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Full-Day Trip: King Crab Safari to Norway from Saariselkä Including Lunch

3.8 (4 reviews) 14 hours
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Full-Day Trip: King Crab Safari to Norway from Saariselkä Including Lunch

About this activity

This full-day king crab foodie tour is a unique chance to combine Finland and Norway in the same trip. You start the journey early in the morning towards Norwegian border with a short stop for breakfast in one of the authentic reindeer farms. Here you can experience how locals live and get to know their livelihood. Continuing towards Norway with border crossing and arrival to Norwegian town Kirkenes. This is where the crab adventure begins. You will sit in a big sledge pulled by a snowmobile and are taken to the fjord where you can catch and get to know live King Crab. You will be served a taste of King Crab in wonderful surroundings while getting more information about the crab and the area far up north.

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At a glance

Duration
14 hours
Confirmation
Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 15 people
People per booking
1–15
Guide
German, English
Operated by
Easy Travel

Ages: Adults (0–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Local guide
  • Included: Thermal overalls, socks, boots and balaclava headwear for the crab safari
  • Included: Guide in English and German
  • Included: Transport by coach
  • Included: Meals as per itinerary (breakfast, light lunch)
  • Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)

Not included

  • Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

  • Javri Lodge
  • Santa's Hotel Tunturi
  • Holiday Club Saariselka
  • Lapland Hotel Riekonlinna

Starting points:

5:15 a.m. Kakslauttanen East Village RECEPTION

5:30 a.m. Saariselkä: bus stops nearby hotels

6:00 a.m. Ivalo: Hotel Ivalo, Hotel Kultahippu

6:30 a.m. Inari: Wilderness Hotel Inari, Hotel Inari, Wilderness Hotel Juutua

6:45 a.m. Buffet breakfast in Wilderness hotel Juutua

10:30-14:30 King Crab Safari (incl. light King Crab meal)

Return, around times:

14:30 p.m. Kirkenes Snow hotel

15:30 p.m. Sevetin Baari, Reindeer soup.

18:00 p.m. Inari hotels

18:30 p.m. Ivalo hotels

19:00 p.m. Saariselkä/Kakslauttanen.

Times are Finnish times.

Using your ticket

  • The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
  • Not recommended for pregnant women

Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

If you cancel You get back
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  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
  • The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Service animals allowed

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller ratings

3.8 out of 5 · 4 reviews
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Full-Day Trip: King Crab Safari to Norway from Saariselkä Including Lunch

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