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 organise 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, trekkings, 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 travellers, groups and families with passion for nature.
Mission, PAssion & love
Our mission is to guide you safely into the Norwegian wilderness, teach you a lot and reconnect you with nature. Our passion is nature and we want to show you the beauty of the Arctic. We love slow travelling, a back-to-the-basics way of living and to travel as an explorer. Responsible tourism with respect for the locals in off-the-beaten-track areas is our thing.
Eelco Mersch, founder of Dutchexplorers.com
Eelco Mersch, founder of Dutchexplorers.com
OVERVIEW OF our Travels in the next months
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FEBRUARY 2020
THE SKREI ARRIVES FROM THE NORTH In February it will be busying the fjords because the Arctic cod (Skrei) arrives from the Barentsea. We love this month for all kind of winter outdoor activities. Take a look at our plans.
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MARCH 2020
MID WINTER IN NORWAY Snowshoeing and winter hiking are our favorites this month. Awesome lights and a great time for outdoor activities. Take a look at our travels, courses and expeditions.
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APRIL 2020
ENJOY THE ARCTIC WINTER April has very long days and in the first 2 weeks there is still a chance to observe the northern lights. Usually we have a lot of nice days with snow at sea-level and higher up. Check our plans!
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AWESOME winter TRAVELS TO NORWAY
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STEIGEN ARCTIC WILDERNESS ADVENTURE
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 Arctic Norway. If you have never been to Norway then this trip is a perfect start.
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SALPTI SNOWSHOE & HIKING EXPEDITION
MULTIPLE-DAY HIKING WITH SLEDS Explore snow covered landscapes of the Rago National Park. Home of wolverine and lynx. The days are still short so this optimise the chances to see the northern lights. Cosy evenings in tipi-tents and cabins. In daytime great snowshoe hikes with sleds (pulka).
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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 and snowshoes. We visit Rago, Saltfjellet and Sjunkhatten national park, just north of the Arctic Circle. We stay overnight in tipi-tents, cottages and remote cabins.
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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
FEBRUARY In the February edition of this training we have a lot of migrating fish that can be caught at sea. The days are getting longer and it is a good time to learn skills and to gain knowledge about survival psychology. We plan a lot of wilderness hikes and we teach you how to hike with sleds and snowshoes.
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Lofoten OUTDOOR ROAD TRIPS (WINTER)
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LOFOTEN OUTDOOR ROAD TRIP
EXPEDITION VERSION, FEBRUARY February is an adventurous month to explore the islands. You can expect all kinds of weather and we are well in the northern lights season. A good month for road tripping, slow travelling and some sweat & challenges during daytime.
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SALPTI SNOWSHOEING AND HIKING expedition
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SALPTI SNOWSHOE EXPEDITION
FEBRUARY 2020 Explore snow covered landscapes of the Rago National Park. Home of wolverine and lynx. The days are still short so this optimise the chances to see the northern lights. Cosy evenings in tipi-tents and cabins. In daytime great snowshoe hikes with sleds (pulka).
8 February 2020 - 17 February 2020, 10 days Intermediate and advanced level of experience 1650 EUR READ MORE > |
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 January the sun is above the horizon again and we expect good snow conditions. Great time to go out for hiking and snowshoeing. Take a look at our trips.
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JULY 2020
THE SKREI ARRIVES FROM THE NORTH In February it will be busying the fjords because the Arctic cod (Skrei) arrives from the Barentsea. We love this month for all kind of winter outdoor activities. Take a look at our plans.
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AUGUST 2020
MID WINTER IN NORWAY Snowshoeing and winter hiking are our favorites this month. Awesome lights and a great time for outdoor activities. Take a look at our travels, courses and expeditions.
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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 AND SON ADVENTURE
CHOOSE A DATE 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 AND 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 AND SON 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 TRIPS 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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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 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 first trip will be in February 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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Northern light travels for families
AUTUMN - WINTER - SPRING
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DUTCHEXPLORERS organises family adventures in the period October - May, and we welcome you to experience autumn, winter or spring 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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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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