DUTCHEXPLORERS.COM
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

OVERVIEW OF Travels in the next months  
DECEMBER, JANUARY AND FEBRUARY

DECEMBER 2019
THE POLAR NIGHT

December is the blue month and you can experience the polar night. Awesome lights and a great time for outdoor activities. Take a look at our travels.

TRAVELS DECEMBER>​

JANUARY 2020
ENJOY THE ARCTIC WINTER

In January the sun is above the horizon again and we have probably good snow conditions. Great time to go out for hiking and snowshoeing. Take a look at our trips.

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MARCH 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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AWESOME AUTUMN TRAVELS TO NORWAY
SOON STARTING (NOVEMBER/december)

The northern light season has started and we already had some very lucky evenings with a great show. The temperatures are dropping and we had the first snow in the mountains and on sea-level.  We love the autumn landscapes as the colours of the trees are changing. There are a lot of outdoor activities possible during this period like hiking trips, kayaking, mountain trekking, snowshoeing and exploring the fjords. Take a look at the most popular travels chosen by our guests in November and December 2019. 

STEIGEN OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
​DECEMBER, explore the arctic

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!

1 December - 8 December 2019
​1275 EUR
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LOFOTEn OUTDOOR ROAD TRIP
​NOVEMBER, expedition version

November is an adventurous month to explore the Lofoten 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. 

22 November  - 30 November 2019
LAST MINUTE ​1175 EUR
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LOFOTEN OUTDOOR ROAD TRIP
christmas, EXPEDITION version

Our Christmas edition of this outdoor 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 staying overnight in tipi-tents and cabins.

18 December - 26 December 2019
1375 EUR
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​ARCTIC SURVIVAL and safety TRAINING 
WINTER VERSION (NEW!)

DUTCHEXPLORERS organise 9-days adventures in which we focus on providing you outdoor, bushcraft and survival skills in remote areas. To give you a broad experience we will take you to places with different conditions, like mountains, sea & coastal areas, forests, valleys and areas that are full of streams and waterfalls. These courses are perfect for beginners and people that want to upgrade their skills. During your stay with us we organise 10 workshops to provide you basic skills for staying safe and happy in the wilderness areas. But most of the time we will be out in the Arctic nature to give your confidence a boost. We will make basecamps high in the mountains, on remote islands and in dense forests. You will stay in tents, mountain cabins, self build shelters, under tarps and snow holes (in wintertime). We run these courses year round, and they are organised north of the Arctic Circle.

THE FACTS
SURVIVAL AND SAFETY TRAINING

Duration: 9 days
Costs: 1425 EUR (not including flights)
Focus on: learning to be on your own safe and comfortable
Elements: skills, knowledge, psychology and experience
Location: Northern Norway (forests, islands, sea, mountains, rivers and other remote areas)
Group size: ​Max 8 participants (private groups and private training possible)
Minimum age: 18

CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR TRAVELS 
NORTHERN NORWAY

Explore Arctic Norway with us during the Christmas holidays. We know it can be hard to find dates that fit your schedule. So, all dates are a bit flexible. So it is not a problem if you want to travel a few days earlier or later. We like to make things happen. If you want to book a trip for a group, just contact us, and we cook a trip for you with the activities that you like. We have unique travels for families during this period.

LOFOTEN OUTDOOR ROAD TRIP
christmas (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 in tipi-tents and cabins. This is the expedition version of our Lofoten Islands trip. Explore off-the-beaten-track with us! 

18 December - 26 December 2019
1375 EUR
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STEIGEN OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
​NEW YEAR (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.

27 December - 4 January 2020
​1350 EUR
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CUSTOM-MADE TRAVELS
FLEX, Christmas and new YEAr

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.

 December 2019 / January 2020 
from ​1275 EUR​
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Lofoten OUTDOOR ROAD TRIPS (WINTER)
Expedition version

If you like to explore the Lofoten Islands in the north of Norway, then this outdoor road trip is something to consider. It has a nice balance of sweat, adventure and challenges. We go back-to-the-basics and visit places where hardly people come. In this expedition version of this 9-days road trip, we also camp in expedition tents and tipi-tents with a wood stove (cosy and warm). During this adventurous trip we go hiking, backpacking some peaks, enjoy snowshoeing and explore the fjords with kayaks. Read all about it. We organise this trip each month except in the summer.

LOFOTEn EXPEDITION
​road trip noVEMBER 2019

November 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.

22 November - 30 November 2019
1375 EUR
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LOFOTEN EXPEDITION
​road trip DECEMBER 2019 (CHRISTMAS)

Our Christmas edition of this outdoor road trip is perfect way to escape from the decorated tables with too much food. In December we have the polar night and we have some hours magic light (great for photography and of course northern lights).

18 December - 26 December 2019
1375 EUR
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LOFOTEN EXPEDITION
road trip ​JANUARY 2020

A good start of the New Year and the sun is back. Hiking, snowshoeing and kayaking in daytime and long cozy evenings in which we try our luck to spot the aurora borealis. We expect quite some snow at sea-level and in the mountains.

6 January 2020 - 14 January 2020
​1375 EUR
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SALPTI SNOWSHOEING AND HIKING expedition
​WINTER 2020 (NEW!)

We are very excited about this new expedition in Arctic Norway! Imagine exploring the Rago National Park, which is hardly visited during wintertime. This park is known for its frozen rivers, waterfalls and pure wilderness. Here we practice techniques for camping in the wild, learn how to hike with snowshoes and do a great trekking. ​After this experience, we travel to the coastal area of Steigen, wild nature with steep mountains and the fjords. Here we prepare ourselves for a multi-day hike with sleds through winter landscapes. We take our expedition tents with us, and we also visit some remote cabins. This expedition is tough at times, has some challenges and rewards. Costs are 1650 Euro (10 days). ​This trip is organised in January, February, March and April 2020.

SALPTI SNOWSHOEING EXPEDITION
JANUARY/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).

27 January - 5 February  2020
10 days
1650 EUR
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SALPTI SNOWSHOEING EXPEDITION
FEBRUARY 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.

6 March - 15 March 2020
​10 days
1650 EUR
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SALPTI SNOWSHOEING EXPEDITION
MARCH 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. 

25 April - 3 May 2020
10 days
1650 EUR
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Our latest videos

Relax, we are waiting for you! (Funny) 

Having a good time is an essential part of adventure. This video illustrates that quite perfect. 

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.

FATHER AND SON OUTDOOR ADVENTURE​
AUTUMN AND WINTER 2019/2020

Travelling with your son to Arctic Norway for some real outdoor adventures and quality time is a great idea and probably very rewarding. We organise these father-son trips several times a year and often during the school holidays, and we are very enthusiastic. Doing cool things with your kid in magnificent surroundings.In daytime we go out hiking, snowshoeing, kayaking, fishing and more. In the evening we make a fire, cook excellent meals, have good talks  and stay overnight in cosy cabins and (tipi) tents. We love to teach you and your sun some outdoor and survival skills. Dates are flexible. So these travels can also be organised outside the regular school holidays. Read more about these adventures. 7 DAYS, from 1125 EURO per person.

FATHER AND SON ADVENTURE
​LOFOTEN VERSION; CHRISTMAS  2019

Christmas 2019. 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!

22 November - 30 November 2019
​7 days
1175 EUR
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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.

16 February -22 February 2020
23 February -29 February 2020
1125 EUR
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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.

Choose a date and we organize that
7 days​
1125EUR
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design your OWN TRAVELS
CUSTOM-MADE TRIPS 2019/2020

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..

THE FUN FACTOR

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 ....

DUTCHEXPLORERS GOES SWEDEN
new 2019/2020

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 November 2o19 and it will be an outdoor road trip. So, exploring a vast area combined with hikes, snowshoeing, staying overnight in cabins and other adventures.

THE BRENNVIK EXPEDITION, summer 2020
GET ADDICTED TO MOUNTAINS!

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! Costs are 1450 EURO, and the duration is nine days. Take a look at the details!

BRENNVIK MASSIF EXPEDITION ARCTIC NORWAY JULY

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 during the Arctic summer.
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1 - 9 ​July 2020
​1450 Euro
​9 days

Details July...

BRENNVIK MASSIF EXPEDITION ARCTIC NORWAY AUGUST

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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​3 - 11 August 2020
​1450 Euro
​9 days

Details August...

BRENNVIK MASSIF EXPEDITION ARCTIC NORWAY SEPTEMBER

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. Staying overnight in tents and cabins.​ 
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​19 - 27 September 2020
​1450 Euro
​9 days

Details September...

Northern light travels for families
AUTUMN - WINTER - SPRING

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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