Long, bright days make summer travels throughout Norway an invigorating pleasure. The Varanger Peninsula is an Arctic tundra where wildlife flourishes during this season, which each day of your itinerary makes sure to celebrate. Walks, drives and sailing will present unparallelled wildlife watching opportunities, particularly for birds; while locals will guide you on camping and crab fishing trips - masterly adventures in undisturbed landscapes. By night, guesthouses, apartments and camps offer cosy Nordic welcomes and menus filled with local recipes passed down for generations.
VARANGER PENINSULA SUMMER EXPLORATION
HIGHLIGHTS
- Accompany a local crab fisherman to bring in his catch of the day.
- Stay in waterside cabins, bird-hide apartments and camp with private guides.
- Snorkel alongside guillemots in the Arctic waters.
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Arrive
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Day 1 - 2 Vadsø, Vardø and Ekkerøy
Fly to Vadsø, at Norway's northern tip, for a private transfer to Ekkerøy island, your remote home where Arctic waves lap the shore. Comfort and simplicity characterise your private apartment, designed by architects that specialise in bird hides. From here, spot oyster catchers, ruffs, red-breasted snipes and Steller's eider, and explore the tiny fishing community. Daytrips to Vardø and Hornøya island will further delight birdwatchers, nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts. Nearly 100,000 birds including sea eagles live around its nature reserve. Guillemots can be found in its waters, which you will have the electrifying chance to snorkel alongside. Discover street art and Vardø's Steilnes memorial by Louise Bourgeois, in memory of those tried and executed for witchcraft here - a compelling piece of history that ended in the 17th century. Prepare your own dinners in this remote apartment - supplies of local produce will be provided.
Overnight: Coastal apartment
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Day 3 - 4 Komagvær National Park and Hamningberg
Take advantage of the long summer days by heading into Komagvær National Park, where you will camp overnight with an expert private guide and chef. Allow yourself to be at one with nature (in this case, reindeer, Arctic fox and wolverines included). Wake up in Komagvær National Park and hike your way back to your starting point. Continue driving along Varanger's scenic coastal route through a landscape strewn with wildlife and rugged cliffs to Hamningberg. This tiny abandoned fishing village is set on a verdant patch between rocky bays, where you will spend the night in a private cabin by the water's edge - with its own sauna.
Overnight: Private camp
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Day 5 - 6 Kongsfjord and Crab Fishing
This morning, a local crab fisherman will collect you at your doorstep, host you on their boat to fish for the local red king, and take you further north around the coast to Kongsfjord. Your catch of the day will be cooked on arrival at your guesthouse, where you will spend the next two nights living a life of pared back Nordic purity. Take an engraving course with a local Italian artist, head out to sea on kayaks, while away bright mornings taking walks in the countryside and go bird spotting in well-placed hides. Enjoy relaxed evenings dining on fresh seafood and delicacies such as cod tongue, chowders and mølje (involving boiled cod, liver and roe).
Overnight: Local guesthouse
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Day 7 Fly home from Berlevåg
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Depart
GUIDELINE PRICES - Per Person
| Low | $ 6,143 |
| High | $ 7,046 |
| Mid | $ 6,859 |
BOOKING NOTES
- Prices are per person based on two people sharing a room.
- Travellers to this region – regardless of time of year – need to be prepared for extreme weather changes.
INCLUSIONS
- Domestic Flights Oslo to Vadso and Alta to Oslo in Economy Class.
- Daily breakfast.
- Private transfers throughout.
- All sightseeing, entrance fees and guide services as detailed in the itinerary.
- Dinner on Days 2, 3, 5 and 6.
- All meals and equipment whilst in Komagvær National Park and Hamningberg.
- King Crab fishing experience.
- Engraving course at Kongsfjord Gjestehus.
EXTRAS
- International flights.
- Meals not indicated in the itinerary.
- Items of a personal nature such as laundry, drinks, gratuities (discretionary).
- Entrance fees and excursions not specifically mentioned as included.
- Travel insurance or visa fees.
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