Arctic Circle Outdoor Adventure (Vesterålen)
march 2022
If you have never been to Norway then this beginner level outdoor adventure is a perfect start. We plan a great variety of outdoor activities like deep-sea fishing, kayaking, hiking in nature reserves, Arctic floating, exploring the mountains and much more. This trip takes place on the Vesterålen islands, just a few 100 kilometers north of the Arctic Circle. This scenic destination is absolutely off-the-beaten-track, wild and a great place to enjoy the Arctic. An awesome trip if you want to refuel in wild nature. Interested in learning some outdoor skills? We are happy to teach you some! This outdoor adventure is one of our most popular ones! Duration 8 Days, 1275 EUR.
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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
Arctic Circle Outdoor Adventure Vesterålen
DATES
13 March 2022 - 20 March 2022 (8 days)
20 March 2022 - 27 March 2022 (8 days)
Arctic Circle Outdoor Adventure Vesterålen
DATES
13 March 2022 - 20 March 2022 (8 days)
20 March 2022 - 27 March 2022 (8 days)
COSTS / WHAT IS INCLUDED
COSTS
The costs of joining this trip are 1275 EUR.
INCLUDED
Included are all transports during the trip, guiding, use of snowshoes, use of fishing rods, use of flotation suits, use of fishing suits, cooking equipment for hikes and other activities. Other equipment (like kayak-suits, crampons, sleeping bags, mattresses, etc...) can be rented from us. Included are all overnight stays in seaside fisherman's cabins.
NOT INCLUDED
International and domestic flights are not included..Transfers (buses) from EVENES Airport to our base in Bø and return are not included. The costs of buses are 45 EUR one way. The costs of food and drinks are shared amongst participants and staff. Usually these costs are around 10-15 EUR per day per person. Alcoholic drinks not included. Meals can be adapted to for example vegetarians. If you have a very special diet you can bring your own ingredients too (no problem). We invite you to assist in cooking or cook a meal. We love local products and we like to cook Norwegian dishes. We often catch our own fish. We love outdoor cooking on a fire and are happy to teach you more about this.
The costs of joining this trip are 1275 EUR.
INCLUDED
Included are all transports during the trip, guiding, use of snowshoes, use of fishing rods, use of flotation suits, use of fishing suits, cooking equipment for hikes and other activities. Other equipment (like kayak-suits, crampons, sleeping bags, mattresses, etc...) can be rented from us. Included are all overnight stays in seaside fisherman's cabins.
NOT INCLUDED
International and domestic flights are not included..Transfers (buses) from EVENES Airport to our base in Bø and return are not included. The costs of buses are 45 EUR one way. The costs of food and drinks are shared amongst participants and staff. Usually these costs are around 10-15 EUR per day per person. Alcoholic drinks not included. Meals can be adapted to for example vegetarians. If you have a very special diet you can bring your own ingredients too (no problem). We invite you to assist in cooking or cook a meal. We love local products and we like to cook Norwegian dishes. We often catch our own fish. We love outdoor cooking on a fire and are happy to teach you more about this.
LOCATION AND ARRIVAL INFORMATION
LOCATION
This trip takes place on the magnificent Vesterålen Islands in northern Norway (a few hundred kilometers north of the Arctic Circle). Our base is located in the municipality of Bø in the south of the Vesterålen islands with great views over the ocean and impressive mountains all around you.
AIRPORT
You can reach our base in the Vesterålen easily with a flight from Oslo Airport (Gardermoen) to EVENES (Harstad/Narvik) Airport. After arrival on Evenes Airport you take a bus to our base while enjoying a great road trip.
To fly to EVENES Airport you take a connecting flight from OSLO (Gardermoen). There are multiple flights daily between Oslo and EVENES Airport with different airlines such as SAS, NORWEGIAN, WIDEROE or FLYR.
You can reach our base in the municipality of Bø easily with a scenic road trip by bus from EVENES (Harstad/Narvik) Airport. At the end of the trip you take the bus back to EVENES Airport for your flight to Oslo.
HOW-TO-GET-THERE
You can reach our base in 1 or 2 days depending on your flights and the country you are travelling from. For most travelers it is most convenient to stay in one of the hotels around OSLO (Gardermoen) on Saturday evening and take a flight to to EVENES Airport Sunday morning. Below you find some suggestions for flights and bus connections. There is also a local pick-up service by car (extra costs) from Sortland if you want to arrive earlier on our base at Sunday. Especially if you are traveling with a group this can be an option to consider. The costs of transfer by bus is approximately 40-47 EUR one way. Ask us if you need help with your travel schedule. We are quite good in that. Ask us about flights, bus connections and places to spend the night. You can check-in any time on the starting date.
HOW-TO-GET-BACK
For most international travellers it is most convenient to take a bus Sunday afternoon towards Evenes and do an overnight stay in one of the hostels (hotels) close to Evenes Airport. On Monday you take an early flight to OSLO (Gardermoen) and a connecting flight back to your home country. Below you find some suggestions for flights and bus connections. Ask us for assistance if you need help with transfers or flights.
This trip takes place on the magnificent Vesterålen Islands in northern Norway (a few hundred kilometers north of the Arctic Circle). Our base is located in the municipality of Bø in the south of the Vesterålen islands with great views over the ocean and impressive mountains all around you.
AIRPORT
You can reach our base in the Vesterålen easily with a flight from Oslo Airport (Gardermoen) to EVENES (Harstad/Narvik) Airport. After arrival on Evenes Airport you take a bus to our base while enjoying a great road trip.
To fly to EVENES Airport you take a connecting flight from OSLO (Gardermoen). There are multiple flights daily between Oslo and EVENES Airport with different airlines such as SAS, NORWEGIAN, WIDEROE or FLYR.
You can reach our base in the municipality of Bø easily with a scenic road trip by bus from EVENES (Harstad/Narvik) Airport. At the end of the trip you take the bus back to EVENES Airport for your flight to Oslo.
HOW-TO-GET-THERE
You can reach our base in 1 or 2 days depending on your flights and the country you are travelling from. For most travelers it is most convenient to stay in one of the hotels around OSLO (Gardermoen) on Saturday evening and take a flight to to EVENES Airport Sunday morning. Below you find some suggestions for flights and bus connections. There is also a local pick-up service by car (extra costs) from Sortland if you want to arrive earlier on our base at Sunday. Especially if you are traveling with a group this can be an option to consider. The costs of transfer by bus is approximately 40-47 EUR one way. Ask us if you need help with your travel schedule. We are quite good in that. Ask us about flights, bus connections and places to spend the night. You can check-in any time on the starting date.
HOW-TO-GET-BACK
For most international travellers it is most convenient to take a bus Sunday afternoon towards Evenes and do an overnight stay in one of the hostels (hotels) close to Evenes Airport. On Monday you take an early flight to OSLO (Gardermoen) and a connecting flight back to your home country. Below you find some suggestions for flights and bus connections. Ask us for assistance if you need help with transfers or flights.
EVENES (HARSTAD/NARVIK) AIRPORT
SORTLAND (VESTERÅLEN)
OUR BASE IN BØ (VESTERÅLEN)
LEVEL AND EXPERIENCE
LEVEL
For this trip you need to be in a normal shape. The hikes are usually 2-5 hours, but sometimes the trails are steep or include parts where there is no path (cross-country). The kayaking trips are 3-4 hours with some possibilities to stop on an island. Weather and terrain (especially snow) can make short distances tougher.
EXPERIENCE
You do not need to have experience in hiking, kayaking or even tenting. We will teach you the things you need to know. No problem!
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 shape. The hikes are usually 2-5 hours, but sometimes the trails are steep or include parts where there is no path (cross-country). The kayaking trips are 3-4 hours with some possibilities to stop on an island. Weather and terrain (especially snow) can make short distances tougher.
EXPERIENCE
You do not need to have experience in hiking, kayaking or even tenting. We will teach you the things you need to know. No problem!
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 a mix cabins, traditional houses, but mostly expedition tents and a tipi-tents (with wood stove). All depending on weather conditions and what we like as a group.
You will stay overnight in a mix cabins, traditional houses, but mostly expedition tents and a tipi-tents (with wood stove). All depending on weather conditions and what we like as a group.
PACKING LIST 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. For this trip you need a day-sack (35-50 L) for the day-trips.
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, snowshoes and more.
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, snowshoes 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.
GROUP SIZE
Max 8 participants.
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.
GROUP SIZE
Max 8 participants.
WEATHER AND CLIMATE
You can find detailed information about the climate and temperatures here.
THE THINGS WE PLAN TO DO
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SNOWSHOEING
Snowshoeing is a great and fun way to wander through terrain with a lot of snow. We can even take sleds with us (pulka), so we do not have to carry big backpacks. You get a short course if you are not familiar with snowshoe hiking.
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KAYAKING THE FJORDS
The archipelago near our base is an amazing place to kayak. There are many islands and islets. Also with some wind and waves there is a sheltered place to find. Explore the fjords and we teach you how to kayak if this is new for you.
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CABINS AND TENTS
We often stay overnight in our cozy tipi-tents with a wood-stove or expedition tents to give you a real Arctic experience. Another great thing is to stay overnight in cabins. It is an adventure to stay overnight in places far away from civilization.
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WILDLIFE OBSERVING
Experiencing Arctic nature is not only about scenery. Encounters with wildlife is an essential part of it. Of course we need to be lucky, but there are good chances to spot moose, sea-eagles, otters, dolphins, foxes and hare on this trip,
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MOUNTAIN TRAILS
Mountains are tempting and we like to take you up to get this awesome views of the fjords and the ocean. Some of the trails leads to mountain cabins where we can stay overnight, cook some meals and experience the silence of the Arctic.
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ARCTIC FLOATING
One of our favorite outdoor activities is Arctic floating in between the islands. We use survival suits in which you stay warm and dry. It is a very relaxing experience to float in crystal clear water with great views.
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DEEP-SEA AND ICE FISHING
We love to catch our own food instead of going to the supermarket. You can learn how to catch fish at sea (like cod and pollock) and how to do the filleting. If lakes are frozen we can try some ice-fishing.
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EXPLORE THE FJORDS
We will use one of our boats to explore the fjords and ocean. Cruising between the islands on a calm day is a superb experience. The water is crystal clear and the views over the fjord are stunning and we can go ashore on some of the islands.
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REMARKS
Remember we are in the Arctic and here the weather is the boss. So, only short term plans are realistic. We make our decisions on what is possible and when to do it, based on weather forecast, conditions and what we like.
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