NORDIC SAGA JOURNEY

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Journey through southern Sweden's highlands, where you'll kayak, bike and canoe through the "Troll Belt" - a region known for its mythology, fairy tales and legends. Travel on land and water with different modes of transportation in order to get close to nature. The first day of adventure brings you to Lake Sommen where you join your kayaking guide on a magnificent journey across the clear waters of the lake. Spend the night in tents on a secluded island and fall asleep to the sounds of nature. Maybe you ’ll spot an osprey in its protected habitat. The next day, pedal mountain bikes through history and a picturesque landscape, mostly on roads going downhill. In the evening, cook up a wilderness feast with ancient techniques and spend the night in a Sami yurt on the beaches of a small lake. On the last day of adventure, paddle canoes down the cold flowing waters of Stångån creek, passing several cultural sights and enjoying a sense of wilderness. End your adventure back at the farm with a farewell dinner and a cozy bed.

Extended Option:

Spend another day and night at the farm and enjoy some horseback riding through the echanted forests, surrounding Kalvefall Farm.

Is it for me?
This trip is rated intermediate. You don't need any prior experience in any of the activities, but you should have good swimming skills and be in reasonably good shape. You should also enjoy fresh air and exercising in the outdoors. You camp for 2 nights during the trip, and all of the equipment is included.

Duration:
5 days / 4 nights • 3 days of activities (kayaking, biking and canoeing)

6 days / 5 nights • 4 days of activities (kayaking, biking, canoeing and horseback riding)

Departure Dates:
May 14 and July 1, 2007

Price:

5 days / 4 nights • $1218/person

6 days / 5 nights • $1395/person

Round-trip transfers from Tranås included
Round-trip transfers from Linköping $61/person

Single Supplement: $20/person/night  

Inclusions:
4-5 nights of accommodations, all meals, guides and camping equipment.

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

Meeting / Finishing Point:
Day 1: In the afternoon at Kalvefall Farm / Day 5 or 6: In the morning at the farm.

Accommodations:
Enjoy 2 nights in a comfortable farm house with private bathrooms and 2 nights camping on an island and in the forest.

Meals:
All meals are included from lunch on Day 1 to breakfast on the last day. Delicious home cooked meals at the farm, lunch in the great outdoors and wilderness gourmet at the camp sites.

Location:
This adventure takes place in southern Sweden’s highlands and the province of Östergötland. It starts and ends in Norra Vi, where Kalvefall Farm is located. Transfers can be arranged from Tranås and Linköping for an additional cost. Both Tranås and Linköping can be reached by train from Göteborg and Stockholm, approximately 2,5-3 hours of travel time.