North Sweden: Active Summer Adventure

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Reinvigorate with a complete nature immersion in the pristine landscapes of Sápmi, an area known to most as Lapland. We trek and bike to explore the untamed wilderness, while also learning more about the indigenous Sámi people and the Big Four Scandinavian predators. Our trip culminates with a two-day forest expedition, where we stay in a traditional log cabi...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

    • Meet a forest Sámi to learn about his indigenous culture
    • Enjoy a presentation by Wildlife Photographer of the Year winner, Staffan Widstrand
    • Embark on a two-day wilderness expedition by boat and foot
    • Cycle around Lake Muodosjarvi
    • Spend a night animal spotting at a wildlife-watching hide

What's this trip about?

    Reinvigorate with a complete nature immersion in the pristine landscapes of Sápmi, an area known to most as Lapland. We trek and bike to explore the untamed wilderness, while also learning more about the indigenous Sámi people and the Big Four Scandinavian predators. Our trip culminates with a two-day forest expedition, where we stay in a traditional log cabin and get back to nature in the peaceful, untouched wilds of northern Sweden.Experience the last wildlands of Europe and indigenous Sámi culture on an activity-packed trip far beyond the Arctic Circle

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 16 people
Age range16 years and up
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityMuonionalusta (Rajamaa)
End CityMuonionalusta (Rajamaa)

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Sweden

Trip includes

    • All breakfasts, six lunches and seven dinners
    • All accommodation
    • All transport and listed activities
    • Tour leader throughout
    • All specialist equipment (see packing list in Trip Notes)
    • Group arrival and departure transfers available

Itinerary

Day 1 Start at Rajamaa in Muonionalusta, north Sweden

This trip starts at Rajamaa, a complex of wooden chalets on a remote island in the Muonio river with views over both Sweden and Finland. At check in, we are welcomed by the friendly Malmström family, our hosts for the week, who have been running the accommodation for ...

Day 2 Morning trek to learn about Sámi culture; follow the river downstream back to our accommodation

Starting the day with a hearty breakfast, we then embark on our first trek of the week, a 5mi (8km) journey north, tackling differing terrain but mostly through forest. Along the way, we meet Henrik Sevä, a forest Sámi, whose family has herded reindeer for generations...

Day 3 Cycle around Lake Muodosjärvi; spend the night trying to spot wildlife in a hide

After breakfast, we hop on mountain bikes for a four-hour cycling adventure, covering around 9mi (15km) along roads and forest trails. We head out and make our first stop by the church in Muodoslompolo and then continue around Lake Muodosjärvi. We stop for lunch by th...

Day 4 Free morning to rest before heading out with huskies in the forest

This morning, we head back to the lodge for breakfast and then you have time to rest after a night in the hide. At noon, we meet a group of huskies in the forest for a three to four-hour walk in the picturesque landscape. You can walk with a husky tied to a belt-harn...

Day 5 Set off on our two-day wilderness expedition

Today we embark on our two-day wilderness expedition to a remote log cabin. Our journey starts by boat and then we disembark and start walking south (6mi/10km) before stopping for a fireside lunch to fuel us for the rest of the walk. We reach our forest lodge by late ...

Day 6 Trek back to Rajamaa; enjoy our final dinner

After breakfast, we start our 6mi (10km) journey back to Rajamaa. We follow old forest paths before stopping for a lunch by a campfire. We continue our trek over the hilltops until we stop the river Muonio, our signal we have almost arrived back to our lodge. Tonight, we have our final dinner of the trip in the restaurant.

Day 7 End at Rajamaa

The trip ends this morning and we begin our return journey home with plenty of tales and memories to share with friends and family.

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Dates & Availability

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Last Updated: 4/26/2024
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It is all about adventure. That is what Exodus was founded upon and what the company is still all about. Discovering countries, cultures, environments, cities, mountain ranges, deserts, coasts and jungles; exploring this amazing planet we all live on.

At Exodus, we know what makes you tick when it comes to holidays. It’s a desire shared by so many others. A yearning to visit new places and come home with a real sense of what they’re all about. This means delving into local traditions, cultures, cuisine, lifestyles – anything that contributes to its unique identity. At the same time, we always remember that we are only guests. So we travel courteously and respectfully, in smaller groups to minimise our impact, to ensure that every Exodus holiday is a beneficial experience for everyone involved.

This is a philosophy we take with us around the world, helping you reach some incredible destinations on 500 itineraries across over 90 separate countries. We also strive to provide as much flexibility and choice as we possibly can, making it simple for you to experience a very different holiday.

Exodus started life on 4 February 1974 when two friends got together to provide an overland truck to travel to the Minaret of Jam, deep in the heart of the Hindu Kush, the most inaccessible of the world’s great monuments.

All our office staff have a passion for travel and adventure, and between us we’ve notched up experience that spans 171 different countries. That’s not all. In their former lives, our team members have been professional archaeologists, wildlife guides, overland drivers, mountain leaders, diving and ski specialists and mountain bike gurus – so no-one is better placed to create tours that appeal to a wide range of specialist interests.

Their care in putting all the details in place really shines through too. Extensive planning, research, fact-finding and training are a sign of our commitment to providing a holiday where your enjoyment, value for money and safety come first. It’s a telling reason why we remain one of the leading worldwide adventure tour companies. It is no exaggeration to say that our tour leaders can make a world of difference to the enjoyment of your holiday – so we choose them carefully. The result is that, in 2013, 93% of our clients stated that their leader exceeded their expectations. Where possible, we train and employ local leaders because they can provide invaluable insights that enrich the trip. What’s more, this investment in local staff really helps us benefit both them and their community.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Travel insurance
    • Single accommodation (available on request - limited availability)
    • Visas or vaccinations

Accommodation

,Our base for the week is Rajamaa, a complex of wooden chalets run by the welcoming Malmström family since 1986. The accommodation is in Sweden on an island in the river Muonio, just across the border from Finland. Rajamaa consists of a main building with a reception area, dining room and sauna. Accommodation comprises two-bedroom chalets with shared bathroom facilities and one-bedroom chalets with private facilities. All chalets are equipped with a shower/WC and a mini-kitchen. Complimentary wifi is available. Twin and double rooms are usually allocated in the two-bedroom chalets. This means a maximum of four people (two couples or twin sharers) will stay in each chalet and share bathroom facilities. Twin sharers may share bathroom facilities with up to two members of the opposite sex, but bedrooms are always single sex. Couples/pairs travelling together who do not wish to share bathroom facilities with others may be able to pay a supplement to secure a one-bedroom chalet. This is strictly based on availability and the make-up of the group. Single rooms are limited and subject to availability. These are offered for a supplement, payable upon booking. Single rooms may be allocated in the big chalets (shared facilities) or in a small chalet (private facilities), depending on availability. One night during the trip is spent in a remote forest lodge where accommodation is dormitory style (maximum of four people per room). No single rooms are available at this accommodation and bathroom facilities come in the form of an outhouse with a longdrop.
Cancellation policy

The cancellation policies of this trip when booked through Travelstride are determined by the stated policies of the tour operator - Exodus Travels.

If you or any other member of your party decides to cancel a confirmed booking you must notify Travelstride in writing. Your notice of cancellation will only take effect when it is received in writing by Travelstride and will be effective from the date on which we receive it.

If You Cancel Your Holiday
You, or any member of your party, may cancel your travel arrangements at any time. Written notification from the lead name or your travel agent must be received at our offices. 

Since we incur costs in canceling your travel arrangements, you will have to pay cancellation charges as follows (see also the exceptions below): 

  • More than 42 days - No cancellation fee. Deposit can be transferred to a new booking departing within 2 years of date of travel of original booking. Any remaining balance will be refundedThis excludes all non-refundable costs as set out in clause 4 above (for example international and domestic flights and local services).
  • Between 41 and 21 days (inclusive) - No cancellation fee. Balance and deposit can be transferred to a new booking departing within 2 years of date of travel of original bookingThis excludes all non-refundable costs as further explained in clause 4 above (for example international and domestic flights and local services).
  • Between 20 and 15 days (inclusive) - 80% of the holiday cost
  • 14 days or less; or failure to join the holiday (inclusive) - 100% of the holiday cost

Certain trips may involve different cancellation charges; you will be advised if this is applicable to your holiday during the booking process.For Polar holidays, the following cancellation charges will be made for all Polar holidays. Period before departure in which you notify us: 

Cancelation charge

  • More than 133 days - Deposit only
  • 133 days or less (or failure to join the holiday) (inclusive) - 100% of the holiday cost

Notes (i) Your deposit is non-refundable, even if the cancellation charge calculated is lower than the deposit amount paid; (ii) If the reason for your cancellation is covered under the terms of your insurance policy, you may be able to reclaim these charges; (iii) certain travel arrangements may be subject to higher cancellation charges and could incur a cancellation charge of up to 100% of that part of the arrangements from the moment the booking is confirmed.

If You Change Your Booking

If, after our Booking Confirmation has been issued, you wish to change your travel arrangements in any way, for example your chosen departure date or accommodation, we will do our utmost to make these changes but it may not always be possible. Any request for changes to be made must be in writing from the lead name or your travel agent. You will be asked to pay an administration charge of $60, and any further cost we incur in making this alteration (including those charged by third party suppliers who provide the component parts of your booking).  You should be aware that these costs could increase the closer to the departure date that changes are made and you should contact us as soon as possible. Note: Certain travel arrangements may not be changeable after a reservation has been made and any alteration request could incur a cancellation charge of up to 100% of that part of the arrangements.

You can transfer your booking to another person, who satisfies all the conditions that apply to this booking, by giving us notice in writing at least 7 days before departure provided that the new lead passenger accepts the transfer and these Terms and Conditions. Both you and the new traveler are responsible for paying all costs we incur in making the transfer. Please bear in mind that certain airlines and other transport providers treat changes as a cancellation and charge accordingly, up to 100% of the cost for that part of the arrangement. Where applicable these charges will be passed on to you.

If We Cancel Your Booking

Exodus reserves the right to cancel an itinerary before departure for any reason whatsoever, including too few participants ,logistical problems, a Force Majeure Event (as defined in Section 8), or any other circumstances that may make operation of the trip inadvisable. All trip payments received will be promptly refunded, and this refund will be the limit of Exodus’s liability without any further obligation on Exodus’s part. Exodus is not responsible for any expenses incurred by trip members in preparing for the trip, including non-refundable or penalty-carrying airline tickets, special clothing, visa or passport fees, or other trip-related expenses.

If We Change Your Booking

  1. Changes to the price. We can change your holiday price after you’ve booked, only in certain circumstances. Changes in the price of the carriage of passengers resulting from changes to the cost of fuel or other power sources, the level of taxes or fees imposed by third parties including tourist taxes, landing taxes or embarkation or disembarkation fees at ports and airports, or exchange rates mean that the price of your travel arrangements may change after you have booked.

  2. Changes other than the price. It is a term of your booking that we are able to make changes to any aspect of your booking. If the change is insignificant, we will ensure that you are notified about it. Examples of insignificant changes include alteration of your accommodation to another of the same or higher standard. If we are forced by circumstances beyond our control to alter significantly any of the main characteristics of the travel services that make up your package you will have the rights set out below.

    2.1 - We will contact you and you will have the choice of accepting the change or having a refund of all monies paid. You can also accept an alternative holiday, where we offer one (we will refund any price difference if the alternative is of a lower value). We will tell you the procedure for making your choice. Please read any notification of changes carefully and respond promptly as if you do not respond to us within the timescale given your booking may be canceled.

    2.2 - If you choose to accept a refund then that is the only liability we have and we will not be liable for any further sums, compensation or otherwise and you are advised to adequately insure yourselves against cancellation for any reason

Please note that insurance premiums and amendments charges are not refundable in any circumstances. 

Once you have put down a deposit for a tour, you are unable to cancel and re-book within a promotional period and we reserve the right to amend the pricing on any new booking you make within that time. If you cancel a tour and book the same tour under a promotional code, we reserve the right to decline the booking.

Important Note: Certain arrangements may not be amended after they have been confirmed and any alteration or cancellation could incur a cancellation charge of up to 100% of that part of the arrangements in addition to the charge above.

If the reason for your cancellation is covered under the terms of your insurance policy, you may be able to reclaim these charges.

Where possible, we will deduct the cancellation charge(s) from any monies you have already paid to us.

For more additional details, see the booking conditions of TruTravels at the following web address: https://www.exodustravels.com/us/about-exodus/exodus-booking-conditions.

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Meals Included
All meals are included; however, the dinner on Day 1 is only available subject to your flight arrival time (dinner is usually served at 7pm). The food at Rajamaa is a mix of Swedish food and sometimes international dishes, all prepared on site. They only use regionally sourced meat and fish from the Arctic Sea. Breakfast is continental style, with fruit, cereal, porridge, boiled eggs, cheese and cold meats. The lunches provided as part of the itinerary are eaten outside or at the lodge and are usually a sandwich (plus yoghurt and fruit) or a hearty soup. Dinner consists of a main course and dessert. Vegetarian options are also available.
Age Requirements
16 years and up
Additional Information
  • Five nights in fully equipped chalets with twin rooms and shared facilities (in two-bed or four-bed configurations); one night in a wilderness lodge (dormitory-style); one night at a wildlife-watching hide
  • Six days of mixed activities
  • Group normally 4 to 16, plus guides and instructors. Minimum age: 16
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