Kirkenes Borderland – the Snowhotel – Sami experience Mai – Nov (PS06)

Book a package including the a local Kirkenes and Borderland Sightseeing, Visit at the Russian border, the Snowhotel and a sami experience in a Lavo tent. Fits  for all guests, arriving by Hurtigruten/Havila and spend the day. Luggage will be stored on board the bus. All transfers included.

DETAILED PROGRAMME:

09.30 Pick up at Hurtigruten/Havila pier or hotel in Kirkenes ACTIVITY: KIRKENES SIGHTSEEING AND BORDERLAND WITH A LOCAL GUIDE
In only 2 hours an interesting summary about Kirkenes history, daily life, relationship to our neigbours Finland and Russia, climate and much more. Guided tour through the town of Kirkenes and surroundings incl visit at two viewpoints, the  border and the mining town. Several stops on our way for photographing. Your guide will provide information and answer your questions. Our last stop is the viewpoint ”Storfjell” where we get a nice view over the fjord.  Tour is in our comfortable Mercedes minivan with max 8 seats.
11.30 Drop off at Snowhotel
11.30 – 13.30 VISIT SNOWHOTEL. First you have time on your own to visit this cold world with its`beautiful ice sculptures. You can visit all the rooms, take pictures and order a hot beverage in our cafe. We also own a dog yard where you can cuddle with our dogs (note on this tour you visit the snowhotel on your own). Our summer cafe is open and you can get a nice lunch or a cup of coffee/tea and other beverages (not included in the price)
13.30 – 14.30 SAMI EXPERIENCE The Sami are the indigenous people of arctic Scandinavia, and were the first one to inhabit the Barents and Kirkenes region thousands of years ago, following herds of reindeer, which was their main sustenance. Many Sami in Norway are still reindeer herders, and in Kirkenes municipality there are 10 000 reindeer – as many as there are people! Join Sami artist John Henrik Mienna for a 1 hour journey. We will start by meeting our 4 majestic reindeer. You will learn about reindeer and feed them from your hand with their favorite tundra food; lichen. The journey will continue into our reindeer pen, where we will walk up to our Lavvu – Sami tent.
Here by the campfire, you will hear stories about the Sami, both from folklore and from John Henriks own experiences, culminating with a performance of “Joik” – the unique Sami art of singing.
14.45 Transfer from the Snowhotel reception back to your hotel in Kirkenes

Available 01.05 – 30.11
DURATION: 5 hours 09.30 – 15.00

included all transportation, guide, entrance fee
Activities included:  Borderland Sightseeing – Sami experience – Visit at Snowhotel – Visit the huskies