We start with a short tour of the town, before the bus
takes us deep into the surprisingly fertile landscape.

The region has experienced an exciting and at times dramatic history, so this also promises to be an educational morning. Next up, we make a stop at Storskog - the border station between Norway and Russia.

Unfortunately we cannot cross the border itself, but you are permitted to take pictures. From here we travel to the small mining community of Bjørnevatn, before
heading towards Pasvikdalen. The area is known to have Norway’s largest population of brown bears. Back in Kirkenes we make a stop at the impressive Prestefjellet
Mountain, which overlooks both the town
and your awaiting Hurtigruten ship.

[Excursion code: 7A]