Three national parks in Arctic Norway expedition (APRIL)
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In this third edition of this new expedition, we take you to three national parks in the north of Norway just above the Arctic Circle. We plan to explore three vast nature areas to hike and snowshoe through stunning winter landscapes. This is an adventurous trip and a great choice if you like to discover remote areas and experience the Arctic silence. In the Rago National Park, we follow a wild river upstream and enjoy the icy surroundings. In the Sjunkhatten National Park, we wander through a valley with numerous lakes surrounded by mountains. In the Saltfjellet National Park, we explore some trails through snow-covered areas with our snowshoes. We might use our kayaks to paddle a fjord. During this expedition, we drive small roads through stunning landscapes. We stay overnight in tipi-tents (with a wood-stove), expedition tents, cottages and basic cabins. Costs are 1475 Euro (9 or 10 days, see details below).
WHY CHOOSE THIS ONE...?This trip is for people with an adventurous mindset that like to explore Norwegian nature in more remote areas. During this expedition, we will explore trails and places that also are new for us. So pure adventure is included. We make plans daily, based on weather forecasts, our research and stories of locals. We stay overnight in a mix of cabins, cottages, wood-stove heated tipi-tents and expedition tents. You need to be open-minded and be able to handle fast-changing plans. This trip includes some scenic road-trips of a couple of hours. You can join this trip if you are basic fit and the distances we hike are flexible and are depending on terrain, weather and what we like. 
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Facts, dates, costs and general informationHere are the facts of this outdoor adventure. Feel free to contact us if you have questions or if you want to discuss your plans. Check also our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for answers on general questions.
Dates and booking information
DATES 29 March 2021 - 6 April 2021, 9 days 24 April 2021 -2 May 2021, 9 days NAME THREE NATIONAL PARKS IN NORWAY EXPEDITION APRIL BOOKING CODE DUTCH04P (6 April 2020) DUTCH04Q (24 April 2020) COSTS AND WHAT IS INCLUDED
. COSTS The costs of joining this trip are 1475 Euro. Included are all transports during the trip, guiding, use of kayaks, tents, use of fishing rods and cooking equipment and two overnight stays in cabins or similar accommodation. NOT INCLUDED AND SHARED COSTS Flights and transfers to the point where the trip starts are not included. Daily expenses like food and drinks are shared among the participants and the staff. Usually these costs are around 15 Euro per day. We love if you bring some ingredients from your country! Included is two overnight stays in cabins or similar accommodation. If we (like to) stay more than 2 days in a local (mountain) cabin or cottage, then these costs are shared and are around 30/35 Euro per night per person (shared space). Decisions about whether to sleep in tents or cabins are based on weather conditions and what we like. We will discuss this with you. LOCATION and how to get there
LOCATION
This expedition starts and ends in Bodø. We pick you up in Bodø between 12-14 PM. On the last day of the trip we make sure that you are back in Bodø on time to catch your flight or choose to stay one more night in Bodø and fly next day. AIRPORT The nearest airport is Bodø. To fly to Bodø you usually change flights in Oslo. There are multiple flights daily between Oslo and Bodø. TRAVELING BY TRAIN IN NORWAY (OPTION) An option is to enjoy a 17 hours train ride from Oslo to Bodø. Check vy.no for more information about traveling by train. The so-called minipris ticket can be an economical way to travel (only online available and you have to buy it well in advance). TAKE YOUR TIME We recommend that you arrive 1 day before the start of this trip in Bodø and take some time to acclimatise and get rid of travel and work stress. We can give you suggestions for hostels or hotels in Bodø. LEVEL AND SKILLS
This expedition is suitable for people on beginner, intermediate and advanced level of outdoor experience. We always check if you match with other people that have booked. If you like to learn more about the level of our trips and what skills you need, take a look here....
Accommodation
ACCOMMODATION You will stay overnight in (mountain) cabins, cottages, expedition tents and a tipi tent (with wood stove). Our decisions how to stay overnight are based on weather forecasts, conditions, temperatures and what we like. AVAILABILITY
Available.. Number of participants: Max 8 Minimum age is 18 years. Ask us for arrangements for larger groups or alternative dates. REMARKS
FIRST-TIME NORWAY VISITORS Great trip for first-time Norway visitors with all the different landscapes that Norway has to offer: jagged mountains, impressive fjords, hundreds of islands and islets and remote valleys. NORTHERN LIGHTS We are in the northern light season, so that is great. We only need a sky without clouds and some sun activity to observe the aurora borealis. THE ARCTIC Remember we are in the Arctic and here the weather is the boss. So, there is not a day-to-day itinarary, only short term plans are realistic. We make our descisions 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. 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 receive a detailed packing list and advice after you made your booking. The packing list tells you about the things you need to have and also gives you a lot of practical information. RENT 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, like backpacks, sleeping mattresses, kayak-suits, snowshoes and more. 
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THE ROUGH PLAN OF THIS EXPEDITION
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We pick you up by car in Bodø, discuss the rough plan for the coming days and choose our first destination (one of the parks). Our decision will be based on weather forecasts and local temperatures. The road trips during this expedition are very scenic and include drives through mountainous areas. It will take more or less 2 hours to reach one of the parks. We will stay around two days on one spot to minimize time lost to logistics and set up or break down of camps. In this time of year, days are short, and we plan our activities during the period when there is light. If snowshoeing or hiking with sleds is new to you, we will teach you the basics. In the evenings there is time to relax, cook good food, have time for yourself, sit around a fire and try to observe the northern lights. During daytime, we keep our eyes open to spot wildlife like moose, reindeer, foxes and sea-eagles. If we have the the right conditions, we might launch our kayaks for some paddling in a nearby fjord. At the end of the trip, we bring you back to Bodø.
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Map of the area
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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.
SJUNKHATTEN NATIONAL PARK
RAGO NATIONAL PARK
SALTFJELLET NATIONAL PARK
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TEMPERATURES, CLIMATE AND WEATHER
At the coast, temperatures will be between minus five and a few degrees Celcius above zero usually. A few kilometres more inland temperatures can drop down to minus 5 (lowest around minus 15). We expect quite some snow in this period. Roads can be slippery when temperatures rise above zero (we drive with studded tires). In Norway, you can expect fast-changing weathers patterns.
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