Seawalk. Photo: Frisk Bris Studio Midnight Sun against Trollholmsund. Photo: Nordkappregionen Havn IKS Riverboat in . Photo: Samipath.com

Engholm Husky Farm The Norwegian Sámi Parliament in the Sámi Riverboat excursion - outside the Sámi village of Karasjok village of Karasjok Duration: 4 hours. Duration: 3-4 hours. Duration: 3-4 hours. Capacity: 40-60 Capacity: 20-40 Capacity: 20-40 You will take part in a rare experience that is not to Share the wonderful enthusiasm of the Alaskan The Norwegian Sámi Parliament is an elected be found many places on the northern Husky and come to understand the special institution for the Sámi population in . It’s hemisphere. Join a trip on a riverboat! In Karasjok, this relationship between musher and dog. Visit the shaped like a semicircle on two floors. At the end of is still a vibrant part of the culture! In the boat on the puppy-yard and linger with the friendly adult racing the semicircle is the Sámi Parliament’s plenary way you can stretch out your hand over the gunwale dogs. You don´t need to be a passionate dog-lover to hall in the form of a teepee style Amphitheatre for and touch the water. How cool is that! gain respect and admiration for these hardworking meetings of the Sámi Parliament. The building stands dogs and their qualities. primarily as a concrete symbol of the political and Sámi Experience legal status of the Sámi as a people. Duration: 3- 4 hours. Genuine Sámi Handcraft Capacity: 45 – in the Sámi village of Karasjok Sightseeing in the Sámi village of Karasjok Watch the reindeer up close and learn about the Duration: 30 min. Duration: 30 min – 1 hour. history of the Sámi people and how they live in Capacity: 20-40 Capacity: 20–200 today´s society. Local family has been making Sámi knives for six Combine with all the visits and activities, where you generations. The Norwegian army buys them. Don´t will get the up-close view of some of the leave Karasjok without a visit here. attractions and learn something about Karasjok history.

Sápmi. Photo: Frisk Bris Studio

PORT OF Terminal/Restrooms in pier area NO/YES Maximum ship length 300 m Visiting address Hambukt, NO-9700 Lakselv Shuttle bus YES, between pier and airport (during turnaround Maximum ship draft 12 m Mailing address P.O.B. 444, NO-9751 Honningsvåg operations). To town centre on request. Maximum beam No limitation PORT OF LAKSELV/ TURNAROUND Phone +47 78 47 64 50 Parking place for buses YES, 20 m Maximum air draft No limitation E-mail havna@.kommune.no Public transportation NO Bollard strength (certification) N/A Internett www.nordkapphavn.no Shopping YES, 8 km Crew facilities As for passengers The Gateway to the land of the Midnight Sun & Sápmi Maritime contact person Øyvind Larssen Currency exchange YES, 8 km (in the ATMs) E- mail contact person [email protected] Internet access in pier area NO ANCHORAGE/TENDER Phone contact person +47 957 86 129 Distance to airport 8 km Max size No limit Distance from pilot station N/A Distance to city centre 8 km Ship tenders allowed NO The Arctic fjord is the 4th longest fjord in Norway and consists of numerous small islands and exciting South N/A Distance nearest hospital Doctors & Emergency Room, Type of bottom Clay, silt over rock attractions. Often called “the world’s northernmost archipelago.” Here is the northernmost canyon and the world’s North N/A 8 km/ +47 78 46 00 40 Depth Approx. 15 m or deeper when moored to the “Seawalk” Pilot channel 12 Distance from anchorage to Tender Pier Approx. 800-1500 m northernmost pine forest. A large dolomite belt that creates amazing formations and rare plant life. Very good PORT SERVICE/FACILITIES & INFORMATION Tender Pier capacity N/A TOURIST INFORMATION Bunkers delivery /method In Honningsvåg opportunities for bird watching in nature reserves. Three salmon rivers as well as over 4000 lakes. Thus, a true nature Visiting address At the pier LNG Yes, by car gem to discover in the land of the Midnight Sun! International Airport is only 10 minutes away from the (during calls & turnaround operations only) Supplies available YES Mailing address Tourist information in Porsanger, Waste Private company can be requested harbour, with very few restrictions. An obvious starting point for exploring the region. Especially with the main Sámi NO-9712 Lakselv Grey water NO Phone +47 406 33 386 Tugboats NO Way of life and culture only a short drive away. E-mail [email protected] Anchorage Designated area Internet www.porsanger.com Ship tender facilities YES Distance from port 50 m (or 8 km into the centre) Tidal movement Approx. 2.5-3.3 m Gangway availible NO GENERAL INFORMATION Seawalk YES Guide Service YES ISPS approved YES Trollholmsund – Hiking Tour Sápmi Park - in the Sámi village of Karasjok ATTRACTIONS/ EXCURSIONS Turnaround facilities YES Restrictions in harbour NO Duration: 3 hours. Duration: 4 hours. “The Sámi’s 8 seasons” Capacity: 20-40 Capasity: 60-200 Duration: 3 hours. On a visit to Trollholmsund – an area of some The cultural park presents the Sámi culture and Capacity: 20-40 beautiful stone dolomite formations – you will hear history in an enthralling, informative and At Stabbursnes Naturhus & Museum you will get a about an old Sámi legend, which tells of a group of entertaining way. Watch reindeer up close, enjoy a look into the Sámi’s 8 seasons through a fantastic wandering trolls and how they were turned into magic film about Sámi culture, try lassoing, visit a film which gives you an insight into Sámi traditions stone. A marked trail passes through an agricultural Sámi camp or buy authentic Sámi handicraft. Sápmi during a year. The exhibition at the national park landscape, with an incredible wealth of biodiversity Park also offers the option of delicious Sámi food in centre displays the interaction between nature and and interesting sights. “Storgammen” Restaurant. culture in the area. In our lavvo, you will get a flavour Hydro Pier of our traditions. ATV Safaris to Caskil Hamnbukt Duration: 3.5 hours. Quay Length Draft Airdraft Beam Height PORSANGERFJORDEN Østerbotn Fossestrand Farm and Handcraft Shop Capacity: 20 Hamnbukt 20 m 12 m 12 m - 4 m Duration: 30 min - 1 hour. For all ATV-drivers: a car driving license is required. Concrete wharf (240 m2) 300 m 270 m 210 m - 2 m Capacity: 20-40 From the port in Hamnbukt the drive goes up to the Produces Sámi handcrafts as well as products made Caskil viewpoint. Several photostops along the road, Lakselv airport including a visit to Fossestrand Farm and the from local herbs and berries. Here you can also meet 1 500 m the sheep and lamas. Hot drinks are served on handcraft shop. Hot drinks can be included. The tour SCALE request. ends at Hamnbukt.

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