Self Guided Tour Norway

   
 
 

Taste of Sami Culture in Lapland

Independent Arctic Tour

2010 Departures

DailyJune 1st to August 31st
Prices
From
$560 per Person Single
$1640 per Person Double
Days6
Visiting5 Locations
CountriesNorway
OrientationOne Way
Categories
See Also

You may want to start this trip with Taste of Lofoten & Whales.

Itinerary

Day 1
Visiting: Alta
Accomodation: Thon Hotell Alta

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

Day 2
Visiting: Alta - Hammerfest
Accomodation: Thon Hotel Hammerfest
Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast visit the award winning Arctic Museum & beside it the renowned rock carvings dating back to the first post-ice-age settlement period. . You will be transported there and back by taxi. Afternoon departure by bus to Hammerfest, the northernmost city in the world. The hotel is a four minute walk from the bus station. Overnight at Rica Hammerfest Hotel.

Day 3
Visiting: Hammerfest - Honningsvaag - North Cape
Accomodation: Rica Bryggen Hotel
Meals: Breakfast

Early morning departure by Coastal Steamer on a scenic 5-hour cruise to Honningsvag, near North Cape. Check in at Rica Bryggen Hotel for overnight. Evening excursion to the North Cape Plateau and Hall..

Day 4
Visiting: North Cape - Karasjok
Accomodation: Rica Hotel
Meals: Breakfast

Mid-afternoon departure to Karasjok by bus with a change in Olderfjord. This bus does not depart on Saturdays. Two nights at Rica Hotel Karasjok.

Day 5
Visiting: Karasjok
Accomodation: Rica Hotel
Meals: Breakfast

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.

Day 6
Visiting: Karasjok - Alta
Meals: Breakfast

Afternoon bus to Alta where your arrangements end.

Notes

The time schedules on buses are not confirmed so we cannot guarantee that this tour will be available all days.

Price Includes
Hotel Accommodation As Indicated in Itnerary
All Transportation Mentioned in Itinerary
Excursions & Entrances Per Itinerary
Daily Breakfast
Sightseeing Per Itinerary
Price Does Not Include
 Optional Excursions
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