PARENT CHILD POLAR CIRCLE ADVENTURE NORWAY

parent-child polar circle ADVENTURE NORWAY
FAMILy/youth TRAVELS CHRISTMAS

Taking your son or daughter with you in nature is great for the connection between father and son. Most parents often do not spend time for a more extended period one-on-one with their kid. And we think that is a missed chance. You can learn a lot from yourself and the other. And it is also very cool to give your kid skills for being safe and comfortable in the outdoors. So that's why we organise these outdoor adventures now for several years. We take you and your son/daughter to wild places in the north of Norway. The trip is loaded with activities in the outdoors, but there is also a lot of time to relax or to do your own thing. We stay overnight in tents, tipi-tents with wood-stove, cabins and other cosy accommodation. We look forward to take you and your son or daughter to the Arctic Wilderness of Steigen in the north of Norway.

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FACTS, DATES, COSTS AND GENERAL INFORMATION

Here are the facts of this trip. 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
19 December 2020 - 27 December 2020 (9 days version), shorter versions start also 19 December, but can be adapted to fit your schedule.

NAME
PARENT-CHILD POLAR CIRCLE ADVENTURE NORWAY

COSTS (WHAT IS INCLUDED)

COSTS AND WHATS INCLUDED
The costs of joining this parent-child adventure are:
850 EUR per person (5 days)
1050 EUR per person (7 days)
1275 EUR per person (9 days)

Included are all transports during the trip, guiding, use of kayaks, tents, use of fishing rods, cooking equipment, sleeping mattresses and two overnight stays in cabins or similar accommodation. To take more children with you is possible.

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 and you like. We will discuss these choices always with you. Some equipment like snowshoes, sleeping bags and backpacks for instance can also rented from us if you do not have them.

LOCATION AND HOW TO GET THERE

TRAVELLING TO NORWAY
You fly to Bodø (usually with a stop and a change of flight at Oslo). The Lofoten version of this father and son adventure starts in Bodo, where you take the ferry to Moskenes on the Lofoten Islands. We pick you up at the ferry quay in Moskenes. It ends in Svolvaer on the Lofoten Islands and you take the ferry back to Bodo Bodø has a small and convenient airport and you can walk to the city centre or take a bus or taxi. We can help you with the logistics and transfers.

TAKE YOUR TIME
We recommend you arrive in Bodo one day before the start and plan your flight back to your home country one day after the end of the trip. We can give you suggestions for (budget) hostels or hotels in Bodø if you like.

LEVEL AND SKILLS

Everybody who is a good basic shape can join this trip. All outdoor activities are not very demanding, but you will be a bit tired at the end of the day. Note that we are in the Arctic and weather changes quickly. So, in case we are surprised by non-forecasted weather all outdoor activities can become a bit more tough or could be a bit out of your comfort zone. We understand that a child of 12 and a child of 18 have different capabilities. So don't worry about that. In case of bad weather we will choose for staying overnight in cabins instead of tents if possible.

ACCOMMODATION

We will stay overnight in expedition tents, tipi tents with a wood stove and (mountain) cabins. In case of bad weather or bad weather forecasts (storm or heavy rain) we always choose for cottages or cabins. We cook our own meals (inside or outside on a bonfire) and like to work with local products like dried fish and other ingredients.

AVAILABILITY AND GROUP SIZE

AVAILABILITY
Yes

NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS
Max 8 participants (bigger groups on request).

REMARKS
The age of your son or daughter is more or less between 12 and 21 years.

REMARKS

LEARNING NEW SKILLS
If (mountain) hiking, kayaking, snowshoeing and other outdoor activities are new for you, then we will teach you everything you need to know.

NORTHERN LIGHTS
The northern light season is from early September to late April. So, if we are lucky (no clouds and enough solar activity) you have chance to observe the aurora borealis.

GEAR AND PREPARATIONS

This outdoor adventure 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 after you made your booking. This packing list tells you about the things you need to have and also gives you a lot of practical information. In case you do not have all the gear or if you do not want to invest, you can rent gear from us, like backpacks, sleeping mattresses, snowshoes and more.

THE ROUGH SKETCH OF THIS adventure

This outdoor adventure takes place in the municipality of Steigen (1000 km2). Steigen is located in the north of Norway just above the Arctic Circle. After your arrival in Bodo, you travel with a fast ferry to the municipality of Steigen where we pick you up. After your arrival at our base in Steigen, we will make together a plan for the coming days. Based on the weather forecasts we plan outdoor activities and decide how and where we stay overnight. You and your kid will be involved in building up camps, fire making and cooking for instance. We will put a lot of elements of our survival and safety courses in this week, so you and your son or daughter can learn a lot of essential outdoor skills. We will visit different areas, and you will be amazed about what the Norwegian nature has to offer. We will go out hiking and snowshoeing through remote valleys with waterfalls and great freshwater lakes. We will go out on the sea to do some sea fishing and visit some uninhabited islands to camp. We will try to reach higher areas in the mountains to get great views of the fjords. At the end of the week, the fast ferry will take you back to Bodø, or you choose for a 250 km drive by car through the mountains (optional and recommended).

Discover the beauty of arctic norway

Steigen is a great area to get to know the nature and scenery of the North We find here excellent beaches, jagged mountains, dense forests, wild valleys, waterfalls and coastline full of fjords and islands. Nature is breathtaking. It is the perfect playground for all kind of outdoor activities and an awesome area to explore new trails, hardly visited areas and tempting mountain summits. It is also easy to get away from everything and everyone.

what is it like to travel with your child

To travel with your son outside the traditional family settings can offer a lot and we know that from experience. Of course, it is quality time, but the most important is that it is a one-on-one experience in nature. During this outdoor adventure, we will go hiking in remote areas, camp with tents in the wild and prepare food with basic means. There will be at times a bit challenging situations for both parent and child. So you get to know each other from a different perspective. You and your son can learn a lot. Things that in the old days were taught by the parents or grandparents. Exploring with others guests is fantastic, and you can exchange experiences. During this trip, you can also camp alone together with your kid on wild spot if you like to have that experience.

Plans on daily basis

We do not have a day-to-day program, but we make plans on daily basis. We discuss plans with you based on your interests, the actual weather and local opportunities. But you will do a great variety of outdoor activities at sea and on shore.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS TRIP

Here are answers on questions you might have. Please contact us if you cannot find the answer that you are looking for. Answers on other topics you can find in our FAQ.

CAN I TAKE MORE THAN ONE CHILD WITH ME?

Yes, you can, but for the best experience we recommend one child.

MY CHILD IS YOUNGER OR OLDER?

DO I NEED OUTDOOR EXPERIENCE?

No that is not necessary, we can teach you and your son a lot. And even not experienced parents have some skills that you can teach their child.

IS THIS TRIP NOT TOO TOUGH?

During this outdoor adventure we will check frequently that you and your son have a great experience. Our daily plans will be based on weather forecasts, physical abilities of our participants and your preferences. The actual weather and the forecasts are the most important ingredients of our decision making process.

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