Some excerpts from the website of Kaamasen Kievari that might be useful
Relax, sleep, dream... Cabins are suitable for 1-8 persons. They are equipped with: electric
heating, bedding, and a clock
radio. Men's and women's
showers and
toilets are in a separate building nearby, which also houses the communal cooking area. A few cabins have excellent views of the Kaamanen River. Price: 19,50 /pers/day. Use of
shower,
toilet, and
kitchen are included in the price. Cabins are not in use during the winter time.
Rooms are suitable for 1-4 persons. They are equipped with: electric
heating, bedding,
shower,
toilet,
TV, mini
kitchen, microwave oven, and clock
radio.
Extra beds are available.
Rooms are located ~10-40 meters from Kaamasen Kievari's main building. A few
rooms have excellent views of the Kaamanen River.
Apartments are suitable for 1-6 persons. They are equipped with: electric
heating, bedding,
shower,
toilet,
TV,
kitchen (pots, pans, cutlery), microwave oven, private
sauna, fireplace, freezer and
refrigerator, etc.
Extra beds are available. The appartments are located ~40 meters from Kaamasen Kievari's main building. Caravan 15 /day. Electric hook-up +6 /day, (includes use of
shower and
toilet). Tentplace 6 /persons (includes use of
shower and
toilet).
Breakfast 7,50 /person.
Sauna 1 pers 6, 2 pers 10, 3 pers 14, 4 pers 17, prices are for one hour. Wood-heated
sauna 17 /hour. Smoke-
sauna 80 /2 hours. Smoke-
sauna must be ordered beforehand on the day before. Linen-set 6. Includes linen and a towel.
Skiing equipment: 15 /pers/day; incl.
skis, sticks and boots. Half board 22,50 /pers/day. Includes
breakfast and
dinner.
Adventure and exploration... Most activities are operated independently by. Reservations should be made in advance directly with the outfitter company using their website or at the front
desk at Kaamasen Kievari. Prices and programs are subject to change! Guided Snowmobiling Day
Trip in the Kaamanen Wilderness. Come and spend a beautiful, peaceful day with the locals enjoying the snowy views of the Kaamanen Region. This fully guided snowmobile adventure
trip will take you away from the Sami village and into the wilderness where there is a good chance of seeing reindeer in the wild. Your guide may also take you to frozen lakes for the opportunity to go ice fishing with nets or rod if the weather conditions are suitable. All fishing gear is included. A warm campfire with
coffee and goodies will be served. Bring warm clothes and your camera! Helmets are provided. There may be the possibility to rent your very own snowmobile at additional cost if you choose not to ride along in the sled. Duration: 3-4 hours. Price: 75 per person, minimum 2 people. Group Size: 2 Adults (children which sit in their parents lap are no additional charge!). A Day in the Life of a Reindeer Herder. Come spend a few hours with a real Sami reindeer herder as he attends to his reindeer herd in the forest. You will have the opportunity to watch the reindeer feed in their natural environment as the herder examines the animals for good
health and body condition. We will take you for a ride on a snowmobile sled where you can also personally feed the reindeer and enjoy the beautiful winter scenery away from human disturbances. Afterwards we will enjoy a hot cup of
coffee around the campfire. Be sure to dress warm and bring your camera along. Excursion lasts from 2-4 hours depending on where the reindeer herd is located. Price is 65 /per person including tax. Maximum 4 people per
trip. Make your reservation at least 24 hrs in advance.
Trips depart from Kaamasen Kievari. Ptarmigan Hunting with Professional Guide and Bird Dog. The autumn hunt (August, September, early October) requires the use of your own shotgun and the winter hunt (usually late November-late March) utilizes trapping with snares. 170 /day. Price does not include license fee nor personal clothing. Kayaking Sightseeing
Trip on the Kaamanen River. Enjoy the services of a local guide for a peaceful scenic 7 km paddle down the Kaamanen River. This kayaking adventure will take you up close to experience the natural
beauty of the Muddusjarvi watershed. You might get lucky and see a moose swim across the river, watch waterfowl take flight, or see trout jump. Suitable for the intermediate skill level. Bring along your sunglasses, camera, and warm waterproof clothing. We also recommend you bring a beverage and
lunch. Included: life jacket, kayak, paddle, and spray skirt. Transportation by car back to Kaamasen Kievari is included. Duration: Approximately 3 hours. Price: 60. Scenic boat cruise and fishing in Kaamanen. Enjoy the services of a local guide for a peaceful scenic cruise along the Kaamanen River. This fish trolling
trip will take you up close to experience the natural
beauty of the Muddusjarvi watershed. You might get lucky and catch trout, Arctic char, perch, or pike. A side
trip to the waterfowl viewing tower in Toivoniemi may be included if the weather conditions are suitable. Bring along your sunglasses, camera, binoculars, and warm waterproof clothing. We also recommend you bring a beverage and
lunch. Included: life jacket, fishing equipment, and fishing license. Price: 60 per person. Minimum Group Size: 2 people. Fishing (Trolling)
Trip on Lake Inari. Full-day
trip + 1 night is 190 / person, minimum 2 people. Price includes: use of life jacket and fishing rod and lures, fishing license, gas for boat, and the services of a professional guide who will also help prepare your meals. Overnight accommodation is included in the cost, in either a tent, Tee-Pee, or forest cabin. Price does not include food or personal clothing. Sail boat Sightseeing
Trip. To Ukonkivi on Lake Inari. Approximatley 3 hrs in duration,
165 flat rate (maximum 4 people). Price includes shoreline campfire and
coffee. Additional cost for a full-day
trip which also includes fishing and more sightseeing. Price does not include personal clothing. Gill-Netting Fishing
Trip. 120 /
trip flat rate (maximum 4 people) to help bring in the fishing nets from a local lake. The
trip lasts from 4-5 hrs. and includes 0-3 km of moderate activity level of walking.
Trip includes: hands-on experience working the nets, campfire
coffee and hopefully a fresh fish fry, with leftovers for you to bring home. Price does not include personal clothing.
We are here to serve you! Kaamasen Kievari is a Finnish establishment offering year-round accommodation, a
restaurant and
bar, and outdoor adventures. We are approximately 28 km north of Inari, in the Sami village of Kaamanen, on the
banks of the Kaamanen River, roughly 360 km north of the Arctic Circle. Karigasniemi, Norway is only a short 70 km drive north-west and Utsjoki, one of the furtherst northern cities in Finland is approximately 100 km north of Kaamanen, close to the Arctic Ocean. Excellent camping, fishing, hunting,
skiing, and snowmobiling opportunities exist within a few meters of Kaamasen Kievari. Reindeer sightings are common! Kaamanen is located in the middle of the wilderness with no distraction from bright lights typical of city environments. Thus, the village is a great place to take spectacular photos of the Northern Lights beginning late September until early March. Maps, fishing and hunting licences, and snowmobile permits are for sale at the front
desk. Guided fishing, hunting, and sailboat adventure
trips and equipment rentals can be arranged with our local tourist outfitter. Children and families are welcome. Fresh baked pastry, convenience foods, and souvenirs are available daily at Kaamasen Kievari. In addition, a few comforts of home are within walking distance, including a Neste gas station and Kotipuoti groccery store, which offers a post
office and small pharmacy. Kaamasen Kievari serves as a major bus stop for Gold Line, bringing visitors from all over the world. We offer discounts on accommodations upon presentation of your '. Welcome to Kaamasen Kievari!
Reindeer, fish, cloud berries, mushrooms... Good Food Good Friends. Kaamasen Kievari is well known for wholesome meals. Our menu includes many Lappish delicacies: reindeer, salmon, white fish, trout, cloudberries, and mushrooms etc. Cheese burgers, French fries, sausages, and soup are also served. A pleasant enviroment overlooking the Kaamanen River and a newly built
patio enhance your dining experience. Our
restaurant seats 140 customers of which 75 are in the
dining room and the remaining in the
bar. Kaamasen Kievari is a popular place to meet the locals as well as an excellent stopping place for large bus
tour groups. You can stop by for a
coffee, play billiards, or try your luck at the gaming and skill machines. You may also reserve the
restaurant for fully catered special events such as staff
parties, or birthday and anniversary
celebrations.
Me olemme taalla teita varten! sijaitsee keskella lapin kaunista eramaata, 28km Inarista pohjoiseen, aivan Kaamasjoen rannalla. Olemme avoinna vuoden jokaisena paivana. Meilla on hyvasta ruuasta tunnettu ravintola jossa tarjotaan paikallisia tuotteita, poroa, kalaa ja muita lapin herkkuja, myos hampurilaiset ja muut
grilliruoat loytyvat keittiostamme. Kaamasen Kievarista saat myos matkamuistot, polttoaineet seka minimarketista
saunaoluet ja retkievaat. Kaamasesta on hyvat yhteydet Norjaan, kolmeen ilmansuuntaan. Karigasniemeen 70 km, Nuorgamiin 130 km ja Naatamoon 130 km. Eika Jaamerellekkaan ole kuin parin tunnin ajomatka. Kaamasen Kievarissa toimii palvelu, seka meilla pysahtyy kaikki linja-autot, Gold Line seka. Eskelisen-Lapinlinjat. Meilla on erinomaiset mahdollisuudet kalastukseen, metsastykseen, hiihtoon ja moottorikelkkailuun, kaikki nama loytyy heti Kievarin takapihalta. Naet poroja ja revontulia eramaassa. Kartat, kalastus-, ja moottorikelkka luvat loytyvat meidan tiskilta. Opastetut kalastus-, metsasty-, venematkat jarjestaa paikallinen Ohjelmapalvelu yritys. Kaamasen Kaira ja Opastus. Lisatietoja Kievarin tiskilta. Annamme alennusta majoituksesta. Hostelling International. Kaamasen Kievarin kahvilassa nautit tuoreet pullakahvit tauollasi. Keittiomme leipoo tuoreita leivonnaisia joka paiva. Naapurinamme olevassa kylakaupassa, Kotipuoti toimii asiamies posti ja laakekaappi. Kievari on myos bussiryhmien kuuluisa taukopaikka. All photos copyright © 2008. Kaamasen Kievari © 2008. Round the Bend Wizards