Winter expedition Finnish Lapland
10 Days
Min 4 max 9
€2099,-
The Trip
Completely off-the-grid we trek through the rugged, silent Arctic north of Finnish Lapland. In this untamed landscape you will learn everything you need to move independently in winter: staying warm, camping in the snow, navigating, making fire and using your skis as a means of transportation. On the road, things are simple but hard work. We get up, have breakfast, fill the thermos flasks, break camp, and load up the sled. Then we ski all day to reach our nighttime accommodation: a cabin or tent in the wilderness.
Meanwhile, it can get chilly here. Sometimes the temperature can even drop below -20 degrees. But no need to worry! You will find that with the right techniques, actions, clothing and equipment, you will stay wonderfully warm even when camping in the snow. And with any luck, you’ll do so under a cinema of the Northern Lights. A beautiful phenomenon that occurs regularly in this region.
Enthusiastic but in doubt whether you can do this? Then contact us, we will be happy to advise you on this!
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Theme and levels
The theme of this trip is Wild Skills. These trips are for people who want to learn more about wilderness skills. Have you ever been on a winter trek before? Don’t worry! Prior to the trip, we will organize a meeting to explain how you can stay warm and dry during this winter expedition. When you know the tips and tricks of a winter trip, you can enjoy the endless winter views, sunsets, and wildlife. Finland has no mountains, but it does have fells. This means you don’t have to be able to ski on black slopes to join in. Fortunately, this also means that avalanche danger is not an issue here! You do pull your own sled, though. Fortunately, it gets lighter every day, but it is advisable to do strength training at the gym or train by dragging a car tire behind you. Furthermore, a flexible and adventurous attitude is essential for this trip. Experience with (wild) winter camping or Wild Human is an advantage, but not essential.
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Practical
Cost
€2099,-
What’s included
1 Preparation evening – where you will learn everything you need to get well on the trail
Seven nights in the Finnish wilderness
Two nights in Finnish civilization
Food and drink; expedition breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffee, tea for the whole week
A wilderness guide
Personal sleds, winter boots, harness & skis, snowshoes, shovel, etc.
Group equipment such as tents, burners, tarps, group medical equipment
Safety and communication equipment and extensive 24/7 back-up support from the Netherlands
Transport in Finland
Not included are any own expenses such as drinks at catering establishments, snacks for in between, your transport to Finland and mountaineering insurance. We recommend taking out this at the NKBV.
Travel guarantee and booking
The departure of this trip is guaranteed from 4 people. A maximum of 9 people can join the trip. This trip is a package tour and in order to comply with the legally required guarantee on package tours, Rewild uses the guarantee of VZR Garant. You can find the conditions of this guarantee scheme on the website of
Insurance
To participate in Rewild trips, you must be insured for activities in mountainous areas off the beaten track. You can inquire about this with your current insurance company or purchase travel insurance from the Dutch Climbing and Mountaineering Association.
Conditions of participation
By participating in a Rewild trip, you accept the general travel conditions, as found at the bottom of the website. The cancellation policy is also explained here.
Packing List
Travel Program
Day 1
Travel day and accommodation
From Rovaniemi airport we depart by bus to Kiilopää. There we get all our gear and pack our sled for departure. True to Finnish tradition, there is also room for a traditional smoke sauna and swimming in the ice.
Day 2 through 9
Savages in the snow
Eight days of back to basics. We roam Finnish Lapland and depend on each other. Meanwhile, we learn to be comfortable in arctic territory. With a little luck we spot wildlife or the northern lights. Upon arrival we sleep again in the hotel of Kiilopää and enjoy dinner and of course another hot smoky sauna.
Day 10
Travel Day
After breakfast, we all travel back home together.
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Can I cancel or change my booking?
Yes, cancellation is possible according to our terms and conditions: up to 8 weeks before departure you pay only the deposit, after that increasing costs apply up to 100% just before departure.
Do you offer travel insurance?
No, we do not offer travel insurance ourselves. We recommend mountaineering insurance through the NKBV.
Are there any hidden fees or service charges?
No, there are no hidden costs. All unavoidable additional costs are clearly stated in advance in the travel price.
Do you also rent equipment or materials?
Yes, some of the required equipment is available for rent on our trips. We offer these rental options during the booking process. There you can see exactly what gear is available and add it directly to your booking. That way you don’t have to arrange this separately in advance.
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