DUTCHEXPLORERS.COM
The Travel Company for Outdoor & Nature Minded People
The Travel Company for Outdoor & Nature Minded People
We are an outdoor and nature travel company based in Norway that organizes expeditions, outdoor adventures, courses and road trips in remote, pristine and challenging places in Arctic Norway. Our adventures are intended for outdoor and nature people that do not want to do the tourist thing. You can join us year round, and we travel with small groups. Our adventures are loaded with activities like kayaking, snowshoeing, mountaineering, diving, trekking, sailing, canyoning, caving, skiing and much more. We offer adventures for beginners and more experienced people. We explore in expedition-style and love the thrilling atmosphere of adventure, challenges and discovering new areas. We organise travels for single travelers, groups and families with passion for nature.
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NEW CUSTOMERS / NEW BOOKINGS
Can I book a trip or course with your company now? Yes, no problem! At this moment you can book each trip in the period May 2020 - December 2020. If anything happens and you cannot join or if Norway has not opened its borders, then you can rebook your trip to a later moment without any costs. Read more about this service.
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EXISTING CUSTOMERS (REBOOK YOUR TRIP)
If you have booked a trip and you cannot enter Norway or leave your country, then you can rebook your trip or course to a new date this year or the beginning of next year. There are no costs for rebooking your trip. And you do not have to decide now and wait how the situation in your country develops. Read more.
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our Mission, DNA, PAssion & love
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CONNECT TO NATURE
Our passion is nature and we want to show you the beauty of the Arctic. Our mission is to guide you safely into the wilderness, teach you a lot and reconnect you with nature and yourself.
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SLOW TRAVELLING
We love slow travelling and a back-to-the-basics way of living. Our travels are full of adventures, some challenges and new places to discover. You can learn a lot on our travels and courses.
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RESPONSIBLE TRAVELS
Responsible tourism with respect for the locals and for nature in off-the-beaten-track areas is our thing. Low impact and leave no trace, are daily routine for us. We like to help the locals with their projects. In Norway they call it dugnad.
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BECOMING A TEAM
We love our (returning) guests and we become together a growing family of friends to explore new destinations. Some guests become guides in our company, others support the DUTCHEXPLORERS team in other ways.
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TRAVELS IN MAY
Travelling to Norway is special in May. There can be quitre some snow left in the mountains and on sea-level you can feel the spring coming, The days are long because of the arrival of the midnight sun at the end of thie month. There are a lot of outdoor activities waiting for you like hiking trips, kayaking, snowshoeing in the mountains and exploring the fjords. Check the trips below and chat with us if you want to know which fits you best.
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STEIGEN ARCTIC WILDERNESS
GREAT FOR FIRST-TIME NORWAY TRAVELERS Adventurous trip if you are attracted to do a variety of outdoor activities like deep-sea fishing, kayaking, northern lights observing, hiking in nature reserves and snowshoeing in the mountains. If you have never been to Arctic Norway then this trip is a perfect start. No problem if outdoor activities are new for you.
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LOFOTEN OUTDOOR ROAD TRIP
COMFORT VERSION Avoid the tourist traps on the Lofoten Islands. We take you to great places to hike, reach some summits, kayak the fjords and more. We travel roads with great scenery and you will stay overnight in cozy cabins and cottages. A great combination of sweat and adventure and relaxing in the evenings.
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3 NATIONAL PARKS EXPEDITION
NEW PILOT EXPEDITION In this new expedition we take you to three national parks to explore wild nature with kayaks, hiking boots and backpacks. We visit Rago, Saltfjellet and Sjunkhatten national park, just north of the Arctic Circle. We stay overnight in tipi-tents, cottages and remote cabins. You can learn a lot of cool outdoor skills.
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OVERVIEW OF our Travels in the next months
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MAY 2020
ARCTIC SPRING The midnight sun arrives, so no darkness anymore. Nature turns green and it is a perfect time for hiking and the mountains are still snow-covered. A good time to explore the mountains and enjoy the views.
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JUNE 2020
THE SUMMER ARRIVES The first month of the Arctic Summer. The temperatures are going up and it is a nice time to go out on sea or do hiking trips in the mountains. Perfect period for sea kayaking, diving and sailing. Enjoy the midnight sun!
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JULY 2020
THE MIDNIGHT SUN The sea is getting warmer and July means summertime and we have the midnight sun with no darkness at all. A perfect month to be in nature to find edible food or going out at sea to do some deep-sea fishing, snorkelling or kayaking.
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AUGUST 2020
THE COLORS ARE CHANGING We love August! It is the best month for picking berries and slowly the leaves of the trees start getting orange and yellow. It a superb time to do outdoor activities combined with great sunsets. Enjoy the fjords!
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ARCTIC SURVIVAL and safety TRAINING
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If you want to learn to be confident and safe in wild surroundings, then this Arctic Survival & Safety Training is something to consider. During your stay with us, you will learn to be on your own, and we provide skills & thoughts to undertake these kinds of adventures. Outdoor, bushcraft and survival skills is not sufficient. You need also experience in different surroundings. So we take you to wild valleys with rivers, the mountains, Arctic forests, snow-covered highlands and at sea.You can learn a lot, but there is also time for fun and moments that you can relax. You will stay in tents, mountain cabins, self build shelters, under tarps and snow holes (in wintertime). We run these courses year round, north of the Arctic Circle in the north of Norway.
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SURVIVAL AND SAFETY TRAINING
MARCH Experience and learn how to deal with winter conditions. At the coast temperatures will be around zero, more inland we expect temps of -10 or lower. Perfect time for snow-holes, ice-fishing and setting up camps in wild areas far away from civilization. Learn new techniques and get to know yourself.
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SURVIVAL AND SAFETY TRAINING
APRIL Learn new techniques and get to know yourself. That is the idea of this training in Arctic Norway. You will learn skills, gain experience in different surroundings, get new knowledge and learn to be on your own in wild nature. In the end of April the darkness disappears and we 24/24 hr daylight. Enjoy the Arctic!
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SURVIVAL AND SAFETY TRAINING
MAY In May the snow disappears on sea-level, but we have some left in the mountains. We have very long days with almost no darkness and it is an awesome time to learn skills and to gain knowledge about survival psychology. We plan a lot of wilderness hikes during this course. Enjoy spring in Norway.
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Lofoten OUTDOOR ROAD TRIPS (WINTER)
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LOFOTEN OUTDOOR ROAD TRIP
EXPEDITION VERSION, MARCH Days are getting longer and the fishing season is at full speed. It is winter on the Lofoten Islands and we can enjoy great snowshoeing and hiking trips to great beaches and mountainous areas. Kayaking in the fjords is an option.
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LOFOTEN OUTDOOR ROAD TRIP
EXPEDITION VERSION, APRIL Explore the Lofoten islands off-the-beaten-track. Hiking, snowshoeing and kayaking in daytime and cozy evenings in tents and cabins. The days are long in April and we have some new trails in superb surroundings in mind.
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LOFOTEN OUTDOOR ROAD TRIP
EXPEDITION VERSION, MAY May is an awesome month to do some road tripping combined with outdoor activities like hiking, kayaking and enjoying the landscapes of the Lofoten Island. Prepare for slow travelling and some sweat & challenges during daytime.
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SALPTI SNOWSHOEING AND HIKING expedition
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SALPTI SNOWSHOE EXPEDITION
MARCH 2020 Discover the Arctic winter in northern Norway . We have some great trails in mind. Multi-day hiking and snowshoeing with a pulka (sled). The Rago National Park is hardly visited at this time of year. So prepare for completely off-the-beaten-track wilderness experiences.
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SALPTI SNOWSHOE EXPEDITION
APRIL 2020 April is at the border of winter and spring and it is a great time to explore Arctic Norway. The Rago National Park has still a lot of snow and low temperatures. It is a great time to camp in tents or cabins, and do multi-day hiking and snowshoeing with sleds.
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OVERVIEW OF our summer Travels
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JUNE 2020
ENJOY THE ARCTIC SUMMER In June the Arctic summer starts and the scenery is marvelous with green mountains and forests. Temperatures are rising and we have 24/24 daylight. We have a lot of great trips on sea-level and in the mountains.
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JULY 2020
THE MIDNIGHT SUN The sea is getting warmer and July means summertime and we have the midnight sun with no darkness at all. A perfect month to be in nature to find edible food or going out at sea to do some deep-sea fishing
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AUGUST 2020
THE COLORS ARE CHANGING We love August! It is the best month for picking berries and slowly the leaves of the trees start getting orange and yellow. It a superb time to do outdoor activities combined with great sunsets.
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SEPTEMBER 2020
NORTHERN LIGHTS In mid September the northern light season starts and Autumn is there. The weather is getting a bit rougher in Norway and it is the perfect time to hunt for mushrooms in the forests.
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Our latest videos
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RELAX, WE ARE WAITING FOR YOU! (FUNNY)
Having a good time is an essential part of adventure. This video illustrates that quite perfect.
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ICE FISHING ADVENTURES (TRAILER)
Ice fishing is a great way to experience the atmosphere of the Arctic. The best period for ice fishing is November until mid April.
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FATHER AND SON OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
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FATHER & SON ADVENTURE
FEBRUARY 2020 (7 DAYS) In the February school holidays we organise two father and son adventures. Doing cool outdoor things like camp in the wild and in cabins. You and your son can learn all kind of outdoor skills, like how to make a fire, how to cook outside and what about how to learn fishing. This edition is organised in Steigen in the north of Norway.
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FATHER & SON ADVENTURE
CHOOSE A DATE, FEBRUARY, MARCH, APRIL If you like to be with your son in wild surroundings for a week, then join this outdoor adventure. We teach you and your son all kind of outdoor, survival and bushcraft skills on a level that you both of you fits. We can organise this adventure during the school holidays and we look forward to show you the magnificent nature of Norway.
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FATHER & SON XMAS ADVENTURE
LOFOTEN VERSION, CHRISTMAS 2020 Christmas 2020. Take your son with you to the famous Lofoten Islands for a week of adventure in nature. Camp on wild spots and explore amazing places during daytime. We visit mountains, beaches and go out snowshoeing and hiking to get great views over the fjords. Celebrate Christmas in Arctic surroundings.
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design your OWN TRAVELS
CUSTOM-MADE group travels 2020
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If you are with a group of more than two people, we can arrange a lot for you! Longer trips, shorter trips, alternative dates, new places and more. Tell us what you want, and we can try to compose a new adventure. All our adventures are home-cooked, so don't worry! We just need to know what kind of ingredients you like, and we make a proposal. We love adventurous trips with a variety of activities like kayaking, caving, mountaineering, canyoning, sailing, hiking, exploring islands, wildlife observing, sea fishing and more..
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ARCTIC travels for families
WINTER - SPRING - SUMMER - AUTUMN
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DUTCHEXPLORERS organises family adventures, and we welcome you to experience the different seasons in Arctic Norway. These travels are loaded with a wide variety outdoor activities to choose from and is the perfect choice if you like to explore Norwegian nature with your kids, These travels are organised in an area called Steigen, superb nature, no tourist traps and off-the-beaten-track. You can look forward to steep mountains, impressive fjords, a coastline full of islands and wild rivers running through dense forests. Welcome to our Arctic wilderness, just north of the Arctic Circle. The northern lights season is from mid-September to mid-April, and we hope we can show you the beauty of the green lights.
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ARCTIC CIRCLE FAMILY ADVENTURE
WINTER 2020 Winter is an exciting time to be in the north with your family. There is ussualy quit some snow, the lakes are frozen and the northern light season is there. A great time for snowshoeing, ice fishing and cozy evening in a cabin.
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ARCTIC CIRCLE FAMILY ADVENTURE
SPRING/SUMMER 2020 Summer is special in northern Noprway. In May, June and a big part of July we have the midnight sun and there is no darkness at all. A great time for being a lot at sea, on small islands and visit remote beaches with your family.
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ARCTIC CIRCLE FAMILY ADVENTURE
AUTUMN 2020 Autumn has many faces. September has great sunsets and the colors of the trees creates amazing landscapes. In October we usually got the first snow on sea level and it is a great time for hiking, observe moose or catch some fish.
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THE FUN FACTOR
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Adventure is more than mixing ingredients like challenges, hard to reach destinations, remote areas and tough undertakings. It is also about living the dream, enjoying a good time and connecting to nature. Thats when The Fun Factor comes in ....
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YOUTH ARCTIC OUTDOOR SUMMER CAMP
Give your son or daughter a great time in the Norwegian nature! We organise summer camps for 16-19 year old boys and girls in the north of Norway. In the eight days that your son or daughter stays with us we will teach them how to camp in the wild and give them outdoor skills to stay safe and comfortable in the outdoors. They will learn how to light & cook on a fire, how to catch fish and how to observe wildlife. There are guided hiking, kayaking and snorkeling activities included in this trip. Important for us are that your son or daughter has an enjoyable time with us, learn alot about nature & sustainability, connect to nature in a respectful way and meet others from all over the world.
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YOUTH ARCTIC OUTDOOR CAMP
JUNE 2020 The Arctic summer starts in June and we celebrate the midsummer night in northern Norway. Learn, have fun, connect to nature and do a lot of outdoor activities is the rough plan of this camp.
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YOUTH ARCTIC OUTDOOR CAMP
JULY 2020 July is the warmest month in Norway. A perfect time for this camp and we will be a lot at sea, on beaches and on the islands of the Steigen archipelago. We go kayaking, fishing and much more.
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YOUTH ARCTIC OUTDOOR CAMP
AUGUST 2020 There is a lot going on in nature and one of them is´berries. So among other outdoor activities like hiking in the mountains or Arctic swimming is the hunt for berries.
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DUTCHEXPLORERS GOES SWEDEN
new 2020
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We announce new adventures for travels to the north of Sweden for those who miss real winters! Stay tuned for our upcoming Swedish adventures. Loaded with snowshoeing, hiking, cross-country skishoeing, icefishing, road trips and wildlife. Prepare for low temperatures, fun and winter scenery. Curious, interested and cannot wait.... Contact us and we tell you more! The next trip will be in April 2020 and it will be an outdoor road trip. So, exploring a vast area combined with hikes, snowshoeing, staying overnight in cabins and other adventures.
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THE BRENNVIK EXPEDITION, summer 2020
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BRENNVIK MASSIF EXPEDITION
JULY 2020 Exploring an awesome massif where jagged mountains rise out of the sea, that is where this trip is about. Beginners level mountain hiking to summits and hiking higher trails. Includes hiking valleys, kayaking nearby fjords and staying overnight in cabins and tents.
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BRENNVIK MASSIF EXPEDITION
AUGUST 2020 In August we explore the north Norwegian mountains and there is a massive amount of free food to pick. Cloud berries, cranberries and blueberries are some you can easily find. Superb trip if you like to go mountain hiking, do some kayaking and explore remote forests and valleys.
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BRENNVIK MASSIF EXPEDITION
SEPTEMBER 2020 In September the northern lights are back and it is a great time to explore an awesome mountain massif in the north of Norway. Hike some summits, wander through magnificent valleys and kayak awesome fjords. It is a great time to search for edible mushrooms.
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CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR TRAVELS 2020
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LOFOTEN OUTDOOR ROAD TRIP
CHRISTMAS 2020 (9 DAYS) Our Christmas edition of this road trip is perfect way to escape from the decorated tables with too much food. We go to non-touristic areas to do wilderness hiking, snowshoeing, kayaking and we stay overnight¨cabins and cottages.. This is the comfort version of our Lofoten Islands trip. Explore off-the-beaten-track with us!
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STEIGEN ARCTIC WILDERNESS ADVENTURE
NEW YEAR 2020 (9 days) Adventurous trip if you are attracted to do a variety of outdoor activities like deep-sea fishing, kayaking, wildlife observing, hiking in nature reserves and snowshoeing in the mountains and valleys of Arctic Norway. Observe the northern lights! We stay overnight in cozy cabins and wood-stove heated tipi-tents.
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CUSTOM-MADE TRAVELS
FLEX, CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR 2020 If you are with a group of two or more people you can create your own trip with us. Choose your destination, duration, level, type of accommodation and outdoor activities. Just contact us and we love to make it happen. Adventurous travelling on all levels and for all ages. Custom-made travels are possible around Christmas and New Year.
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SUBSCRIBE TO THE DUTCHEXPLORERS NEWSLETTEREvery few weeks we sent out our newsletter OUTPOST with news about upcoming travels, inside stories, travel tips and of course a lot of pictures and videos. Subscribe to our newsletter and be informed about our Arctic adventures.
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