Self Guided Tour Norway

The Sami are Norway’s indigenous people. Travel to Northern Norway to experience their culture. Learn to throw a lasso, or try reindeer sledding.

This trip combines well with Taste of Lofoten & Whales.

Itinerary

Arrive Alta on your own. Overnight at Thon Hotel Alta.

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before you go and visit the Alta Museum and the Rock Carvings!

By taxi from the hotel to the Alta Museum

Visit Alta Museum – entrance fee incl.

By taxi from the museum to the hotel

Bus from Alta to Hammerfest*Dep. 14.30 Arr. 17.10

(*Daily except Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays.

Fridays & Sundays dep. Available dep. 15.00 – Arr. 17.40. No service Saturdays!)

Departure from Alta Rutebilstasjon (bus terminal is located in the center – about 3 minutes’ walk from the hotel) Arrival at Hammerfest busstation (about 4 mins walk to the hotel).

Breakfast at the hotel, before departure from the pier. Ask reception for direction to where the coastal steamer departs from, if you should need too. Hurtigruten arrives is Hammerfest at 05.15.

Coastal steamer from Hammerfest to Honningsvåg

*Dep. 06.00Arr. 11.15

Deck Seat only!

Arrive Honningsvåg and walk to your hotel for the night to see if early check in is possible.

Late evening bus to the North Cape*Dep. 21.30Arr. 22.15

(Valid: 2/6 – 17/8)

Entrance at the North Cape plateau – Enjoy!

North Cape is a monumental experience and offers a fascinating view from 307 meter above the North Atlantic Ocean, sometimes illuminated by the midnight sun. North Cape is something extraordinary - the climatic conditions, the dramatic cliff itself and

the fact that one is located on the utmost point of Europe enhances the experience.

Bus back to HonningsvågDep. 00.15Arr. 01.00

(Valid: 2/6 – 17/8)

Overnight and breakfast at Scandic Hotel Honningsvåg

Breakfast at the hotel.

Bus from Honningsvåg to OlderfjordDep. 14.40Arr. 16.30*

(Daily except Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays. Friday & Sunday dep. Available 15.10 – arr. 17.00. No service Saturdays!)

Bus from Olderfjord to KarasjokDep. 16.50Arr. 19.10*

(Daily except Fridays, Saturdays, & Sundays. Fridays & Sundays dep. 17.10 arr. 19.50. No service Saturdays!)

Arrive Karasjok Terminal and make your way to your hotel for the night.

Overnight and breakfast at Scandic Hotel Karasjok

Karasjok is the capital of the Sami people retaining the Sami traditions and culture. There are a number of Sami themed activities available. Please inquire about optional excursions.

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before you get ready for departure!

Bus from Karasjok to AltaDep. 13.50Arr. 18.40*

(bus runs Monday – Thursday. Fridays & Sundays they can depart on bus from Karasjok at 14.30 - arrive Alta at 19.15. No service Saturdays.)

Overnight and breakfast at Thon Hotel Alta

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