2007-08 Winter Norway Tour Descriptions

King Crabs	Family Fun	Sami Ladies

Arctic Winter Adventure Tour 2007-08
This trip brings you to another part of northern Norway. This part of the country will also offer you many exciting winter activities including the Snow Crab Safari.
The lively port town of Kirkenes, the start/ending/turn around point of the world famous Norwegian Coastal Voyage. Should you wish to combine this tour with the Norwegian Coastal Voyage please contact us for a quote. In between you might experience the northern light and a bit of the Sámi Culture.

4 days / 3 nights Land Only

Destination:  Kirkenes
Departure: Daily
Sales period: December 15, 2007 – April 15, 2008
Airport of arrival / departure: Kirkenes / Kirkenes
Duration: 3 nights, 4 days
Minimum: 1 person

Activities and cancellation: The activity suppliers may cancel excursions due to
weather conditions and safety of the clients. Excursions will be cancelled if the
temperature is below -30 degrees Celsius. If the supplier offers an alternative activity and the client agrees to join there will be no refund for the cancelled activities.
Clothing: Warm and leisure clothing. Wool underwear, warm sweater of fleece, good and warm shoes, hat and gloves, scarf, pants and jacket.

DAY 01: ARRIVAL KIRKENES
Arrival Kirkenes airport. (Air on own or call us for a quote on SAS)
Take a taxi or the optional shuttle bus to the hotel. Must be booked in advance (see the pricelist for the additional price)
Check in to Rica Hotel Kirkenes. www.rica.no
Overnight at Rica Hotel in Kirkenes.

DAY 02: SNOW MOBILE SAFARI & OPTIONAL KING CRAB SAFARI
Breakfast at the hotel.

Optional activity in Kirkenes: (Tue/Wed/Thu only)
10:00am-1.00pm King Crab Safari. (See the pricelist below).
There will be transport by bus from the harbor to Jarfjorden approx. 30
minutes ride. We offer the largest and freshest King Crabs in the world.
Join us for the King Crab Safari, and catch this giant crab which can have a
span of 2 meters and weigh up to 15 kilos. Enjoy fresh crab for lunch, after a unique multimedia presentation.

6:00pm - Evening snowmobile trip included.
3 hour snowmobile trip to the mountains between Finland and Russia. In good
weather you may see the Northern Lights and the Russian town of Nikel.
Coffee and reindeer meat served during the trip.
Drivers license is required for driver.

Overnight at Rica Hotel in Kirkenes.

DAY 03: HUSKY SAFARI
Breakfast at hotel.  12:00pm, transfer from Rica Arctic Hotel. Drive your own dog team to Malbekk-koia where the sauna is waiting for you. Enjoy a herbal bath, honey massage, relaxation and cleansing. Pasvik tapas will be served before departure.  8:00pm, return to Rica Hotel Kirkenes for overnight stay.
Overnight at Rica Hotel in Kirkenes.

DAY 04: DEPARTURE KIRKENES
Breakfast at the hotel. Return to your homeward destination on your own.

Per person in double room: $1035,-
Per person in single room: $1365,-
Children (4-12 years in parents’ room): $530,-
Children (12-16 years in parents’ room): $845,-
Included: 2 nights at Rica Hotels incl. breakfast in a double room, snow mobile safari tour incl. warm clothes, transfers, snack and hot drinks, husky safari incl. transfers, warm winter clothing, sauna, massage, herbal bath and Pasvik tapas.

Prices per person for optional activities in USD:

1. Transfer with shuttle bus from the airport to Rica hotels or v.v.
$23,- One way price (must be pre-booked)

2. Snow Crab Safari
(Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday only)
$244.-
$122.- children under 12 years.

Includes transfer, thermal suit, shoes, gloves, hat and guide.
King Crab lunch and 1glass of wine/juice.

All optional activities can also be booked at the destination. Please notice
that the booking must be done latest the day before.
The clients will pay gross price when they book at the destination.
Please notice that there may be some changes for Christmas and Easter holidays concerning departure for busses and activities. All activities are subject to the local weather conditions and the supplier may cancel an excursion.