Duration
8:45 Hours
Activity Level
Moderate
Experience Details*
Sit back, relax, and soak up the sublime scenery while hearing all about the local history and natural environment, as you travel across the Saltfjellet mountains into the Arctic Circle. Visit the Arctic Circle Centre and attend an Arctic Circle Ceremony to receive your certificate for crossing this unique boundary. During your journey, watch films about the northern lights, the midnight sun, and culturally rich Sami people. After a tasty lunch, you’ll also visit the National Park Centre, on the northern side of the Saltfjellet mountains, you will get insight into Norwegian and Sami culture and a visit to the Adde Gallery.
At a glance*
Duration: Full-day guided tour with lunch
Activity: Moderate level of walking
Transport: By coach and on foot
Why Book: To earn an Arctic Circle Certificate and enjoy an authentic Sami cultural experience
Itinerary*
Drive from Bodø to Arctic Circle > Ceremony at Arctic Circle > Lunch, Coffee & Cake >Drive to National Park Centre (visit & Coffee) > Valnesfjord (photo stop) > Return to port
What's included*
Local guide
Entrance to the Polar Circle Centre
Arctic Circle Certificate
Entrance to National Park Centre
Traditional Sami lunch
Photo opportunities
Essential information
There are approximately 45 minutes of walking throughout the tour with some over uneven terrain.