Summer Trekking Adventures
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WILD NORTH
WHEN: from June to August
MEETING POINT: in Kittilä or Levi
DURATION: 5 days
DISTANCE: 45 km
LEVEL: Moderate
ENVIRONMENT: In total wilderness, about 15 km away from a town, tundra, and mountains, exposed to wind and rain, no shelter structures between cabins, 2 eco-toilets available on the itinerary
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to carry a rucksack weighing between 8 and 15 kg, perfect physical condition, handles well the necessary efforts to climb the elevation gain indicated below, understands the wilderness environment described above
1551 euros/participant if 1 booking
1115 euros/participant if 2 booking
963 euros/participant if 3+ booking
721 euros/participant (13-18 years old)
Price includes: the private mode of the trip (= not mixed with other people/groups), local transportation, the use of the trekking gear (backpacks, hiking poles, 3 seasons sleeping bags, sustainable Kupilka dishware, flasks...), all meals and snacks mentioned in the program (mainly organic and low quantity of processed food), accommodation in a standard guesthouse on night 1 and 4, accommodation in a mountain cabin on nights 2 and 3 including mattresses and pillows, guiding work, pictures, permits and taxes
Price does not include: your round trip home-Kittilä-home, clothing which must be adjusted to a trek in an Arctic region (ask advice from the guide), insurance, alcohol, and souvenirs.
Payment: 20% at registration and full payment up to 30 days before departure. Bank transfer.
Discounts: For children up to 18 years old, single parents, students, individuals in ministry, or clergy. Contact us.
Free of charge: All additional programs related to the specificity of our agency. On request.
THE EXPERIENCE TO LIVE: An adventure to retreat yourself in the unique environment of the tundra of the Far-North and to enjoy the simple life in a remote wilderness cabin.
DAY 1:
Topo: 4 km / 100 m elevation gain
- Welcome to Kittilä in Finnish Lapland!
- The adventure starts with a beautiful 2h30 road trip on the "highways of the Far North". We drive Northwest along the river border of Sweden and stop at the most remarkable point of views.
- We arrive at the guesthouse and set up in one of the cottages.
- We prepare the gear and meals for the trek.
- We have an introductive dinner in a lovely Lappish hut that we get to after a two kilometers hike.
- Relaxing time at the cottage: sauna.
- Good night!
DAY 2:
Topo: 16 km / 200 m elevation gain
- Breakfast and preparation for departure
- The beginning of our adventure elevates into a forest of mountain birch trees. After about 4 km the view opens up on the first great open spaces of that nature reserve we're going to explore for the next three days. As we move through the immensity of the tundra we can hear the song of the solitary dotterel and the melody of the creeks. Then our big world narrows itself a bit and we discover the remoteness of a lake and a cabin facing the dark cliffs and rocky slopes of (...)
- We set up and enjoy the coziness of that wilderness shelter. Relaxing time.
- Dinner
- Good night!
DAY 3:
Topo: 8 km / 200 m elevation gain
- Breakfast and preparation for the day
- We leave all our stuff at the cabin and go light to conquer the sacred hill of (...) This is a round trip to wonder at the amazing views on the barren fells, the lakes and the rivers of that wild Northern territory. We open our eyes to maybe spot the Rock Ptarmigans in their Summer camouflage. After eating our lunch at the summit we hike down to the cabin.
- Relaxing time. You may be tempted to take a vigorous bath in the waters of the lake.
- Dinner.
- Good night!
DAY 4:
Topo: 16 km / 250 m elevation gain
- Breakfast and preparation for the day
- For this third day we leave early and climb to higher grounds to follow a route that goes from one fell to another. We get a beautiful different perspective on the valley we hiked on the first day. We also discover hidden small lakes, eat our lunch on the shores of one of them, and imagine the paths that go North and towards those high mountains we can see in distance.
- In the end of afternoon we get back to the vehicle. We drive back to Kittilä.
- You arrive at the guesthouse and set up in one of its bedrooms.
- Gear reviewing.
- You have the rest of the evening free.
- Good night!
DAY 5:
Topo: no hiking
- Breakfast and packing.
- Private transportation to the airport at a specified time
- End of the trek.
Note: Places are not mentioned in order to protect guide's work. More details are given when registration is complete.
KEVO CANYON
THE GUIDE'S INVITATION:
"This is the northernmost Lappitrek trek route in Lapland, on the borders of Norway, on the Paistunturi high plateau, and deep in the Kevo canyon. It is also a historic route since it is the very first one explored by the agency in Lapland. It was in 2009. Let's keep adding together more beautiful pages to the story!"
WHEN: from June to August
MEETING POINT: in Kittilä or Levi
DURATION: 7 days
DISTANCE: 82 km
LEVEL: Demanding
ENVIRONMENT: This trekking adventure takes place in total wilderness far away from any urban structure. We progress in a tundra environment potentially exposed to the winds. We cross a few areas of short trees forest. Expect about 1500 m elevation gain in total, especially a rough terrain on the day before the end of the trek.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Be able to carry a rucksack weighing between 12 and 23 kg. Be able to hike the distance and elevation gain indicated above. Be at ease with life in the wilderness. Have a perfect physical condition.
1739 euros/participant if 1 booking
1363 euros/participant if 2 booking
1262 euros/participant if 3+ booking
991 euros/participant (13-18 years old; more suitable for late teens)
Price includes: the private mode of the trip (= not mixed with other people/groups), local transportation, the use of the trekking gear (backpacks, hiking poles, 3 seasons sleeping bags, sustainable Kupilka dishware, flasks...), all meals and snacks mentioned in the program (mainly organic and low quantity of processed food), accommodation in a standard guesthouse on night 1 and 6, accommodation in tents during the trek, guiding work, pictures, permits and taxes
Price does not include: your round trip home-Kittilä-home, clothing which must be adjusted to a trek in an Arctic region (ask advice from the guide), insurance, alcohol, and souvenirs.
Payment: 20% at registration and full payment up to 45 days before departure. Bank transfer.
Discounts: Single parents, students, individuals in ministry or clergy. Contact us.
Free of charge: All additional programs related to the specificity of our agency. On request.
DAY 1:
Topo: no km / no elevation gain
- Welcome to Kittilä in Finnish Lapland!
- Transfer to the guesthouse. Installation.
- Introduction and preparation of the trek
- Dinner and relaxation
- Good night!
DAY 2:
Topo: 12 km / 150 m elevation gain
- Good morning! Early breakfast and departure.
- 4 hours road trip
- Arrival at the starting point of the trek. Beginning of the trek.
- Our route begins in a mountain birches forest on sandy soil. Then, the trail elevates to lead us on an esker which offers us a magnificent view of a pure blue lake.
- Arrival at the campsite. Putting up the tents. Rest.
- Dinner
- Good night!
DAY 3:
Topo: 23 km / 270 m of elevation gain
- Good morning! Breakfast.
- Preparations for departure
- This second day is a major stage in this trek. It sends us to high desert plateaus and throws us into the immensity of the tundra. Under a big sky and in an atmosphere of extraordinary solitude, we unfold a territory made of wide open spaces, streams, fells, encounters with the reindeer, and the discovery of some traditional Sami shelters.
- Arrival at the campsite. Putting up the tents. Rest. Possibility of taking a relaxing and invigorating bath in the nearby torrent.
- Dinner
- Good night!
DAY 4:
Topo: 17 km / 500 m of elevation gain
- Good morning! Breakfast.
- Preparations for departure
- This third stage is marked by two strong moments. The first is the ascent of a nearby fell. We leave all our belongings at a wilderness hut and climb up to the top of the fell rising in the middle of nowhere. In good weather, we discover the immensity of the wild reserve that we're exploring as well as the Norwegian mountains. The second part of the day takes us into the deep gorge of (...) - Arrival at the campsite. Putting up the tents at the foot of a majestic waterfall 30 m high. Rest.
- Dinner
- Good night!
DAY 5:
Topo: 18 km / 400 m of elevation gain
- Good morning! Breakfast
- Preparations for departure
- This fourth stage is aerial and rewards us with some beautiful views of the Gorges de (...). It is also a "breakthrough" stage made up of several small climbs and descents
- Arrival at the campsite. Putting up the tents. Rest
- Dinner
- Good night!
DAY 6:
Topo: 12 km / 150 m of elevation gain
- Good morning! Breakfast
- Preparations for departure
- This last day of the trek follows the reverse route of the first day and thus offers a new perspective on the places discovered at the start of the trek. We end this adventure with a relaxing bath in a small torrent.
- Return trip to Kittilä
- Arrival at the guesthouse. Installation and rest.
- Conclusion Dinner at the restaurant.
DAY 7:
Topo: no hike / no elevation gain
- Good morning! Breakfast.
- Preparations for departure
- Transfer to Kittilä airport or Kolari train station (or Rovaniemi for an additional charge)
- End of the trek
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