Experience the flavour and magic of Lapland by combining your coastal voyage with this fascinating trip into northern Finland. Setting out from the remote town of Kirkenes, just 10 kilometres from the Russian border and some 400km north of the Arctic Circle, this three day excursion introduces you to the natural and cultural diversity of the Sami, the largest indigenous group in Europe whose ancestral lands span the northern reaches of the Nordic countries.
This itinerary introduces you to the natural and cultural diversity of the Sami, the largest indigenous group in Europe. Our four day visit to Finnish Lapland starts at Kirkenes. The drive to Inari takes us through a stunning landscape of cascading waterfalls and rich salmon rivers, after Utsjoki you will pass the Sami Bridge that connects Norway with Finland. You arrive at your hotel early evening, after a journey of 5-6 hours.
During your stay you will visit SIIDA – Sami Museum and Northern Lapland Nature Centre which contains a wealth of exhibits highlighting the region’s cultural and environmental diversity. You will also visit a reindeer farm, where you learn something of the life and farming techniques of the reindeer herders. Optional excursions, such as lake cruising, fishing, hiking and canoeing, are also available.
Departing Inari in the morning we head back towards Kirkenes, driving along a scenic highway that passes a captivating vista of glistening lakes. In the Skolt Sami region we will learn something of the life and history of these distinctive people and visit a Skolt Sami traditional house before completing your journey back to mainland Norway’s most remote outpost, on the edge of the Varanger Fjord.
| Sami Inspiration | ||
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| All Year | Twin from | £459 |
| Supp* from | £54 | |
* Single Supplement.
Prices are per person and based on two people travelling together and sharing a room.
Price includes : Transfers and excursions as described above with an English speaking guide or driver/guide depending on numbers, accommodation at Hotel Inarin Kultahovi for two nights including breakfast.
Not included : Travel insurance, luggage handling, optional excursions.
Inarin Kultahovi Hotel29 rooms in total with 60 beds. All rooms have been renovated in 2004. The main hotel building was built in 1956 and you can sense the history and the atmosphere everywhere. Traditional handwoven rugs as used in the décor, natural colours and pure and simple Scandinavian style. All rooms have a tiled bathroom with shower.
The riverside rooms are reserved for nature lovers and the entertainment is taken care by widescreen 24 hour nature programme through your window. The yardside rooms have a television. All rooms are equipped with telephone and radio. The hotel facilities include a comfortable lounge with open fire place and a library with internet connection. The sauna on the riverfront can be reserved any time. We warmly recommend the gentle heat of this original wooden sauna with a fantastic view to the river from its cool-off terrace. |
Inari Excursions
Make the most of your stay in Inari by joining one of these excursions.
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Inari Lake Cruise
Cruise on Lake Inari which is a beautiful wilderness lake and the 6th largest lake in Europe. The lake has 3318 islands, one of which you will visit, on the island of "Ukko" you will see the ancient sacrificial site of the Inari Samis.
Duration: 2 hrs. Price: approx 20 EUR Operates: Daily, late June - mid August. Bookable locally
- Fishing in Lake Inari
With its thousands of sounds, vast open spaces and almost 100-metre depths, Lake Inari offer unforgettable fishing experiences in the middle of a rugged wilderness.
Duration: 3 hrs. Price: approx 150 EUR Operates:Daily, late June - mid August. Bookable locally
