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Fell Enchantment Snowshoe Excursion
Guided snowshoe trip into Nuorgam’s fell highlands, Arctic nature and tranquillity. Admire the beauty and grandness of nature as the guide tells you more about this Arctic nature, its wildlife and local culture. Hot drinks or packed lunches will be served by the campfire.
Prices
75 €/person, min 2 adults (2 h)
90 €/person, min 2 adults (3-4 h, incl picnic lunch)
Price incl. Guidence in English. equipments, warm drink or picnic lunch
Duration 2 or 3-4 hours
Availability December – April
Trekking
The fell highland terrain of the Nuorgam region offers relaxed trekking and a more challenging pace on the Norwegian fells. Trips can be designed to suit everyone’s taste. You can choose to hike along marked routes (Skäidijärvi) or choose your very own path. The Holiday Village also has its own wilderness base located at a hiking distance of around two hours in the heart of the fell highlands, where there are no trees to block your view. This is a place where you can immerse yourself in the natural vitality of the fell highlands and savour packed lunches by the campfire.The fell highland terrain of the Nuorgam region offers relaxed trekking and a more challenging pace on the Norwegian fells. Trips can be designed to suit everyone’s taste. You can choose to hike along marked routes (Skäidijärvi) or choose your very own path. The Holiday Village also has its own wilderness base located at a hiking distance of around two hours in the heart of the fell highlands, where there are no trees to block your view. This is a place where you can immerse yourself in the natural vitality of the fell highlands and savour packed lunches by the campfire.
We will gladly assist you with more information about the routes and we sell maps of the local area.
Useful information
Availability Always weather permitting
Rent a Canoe
CANOEING IS A GREAT WAY TO EXPLORE THE BREATHTAKING BEAUTIFUL RIVER TENO.
Our open canoes are easy to paddle and they carry two adults.
Anar-canoes work well on rivers and lakes.
You will get more information and recommendations by e-mail info@visitnuorgam.fi
Prices
1-3 hrs 30 € /canoe
4-8 hrs 50 € /canoe
Price incl. canoe, life jackets.
Fishing In The Arctic Ocean
The closest fishing spot is Mortensnes, located just over half an hour’s drive from Nuorgam. Despite Norway being regarded as an expensive country, it has great benefits for fishermen as no special fishing permits are required for sea fishing, so independent fishing on the Arctic Ocean is free of charge.If it’s bigger waters you’re after, hop in a car and drive up to the shores of the Arctic Ocean in Norway. The closest fishing spot is Mortensnes, located just over half an hour’s drive from Nuorgam. Despite Norway being regarded as an expensive country, it has great benefits for fishermen as no special fishing permits are required for sea fishing, so independent fishing on the Arctic Ocean is free of charge.
Guided sea fishing trips are available throughout the year. Catches include the red king crab, coalfish, cod and the large-mouthed catfish.
Snowmobile Safari to the Nuorgam Fells
Experience the power of the Arctic on snowmobiles riding as far as the Finnish–Norwegian border.
Duration 2-4 hours
Availability December – April
Prices
145 € /person, 2 person/snowmobile (2,5h safari hot drinks and snacks)
215 €/person, 2 person/snowmobile (4h safari + picnic lunch)
Extra fee when 70€/person 1 person/snowmobile
Price incl. Guidance in English, snowmobile (2 person/snowmobile), fuel, picnic lunch (4 h safari), warm overalls, helmet, insurance (self-liability payment of (1 200 €/accident)
Riverboat Trip On The Tenojoki River
You will get to admire spectacular landscapes basking in the Midnight Sun while sailing the salmon river. Tenojoki is the longest and most important salmon river in Europe and marks the border between Finland and Norway. The trip is done aboard a traditional riverboat to Alaköngäs during the Midnight Sun or in the daytime later in the autumn. When you return to the Holiday Village, you can warm yourself by the fire while savouring hot drinks and snacks.
Prices
40 €/adult and 20 €/children under 12 v. Min. 2 person.
Price incl. River boat trip, guidance, snack and warm drink
Duration 1,5 hours
Availability 10.6. – 30.9. Always weather permitting
Fell Trip And Ice Fishing
Spend a day like the locals!
Prices
155 €/person, min 2 adults
Price incl. Giuidance in English, sledge drive, picnic lunch,
ice fishing equipments, warm overall, helmet, insurance
Duration about 4 hours
Availability December – April
Northern Lights Trip on Snowmobiles
The Nuorgam region is Finland’s northernmost place to view the Northern Lights. Our northern location without artificial light pollution gives you plenty of opportunities for watching the night sky and filming the Northern Lights in a variety of different environments, from river landscapes to the shores of the Arctic Ocean.
Guided Northern Lights trips help you explore the night-time Arctic nature and discover places where the skies are best. Weather permitting, you have a good opportunity of seeing an unforgettable Northern Lights performance. The guide will give you tips on how to capture the Northern Lights with your camera while telling you tales of the wondrous Aurora Borealis. During the excursion, hot drinks will be served.
Duration 2 hours
Availability December–April
Prices
175€/person with two persons per snowmobile
245€/person with one person per snowmobile
165€/person riding in the sled pulled by a snowmobile
Price incl. The price includes guidance in Finnish or English, snowmobile (2/snowmobile) or riding in sled, fuel, hot drinks, warm clothing, helmet, insurance (excess in case of accident is EUR 750/snowmobile). The rider must hold a valid driver’s licence.
Rent Fatbike or EFAT Bike
Fatbiking is a fascinating way to explore Nuorgam arctic nature and fells!
With these wide-tired, easy-to-ride fatbikes you can ride on trails on Nuorgam fells or on Nuorgam road and surrounding area.
Fatbikes: Trek 5 Fairley and Silverback Scoop
EFATBIKE: Fitnord Efatbikes
Sizes: M/L
We arrange also guided fatbike tours; ask for more information by e-mail info@visitnuorgam.fi
Prices
1-3 hrs 30 €/bike
4-8 hrs 40 €/bike
EFATBIKE
1-3 hrs 50 €/bike
4-8 hrs 75 €/bike
Price incl. Fatbike, helmet, riding instructions, MTB-map and route recommendations.