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Experience the spirit of Lapland by foot

South Lapland, Lilla Lapporten, is a fantastic mountain region in the heart of Scandinavia offering a greatly varied nature surpassing most in Europe . Hike each day at your own pace and with luck, catch sight of a distant reindeer herd or moose in flight between the rainbow glimmering mountain cliffs. Experience nature’s beauty to the full as well as tastes from the whole culinary range of game delicacies. This is the true spirit of Lapland.

"Experience the spirit of Lapland by foot’ is a hiking trip through an area of the Swedish-Norwegian mountain range which offers you an out of the ordinary experience. No two days are alike.

The hiking terrain is very varied. You hike at your own pace with just your day pack, detailed route descriptions and information on Sami culture, flora and fauna etc. Each day, you have a choice among various hiking alternatives. The hiking is mostly easy with a few tougher sections on marked paths. Your luggage is transferred between your accommodation during the week.

Each evening, after an exhilarating day’s hiking, you enjoy a delicious game dinner. We know exactly what is required after a day’s hiking – so sit back and enjoy!

During your hiking trip, you are rewarded with outstanding nature, such as north Europe ’s largest water filled canyons or the unique fauna and flora onthe Norwegian island of Gudfjellöya . From its top are views stretching for miles, certain to exceed most expectations. There are few places that reward you with so much pleasure.

Your final day, we go up to the mighty massif in Börgefjell National Park , where you hike among rivers, creeks, lakes, small glaciers and high alpine mountains. Only now are we content that you have been given a feeling for the true spirit of Lapland in this unique Swedish-Norwegian mountain region of southern Lapland .
You can see the whole  hiking tour on our googlemap

Your hiking trip starts in Östersund and your tourleader  you will meet you at the airport or at the trainstation at app. 5 p.m. . Our partner Traveldesign can help you with yor  doemstic bookings Stockholm - Östersund. Mail your special requirements to info@traveldesign.se .

You can also combine this adventure with 2 days in Stockholm, choose the ”Discover Stockholm” - package. It includs 2 hotelnights, Stockholm card and airport transfer.

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Facts

Departure dates
2009 1 Aug - 8 Aug
2009 On request

Duration
8 days / 7 nights

Difficulty
Easy

What's included
Activity: Selfguided hiking. Met by tour leader at the end of each hike.

Accommodation: Hotel, share of double room with private WC/shower (single room optional)

Meals: Full board; Breakfast, Lunch/picnic lunch, 2-course dinner. Drinks included with meals. Afternoon snack Day 2-7.

Equipment: Detailde tour descripton with map and information about the area.

Transfer: Airport transfer Vilhelmina, all transfers in the area and luggage transfer.

Not included
Alcoholic drinks
Breakfast & lunch day 1, dinner day 8.

Options
Single room,

Visit Stockholm, 2 extra nights in Stockholm including Stockholm card & airport transfer.

Domestic flights Stockholm/Vilhelmina

Start/End point
Vilhelmina/Swe

Participants
1-14

Price:
14 410 SWE



Delight view of Norway. photo: Alex Rosengren


photo: Alex Rosengren


photo: Alex Rosengren

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