ARCTIC MOUNTAINS KAYAKING ADVENTURE

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Bare mountain summits, glaciers and turquoise water are a few things we will see kayaking in the Laponia World Heritage Site and the alpine mountain environment from Sitasjaure up to Bovrojavri. Tours in this area can also mean hard winds, fog and a lot of work, but kayaking is worth the effort. In the western mountain areas of Lapland we steer our kayaks up towards the Norwegian border. In stages we get higher and higher until we are above timberline and it feels like the mountains surrounding us are majestic theatre sets.

Is it for me?
This trip is rated challenging. You should be in good physical condition. Prior kayaking experience is good to have but not mandatory. The weather in northern Sweden and the mountains of Lapland can present warm weather and sunshine, but it can also mean hard winds, fog and a lot of work. You should have good outdoor experience and be flexible.

Duration:
8 days / 7 nights • 5 days of kayaking.

Departure Date:
July 19, 2008

Price:

$2395/person

Inclusions:
7 nights of accommodations, all meals, guide, ground transportation and sea kayaking equipment.

Not included:
Transportation to/from Luleå , pre and post trip hotel accommodations, personal purchases, travel insurance, alcoholic beverages.

Starting / Finishing Point:
Day 1: Mid morning in Luleå / Day 8: Mid-day in Luleå

Accommodations:
Enjoy 2 nights in mountain lodges and 5 nights camping.

The Kayaks:
The kayaks are sea kayak models.

Meals:
All meals are included from dinner on day 1 to breakfast on day 8. Enjoy local Lapland specialties and great wilderness meals.

Location:

This trip takes place in the mountains of northern Sweden in Lapland province, on the outskirts of Laponia World Heritage Site. The trip starts and ends in Luleå on northern Sweden's eastern coast. Luleå can be easily reached by train or flight from Stockholm.