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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.

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

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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

12.00 - 14.00 all year round min 2 persons every day (sat & sun only on request)

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BARENTS SAFARI

THE ULTIMATE WINTER EXPERIENCE! FUN - EASY - WILD - BREATHTAKING We do specialize in winter tourism. 25 snowmobiles at your disposal. King Crab Safaris. Husky Safaris. Snow Hotel (visit/ accommodation), Sami Culture, visit reindeer farm, etc. We provide necessary clothing and safety equipment.

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

ACTIVITIES Tour destinations: to the Barents Sea, to Finland, to the Pasvik Valley, to the Russian borderline, to the Siberian Taiga Forest.

DURATION SEASON DEPARTURE

3-6 hours to several days December 12th – April 30th Daily tours at 09:00, 09:45, 13:00 and 18:00

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BARENTS SAFARI

THE ULTIMATE QUADBIKE EXPERIENCE! FUN - EASY - WILD - BREATHTAKING We do 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

ACTIVITIES Tour destinations: to the Barents Sea, to the Pasvik Valley, to the Russian borderline, to the Siberian Taiga Forest.

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DURATION SEASON DEPARTURE

3-6 hours to several days May 1th – October 15th Daily tours at 09:30, 14:00, 18:00 and 20:00

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KIRKENES SNOWHOTEL

DMC operator in Kirkenes for those seeking to explore the Arctic region. Kirkenes Snow Hotel, reindeer, hunting, fishing, the famous King crab, husky safaris or a trip to Murmansk in Russia. Authentic Sami experiences in Kirkenes! Tell us your dream and we’ll make it come true! Winter 11/12 is the fifth season for Kirkenes SnowHotel, offering 20 snow suites, beautiful ice sculptures and a wonderful snow-clad landscape. The Snow Hotel is definitely worth a visit!

Phone +47 78 97 05 40 info@radius-kirkenes.com – www.kirkenessnowhotel.com

ONE NIGHT IN KIRKENES SNOW HOTEL Kirkenes Snow Hotel is a beautiful piece of snow architecture and Arctic nature. The 15 suites, ice sculptures and live reindeers make this the most photographic spot in the Norwegian Arctic. The Snow Hotel is situated in Gabba Park, walking distance from Kirkenes.

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DURATION SEASON GROUP SIZE DEPARTURE

18:00-09:00 15.01-01.04 min 1 person every day

KIRKENES SNOW HOTEL AND GABBA PARK Pay a visit to the coolest hotel with its chilled out bar at Kirkenes Snow Hotel. An impressive architecture, built only of snow and ice. Reindeer roam around the hotel in their natural environment. Our huskies in the kennels are ready for a run. Enjoy a cup of tea or coffee around the open fire in our lavvu restaurant. The Snow Hotel has snowshoes, kick-sleds, cross-country skis and ice-fishing tackle for hire. You can order lunch at Gabba Restaurant.

DURATION SEASON GROUP SIZE DEPARTURE

13:00-14:30 15.01-01.04 min 1 person every day

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BIRK HUSKY

Authentic husky trips for individuals/small groups on the Norwegian-Russian border providing a close up encounter and insight into our life and our huskies. We offer daytime trips, evening trips under the Northern Lights and overnight trips.

All trips include meals based on local cuisine. Multi-cultural culinary adventures for larger groups in our Viking house, which seats 45 persons. You can also try your hand at driving a dog sled. Sami culture and tradition are part of the whole experience. Welcome!

Phone +47 909 78 248 – post@birkhusky.no – www.birkhusky.no

DAYTRIP BY DOG SLED 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 sleds along the Norwegian-Russian border and into the Pasvikskogen forest. You can drive you own dog sled if you wish, with children as passengers. We serve tea/coffee and lunch outdoors round an open fire or in our Sami lavvu.

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DURATION SEASON GROUP SIZE DEPARTURE

10:00-16:30 01.12-20.04 (closed 24.12.) min 2 persons Monday to Thursday

DOG-SLEDGE TRIP IN NORWEGIAN-RUSSIAN BORDERLAND INCLUDING DINNER AND HUNTING FOR THE NORTHERN LIGHTS Guided tour through Pasvikdalen valley. Help us prepare the dog sledges before setting out into the Polar Night. In good conditions, you will see the Northern Lights dance across the sky as we travel along the border between Norway and Russia – an exotic adventure in an Arctic climate. We end the trip with a delicious meal served in a Sami lavvu.

DURATION SEASON GROUP SIZE DEPARTURE

17:00-22:30 01.12-20.04 (closed 24.12.) min 2 persons Monday to Thursday

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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

AL08 DOG SLEDDING TRIPS IN THE REALM OF THE MOOSE Holmen Husky invites you on an adventurous husky safari!

Drive your own dog sled or relax and enjoy the scenery as a passenger. We take you through the pine forest following the banks of the Alta River or up through Altadalen valley to the Finnmarksvidda mountain plain. We serve tea/coffee and cakes in our lavvu or outdoors around an open fire. We explain how we train our huskies, and prepare both ourselves and the huskies for the Finnmarksløpet race, a true test of stamina and Europe’s longest sled dog race covering 1000 km.

DURATION SEASON GROUP SIZE DEPARTURE

10.00 - 12.30 15.12 - 15.04 min 1 person every day (sun only on request)

DOG SLEDDING TRIP IN WONDERFUL WINTER LIGHT, WITH HOLMEN HUSKY Holmen Husky invites you on an adventurous husky safari! Drive your own dog sled or take the trip as passenger.

The safari takes you through the forest and along the Alta river. Beautiful lighting with the possibility of the Northern Lights, moonlight and a red evening sky in the springtime.

Coffee and cakes are served in our lavvu.

DURATION SEASON GROUP SIZE DEPARTURE

16.00 - 18.30 15.12 - 15.04 min 1 person every day (sun only on request)

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NORTHERN LIGHTS HUSKY

Welcome to a personal, safe and unique husky adventure. Catch a glimpse of a day in the life of a dog racer, and visit our open kennels. We are in training for the Finnmarksløpet sled dog race and we also completed the Iditarod in Alaska, the world’s longest sled dog race. We tell you all about our experiences, and you can join us to create your very own. We offer short and long trips for both individuals and groups. Northern Lights Husky is a certified Norwegian Ecotourism company.

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

DOG SLEDDING TRIP WITH NORTHERN LIGHTS HUSKY Play an active role on the trip and learn all about the huskies and dog sledding. You can take charge of your own team of dogs and make them ready yourself for the trip. Or, if you prefer, you can leave it all to us. We end the trip with storytelling about the Finnmarksløpet and Iditarod sled dog races around an open fire, while enjoying home-baked cake and hot drinks. Welcome!

EVENING TRIP BY DOG SLED WITH NORTHERN LIGHTS HUSKY Help us get the dog sled ready. We can teach you all you need to know to feel safe. We set out under the starry skies, hoping to spot the Northern Lights. We end the trip around an open fire, telling stories from the sled dog races we have completed and for which we train our dogs, while enjoying home-baked cake and a hot drink. Welcome!

DURATION SEASON GROUP SIZE DEPARTURE

DURATION SEASON GROUP SIZE DEPARTURE

10.00 - 12.30 15.12 - 15.04 min 1 person every day (sat only on request)

17.00 - 19.30 15.12 - 15.04 min 1 person every day (sat only on request)

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GLØD

Are you seeking adventure in magnificent Arctic surroundings? Do you dream of gazing up at the Northern Lights, fishing in frozen lakes or basking in the warmth of an open camp fire? Are your sights set on the high peaks, from where you have views of fjord and plain? Short and long expeditions on skis, snowshoes or dog sled – we provide you with the ultimate adventure accompanied by local culinary delights to add extra flavour to your trip!

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

HUNTING THE NORTHERN LIGHT Do you want to experience the beautiful spectacle of the Northern Light, but don’t know how or where to go? We pick you up at your hotel and take you by car to the best viewpoints, far from the light pollution around the town.

Our Northern Lights guides are photographers and can help with your camera settings so you capture the best shots possible of this natural phenomenon. We do not provide a Northern Lights guarantee, but in the 2010/11 season we found the Northern Lights on about 80 % of our tours.

DURATION SEASON GROUP SIZE DEPARTURE

19.00 - 23.30 01.10-15.04 min 2 persons Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday January, February and March: every day

YOUR ARCTIC ADVENTURE Are you fascinated by the Arctic nature? Join us and experience the peace and tranquility, the colors and the forms – and perhaps a moose, hare or fox! If we are lucky we catch a trout or an Arctic Char! Equipped with warm thermo suits and snow shoes or cross country skies we head for GLØD wilderness camp. It is located in the forest, surrounded by mountains. We are joined by an Alaska husky to pull a pulka with our food and equipment. On the ice covered lake we will drill a hole and try our fishing luck. Warm lunch will be prepared over the open fire and served in a Sami Lavvo.

DURATION SEASON GROUP SIZE DEPARTURE

10.00 - 15.00 01.11-15.04 min 2 persons Monday, Wednesday, Friday January, February and March: also Saturday

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SORRISNIVA – IGLOO HOTEL

A breathtaking experience provided by Mother Nature! Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel opens its doors for the 12th time in mid-January featuring an ice chapel, ice gallery, ice bar and 30 guest rooms. The hotel lobby, restaurant, showers, jacuzzi, meeting room and souvenir shop are located in the service building adjacent to the igloo hotel. Daily snowmobile safaris depart morning and afternoon. We offer customised trips for groups, with overnight stay in lavvu, mountain lodge or hotel. The hotel’s menu is based on the best local produce and made by “Norwegian Chef of the year 2009”! Welcome to an out of the world adventure!

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

VISIT SORRISNIVA IGLOO HOTEL Norway’s largest ice hotel An amazing building of ice and snow, with suites, bar and several lounges. Dinner in the Laksestua restaurant may be pre-booked.

SPEND THE NIGHT AT SORRISNIVA IGLOO HOTEL Approx. 18.01–15.04 (subject to weather conditions).

Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel sleeps around 80, with suites, an ice bar and several lounges. All exterior and interior is made from snow and ice: the rooms, beds, even the glasses in the bar! The hotel is decorated with ice sculptures – beautiful pieces of art created by talented sculptors – creating in harmony with the pure white snow a fairytale like atmosphere. The indoor temperature in the igloo hotel varies between -4 and -7 degrees Celsius. You spend the night wrapped comfortably up in sleeping bags and reindeer skins. The restaurant, cloakroom, sauna and lounge are located in the heated services building beside the igloo hotel.

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SORRISNIVA – IGLOO HOTEL

SNOWMOBILE SAFARI AND A VISIT TO SORRISNIVA IGLOO HOTEL AND FINNMARK LUNCH Approx. 15.12.–approx. 30.04 depending on snowconditions. NB! The Igloo Hotel opens approx. 18.01.

The trip starts right outside Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel. We journey through a breathtaking variety of beautiful landscapes as we follow the old trade route towards Karasjok.

The terrain is varied; from forest and valley to unending, snow-covered plains. The safari ends with a visit to Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel, a fascinating building of ice and snow covering 2000 m², with 30 bedrooms, suites, ice bar, ice gallery, ice chapel etc. A delicious lunch is served in Laksestua restaurant before departure.

EVENING SNOWMOBILE SAFARI / HUNTING FOR THE NORTHERN LIGHTS Approx. 15.12–approx. 30.04 depending on snowconditions. NB! The Igloo Hotel opens approx. 18.01.

The trip starts right outside Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel and takes us through one of the last wilderness areas in Europe. The terrain is varied; from forest and valley to unending, snow-covered plains. We may catch sight of the Northern Lights (but please note that you cannot see the Northern Lights in daylight). The safari ends with a visit to Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel, a fascinating building of ice and snow, with 30 double bedrooms, suites, ice bar, ice gallery, ice chapel etc.

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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

SNOWSHOEING TRIP Take a trip in the snow using the ancient method of snowshoes. As we walk through the forest close to Gargia Fjellstue (mountain lodge), you will see the footprints of a number of small and large forest animals. We stop for a break in a clearing, and light an open fire so we can brew some coffee.

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 the Northern Lights over the treetops.

DURATION SEASON GROUP SIZE DEPARTURE

DURATION SEASON GROUP SIZE DEPARTURE

10.30 - 14.00 01.12 - 31.04 min 1 person All days

18.00 - 21.30 01.12 - 31.04 min 1 person All days

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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 wintertime the rock art is covered by snow, but inside the museum one can see 7000 - 4000 year old rock carvings on three loose boulders.

A guided tour will learn you more about the exiting prehistory of the north and the history of Alta. Duration: 1 hour. Advance booking required.

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

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) 01.12-30.04 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 15.12-15.04 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.

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

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NORTHERN LIGHTS SAFARI TO HALDE As far up from the River Karasjoka as you can hear a dog barking is the Haldečohkka. From this holy mountain you have a 360 degree view of the sky. A perfect place to experience the magical northern light. We use snow shoes on the 1,5 km hike to the Halde top, from where you can enjoy the full view while your guide tells you about the northern light in Sámi and Norwegian culture and sit by

the fire on a reindeer skin or by yourself in the darkness with a nice hot drink.

DURATION SEASON GROUP SIZE DEPARTURE

20.00 - 23.30 15.12 - 20.03 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. Rica Hotel Alta is a full-service hotel with good facilities, a large capacity and bears the Swan label.

The hotel was refurbished and now features 241 rooms, including suites and junior suites, a large and varied breakfast buffet and an à la carte restaurant with local dishes on the menu. 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 KIRKENES Rica Arctic Hotel is located in the centre of Kirkenes, the town on the Russian border, close by the pedestrian street with interesting shops, shopping centre and other activities in the town. 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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THE NORTH CAPE HALL AND SAPMI PARK THE NORTH CAPE HALL The North Cape is located at 71°10’21” North and marks the northernmost point of the European mainland. The North Cape Hall is a service centre with a wide variety of facilities; Panorama Film with films portraying the North Cape in all four seasons, museum exhibitions, St. Johannes Chapel, cafe and souvenir shop. During the winter, there are daily departures from Honningsvåg to the North Cape by bus (weather permitting).

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

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EXPEDITION TO THE NORTH CAPE Year round Departure from Honningsvåg to North Cape at set times or drive yourself during the summer months. Notice in the winter you might have to go on the bumper to bumper ride at 12:00 from town due to the changing weather conditions. At North Cape enjoy the spectacular view from the cliff and see the famous globe outside.

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. 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

A 06 ALTA AND NORTH CAPE LAND OF THE NORTHERN LIGHTS Destinations: Departure: Sales period; Airport of arrival / departure: Duration: Minimum / Maximum: Booking: Invoice: Clothing:

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Alta Can start all days except Friday and Saturday 15.01 – 15.04 Alta 5 days, 4 nights 1 person All reservations for this program can be booked and will be confirmed by North Adventure.

One invoice including all services. Prepaid.

Warm leisure clothing. Wool underwear, warm sweater or fleece, good and warm shoes, hat and gloves, scarf, pants and jacket.

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

and then the excursion to the North Cape. At North Cape enjoy the view from the famous North Cape cliff. Inside

Option: Pick up at the hotel 19:00

you will get champagne and a certificate.

AL44 – HUNTING THE NORTHERN LIGHTS 19:00-23:30 WITH GLØD

Take the bus from North Cape to Honningsvåg, and from

Do you want to experience the beautiful spectacle of the

there the bus back to Alta at 14:40 (Monday to Thursday)

Northern Light, but don’t know how or where to go? We

and 15:10 (Friday and Sunday) from the town centre. Back

pick you up at your hotel and take you by car to the best

in Alta 18:40 or 19:15 depending on the day.

viewpoints.

Return to the hotel around 23:30

DAY 3: 10:00 Pick up at the hotel

DAY 2: 06:35 Bus from Alta – take the bus from the bus

AL08 – DOG-SLEDGE TRIPS IN THE LAND OF THE ELK

station 200 meters from your hotel.

WITH HOLMEN HUNDESENTER 10:00 – 12:30 Holmen Hundesenter invites you on an adventurous

NORTH CAPE EXCURSION 06:35 - 19:15

husky safari! Drive your own dog-sledge or relax and en-

Take a trip to the northernmost point of Europe in winter

joy the scenery as a passenger.

– a unique experience in both stormy and calm weather and visit the charming fishing village of Honningsvåg.

Travel by bus from Alta to Honningsvåg (return service)

© THOMAS KRÆMER

A TASTE OF ARCTIC NORWAY

Dinner is served in the restaurant in the evening, skillfully

Experience a unique evening in the old centre of Alta with

prepared using local ingredients by “Norwegian chef of

a gourmet meal. The meal is served at Thon Hotel Vica in

the year 2009”.

restaurant Haldde Option: Enjoy a “mini spa” at Sorrisniva with outdoor hotDAY 4: 09:30 Pick up at the hotel

tub, enjoy the warm bubbles and maybe you will see the Northern Lights from the tub.

AL01 – SNOWMOBILE TOUR AND A NORWEGIAN LAPLAND LUNCH

DAY 5: Breakfast in the restaurant and why not take a re-

We journey through a breathtaking variety of beautiful

laxing sauna in the morning.

landscapes as we follow the old trade route towards Karasjok. A Norwegian Lapland lunch will be served after the

10:00 Pick up from Sorrisniva

trip. Relax and enjoy the peaceful area that is Sorrisniva,

DEPARTURE ALTA

take a walk and enjoy the silence.

Total price pr. person for the package as written in the AL04 – SPEND THE NIGHT AT SORRISNIVA

program.

IGLOO HOTEL

NOK 11 670.- in double room

All exterior and interior is made from snow and ice: the

NOK 12 970.- in single room

rooms, beds, even the glasses in the bar! You spend the

Options are not included in the price. We can also make

night wrapped comfortably up in sleeping bags and rein-

this package with special prices for children upon request.

deer skins. The restaurant, cloakroom, sauna and lounge are located in the heated services building beside the ig-

Please note: 2 persons per snowmobile in double room-

loo hotel.

price above and 1 person per snowmobile in single room price above.

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ALTA – ENJOY THE SILENCE! © NORTH ADVENTURE

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Alta All days.

15.01 – 15.04 Alta 4 days, 3 nights 1 – approx. 15 persons All reservations for this program can be booked and will be confirmed by North Adventure.

One invoice including all services. Prepaid Warm leisure clothing. Wool underwear, warm sweater or fleece, good and warm shoes, hat and gloves, scarf, pants and jacket.

DAY 1: Arrive in Alta and Check in at Rica hotel

loo hotel. Dinner is served in the restaurant in the evening, skillfully prepared using local and short travelled ingredi-

DAY 2:

ents by “Norwegian chef of the year 2009”

10:30 Pick up at the hotel AL42 – SNOW SHOE TRIP

DAY 3: Enjoy the sauna and leisure breakfast at Sorris-

Take a trip in the forest on the snow using the ancient

niva in the morning.

method of snowshoes. Enjoy the silence and relaxation of being close to nature in an environmentally sound way.

AL39 – DOG SLEDDING TRIP WITH NORTHERN LIGHTS HUSKY 10:00-12:30

A traditional lunch is served in the warm and friendly Gar-

Play an active role on the trip and learn all about the husk-

gia Fjellstue after the trip.

ies and dog sledding. Northern Lights Husky is a certified ecotourism company.

17:00 pick up at the hotel AL04 – SPEND THE NIGHT AT ALTA IGLOO HOTEL

Leisure time, why not try one of the restaurants in town

All exterior and interior is made from snow and ice: the

for lunch and watch the daily life in Alta. Or visit the Alta

rooms, beds, even the glasses in the bar! You spend the

Museum and learn about the century old rock carvings on

night wrapped comfortably up in sleeping bags and rein-

the UNESCO world heritage list as well as the new and

deer skins. The restaurant, cloakroom, sauna and lounge

old history of Alta.

are located in the heated services building beside the ig-

Š TRYM IVAR BERGSMO

A TASTE OF ARCTIC NORWAY Experience a unique evening in the old centre of Alta

Some of our partners are eco certified

with a gourmet meal. Visit a restaurant with The meal is

businesses like Northern Lights Husky.

served at Thon Hotel Vica in restaurant Haldde – transfer

Other companies are on the way to

not included, why not take the 20 minute walk to sharpen

certification and strive to make as little

the appetite.

impact as possible on the arctic nature.

DAY 4: Departure Alta Total price pr. person for the package as written in the program.

NOK 8 595.- in double room NOK 9 195.- in single room We can also make this package with special prices for children upon request.

See next page for Information regarding booking and cancellations.

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ALTA – CITY OF THE NORTHERN LIGHTS © NORTH ADVENTURE

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Alta All days.

15.01 – 15.04 Alta 4 days, 3 nights 1 – approx. 15 persons All reservations for this program can be booked and will be confirmed by North Adventure.

One invoice including all services. Prepaid Warm leisure clothing. Wool underwear, warm sweater or fleece, good and warm shoes, hat and gloves, scarf, pants and jacket.

DAY 1: Arrive in Alta and Check in at Rica hotel Alta

18:00 – transfer not included.

A TASTE OF ARCTIC NORWAY

DAY 2:

Experience a unique evening in the old centre of Alta with

09:30 - Pick up at the hotel

a gourmet meal. The meal is served at Thon Hotel Vica in

AL01 – SNOWMOBILE SAFARI 10:00 – 13:00

restaurant Haldde

We journey through a breathtaking variety of beautiful landscapes as we follow the old trade route towards Kar-

DAY 3: Leisure time in the morning, why not visit the Alta

asjok. The terrains varied; from forest and valley to un-

Museum with its exhibitions about the UNESCO World

ending, snow-covered plains.

Heritage listed Rock Carvings? Entrance app. 100,- NOK

After the tour enjoy a traditional Norwegian Lapland

pr person.

Lunch in the famous Sorrisniva Restaurant. Skillfully prepared using local ingredients by “Norwegian chef of the

16:00 – Pick up at the hotel

year 2009”.

AL09 – DOG SLEDDING TRIP IN WONDERFUL WINTER LIGHT, WITH HOLMEN HUSKY

VISIT THE SORRISNIVA IGLOO HOTEL

Holmen Husky invites you on an adventurous husky sa-

All interior and exterior is made from snow and ice and

fari.

the hotel is decorated with ice sculpture. In the Ice bar you will be served a refreshing drink in glasses made of ice!

13:15 – Transfer back to the hotel

DAY 4: Departure Alta

Š TERJE RAKKE / NORDIC LIFE

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

Alta is called the city of Northen Lights and have many excursions focusing on

NOK 6 495,- in double room

this spectacular nature phenomenon.

NOK 7 845,- in single room

By the end of 2012 Alta will even have a Northern Lights Cathedral designed to

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

Please note: 2 persons per snowmobile in double roomprice above and 1 person per snowmobile in single room price above.

See next page for Information regarding booking and cancellations.

look like the famous polar light.

WINTER ADVENTURES WITH A NIGHT IN THE KIRKENES SNOWHOTEL

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Alta – Honningsvåg - North Cape – Kirkenes 15.01 – 11.04 All days except Thursday or Friday Alta/Kirkenes 6 nights, 7 days 1 – approx. 15 persons All reservations for this program can be booked and will be confirmed by North Adventure.

One invoice including all services. Must be prepaid.

Warm leisure clothing. Wool underwear, warm sweater or fleece, good and warm shoes, hat and gloves, scarf, pants and jacket.

DAY 1: Arrive in Alta and check Rica hotel

hotel and stops at the Tourist office in Honningsvåg)

Option (not included in the price below):

11:45 Pick up by the North Cape coach at the Tourist office

AL44 – HUNT FOR THE NORTHERN LIGHTS WITH GLØD AS 19:00 – 24:00

ARRIVE IN NORTH CAPE. ENJOY THE VIEW!

Want to experience the beautiful spectacle of the North-

The North Cape Hall offers a film presenting North Cape’s

ern Lights, but don’t know how or where to go?

4 seasons, a souvenir shop and the Coffee house is open serving snacks and warm drinks. Champagne and North

DAY 2: 10:30 Pick up at the hotel

Cape certificate is included.

14:00 Return from North Cape to Honningsvåg.

AL42 – SNOW SHOE TRIP WITH GARGIA MOUNTAIN

14:45 Board Hurtigruten

LODGE 10:30-14:00

15:15 Departure with Hurtigruten

Take a trip in the in the forest on snow using the ancient

An exquisite dinner and breakfast buffet is included in the

method of snowshoes. Leisure time in the afternoon and

trip with Hurtigruten, one of most beautiful sea journeys

evening, try one of the restaurants in Alta City Centre.

in the world!

DAY 3: 06:35 BOREAL BUS FROM ALTA TO

DAY 4: 10:00 Arrive in Kirkenes with Hurtigruten

HONNINGSVÅG

Check-in at the hotel

(Leaves from the busstaion in Alta, 150 meters from your

Pick up 17:00

DAY 6: 07:00-09:00 Breakfast at the restaurant next to

KI14 – DOG-SLEDGE TRIP IN PASVIKDALEN WITH

the snow hotel and sauna in the service building. Trans-

BIRK HUSKY

port back to the hotel for check in. There are also a pos-

Guided tour through Pasvikdalen valley with dogsledge,

sibility to sample the local specialty that is King Crab, ask

in good conditions you can see the Northern Lights dance

in the reception for options, its highly recommended.

across the sky. We end the trip with a delicious meal served in a Sami lavvu. Departure to the hotel 22:30.

Option: 13:00 Pick up at the hotel KS06 – SIGHTSEEING TO THE RUSSIAN BORDER

DAY 5:

AND THE MINING TOWN BJØRNEVATN

09:00 Pick up at the hotel

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

KI05 – SNOWMOBILE SAFARI ALONG THE NORWE-

mines in Bjørnevatn.

GIAN-RUSSIAN BORDER 09:00-15:00 We take the bus from the centre of Kirkenes to Sandnes

DAY 7: Departure Kirkenes

(10 min.). Guided snowmobile safari along the Norwegian/Russian border on the Pasvik river.

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

18:00 pick up at the hotel KI27 – CHECK IN AT KIRKENES SNOW HOTEL

NOK 15 280.- in double room

Kirkenes Snowhotel is a beautiful piece of snow architecture and Arctic nature. 15 suites, ice sculptures and

We can also make this package with special prices for

live reindeers make this the most photographic spot in

children upon request.

the Norwegian Arctic. Heated service buildings like re-

Please note: 2 persons per snowmobile in double room-

strooms, sauna and changing rooms next to the snowho-

price above and 1 person per snowmobile in single room

tel. Dinner in Kota Restaurant.

price above.

WINTER ADVENTURES WITH A NIGHT IN THE SORRISNIVA IGLOO HOTEL

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Alta – Honningsvåg - North Cape – Kirkenes This program can start all days except Thursday & Friday 15.01 – 11.04 Alta/Kirkenes 5 nights, 6 days 1 – approx. 15 persons All reservations for this program can be booked and will be confirmed by North Adventure.

One invoice including all services. Must be prepaid.

Warm leisure clothing. Wool underwear, warm sweater or fleece, good and warm shoes, hat and gloves, scarf, pants and jacket.

DAY 1: Arrive in Alta.

sauna after a night in the ice hotel?

17:00 - Transfer to Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel Alta - Check-in.

Departure from Sorrisniva 10:30

AL04 – SPEND THE NIGHT AT SORRISNIVA IGLOO HOTEL

THE UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE LISTED ROCK CARV-

All exterior and interior is made from snow and ice: the

INGS AND ALTA MUSEUM

rooms, beds, even the glasses in the bar! You spend the

In the museum you can watch thrilling exhibitions about

night wrapped comfortably up in sleeping bags and rein-

local history, visit our shop and café, and enjoy a breath-

deer skins. The restaurant, cloakroom, sauna and lounge

taking view over the fjord. Check-in at the hotel. Leisure in

are located in the heated services building beside the ig-

Alta City Centre, why not try one of the local restaurants

loo hotel. Dinner is served in the restaurant in the evening,

and watch the daily life in an arctic city.

skillfully prepared using local ingredients by “Norwegian chef of the year 2009”.

Option (not included in the price below): AL44 – HUNT FOR THE NORTHERN LIGHTS WITH

Option: MINI ”SPA” IN SORRISNIVA

GLØD AS 19:00 – 24:00

Enjoy a refreshing and relaxing bath in an outdoor Jacuzzi,

Want to experience the beautiful spectacle of the North-

enjoy the hot bubbles while the northern lights hopefully

ern Lights, but don’t know how or where to go?

dance in the sky. Remember to bring your swimwear.

DAY 3: 06:35 Boreal bus from Alta to Honningsvåg DAY 2: Breakfast in the restaurant and maybe visit the

(Leaves from the bus station in Alta, 150 meters from our

hotel and stop at the Tourist office in Honningsvåg)

DAY 5: Leisure time in the morning, why not learn more about this unique border town and its history at the Bor-

11:45 Pick up by the North Cape coach at the Tourist office

derland Museum right outside the city centre.

ARRIVE IN NORTH CAPE. ENJOY THE VIEW! Champagne and North Cape certificate is included to cel-

Option: 13:00 Pick up at the hotel

ebrate being at the “top of Europe”.

KS06 – SIGHTSEEING TO THE RUSSIAN BORDER

14:00 Return from North Cape to Honningsvåg.

AND THE MINING TOWN BJØRNEVATN

14:45 Board Hurtigruten - 15:15 Departure with Hurtigruten

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

An exquisite dinner and breakfast buffet is included in the

mines in Bjørnevatn.

trip with Hurtigruten, one of most beautiful sea journeys in the world!

18:00 pick up from the hotel KI04 - NORTHERN LIGHTS SAFARI BY SNOWMOBILE

DAY 4: 10:00 Arrive in Kirkenes with Hurtigruten

18:00-21:00 Snowmobile trip to the mountains between Finland and

Pick up from Hurtigruten

Russia. Cultural historical guided tour.

KI29 – DAYTRIP BY DOG SLED TO THE NORWEGIANRUSSIAN BORDERLAND

DAY 6: Departure Kirkenes

Join us for sightseeing in Pasvikdalen valley – learn all about our unique nature and culture. We serve tea/cof-

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

fee and lunch outdoors round an open fire or in our Sami

program. NOK 14 375,- in double room / NOK 16 475,- in

lavvu. Check-in at the hotel. Leisure time in the evening,

single room We can also make this package with special

there is a possibility to sample the local specialty that is

prices for children upon request. Please note: 2 persons

King Crab, ask in the reception for options, its highly rec-

per snowmobile in double room-price above and 1 person

ommended.

per snowmobile in single room price above.

AK 07

NORTHERN LIGHTS ADVENTURES © NORTH ADVENTURE

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Alta – Honningsvåg - North Cape – Kirkenes This program can start every day, except thursday 15.01 – 11.04 Alta/Kirkenes 5 nights, 6 days 1 – approx. 15 persons All reservations for this program can be booked and will be confirmed by North Adventure.

One invoice including all services. Must be prepaid.

Warm leisure clothing. Wool underwear, warm sweater, or fleece, good and warm shoes, hat and gloves, scarf, pants and jacket.

DAY 1: Arrive in Alta and check in at the hotel

huskies and dog sledding. Transfer to the Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel.

AL44 – HUNT FOR THE NORTHERN LIGHTS WITH GLØD 19:00 – 24:00 Want to experience the beautiful spectacle

AL04 – SPEND THE NIGHT AT SORRISNIVA IGLOO HOTEL

of the Northern Lights, but don’t know how or where to go?

All exterior and interior is made from snow and ice: the rooms, beds, even the glasses in the bar! The hotel is deco-

DAY 2: Entrance to the Museum is included but not transfer.

rated with ice sculptures and the indoor temperature in the igloo hotel varies between -4 and -7 degrees Celsius. You

THE UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE LISTED ROCK CARV-

spend the night wrapped comfortably up in sleeping bags.

INGS AND ALTA MUSEUM

The restaurant, cloakroom, sauna and lounge are located in

In the museum you can watch thrilling exhibitions about

the heated services building beside the igloo hotel. Dinner is

local history, visit our shop and café, and enjoy a breath-

served in the restaurant in the evening, skillfully prepared us-

taking view over the fjord. The Museum is open from

ing local ingredients by “Norwegian chef of the year 2009”.

08:00-15:00 on weekdays and 11:00-16:00 on weekends.

On the city bus line and app. 4 km in walking distance.

OUTDOOR HOT-TUB Included in this adventure is an outdoor hot-tub experi-

16:00 pick up at hotel.

ence, relax in the hot bubbles and if you are lucky maybe

AL40 EVENING TRIP BY DOG SLEDGE

you will see the northern lights while taking a bath. Don’t

Play an active role on the trip and learn all about the

forget to bring your swimwear.

DAY 3: 07:00-10:00: A relaxing and warming Sauna and

Day 5: 09:45 Arrive in Kirkenes with Hurtigruten

breakfast at Sorrisniva. 10:00 Departure to Alta City Centre

Check-in at the hotel. Leisure time in the morning, why not

for leisure time. Why not try a local restaurant for lunch?

learn more about this unique border town and its history at the Borderland Museum right outside the city centre.

TAKE THE BUS OVER THE TUNDRA FROM ALTA TO HONNINGSVÅG

18:00 pick up from the hotel

On the way you will see the “moon landscape” of the

KI04 – NORTHERN LIGHTS SAFARI BY SNOWMOBILE

Finnmark Tundra and the Fiord of Porsanger.

18:00-21:00

14:30 (Monday-Thursday) or 15:00 (Friday and Sunday)

Snowmobile trip to the mountains between Finland and

Boreal bus from Alta to Honningsvåg (leaves from the

Russia. Cultural historical guided tour.

bus station in Alta, 150 meters from your hotel and stops at the tourist office in Honningsvåg)

DAY 6: Departure Kirkenes

18:30 (Monday-Thursday) or 19:00 (Friday and Sunday) Arrival in Honningsvåg. Check-in at your hotel.

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

DAY 4: 11:45 Pick up by the North Cape coach at the Tourist office

NOK 15 890,- in double room NOK 17 890,- in single room

ARRIVE IN NORTH CAPE. ENJOY THE VIEW! Champagne and North Cape certificate is included to

We can also make this package with special prices for

celebrate being at the “top of Europe”. 14:00 Return from

children upon request.

North Cape to Honningsvåg. 14:45 Board Hurtigruten 15:15 Departure with Hurtigruten. An exquisite dinner and

Please note: 2 persons per snowmobile in double room-

breakfast buffet is included in the trip with Hurtigruten,

price above and 1 person per snowmobile in single room

one of most beautiful sea journeys in the world!

price above.

AKA 01

THE LAND OF THE SAMI PEOPLE © NORTH ADVENTURE

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Alta –Karasjok All days except Tuesday and Thursday 15.01 – 15.04 Alta 6 days, 5 nights 1 – approx. 15 persons All reservations for this program can be booked and will be confirmed by North Adventure.

One invoice including all services. Prepaid Warm leisure clothing. Wool underwear, warm sweater or fleece, good and warm shoes, hat and gloves, scarf, pants and jacket.

DAY 1: Arrive in Alta and Check in at the Rica hotel

The hotel is decorated with ice sculptures and the indoor

Option: A taste of Arctic Norway

temperature in the igloo hotel varies between -4 and -7

Experience a unique evening in the old centre of Alta with

degrees Celsius. The restaurant, cloakroom, sauna and

a gourmet meal. The meal is served at Thon Hotel Vica in

lounge are located in the heated services building beside

restaurant Haldde

the igloo hotel. A fantastic dinner is served in the restaurant during the visit, skillfully prepared using local ingredi-

DAY 2: 10:00 Pick up

ents by “Norwegian chef of the year 2009.

Before going to bed enjoy the outdoor hottub and sauna

AL08 – DOG SLEDDING TRIPS IN THE REALM OF THE

in Sorrisniva. Sit in the warm bubbles with a hat on your

MOOSE

head and enjoy the relaxing and refreshing arctic air.

Holmen Husky invites you on an adventurous husky safa-

Maybe if you are lucky the Northern Lights Will light up

ri! Drive your own dog sled or relax and enjoy the scenery

the sky above you.

as a passenger. Leisure time in the evening or an optional stay in a very unique hotel.

DAY 3: Enjoy a relaxing breakfast in your hotel or break-

Option: 17:00 Pick up

fast and sauna in Sorrisniva before departure to Alta at 10:00.

AL04 – OVERNIGHT IN THE SORRISNIVA IGLOO HOTEL All exterior and interior is made from snow and ice: the rooms, beds, even the glasses in the bar!

© DIETER SALATHE

© TERJE RAKKE / NORDIC LIFE

Departure to Karasjok. 14:30 (15:00 Friday and Sunday)

Dinner in the evening at your hotel before the tour to Hal-

Bus leaves from the busstation in Alta

de. Pick up at 20:00

TAKE THE BUS OVER THE TUNDRA

NORTHERN LIGHTS SAFARI TO HALDE

FROM ALTA TO KARASJOK

From this holy mountain you have a 360 degree view of

On the way you will see the “moon landscape” of the

the sky. A perfect place to experience the magical north-

Finnmark Tundra and enjoy the view as the bus drives in-

ern light. We use snow shoes on the 1,5 km hike.

land almost to the Finnish border.

DAY 5: 13:50 (14:30 on Friday and Sunday) Departure to 19:10 Arrival Karasjok

Alta by bus from Rica hotel (let them know in the reception you are leaving with the bus).

Check in at the Rica Hotel and enjoy a nice dinner.

18:40 (19:15) Arrival in Alta Bus station Leisure time in Alta and Karasjok.

DAY 4: Wake up to a lovely breakfast and get ready for the adventures of the day.

Day 6: Departure Alta

KO09 – THE MAGICAL THEATRE AND THE SIIDA

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

(SAMI CAMP)

program.

This unique multimedia presentation in eight languages provides you with an insight into Sami culture, history and

NOK 9 650,- pr adult in double room

mythology.

NOK 10 950,- pr person in single room Options are not included in the price.

13:00 – optional guided tour at the Sami Parliament.

Ask in the reception for more information. Within walking

We can also make this package with special prices for

distance of your hotel and free.

children upon request.

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Kirkenes All days 01.01 – 11.04 Kirkenes 3 nights, 4 days 1 – approx. 15 persons All reservations for this program can be booked and will be confirmed by North Adventure.

One invoice including all services. Prepaid.

Warm leisure clothing. Wool underwear, warm sweater or fleece, good and warm shoes, hat and gloves, scarf, pants and jacket.

DAY 1: Arrival Kirkenes

18:00 Pick up at the hotel

Check-in at the hotel.

KI27 – ONE NIGHT IN A SNOW HOTEL Kirkenes Snow Hotel is a beautiful piece of snow archi-

17:00 Pick up at the hotel

tecture and Arctic nature. The 15 suites, ice sculptures

KI14 – DOG-SLEDGE TRIP IN NORWEGIAN-RUSSIAN

and live reindeers make this the most photographic spot

BORDERLAND 17:00-22:30

in the Norwegian Arctic. Heated service buildings like re-

Guided tour through Pasvikdalen valley. Help us prepare

strooms, sauna and changing rooms next to the snow-

the dog sledges before setting out into the Polar Night.We

hotel. Dinner in Kota Restaurant. Gather around the open

end the trip with a delicious meal served in a Sami lavvu,

fire and sample local delicacies.

dinner is included. Return to hotel 22:30 DAY 3: 07:00 – 09:00 Breakfast in Kota Restaurant DAY 2: Leisure time in the morning 09:45 Pick up at the snow hotel 13:00 Pick up at the hotel

KI03 – BARENTS SAFARI BY SNOWMOBILE 09:45-12:45

KS6 – SIGHTSEEING TO THE RUSSIAN BORDER AND

Snowmobile trip to the Siberian taiga forest in Pasvik.

THE MINING TOWN BJØRNEVATN

Cultural historical guided tour. Return to Kirkenes and

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

check in at the hotel. Leisure time in Kirkenes in the even-

mines in Bjørnevatn.

ing, why not try one of the local restaurants and enjoy daily life in this unique Russian border town.

Š TERJE RAKKE / NORDIC LIFE

DAY 4: Departure Kirkenes

All services provided by North Adventure are provided to the customer on the following terms and conditions. All

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

prices quoted by North Adventure are indicative only and

program.

are subject to dates of travel and availability.

NOK 9 480,- in double room

The Kirkenes Snowhotel is one of two ice and snow ho-

NOK 10 930,- in single room

tels in Finnmark and in Kirkenes they normally open around the 20th of December each year. This means you

We can also make this package with special prices for

could celebrate Christmas or New Year in a snowhotel if

children upon request.

you like. Note that not all suppliers have activities during the christmas and new year period so it is wise to contact

Please note: 2 persons per snowmobile in double roomprice above and 1 person per snowmobile in single room price above.

us beforehand if you wish to have a different Christmas.

KIRKENES - WINTER ADVENTURES IN AN ARCTIC BORDER TOWN K 04

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© NORTH ADVENTURE

Kirkenes 01.01 – 11.04 Kirkenes 3 nights, 4 days 1 – approx. 15 persons All reservations for this program can be booked and will be confirmed by North Adventure.

One invoice including all services. Prepaid.

Warm leisure clothing. Wool underwear, warm sweater, or fleece, good and warm shoes, hat and gloves, scarf, pants and jacket.

DAY 1: Arrival Kirkenes

10:00 Pick up at the hotel

Check-in at the hotel

KI29 – DAYTRIP BY DOG SLED TO THE NORWEGIANRUSSIAN BORDERLAND

18:00 Pick up at the hotel

Join us for sightseeing in Pasvik Valley – learn all about

KI27 – ONE NIGHT IN A SNOW HOTEL

our unique nature and culture. We serve tea/coffee and

Kirkenes Snow Hotel is a beautiful piece of snow archi-

lunch outdoors round an open fire or in our Sami lavvu.

tecture and Arctic nature. The 15 suites, ice sculptures

Leisure time in the afternoon and evening, why not try

and live reindeers make this the most photographic spot

one of the local restaurants and see the daily life of this

in the Norwegian Arctic. Heated service buildings like re-

unique bordertown?

strooms, sauna and changing rooms next to the snowhotel. Dinner in Kota Restaurant. Gather around the open

DAY 3: Leisure time in the morning.

fire and sample local delicacies.

We recommend a trip to the borderland Museum where DAY 2: 07:00 – 09:00 Breakfast in Kota Restaurant

you will learn more about the WWII history of Kirkenes, its position during the cold war and other interesting facts

Departure to the hotel for check in if possible, otherwise to leave your luggage.

about the town.

Option: 13:00 Pick up at the hotel

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

KS06 – SIGHTSEEING TO THE RUSSIAN BORDER

program.

AND THE MINING TOWN BJØRNEVATN A guided trip by bus to the Russian border and the iron ore

NOK 9 230,- in double room

mines in Bjørnevatn.

NOK 11 430,- in single room

18:00 Pick up at the hotel

We can also make this package with special prices for

KI04 – NORTHERN LIGHTS SAFARI BY SNOWMOBILE

children upon request.

Snowmobile trip to the mountains between Finland and Russia. Cultural and historical guided tour through the

Please note: 2 persons per snowmobile in double room-

special borderland and the history between Norway,

price above and 1 person per snowmobile in single room

Russia and Finland.

price above.

Return to the hotel after the trip.

Kirkenes is located next to the Russian and Finnish border DAY 4: Departure Kirkenes

and often referred to as the border town. From Kirkenes you can take daytrips and overnight tours to Russia as well as snowmobile trips over the Finnish Border. Remember to apply for a VISA if you wish to go to Russia, Pasvikturist can help you with this if you contact them.

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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.

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.

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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.

Cancellation: In the event of cancellation of the itinerary 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.

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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