Lapland Wilderness Week
Discover Europe’s last remaining wilderness
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Vacation Style Holiday Type
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Wildlife
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Winter
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Activity Level Moderate
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Group Size Small Group
This new winter adventure takes us to the heart of Lapland, some 200 km above the Arctic Circle, where nature is raw and powerful and deep endless forests and mighty rivers dominate the landscape. We base ourselves at Rajamaa, where the Malmström family have been welcoming guests since 1986. Situated on an island in the River Muonio between Sweden and Finland, the local village has only seven inhabitants two of which are our hosts for the week! Immersed in one of the most spectacular untamed wilderness areas Europe has to offer, we spend a week learning about the Sami culture and connecting with nature while trying a variety of activities including dogsledding, snowshoeing and forest skiing. Our trip culminates with a two-day expedition in the forest, where we stay overnight in a traditional log cabin and, with luck, enjoy the magical display of the Northern Lights.http://rajamaa.com/sites/rajamaa.com/files/page-images/%5B680%5DParadies…rel=”gallery-all”>”>http://rajamaa.com/sites/rajamaa.com/files/styles/page-images/public/pag…
* All breakfasts, 6 lunches and 6 dinners
* All accommodation (see accommodation section)
* All transport and listed activities
* Local tour leader throughout
* Flights from London (if booking incl. flights)
* All specialist equipment (see packing list in Trip Notes)
- Day 1 Start Rajamaa, Swedish Lapland.
- Day 2 Snowshoeing through wintry landscape; spot local fauna and enjoy lunch in the forest; walk back to the chalets over frozen swamps and hills.
- Day 3 Enjoy thrilling dogsledding tour through the forest; afternoon introduction to forest skiing.
- Day 4 Free day; optional snowmobile safari.
- Day 5 Spend a morning with a local Sami family and learn of their culture, ancient traditions and rein-deer herding; enjoy the sauna back at the lodge.
- Day 6 Set off on a two-day wilderness expedition on forest skis; stay overnight in a log-cabin; chance to see the Northern Lights.
- Day 7 Ski back to Rajamaa; relax in the sauna and enjoy farewell dinner.
- Day 8 End Rajamaa, Swedish Lapland.