Utsjoki is only one hour drive from the Varanger Fjord. Varanger  Fjord is loaded with intriguing history of the Sámi, Norwegians and  Kvens, a rich wildlife of arctic seabirds and fauna of the Arctic  Ocean. Varanger Fjord is Sámi homelands with still active reindeer herding and fishing livelihoods.

This cultural and landscape tour to North Varanger is available year-round. 

On this exclusive, full day tour to North Varanger, we can pick you up from Utsjoki or Nuorgam villages in the morning. We drive to the coast, and visit culturally and historically important sites on our way. We tailor the tour to fit the guests´preferences and time of the year. During snow-free season, we can spend some time exploring the ancient living site of Mortensnes and Ekkeroy bird cliffs and beach. Vadso Kveni Museum, Vestre Jakobselv and Nesseby church can be visited year-round.

We will drive you back to your accommodation in Utsjoki or Nuorgam villages in the end of the day. We can stop in a Norwegian or Finnish grocery store on the way back. Lunch can be added to the tour for extra cost.

We offer different kinds of day tours to the Arctic Sea from Utsjoki. You can also request other tours to the coast of Norway: Arctic Ocean Sauna & swimming trip to Vadso, trip to Sandfjorden protected landscape area near Berlevåg (full day tour available from July to September), Bugoynes King Crab fishing (available from June to September) and Whales, birds and wildlife by boat in North Varanger (available from late March to end of June).

If you can't find availability on the booking calendar that suits your needs, or would like us a tailor a tour for your needs or if you have more questions about the tours, please send us email at arctic@travelutsjoki.com. As a small, family-owned company, we have flexibility in arranging tours.