MARCH 2005

Spring is in the air and summer is just around the corner! When you're planning for a vacation, time tends to slip away and before you know it, you're time off is just a week away! We want to help you get into planning mode so we've teamed up with our friends at Nordic Saga Tours to offer you some great deals on airfare to Sweden. Here are some great examples on fares that are currently available:

From Newark to Stockholm - $921

From Chicago to Stockholm - $985                              

From Atlanta to Stockholm - $942             

From Seattle to Stockholm - $1141   

From Los Angeles to Stockholm - $1141
From Denver to Stockholm - $1094

From Minneapolis to Stockholm - $1039

Taxes are an additional cost.

Early booking fares may be lower if you book by March 31st, so contact us today for more details!   

Now you just need an unforgettable adventure to go with your great airfare! We can help you with that as well! Take advantage of our crazy March Madness Special and save $100 off any of our guided adventures if you book your trip before March 31st!

Click here for more details about all of our adventures:

Svea Adventures Trips

Have you had a look at our photo gallery lately? Did you even know that we have one on our website?

We think that pictures say more than a thousand words, so we want to share past experiences and memories with you. Each trip has its own gallery of pictures, and we're going to be adding a lot more pictures from this coming summer's adventures! If you haven't had a chance to check out our pictures yet, you can do so by click on here:

Svea Adventures Photo Gallery

If you've already viewed the gallery, go ahead and have another look! Who knows, you may be convinced to join us paddling a kayak past remote archipelago islands, or climbing high above treeline in the mountains of northern Jämtland.

Meet your Guides!

We've finally added all the details for the Svea Adventures Team on our website as well! Now you can read all about us under the ABOUT SVEA tab, and the link to The Svea Adventures Team at the bottom of the page. Here's a direct link to our Team Page:

The Svea Adventures Team

FEATURED TRIP OF THE MONTH

This trip happens to coincide with Midsummer this year!

RAVEN'S EYE HORSEBACK ADVENTURE - June 19-25, 2005 - $2090/person

If the thought of a true wilderness experience appeals to you, and you often think about finding that special place far away from traffic, noise, cell phones and the stress of daily "have-to's", this may be the adventure for you. We venture far into the remote stretches of northern Jämtland, where we ride across the mountains and valleys of a region often referred to as "Iceland of Sweden" because of its similarities to the Land of Fire and Ice. Our adventure takes us high above treeline to find lingering snowfields and hidden lakes. We probably wont see another person in these mountains for the entire week, which is exactly what we want. This is a roadless mountain area, free from trails and and human activity, except for the occassional remote camp spot. We spread out and try to ride single-file as little as possible. That's what many avid horseback riders love to hear! Three nights are spent camping in the mountains, underneath the never-ending midnight sun and three nights are spent in a fantastic Viking lodge, overlooking the waters of Jorm. The sun doesnt set at this time of year, and we'll experience the summer solstice on Midsummers Eve.

Read more about this adventure:

Raven's Eye Horseback Adventure

Svea Adventures contributes to the Swedish Society for Nature Conservation

We have started a membership fund with the Swedish Society for Nature Conservation, so that we can help contribute to important conservation and restoration projects around Sweden. Each one of our trips has adopted a program and the money that our participants contribute goes directly to this program. This contribution is optional, but we strongly feel that it is our responsibility to help with conservation and protection of the regions that we visit. Svea Adventures matches your contribution and we contribute the same amount. An optional $10/person contribution will be added to your final payment statement. If you’d like to contribute more than $10/person, you’re more than welcome to.

You can read more about the SSNC on this link:

Swedish Society for Nature Conservation

Continued: The Principles of Leave No Trace

The Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics is a national non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and inspiring responsible outdoor recreation through education, research and partnerships. Leave No Trace builds awareness, appreciation and respect for our wildlands. You can read more about Leave No Trace and how to become a member by visiting www.lnt.org

Principle nr 3: Dispose of Waste Properly.

• Pack it in, pack it out. Inspect your campsite and rest areas for trash or spilled foods. Pack out all trash, leftover food, and litter.
• Deposit solid human waste in catholes dug 6 to 8 inches deep at least 200 feet from water, camp, and trails. Cover and disguise the cathole when finished.
• Pack out toilet paper and hygiene products.
• To wash your dishes, carry water 200 feet away from streams or lakes and use small amounts of biodegradable soap. Scatter strained dishwater.

How can you make a difference?

Remember to always pack waste and all of your belongings with you. Pick up that granola bar wrapper or the small plastic bag that fell on the ground. You can do your part in helping preserve our wildlands, national parks and recreation areas by picking up after yourself and always leaving a place as you found it.

It's hard to believe that the first of our summer adventures is just 3 months away! We're looking forward to our summer season and sharing our favorite places with all of our great clients and friends. We hope that you can join us!

- Linda

Svea Adventures