Trains above the Arctic Circle

The village of Inari is the centre of the Sámi culture in Finland with the heritage of the Sámi culture being active and vital in Inari and its surroundings. The most essential elements of this area are Lake Inari, numerous rivers, hills and the magical seasonal change, from the Northern Lights of the polar night to midnight sun in summer. Inari is a natural and genuine choice anyon who seeks untamed nature and native culture. In Inari you can make a trip to the "Ukko" island, an ancient sacrificial site of the Sámi or go hiking to the wilderness church of Pielpajärvi 7 km north from the village. You can also visit a Sámi family and learn about reindeer herding and the life of the reindeer herders' history and modern times.

Itinerary

Day 1: Depart Moscow or St Petersburg by train to Murmansk.
Day 2: Arrive Murmansk. Transfer to hotel for two nights. Three hour sightseeing tour.
Day 3: Free day to explore the rest of the city.
Day 4: Transfer to the bus station for the bus to Kirkenes in Norway. Hotel for one night.
Day 5: Drive to Finland and Inari village for three nights.
Day 6: Sightseeing for the day.
Day 7: Today we have more time for additional activities.
Day 8: Depart after breakfast. There are three choices.

Departures

Daily all year round but the month of travel will depend on how much you like the cold.

Price

Price varies depending on number of people and whether summer or winter.

Includes

Transfer to the railway station in St Petersburg or Moscow
Rail to Murmansk in the class of your choice
Transfer to the hotel in Murmansk and back to the bus station
Accommodation in Mumansk for two nights including breakfast
Three hour sightseeing in Murmansk
Accommodation in Kirkenes for one night with breakfast
Accommodation in Inari in hotel Inarin Kultahovi for three nights with breakfast
Visits to Siida and the reindeer farm
And much more

Grade

Easy but off the beaten track.