Snowmobile safaris in Mehamn, Norway

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Fitness level: Occasionally sporty
Duration: from 4 days to 4-7 days
Spoken languages: English, Norwegian
Minimum age: From ages 16 or 18 (depending on option)
Cancellation policy: moderate More info
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Activity description

Welcome to this snowmobile expedition to the most extreme and exciting nature area of the European continent. Stay overnight at “Adventure Camp Mehamn”, comfortable fisherman’s cottages on the seawater!

Come and explore snowmobile trails that cross breathtaking panoramas beyond anything you can ever imagine. All these exciting adventures are presented and guided by Vidar 'the Viking', a local Norwegian guide living at Mehamn, the northernmost fishing village of the world.

The Lodge
The Adventure Camp in Mehamn is located on the Holmen peninsula and consists of 5 fishermen huts, a hostel with 16 beds, 18 separate parking places for camping cars, a small boat marina, reception, service room for camping car visitors, and hostel/lodge with 16 beds. Facilities for outdoor wilderness adventures all year round in a relaxing atmosphere with a breathtaking panoramic view of the village of Mehamn and the Barents Sea.

Adventure Camp Mehamn
- Sauna, showers, and hot tubs
- Reception with local information and rental service of wilderness equipment
- English, French, German, and Norwegian speaking guides with local and wilderness expertise available
- Conference room
- Outdoor relaxing areas
- Fully equipped pier and marina for deep-sea fishing
- Catch preserve, deep freezer, boat rental, boat charter
- Marina for visiting boats

Offers

1
4 days and 3 nights: Arctic snowmobile expedition in Mehamn
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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)

Do not forget to bring
  • Clothing adapted to the weather conditions
  • Sunscreen
  • Camera
  • All other personal items required on holiday
Sensation Level:

Adventurous

Fitness level:

Occasionally sporty

Duration:

4-7 days

Minimum age:

From 16 years-old and up

Meeting point:

Mehamn Airport: Mehamn lufthavn, 9770 Mehamn, Norway

Included:
  • Transfers to and from Mehamn airport
  • Meals and accommodation
  • Guiding
  • 1 snowmobile pp.
  • Gasoline and outerwear
2
4 day and 3 nights: Arctic snowmobile expedition in North Cape
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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 savour 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. You'll rest in the cottages, before boarding the Hurtigruten ship.
00.30: Drive the snowmobiles to the Hurtigruten Pier. Drive the snowmobiles on board the car deck.
01.00: You'll check-in at the reception and then sleep well in comfortable cabins onboard.
Day distance: 100 – 150km

Day 3: The North Cape
06.00: The ship will arrive at Honningsvåg harbour, the city under North Cape, where you’ll have breakfast at a local hotel. You’ll then load the snowmobiles up on trailers and transfer them to the snowmobile track, which starts outside the city.
08.00: Drive up the valleys to start out on the mountain cliff towards the North Cape and enjoy great panoramas as you drive up the narrow mountain cliff. This is an area with extreme weather conditions, so all necessary precautions will be taken – safety first.
10.00: Once you’ve arrived at the Cape safe and sound, you’ll line up the snowmobiles at the edge of the 280-metre high cliff and make a good loooong Champagne cheerio! Yiiiihaaa! You’ve made it! You’ll visit the North Cape Hall and after taking 1000 pictures of the team and the nature, you’ll enjoy coffee and cakes inside. You can also go souvenir shopping before descending down towards the city Honningsvåg again. Then you’ll drive the snowmobiles on board the Hurtigruten ship again.
15.15: Departure back to Mehamn
17.30: Arrival at Kjøllefjord Harbour - drive the snowmobiles through the village and cross the mountains back to Adventure Camp 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 dinner. 
Day distance: 120km

Day 4: Departure day
06.15: Departure by plane from Mehamn airport. Thank you for the expedition and welcome back again!

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)

Do not forget to bring
  • Clothing adapted to the weather conditions
  • Sunscreen
  • Camera
  • All other personal items required on holiday
Sensation Level:

Adventurous

Fitness level:

Occasionally sporty

Duration:

4-7 days

Minimum age:

From 16 years-old and up

Meeting point:

Mehamn Airport: Mehamn lufthavn, 9770 Mehamn, Norway

Included:
  • Transfers to and from Mehamn airport
  • Guiding
  • 1 snowmobile pp.
  • Outwear
  • Meals
  • Accommodation
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Kirkenes - Mehamn Snowmobile expedition
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Sensation Level:

Adventurous

Fitness level:

Occasionally sporty

Duration:

4 days

Minimum age:

From 18 years-old and up

Meeting point:

Mehamn Airport: Mehamn lufthavn, 9770 Mehamn, Norway

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Meeting point

Mehamn Airport: Mehamn lufthavn, 9770 Mehamn, Norway Get directions

Cancellation policy

Cancellation 10 days or more prior to the agreed activity date
You will be automatically refunded for the full amount for the activity
10 days
Cancellation between 4 and 10 days prior to the agreed activity date
You are entitled to a 50% refund
4 days
Cancellation 4 days or later prior to the agreed activity date
No refund will be possible
Weather Guarantee
Regardless of the date, if the activity is cancelled due to bad weather conditions, you will be offered a refund or the chance to reschedule

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