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3-Day Snow Hotel in Kirkenes

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Overview

Live the dream and spend three days immersing yourself in the Arctic!

This three-day winter trip to Norway’s most northern county, Kirkenes, will deliver an array of exciting and unusual activities that will totally revolutionise the way you think about 'cold' holidays.

One night, you'll stay in the Kirkenes Snow Hotel which is entirely constructed from snow and ice each year. The 20 rooms have different themes, from Arctic culture to nature, and every room is like a small treasure. You'll sleep in a constant temperature of just below freezing in a thermal sleeping bag under reindeer hides.

On this winter trip, you'll enjoy an array of activities included a dog sledding, ice fishing, king crab safari, snowmobile excursions, snowshoe tours and a chance to witness the incredible Northern Lights!
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Itinerary

Day 1

Kirkenes Free Time or Optional Ice Fishing, King Crab Safari or Snowshoe Tour

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Kirkenes Free Time or Optional Ice Fishing, King Crab Safari or Snowshoe Tour

This morning, you'll arrive in Kirkenes according to your own itinerary. Kirkenes, Norway’s most northern county, shares borders with Russia and Finland. This is also the last stop on Hurtigruten’s northbound voyage along the Norwegian coastline. If you would like to take part in some optional tours, you can try some ice fishing, go on a King Crab Safari where you'll up close to the fascinating king crabs that inhabit the Northern Norwegian coast, or a Snowshoe Tour.

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    Accommodation

    Thon Hotel Kirkenes3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Ice Fishing in KirkenesOptional Activity

    King Crab Safari in KirkenesOptional Activity

    Snowshoe Tour in KirkenesOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Kirkenes Airport to Snowhotel KirkenesOptional Activity

    Bus from Kirkenes Airport to Snowhotel KirkenesOptional Activity

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    Destinations

    Kirkenes

Day 2

Dog Sledding and Optional Snowmobile or Northern Lights Tours

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Dog Sledding and Optional Snowmobile or Northern Lights Tours

This morning is at your leisure, you'll then move to the Kirkenes Snow Hotel where you'll be staying the night in this winter wonderland. In the morning, it is recommended that you join one of the optional winter excursions: a king crab safari or a snowmobile safari. After lunch, you'll begin your two-hour dog sledding tour. In the evening, you'll enjoy dinner at the cosy on-site restaurant before heading out to catch the Northern Lights.

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    Accommodation

    Snowhotel Kirkenes

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Snowmobile Safari in KirkenesOptional Activity

    Dog Sledding in Kirkenes

    Northern Lights Snowmobile SafariOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Kirkenes

    Finnmark

Day 3

Morning Sauna and Transfer to Kirkenes or the Hurtigruten pier

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Morning Sauna and Transfer to Kirkenes or the Hurtigruten pier

In the morning, you can use the sauna to warm up before breakfast. The transfer at 9:00 hrs will bring you back to the hotel in Kirkenes, the Hurtigruten pier or you can book a transfer directly to the airport.

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    Activities

    Northern Lights Snowmobile SafariOptional Activity

    Sauna in Kirkenes

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Snowhotel Kirkenes to Kirkenes AirportOptional Activity

    Bus from Snowhotel Kirkenes to Kirkenes AirportOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Finnmark

    Kirkenes

Included in Price

  • 2 nights accommodation
  • 2 activities
  • 2 breakfasts and 1 dinner
  • Ground transportation

Not Included in Price

  • Airport transfer
  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entrance fees
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Licensed English speaking guides
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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