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.
NEWS from the team of DUTCHEXPLORERS
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CoroNA VIRUS AND TRAVELLING WITH US
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NEW CUSTOMERS / NEW BOOKINGS
Yes we are OPEN for bookings and trips for Norwegians and international travellers. Norwegian residents can join trips and courses from May 2020 - April 2021. At this moment the borders of Norway are closed for international travellers, unless you go into guarantine for 10 days after arrival. International guests can still book travels, expeditions or courses with our company with a rebooking guarantee. If anything happens and you cannot join or travel to Norway from your country, then you can rebook your trip to a later date without any costs. Read further and see our prognoses for the reopening of the borders for international travellers.
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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 about our services!
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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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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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TRAVELS IN JUneTravelling to Norway is special in June. There still can be some snow left in the mountains and on sea-level you can feel the summer coming, The days are endless because of the arrival of the midnight sun. There are a lot of outdoor activities waiting for you like hiking trips, kayaking, backpacking 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 backpacking 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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BRENNVIK MASSIF EXPEDITION
EXPLORE THE MOUNTAINS Explore 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 the higher trails. Includes exploring valleys, kayaking nearby fjords and staying overnight in cabins and tents. If you are attracted to the mountains, then this is your trip.
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THE BRENNVIK EXPEDITION, summer 2020
The Brennvik Expedition is our new summer adventure with a focus at mountain hiking. You can join this expedition in June, July, August and September. We explore the Brennvik massif in the north of Norway from all sides. So, one day we are up in the mountains and the next one we are kayaking along the coast to get a different perspective. We sleep most of the time in tents, under a tarp (if you like) and occasionally in a (mountain) cabin. Cooking will be outside most of the time, and we catch our own fish at sea or pick berries in the forests (August and September). You need some outdoor and backpacking experience to join this expedition and like to hike up steep mountains. Lot of things to learn if wandering in the mountains attracts you! Beginner level mountaineering. Costs are 1450 EUR (9 days)
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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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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. 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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OVERVIEW OF our AUTUMN Travels
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SEPTEMBER 2020
NORTHERN LIGHTS ARE BACK In September the northern light season starts and sunsets are colourful. The weather is getting a bit rougher in Norway and it is the perfect time to hunt for mushrooms in the forests, do some mountain backpacking or sea kayaking.
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OCTOBER 2020
AUTUMN IS THERE Autumn arrives and high in the mountains we have the first snow. A good month to go hiking, visiting some national parks and in the evenings spot the northern lights. A great time to spot moose and sea eagles.
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NOVEMBER 2020
SNOW COMES In November we have usually the first snow at sea-level and we plan interesting hikes in which we might use snowshoes. A good time for one of our courses as the climate gets rougher or an awesome outdoor road trip.
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DECEMBER 2020
THE POLAR NIGHT In the beginning of December you can experience the the polar night, long evenings, snow covered landscapes and good chances to observe the northern lights.Cozy evenings and a lot of outdoor activities in day-time.
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ARCTIC SURVIVAL and safety TRAINING
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If you want to learn to be on your own in wild surroundings, then this Arctic Survival & Safety Training is something to consider. During your stay with us, you we train you and 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. An important element of this training is pyschology and getting to know yourself. This training is not for everybody and you probably will be out of your comfortzone at times. You need to have a beginner level of outdoor experience to join this training. You can learn a lot, but there is also time for fun and moments that you can relax. We run these courses year round, north of the Arctic Circle in the north of Norway.
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SUMMER VERSION OF THE TRAINING
We organise this training every month in spring and summer. In the warmer months we will be more out at sea, on islands and high in the mountains than in the colder months. In May and early June we still can have some snow in the mountains. Read further to learn more about it...
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WINTER VERSION OF THE TRAINING
Autumn and Winter are a great time to join this training if you are attracted to snow and ice. The climate is more tough in these months than in summertime. The best snow we have in the period November - March. Read further to learn more about the winter version of this training...
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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 2021 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 2021 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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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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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 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 October 2020 and it will be an outdoor road trip. So, exploring a vast area combined with hikes, staying overnight in cabins and other adventures.
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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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