Course of events
Day 1
You'll arrive at Mehamn Airport (MEH) and be welcomed by a guide from Nordic Safari AS. Then you'll be transferred to Adventure Camp Mehamn, where you'll check-in at Fisherman’s cottages built on the seawater. You'll savor a light meal in the restaurant, after which you'll be given information on the next day’s program.
Day 2
Today you're going to explore the Nordkyn peninsula trails after your hearty Norwegian breakfast. You'll drive along the trails and go sightseeing in Sletnes lighthouse, enjoying the panoramas over the Barents sea. You'll then take a coffee break in the lighthouse, after which you'll drive along with the crystal blue seawater of Risfjord. Then you'll experience high-speed driving along Lake Koifjord. You'll climb up the steep mountainsides of Sandy Mountain, taking the time to appreciate the fantastic views over the fjord districts. You'll then descend the breathtaking hills to Skjånes, a small fishing village that is known for its exotic and peaceful atmosphere. You'll drive through the village situated by the calm, crystal clear fjord and eat a delicious lunch at Skjånes, after which you'll climb up the hills again, occasionally stopping to discover the rough exciting hilly canyons of the fjord district of Hopsfjorden. You'll then drive through Iversfjord, Kobbvika, and the Guttorm river valley, before making your way back over the high-speed planes of Nordkyn peninsula. Finally, you'll go down the Mehamn valley and back to the “Adventure Camp”. On the way, you'll refuel at the gas station of Mehamn. In the evening you'll be able to relax in the sauna and bath in the Arctic Ocean before sitting down for a traditional seafood dinner.
Day distance: 100 – 150km
Day 3:
Today you’re going to explore Nordkyn Peninsula West. You’re going to drive along the west side of the peninsula, down the Vika Valley Canyon to Laksefjord, to the virgin Nordmanseth Bay, where you’ll be exposed to spectacular panoramas. You’ll drive down to Kjøllefjord fishing village, walking the streets, before stopping for lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch you’ll head for the Barents Sea, again driving the high-speed terrain out to the abandoned fishing village Skjøtningberg. In the case of rough weather, you could stop off at Dyfjord fishing village instead. Enjoy a coffee break at the sandy beach, watching the waves of the Barents Sea, and then head along the valleys and canyon Oksevåg up to the high lands again, before returning to Mehamn. You’ll return by snowmobile to Adventure Camp Mehamn, along the high mountain tracks.
Alternative
6:00 pm: Drive the snowmobiles on board the coast express ship, Hurtigruten. Cruise for two hours, passing Nordkyn, the northernmost point on the European mainland 71.08.N - Northern latitude! 8:00 pm: Arrive back at Mehamn harbor, drive the snowmobiles off the ship and return to the Adventure Camp. Like the previous evening, you'll be able to relax in the sauna and bath in the Arctic Ocean before sitting down for a traditional dinner.
Day distance: 100 – 150km
Day 4
06:15: Departure by plane from Mehamn airport
Special terms
How to get to Mehamn?
By air: Flight via Oslo to Mehamn airport (www.sas.no)
By sea: The famous Norwegian coast express ship Hurtigruten traffics Mehamn twice daily along its route between Bergen and Kirkenes (www.hurtigruten.com)
By road: Drive by car along the Norwegian road net (www.visitnorthcape.com and www.visitnorway.com) or from Ivalo, Finland via flight from Helsinki (www.finnair.fi)