2 Day King Crab Safari in Kirkenes

king-crab
Tour Code: 21136
2 Days / 1 Night
Kirkenes
Start: Ivalo
End: Ivalo

Availability:

January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December

Tour Highlights

Dive into an Arctic adventure tour with our 2 Day King Crab Fishing package. This unforgettable experience includes an overnight stay at a delightful hotel, perfectly located in the centre of Kirkenes, Norway, and king crab fishing. Relax and explore the town, before you’re swept away on a snowmobile to sample one of the greatest Arctic offerings. The Arctic king crab. Get involved and cut the ice, catch the crab and – most importantly – eat the delicious meat at a cosy lakeside cottage. With transfers included, this really is the best way to get a taste of the action.

🦀 King Crab Safari Adventure in Norway — experience the thrill of catching and preparing Arctic king crabs over ice
🚐 Convenient transfers from Finnish Lapland — seamless pick-up from Ivalo, Kakslauttanen, Saariselkä, Muotka or Inari
🏨 Overnight stay in central Kirkenes — enjoy a comfortable 4★ hotel (Scandic or Thon) with optional upgrade to Snow Hotel experience
❄️ Ice-fjords experience & hands-on fishing — saw your own hole in the ice, pull up giant crabs, and master the culinary demo
🍽️ Cozy lakeside feast — savor freshly prepared king crab meat at a traditional cottage by the frozen fjord
🌲 Relaxed Arctic morning & return — enjoy free time in scenic Kirkenes
Current Weather at a Glance: Kirkenes: 9°C, Broken clouds

Tour Program

Day 1 - 🦀 King Crab Safari & Arctic Overnight in Kirkenes – Ultimate Northern Norway Experience

To make sure you get the best experience with the king crab fishing tour, your adventure begins with a bright and early start. Convenient and straightforward, our shuttle bus will take you straight to Kirkenes. Depart from either Ivalo, Kakslauttanen, Saariselkä, Muotka or Inari – the choice is yours.

Arriving at 11am, you’ll have a few hours to spare before you check-in. Where? Your accommodation will be either the Scandic or Thon hotel in Kirkenes – both are four-star hotels with superb reviews. The ideal location and high-quality facilities of the two fantastic options are sure to make your stay enjoyable, comfortable and memorable. Standard check-in is at 3pm, with some availability of early check-in.
Want your trip to be even more spectacular? As an optional extra, you can stay in the incredible Kirkenes Snow Hotel. This unique experience is completely encapsulating. Snows suites, ice beds and amazing snow sculptures. Although the frozen delights might suggest otherwise, the thick walls of snow provide plenty of insulation to protect you from the sub-zero outdoor temperatures.

It’s King Crab Safari time!

Ready for action? Warm clothing and helmets will be provided, and at 5pm, you will be taken from your hotel to the awe-inspiring frozen fjords of Kirkenes. After a scenic trip, you’ll enjoy the truly unique experience of catching your very own king crab:

  • Saw the hole – everyone gets to try sawing the hole in the ice. It’s this hole through which the majestic creature will be caught.
  • Catch the crab – you won’t believe your eyes as you get the full experience of catching a king crab.
  • Prepare the meat – a culinary masterclass, as your master guide shows you exactly how to prepare the crab.

If all that isn’t enough, you then get to enjoy the feast. An exhilarating ride takes you back to a cosy farmhouse overlooking a gorgeous icy fjord. It’s here that you can unwind and discuss your unforgettable experience over a delectable meal of crab meat. With naturally sweet, succulent white meat, you can see why the king crab is such a highly sought after delicacy and why king crab safaris are so popular. Delicious!
You will return to your hotel at 9.30pm for a night of pure comfort and luxury.

+ Day 2 - ✨ Relaxed Arctic Morning & Return Journey After King Crab Safari Adventure

What’s Included in Your Adventure

Hassle-free transfer from Ivalo to Kirkenes
The king crab safari experience
Your delicious crab dinner following the safari
Accommodation at a centrally located Scandic four-star hotel in Kirkenes
Breakfast following your one-night stay
Return transfer from Kirkenes to Ivalo

Things to Plan on Your Own

International flights
Insurance

Price varies by season
and number of travellers
in your party

from € 970

What Our Travelers Say

Alex M.January 29, 2020
Hello Scandi. Great experience for us to travel from Finland to Norway and have a crab fishing. We plan to come back again and to join one of your Lapland tours. Many thanks from all of us.
May K.January 17, 2019
Hi, transfers were very well arranged and all in time. The tour itself was very interesting with a tasty meal:). Thank you.
Kian Loke Q.November 3, 2018
- The pick up from Saariselka hotel was on time and the whole journey from Saariselka to Kirkenes was a pleasant journey with spectacular views.
Alice L.February 15, 2017
Thank you Scandi for the great experience! We loved it.
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