North Cape Tour

   
 
 

Taste of the Arctic Circle and North Cape

7 Days / 5 locations in Norway

2024 Departures
DailyJune 1st to August 31st
Prices From$1810 per Person Double
$715 Single Supplement

Alta, Hammerfest and North Cape Norway. Alta is the largest town in Finnmark and offers northern lights and midnight sun, mountains, sami culture and reindeer. Hammerfest, world’s northernmost town. An Arctic town full of life at 70 degrees North. Hammerfest was officially recognised as a town in 1789 and is, along with Vardø, the oldest town in Northern Norway.But did you know that Hammerfest was also the very first town in Norway and Northern Europe to introduce electric street lights in 1891? From Hammerfest, you can explore sea, land, mountain and mountain plain – no matter the season! THe North Cape- When standing at the North Cape cliff with the iconic globe monument, only the Svalbard Islands separate you from the North Pole.

Itinerary

 
Day 1     Alta
Accommodation: Thon Hotell Alta

Arrive Alta and self-transfer to the hotel.

Alta is a great choice for visitors seeking to experience the magic of the

Northern Lights. Since year 2000 Alta has been named the city of the Northern Lights. The stable climate with many days of clear sky and the very good weather conditions are reasons why several international scientific expeditions carried out in Alta.

 
Day 2     Alta - Hammerfest
Accommodation: Thon Hotel Hammerfest
Meals: Breakfast

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

Visit Alta Museum – entrance fee incl.

The World Heritage Rock Art Centre – Alta Museum is situated in the municipality of Alta in Finnmark. The place is called Hjemmeluft, and is aproximately 5 km west of downtown Alta. In the surroundings of the museum you will find one of the five areas of rock art inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1985. The museum is open all year round.Taxi from the museum to the hotel.

Bus from Alta to Hammerfest Dep. Times to be advised

Departure from Alta Rutebilstasjon (bus terminal is located in the center – about 2 minutes’ walk from the hotel).

Arrival at Hammerfest bus station (about 2 mins walk to the hotel).

Hammerfest is the northern most city in the world An urban surprise along a barren, mostly uninhabited coast, Hammerfest is an arctic town full of life and outdoor adventures. Surrounded by mountains, sandy beaches, and impressive coastal landscapes, this eye-catching town is a great starting point for an active holiday.

Check in for overnight and breakfast at Thon Hotel Hammerfest

 
Day 3     Hammerfest - Honningsvaag - North Cape
Accommodation: Scandic Hotel Honningsvag
Meals: Breakfast

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.

Coastal steamer from Hammerfest to Honningsvåg (Deck Seat only!)

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

Visit the North Cape and its spectacular sights. Join us on a visit to a Sami family on this journey of exploration. Experience reindeer up close on a scenic route across our island. Travel along fjords, plains and mountains. Enjoy spectacular scenery on your way to the Northernmost of Europe. Storytelling in English and / or German. Experience the highlights of the arctic.

This tour corresponds with the coastal steamer.

You get to enjoy spectacular scenery, visit a Sami family* and to experience reindeer up close. We will make view stops along the way. All entrance tickets

included.

- A long stay time at the North Cape Hall providing a no stress visit

- Storytelling in English or German, or a combination of both. Learn about wildlife, plants, history, fisheries, King crabs, everyday life in the arctic, and much more.

- Journey through picturesque scenery

- Visit to a Sami family with traditional outfits and reindeer *

- Experienced drivers for your safety and comfort

- Entrance ticket to the North Cape Hall with access to panoramic movie, Cave of Light and historical exhibitions

Practical information

Duration: 3 hours. Please note that the departure at 11:15am adjusts to the arrival time of Hurtigruten and you are guaranteed to be back in time before your ships departure.

The bus is located in the center of Honningsvåg, next to the tourist information office, within a short walking distance from Hurtigruten and the cruise pier. The bus is marked "North Cape Summer Tour" - line 406.

Welcome to the North Cape and its highlights!

* Visit to the Sami family and reindeer depends on departure and season. The Sami family might be unavailable certain days and a visit is not guaranteed. In such instances we will attempt to stop for reindeer in the landscape. The 11:15am departure sometimes has fewer view stops due to the departure time of Hurtigruten.

Check in for overnight and breakfast at Scandic Hotel Honningsvag.

 
Day 4     North Cape - Karasjok
Meals: Breakfast

Enjoy breakfast before check out.

Bus from Honningsvåg to Olderfjord Dep.Times to be advised

Bus from Olderfjord to Karasjok Dep. Times to be advised

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

Karasjok is the capital of the Sami, with almost 3,000 inhabitants - and around 60,000 reindeers. Here you will find the Sami Parliament, which is shaped like a lavvo, and other important Sami institutions. The Sami collections in Karasjok are the large museum of Sami history and culture, and here you can see beautiful objects and traditional forms of housing and costumes.

Check in for overnight and breakfast at Scandic Hotel Karasjok

 
Day 5     Karasjok
Meals: Breakfast

Day at leisure!

 
Day 6     Karasjok - Alta
Accommodation: Thon Hotell Alta
Meals: Breakfast

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

Bus from Karasjok to Alta Dep. Times to be advised!

Arrive Alta, and walk over to you hotel

 
Day 7     Alta
Meals: Breakfast

Arrangements end after breakfast!

 

Notes

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

Price Includes
Alta Museum Entrance Fees
Taxi to and from Alta Museum
North Cape Excursion With Entrance Fee
Hotel Accommodation As in Itinerary With Daily Breakfast
Sightseeing and Entrances Per Itinerary
Transportation
Coastal Steamer from Hammerfest to Honningsvåg (deck Seat Only)
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