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Paddling

Written by Nuorgamin Lomakeskus on . Posted in Independend trips, Tenojoki river, Vibrant Colorfull Autumn. No Comments on Paddling

TENOJOKI AND NUORGAMI’S SUVANTO ARE PERFECTLY SUITABLE FOR RELAXING PADDLE

Our canoes are high-quality Finnish Anar anchor canoes, which are perfectly suitable for two people. For a canoe trip, you need weather-appropriate clothing and suitable shoes, and depending on the length of the trip, picnic lunches.

From Lomakylä’s beach, you can directly reach Nuorgam backwater, where the river flows downstream at a steady pace. For example, you can paddle to the Norwegian side to the first village Polmak or further towards Tenonvuono.

Canoe trip recommendations

Nuorgam backwater

Nuorgam – Pulmanki

Lake Pulmankijärvi

From Pulmankijärvi Alapulmankijoki to Teno

From us you can get transport (pickups and exports) to Pulmankijärvi and other agreed places.

Canoe rental prices

1-3 hours €30

4-8 hours €50

The price includes life jackets

Our number one recommendation, Alapulmankijoki, is located in a sheltered valley, where you can enjoy paddling even with little wind without big waves. Paddling with the current is also suitable for beginners, as the river has no rapids or rocks. The self-guided kayaking trip to Alapulmankijoki that we offer includes transport (transport to the upper reaches of the river and retrieval from the lower reaches), canoes, paddles and life jackets for two. Price €95 / 2 persons

Birdwatching

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Nuorgam Holiday Village has an ideal location close to interesting bird spots. The Arctic Ocean, with its many bird species is located nearby, while Pulmankijärvi Lake is excellent for spotting wading birds or observing the gyrfalcon that nests by the fell. Day trips can be taken to many different destinations and Nuorgam Holiday Village is your perfect base.

Availability Throughout the year

Nuorgam is the Gateway to the Arctic Ocean

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Norway and the Arctic Ocean are just a stone’s throw from Nuorgam. Norway is a whole world of its own throughout the year; experience small fishing villages, strong Sea Sámi culture, and the idyllic Finnish culture in Bugøynes, Little Finland.

A day trip to Norway can travel for instance, from Nuorgam via Varangerbotn to the town of Vadsø. From there you can continue your journey all the way up to Hamningberg where you will experience landscape that looks more like a moonscape. At Vadsø you can combine your journey with a cruise to Kirkenes on the Hurtigruten ferry and return to Nuorgam by car.

We recommend visiting the Sámi museums in Polmak or Varanger and a shopping trip to Tana (Sámi Sölv – Sámi jewellery boutique and handicraft exhibition).

Availability Throughout the year

Mountain Biking

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In the magnificent landscapes surrounding Nuorgam, on top of the fells and down in the river valley, even the most demanding of mountain bikers will discover their own trails. Choose a suitable route according to your technical cycling skills or physical fitness. The demanding ascents provide a challenge for even the fittest of people, whereas the flat and easy traversable highlands leave space for nature’s strong presence and enjoying the breathtaking panoramic views of the landscape. You can access some routes by car along gravel roads that take you to the highland area, from which you can continue into the terrain. Make sure you carry a GPS device, compass and map with you at all times.

Rent a Fatbike

Availability May – October

King Crab Safari in the Arctic Ocean

Written by davas_saara on . Posted in Independend trips, Norway and arctic ocean, Vibrant Colorfull Autumn, Winter wonderland.

The King crab safari offers you a memorable adventure of catching the largest shellfish of the arctic with a weight of amazing 15 kg The powerful Arctic Sea offers another challenge that you can experience by your professional guide, fisherman and captain. Trip starts by transfer from Nuorgam to a beautiful Norwegian fishing village of Bugönes, where you will meet the fisherman who takes you to the fjords where catching the King crab itself takes place and there is also possibility to fish another creatures of Arctic Sea, eg. cod, haddock and halibut. During the safari you have a chance to taste this mighty shellfish, as the captain will prepare day’s catch and serve a full tray of this juicy and tasty treat. Duration c. 7hrs.

Availability All year round, NOT during 21.12-5.1. And not in April
Duration 7 hours

Prices

295 €/person, min. 6 adults
Price incl. transportation, guidance in English, king crab program (2,5h), warm overalls if needed,

Equipments for Hire

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  • Cross-country ski set €25/day
  • Snowshoes €20/day
  • Downhill skis Hagan off track EA with binding 170 cm, 190 cm fur base + poles €35 / day
  • Downhill skis Ranger Sporten with EA binding 180 cm scale base + poles €35 / day
  • OAC snowslides with EA binding 160 cm base + poles €35/day
  • Poles €5/day
  • Set of warm clothes €20 / day
  • Ahkio Savotta Paljakka + harness 35 € / day
  • Ice-fishing equipment €15/day
  • Ice-Drill 10 € / day
  • Kicksled €15 / day (free for guests staying)
  • Backpack / Rucksack €15 / day
  • Snowmobile sled €50 / day

  • Walking sticks €5/day
  • Boat to Teno €30/day
  • Motor for Teno’s boat €35/day
  • Fishing equipment for Teno or the Jäämere €20/set/day
  • Dry bag €15 / day
  • Trangia traditional or multi-burner 15 € / day
  • Headlamp €5/day
  • Thermos bottle €5/day
  • Cup set €7/day
  • Excursion package €18 / person

  • Garmin 60 Cs handheld navigator €10 / day
  • Garmin 590 snowmobile navigator with Nordic sled maps €25/day
  • Satellite phone ask price
  • Binoculars 10 x 42 €10 / day
  • Sleeping bag 3 season bag €15/day
  • Sleeping bag winter €20 / day
  • Dome tent max. 4 people €25/day
  • Tunnel tent max. 3 people €40/day
  • Travel cot €15/day
  • Cold transport/storage box for food 45 l €20/day
  • Tap water canister 10 – 20 l €5/day

Northern Lights

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Northern Lights are the most spectacular colour show of northern nature. They are light phenomena appearing as colourful, dancing and quickly moving lights that change form, and can be viewed in the northern regions in dark and clear night skies.

Northern Lights can be observed starting from the last week in August, when the nights start to darken. Northern Lights can be viewed through to mid-April, following which the nights become too bright to spot these light phenomena. The more north you travel, the more often you will see the Northern Lights, and they are often visible throughout the night.

The Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) are natural phenomena that can be forecasted on the basis of solar wind activity and of course the weather. The following websites help you to estimate when the Northern Lights are visible.

Available August – April

Arctic nature

Written by davas_saara on . Posted in Arctic nature, Independend trips.

Nuorgam is surrounded by spectacular, open and Arctic nature that is astonishingly diverse, and the Nuorgam Holiday Village is an outstanding base for exploring the Arctic wilderness. The pure nature and clean natural waters with oxygen-rich air will definitely charm you.

The environment is treeless tundra wilderness, given its own character due to proximity of the Arctic Ocean and the mountain birch at its own extremes. Kaldoaivi, Finland’s northernmost roadless wilderness area is just around the corner and provides excellent opportunities for watching nature.

The fauna is plentiful in this area. In Norway and on the shores of the Arctic Ocean you can see species you will not find in Finland. You can observe a number of species of wading birds, and there are a few rare species, such as the extremely rare European freshwater flounder and Myricaria germanica with its only known occurrence in Finland being Pulmakijärvi.

You can spot at least the following species in the immediate vicinity.

ANIMALS

Norway lemming, mountain hare, reindeer, elk, fox. Special species of moths and butterflies.

BIRDS

Willow grouse, merlin, wood sandpiper, red-throated diver, bluethroat, golden plover, red-necked phalarope, black-throated diver, Arctic tern, common redshank, velvet scoter, Temminck’s stint, Siberian tit, Arctic warbler, long-tailed jaeger, common sandpiper, common redpoll

FISH

Grayling, flounder, sea salmon, Arctic charr, whitefish, trout

FLORA

Cloudberry, yellow vetchling, bilberry, mountain birch, Myricaria germanica, lingonberry, mountain bearberry, marsh-marigold, dwarf birch, dwarf willow, crowberry, Habenaria straminea Fernald, Alpine enchanter’s nightshade, mountain bladder fern

Berries And Mushrooms

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– Superfood Within Easy Reach

The Nuorgam region has excellent areas for picking berries and mushrooms from the end of July through to the beginning of September, or until the first night-time frost sets in. The cloudberries ripen and the cloudberry bogs glow orange, followed by the ripening of bilberries and crowberries, which are excellent for making delicious berry juice. The lingonberries mark the end of the berry-picking season. The picking of berries belongs to Everyman’s Rights, i.e. is free of charge. You can choose to have a guide accompany you for an extra fee.

Availability July – September