Arctic Cross Country Ski Tour Adventure, Sweden
Explore the amazing crystallised landscape of winter Lapland on traditional wooden cross-country skis. This kind of cross-country skiing is without pre-made tracks. You will travel in real wilderness, creating your own tracks through untouched snow.
Together with your expert local guide, weave through forests and around lakes discovering the local plants, birds and mammals native to this part of the Arctic. You’ll
investigate this complex ecosystem and develop an understanding of the local people’s relationship with it.
At the end of each day’s adventure, return to your comfortable accommodation, a historic vicarage that has been restored with sustainable living in mind.
Each day’s ski tour is about 6-7 hours. Lunch with local wild meat or fish is prepared on tour beside a campfire. The ski tour lengths are generally 3 to 10 km and the tours are adjusted according to group member’s abilities. You will be outfitted in comfortable and warm outdoor clothing and boots.
Day 1
Welcome, get settled at the guesthouse and fitted with outdoor clothing.
Day 2
Introduction to skiing with broad forest skis. By the end of the day you will be fully prepared for the rest of your holiday.
Evening Northern Lights night tour.
Day 3
Tracking animals. Explore the wilderness and learn about animals.
Day 4
Peace of mind in the magic old forest. Ski in Naakajärvi Ecological Park.
Day 5
Transfer to departure airport or train station in Kiruna or Gällivare.
vital statistics
- Highlights: Travel in real wilderness, creating your own tracks in untouched snow.
Stay in cosy home surrounded by forests, lakes and rivers.
All meals freshly prepared from local ingredients.
- Price: £875.00 (9,000.00 SEK) to £875.00 (0.00 SEK)
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Price is per person for package
- Price Includes: Accommodation, All taxes, Guide, All transport during trip, Arrival/departure transfers, Activities as per itinerary, Equipment, Instruction, Meals as indicated
- Meals: All Meals
- Duration: 5 days
- Comfort Level: Mid-Range
- General Notes: Jan 12-16, 19-23 And 26-30, Feb 2-6, 16-20 And 23-27, Mar 1-5 2012. Extra Days And Activities Can Be Added. The Trip Can Be Tailor-made.
- Action Grade: Active - You will be on the go most of the time.
- Suitable for: Beginners, Intermediate
- Where:
Europe
- Sweden-- Norrland--- Junosuando
comfort zone
- Comfort level: Basic , Mid-Range , Luxury
- The retreat guesthouse is located in a small village, surrounded by expansive forests, pristine lakes and mighty, untouched rivers. The guesthouse is a timber building dating from the 1920’s which has been renovated with environmentally sustainable living in mind. There are six simple and comfortable, double rooms with private or shared bathrooms. There is a dining hall, a community room with a fireplace, and quiet corners for relaxation.
- Rooms: Single, Double, Family, Triple, Cot available, Tea & coffee facilities, Towels provided, Internet access, Some ensuite
- Room facilities notes: It’s possible to rent the entire house for your private use or to rent just one of the bedrooms.
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