explore the sjunkhatten national park
SUMMER 2021/2022
The Sjunkhatten National Park is one of our favourite spots for hiking, and the park is situated north of the Arctic Circle. We love this park because of its location as it is close to the sea, which offers unique and magnificent views. Waterfalls, wild rivers and many lakes are waiting to be discovered. This short 5-days trip is perfect if you are not so experienced yet. There are easy and more challenging trails to choose from, and our guides discuss the options with you. The goal is not to make a lot of miles but to enjoy and explore nature. Our guides designed this trip with the idea of slow travel. If you are in normal good shape and love to be in surroundings where you do not meet many other people, this hiking trip is something to consider. One more thing to know: there are some great mountains to hike on a beginner level.
general information
Here you can find all important information about this trip. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us.
You can also check our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for general questions.
You can also check our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for general questions.
DATES AND BOOKING INFORMATION
NAME
Explore the Sjunkhatten National Park
DATES
11 September 2021 - 15 September 2021 (5 days)
13 June 2022 - 17 June 2022 (5 days)
4 July 2022 - 8 July 2022 (5 days)
15 August 2022 - 19 August 2022 (5 days)
Explore the Sjunkhatten National Park
DATES
11 September 2021 - 15 September 2021 (5 days)
13 June 2022 - 17 June 2022 (5 days)
4 July 2022 - 8 July 2022 (5 days)
15 August 2022 - 19 August 2022 (5 days)
COSTS (WHAT IS INCLUDED)
COSTS
The costs of joining this short trip are 925 Euro.
INCLUDED
Included are one night in (mountain) cabins, all transports, guiding, use of tents, and cooking equipment.
NOT INCLUDED / SHARED COSTS
Flights and transfers to the starting / ending point are not included. Daily expenses like food, drinks and fuel are shared among the participants and the staff. Usually these costs are around 15-20 EUR per day. You can also bring some food from your home country.
ADDITIONAL NIGHTS IN ACCOMMODATION
If we (like to) stay more in cabins or cottages, we share these costs as well. Our decisions how to stay overnight are based on weather forecasts, conditions, temperatures and what we like. The cabins are around 30-35 EUR per person / per night. You can find more information about our accommodations below.
The costs of joining this short trip are 925 Euro.
INCLUDED
Included are one night in (mountain) cabins, all transports, guiding, use of tents, and cooking equipment.
NOT INCLUDED / SHARED COSTS
Flights and transfers to the starting / ending point are not included. Daily expenses like food, drinks and fuel are shared among the participants and the staff. Usually these costs are around 15-20 EUR per day. You can also bring some food from your home country.
ADDITIONAL NIGHTS IN ACCOMMODATION
If we (like to) stay more in cabins or cottages, we share these costs as well. Our decisions how to stay overnight are based on weather forecasts, conditions, temperatures and what we like. The cabins are around 30-35 EUR per person / per night. You can find more information about our accommodations below.
LOCATION AND ARRIVAL INFORMATION
LOCATION
This short trip starts and ends in Bodø. We will pick you up between 12 - 2 PM in the city centre. At the end of the trip we also take you back to Bodø.
AIRPORT
To fly to Bodø you usually take a connecting flight from Oslo. There are multiple flights daily between Oslo and Bodø with different airlines such as SAS, NORWEGIAN, WIDEROE or WIZZ Air.
TRAVELING BY TRAIN IN NORWAY
If you want to travel economically friendly we can recommend you a 17 hours train ride from Oslo to Bodø. Check vy.no for more information about traveling by train.
OUR ADVISE: TAKE YOUR TIME
We would recommend you to arrive one day before the actual trip to acclimatize yourself. It may help you to reduce travel and work stress. We can give you suggestions for (budget) hostels or hotels in Bodø if you like. An overnight stay in Bodø after the trip has ended is also a good idea.
This short trip starts and ends in Bodø. We will pick you up between 12 - 2 PM in the city centre. At the end of the trip we also take you back to Bodø.
AIRPORT
To fly to Bodø you usually take a connecting flight from Oslo. There are multiple flights daily between Oslo and Bodø with different airlines such as SAS, NORWEGIAN, WIDEROE or WIZZ Air.
TRAVELING BY TRAIN IN NORWAY
If you want to travel economically friendly we can recommend you a 17 hours train ride from Oslo to Bodø. Check vy.no for more information about traveling by train.
OUR ADVISE: TAKE YOUR TIME
We would recommend you to arrive one day before the actual trip to acclimatize yourself. It may help you to reduce travel and work stress. We can give you suggestions for (budget) hostels or hotels in Bodø if you like. An overnight stay in Bodø after the trip has ended is also a good idea.
LEVEL AND EXPERIENCE
LEVEL
For this trip you need to be in a normal good shape and you will face some challenges. Not extreme but it can be out of your comfort zone at times. The hikes are usually 3-6 hours (excluding some stops), but terrain can make it sometimes a bit tough. We will walk also hike cross-country without a path.
EXPERIENCE
You need some basic experience to join this trip. Your previous experience should include hiking with a backpack, sleeping in tents, fire making and outdoor cooking. Contact us if you have any doubts or questions.
Everybody has a comfort zone and it always differs from the comfort zone of other people. It is a personal thing. Being in wild nature away from civilization is adventurous, but can also cause stress or might scare you a bit occasionally. These feelings are natural and not a problem. Just be open and share things or ask questions. They say life starts at the end of your comfort zone. We believe that this is very true.
For this trip you need to be in a normal good shape and you will face some challenges. Not extreme but it can be out of your comfort zone at times. The hikes are usually 3-6 hours (excluding some stops), but terrain can make it sometimes a bit tough. We will walk also hike cross-country without a path.
EXPERIENCE
You need some basic experience to join this trip. Your previous experience should include hiking with a backpack, sleeping in tents, fire making and outdoor cooking. Contact us if you have any doubts or questions.
Everybody has a comfort zone and it always differs from the comfort zone of other people. It is a personal thing. Being in wild nature away from civilization is adventurous, but can also cause stress or might scare you a bit occasionally. These feelings are natural and not a problem. Just be open and share things or ask questions. They say life starts at the end of your comfort zone. We believe that this is very true.
ACCOMMODATION
ACCOMMODATION
You will stay overnight in (mountain) cabins, expedition tents and a tipi tent.
You will stay overnight in (mountain) cabins, expedition tents and a tipi tent.
GEAR AND PREPARATIONS
PACKING LIST
This trip is organized north of the Arctic Circle. So you need warm clothing, good shoes and outdoor gear like sleeping bags and more. You can find a detailed packing list here
On this packing list you can find all the gear and equipment you will need and other practical information.
RENT GEAR FROM US
In case you do not have all the gear and you do not want to buy, then you can rent equipment from us, for example backpacks, sleeping mattresses and more.
This trip is organized north of the Arctic Circle. So you need warm clothing, good shoes and outdoor gear like sleeping bags and more. You can find a detailed packing list here
On this packing list you can find all the gear and equipment you will need and other practical information.
RENT GEAR FROM US
In case you do not have all the gear and you do not want to buy, then you can rent equipment from us, for example backpacks, sleeping mattresses and more.
REMARKS
THE ARCTIC
Remember we are in the Arctic and here the weather rules. There is no day-to-day itinerary, only short term plans are realistic. We make our decisions on what is possible and when to do it based on weather forecast and conditions. Of course we love to hear your ideas and wishes. And we do our best to make it happen. A bit flexible mindset is a good thing to have here in northern Norway.
Remember we are in the Arctic and here the weather rules. There is no day-to-day itinerary, only short term plans are realistic. We make our decisions on what is possible and when to do it based on weather forecast and conditions. Of course we love to hear your ideas and wishes. And we do our best to make it happen. A bit flexible mindset is a good thing to have here in northern Norway.
WEATHER AND CLIMATE
You can find detailed information about the climate and temperatures here.
THE ROUGH PLAN OF THIS trip
Here is the rough plan for this short trip to the Sjunkhatten National Park in Arctic Norway. Remember that parks like this are huge. So, you will only see a small part of it. The road trips during these 5 days are very scenic areas with great views of the mountains and fjords. In the evenings, there is time to relax, cook good food, have time for yourself and enjoy nature. During this trip you learn a lot of outdoor skills if you are interested in that. Our guides are happy to share their knowledge and skills.
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PICK-UP We pick you up by car in Bodø and brief you about the rough plan for the coming days and our destination the Sjunkhatten National Park. To reach the park takes 1-2 hours of awesome road tripping. We make a basecamp at a great spot near one of the entrances of the National Park where we make dinner in the outdoors and where we sleep the first night.
EXPLORING SJUNKHATTEN NATIONAL PARK Sjunkhatten National Park offers a lot of nature, and the most extraordinary thing is that it is located close to the sea with dramatic views over the fjords. Also, there are many great lakes that are waiting to be explored. The park is full of excellent trails and routes that lead to wild rivers, thundering waterfalls and impressive mountains. We will hike some trails in the park and do some cross-country hiking through areas where there is no path. We overnight in tents and, if available, a remote cabin probably. During your stay in Sjunkhatten, you can try your luck at catching trout. There is enough time to relax to enjoy nature or do some photography. If you join the September edition, we might see some northern lights. Probably we drive to some other entrances to visit other parts during your stay with us.
ROAD TRIP BACK TO BODØ The last night we sleep in a basecamp again and we will make a nice meal outside. At the last day we do our road trip and bring you back to Bodø. Time to refresh and enjoy city life. We arrive in Bodø around 16:00 hr.
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map of the area
Here is a map of the area in which this trip takes place. Take a close look and you get an idea of the natural environment, distances and possibilities.
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