last years. The mines

can be changed to an afternoon trip upon request.

were closed in 1996 and were reopened again in 2009. Here we gain an

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DAY 3: Breakfast in the hotel

We can tailor make this program for you and make it longer or shorter and add excursions. Another option is to make it fly & drive and add des-

10:00 Pick up at your hotel

tinations in the area such as Varanger, Tana and Karasjok on the inland.

KING CRAB SAFARI BY RIVERBOAT TO THE RUSSIAN BORDER LINE 10:00-12:30

Total price pr. person for the package as written in the program.

Meet the King Crab in our crab traps as we visit Boris Gleb – An Iconof Norwegian Russian border history. We serve you cloud berries with

NOK 6 280,- in double room

cream, coffe/tea at our facility at the borderline. You’ll learn that the

NOK 7 680,- in single room

cultural history of the Laplanders and the orthodox church of Russia are closely connected to the border area. You’ll be as close to the border-

We can also make this package with special prices for children upon

line that you can almost touch it. However, trespassing is illegal. Fully

request.

licensed and souvenirs available.

Options not included in the price Leisure time in Kirkenes in the afternoon Please note: 2 persons per ATV in double room, 1 person per ATV in single A visit to the Borderland museum is recommended, to learn even more about the world wars and the cold war. They all had a special impact on Kirkenes and the surroundings.

DAY 4: Breakfast in the hotel Departure Kirkenes

room

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KIRKENES AND KARASJOK

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Kirkenes and Karasjok All days 01.06 – 15.09.2012 Kirkenes 7 days, 6 nights 2 persons and up All reservations for this program can be booked and will be confirmed by North Adventure.

One invoice including all services. Prepaid.

Leisure clothing, please note the weather varies.

Combination Fly & Drive and public transport

DAY 1: Arrive in Kirkenes - Check in at Rica Arctic Hotel

QUAD (ATV) MIDNIGHT SUN SAFARI TO THE BARENTS SEA

Take a stroll through this fascinating border town, full of history.

20:00-01:00

On a clear evening you can see the midnight sun (app. 20.05-30.07), and re-

After we have picked you up and introduced you to our safety instructions,

member its light 24 hours a day so you have plenty of time for sightseeing!

we will first start to Storskog, the official border crossing point between Norway and Russia. During the trip you will learn more about the his-

DAY 2: Breakfast in the hotel

tory and culture of this region Then we will pass a wild and fascinating mountain scenery, drive along the small border river and finally reach the

13:00 Pick up at your hotel

Barents sea. Here is a former settlement called Grense Jakobselv with

SIGHTSEEING TO THE RUSSIAN BORDER AND THE MINING TOWN

the King Oscar II’s stone chapel. We will enjoy a coffee break here before

BJØRNEVATN 13:00-15:00

heading back to Kirkenes. Driving license is required, transport and cloth-

A guided trip by bus to the Russian border and the iron ore mines in Bjørne-

ing provided.The Quad safari can be changed to a day trip and the King

vatn. Our first stop is “Skafferhullet”, the historical crossing point on the

Crab safari can be changed to an afternoon trip upon request.

border between Norway and Russia. We visit the border and have views of the Russian community of Boris Gleb on the other side. Your guide will pro-

DAY 3: Breakfast in the hotel

vide information on the various historical events which took place in this area. We continue to the mining town Bjørnevatn which has gone through

10:00 Pick up at your hotel

dramatic changes the last years. The mines were closed in 1996 and were

KING CRAB SAFARI BY RIVERBOAT TO THE RUSSIAN BORDER LINE

reopened again in 2009. Here we gain an insight into 90 years of mining

10:00-12:30

history. We continue our trip to the viewpoint «Storfjell» where we get a

Meet the King Crab in our crab traps as we visit Boris Gleb – An Iconof

nice view over the fjord. Option: 19:40 – pick up at the hotel

Norwegian Russian border history. We serve you cloud berries with cream,

coffe/tea at our facility at the borderline. You’ll learn that the cultural

Ask in the reception at your hotel for directions and information (Monday

history of the Laplanders and the orthodox church of Russia are closely

to Friday).

connected to the border area. You’ll be as close to the borderline that

14:45 – Drive to Engholm Lodge, app. 15 minutes drive from Rica.

you can almost touch it. However, trespassing is illegal. Fully licensed and souvenirs available. App. 16:00 - Your rental car will be delivered at your

SUMMER HUSKY CAMP

hotel by Hertz

In summer you have the opportunity to experience the sled dogs from Engholm Husky when they have their summer holiday. We bring the dogs

LEISURE TIME IN KIRKENES IN THE AFTERNOON

to an island in the middle of a lake, app 20 minutes’ drive from Karasjok.

We recommend a trip to the Pasvik Valley, home of the Brown Bears of

Paddle with canoes to the 3dog island2 where you will meet

Norway. Here you can visit Birk Husky for a dinner in their Viking Long

these happy and very social dogs at their holiday camp. Paddle along with

House and see their Huskies. App. 1 hour drive from Kirkenes, recom-

them when they are exercised by swimming or maybe you would even like

mended to book in advance.

to swim with them. Included is also a memorable wilderness meal around the camp fire or in the traditional Sami tent (lavvu).

DAY 4: Breakfast in the hotel Drive from Kirkenes to Karasjok. Drive across the forest and tundra to

DAY 6: Breakfast in the hotel

the land of the Sami people in Karasjok. On the way you will find small

Drive to Kirkenes through Finland to experience the vast Finnish forest

Sami settlements, arctic forest and a chance to see wildlife from the area.

Northern Finland is known for its forests and you can experience this by

Watch out for eagles and reindeers especially. The driving time is esti-

driving to Kirkenes through Finland. Here you have an opportunity to

mated to 4 hours.

visit for example Inari, a typical village in Northern Finland. They can offer among other activities a cruise on lake Inari. Check in to Rica Arctic Hotel

Option: If you want to visit North Cape it is possible to combine with this

when in Kirkenes. 16:00 – deliver the rental car by the hotel

trip. Either spend the day driving to North Cape and then down to Karas-

Leisure time in Kirkenes in the evening.

jok. Or you can drive to North Cape, spend one night there and continue to Karasjok the next day. Check into Rica Hotel Karasjok

DAY 7: Breakfast in the hotel Departure Kirkenes.

DAY 5: Breakfast in the hotel We can tailor make this program for you and make it longer or shorter and Walk to the Siida, it is located next to your hotel.

add excursions. Total price pr. person for the package as written in the

THE MAGICAL THEATRE AND THE SIIDA (SAMI CAMP)

program. NOK 9 390,- in double room. NOK 11 760,- in single room (min.

This unique multimedia presentation in eight languages provides you

2 guests). We can also make this package with special prices for children

with an insight into Sami culture, history and mythology. Learn about the

upon request.

lives of the Sami over the generations. Afterwards, you can walk around the siida (Sami camp) in Sápmi Park.

OPTIONS NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE Option Quad Safari: Cost 1690,- NOK or 1990,- NOK per person (2 persons

Option: 13:00 A guided tour around the Sami Parliament

per Quad or 1 person per Quad)

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BOOKING TERMS AND CONDITIONS RESERVATION We aim to make the booking process easier and at North Adventure you can book all the programs in this brochure, have one contact person and one invoice. All services provided by North Adventure are provided to the customer on the following terms and conditions. All prices quoted by North Adventure are indicative only and are subject to dates of travel and availability.

ary by the customer, North Adventure must be notified in writing and the following charges are immediately due and payable by the customer to North Adventure: 0-3 days prior to scheduled arrival date of itinerary: Full amount payable 4-7 days prior to scheduled arrival date of itinerary: 50% of total amount payable 7-30 days prior to scheduled arrival date of itinerary: 10% of total amount payable.

Activities and cancellation: The providers of activities and transports may cancel the excursions due to weather conditions and safety concerns for the clients. If an alternative activity is offered and the client agrees to join this, there will be no refund for the activities. Additional costs may be imposed for back-up solutions with a higher cost than the original program.

Cancellation Hurtigruten: If Hurtigruten is part of the program they have separate cancellation terms and conditions (only viable for the part of the program that involves Hurtigruten): 0-14 days prior to scheduled arrival date: full amount payable 14-27 days prior to scheduled arrival date: 90% payable 28-41 days prior to scheduled arrival date: 60% payable 42-55 days prior to scheduled arrival date: 30% payable

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Itineraries: North Adventure reserves the right to alter itineraries at any time the need arises. Pricing policy: North Adventure reserves the right to alter prices in the event of circumstances beyond North Adventure’s control.

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