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Discover Europe's last remaining wilderness
This trip starts at Rajamaa, a complex of cozy wooden chalets located on a remote island in the river Muonio, looking out over two countries, Sweden and Finland. Upon check-in we will be welcomed by the friendly Malmström family, our hosts for the week, who have been running the accommodation since 1986. Depending on the arrival time of the group, the main briefing is usually done tonight or tomorrow morning.
After a hearty breakfast we are provided with all of the equipment and information needed for a week of activities in arctic conditions. Setting off on our snowshoes, we venture into the fabled wintry landscape surrounding Rajamaa and learn more about the unique raw nature of Lapland. Our guide will help us spotting tracks of birds and other local fauna in the snow and explain how the local trees and bushes have managed to adapt to this harsh climate. We enjoy our lunch by a flaming log fire in the forest, before walking back over frozen swamps and hills to our chalets. In the afternoon we have some free time to enjoy a the sauna or a hot drink in the dining room. After dinner we enjoy an interesting presentation and slideshow about one the Scandinavian big predators, the Lynx.
This morning we visit a local sleddog centre and meet a professional musher, who will tell us about the life of the firendly Siberian Husky dogs, their training and behaviour. He will also explain a few simple rules to safely ride and lead the dogs. Divided into pairs, we then enjoy the challenge and adventure of driving our own dogsled for approx. 17km through a magical winter landscape of snow-clad forests and frozen swamps. Taking turns during the tour gives you the chance to feel like a real musher and to enjoy the landscape and take pictures when sitting on the dog sled as a passenger. In the afternoon we return to our accommodation and familiarise ourselves with forest-skiing, in preparation for our two-day expedition later in the week. Forest skis originate traditionally from Scandinavia and Russia and have been used in Lapland as mean of transportation for thousands of years. They are usually wooden and differ from cross-country skis as they are much larger. You can easily glide down hill or go uphill (thanks to the skins located under the skis) but they can also be used in deep-snow and off-track. They come with universal bindings, meaning that you can clip on your regular winter boots. This evening, after a hearty dinner, we enjoy another wildlife presentation at the main lodge.
Today is free for you to enjoy one of the optional activities available locally. You may decide to experience the thrill of driving a snowmobile through snowy forests, over frozen rivers, and hills or explore the surroundings on cross-country skis or snowshoes. Alternatively you may choose to relax at the lodge and enjoy the peace and tranquillity of this beautiful setting.
Today we have a wonderful insight to the life and work as a reindeer herder and the indigenous Sami lifestyle as we visit a local family. Between 75.000 to 100.000 Sami people live in the Arctic regions of Norway, Finland, Sweden and Russia, preserving their unique language and ancient traditions in today's modern world. We spend a couple of relaxing hours, listening to their stories and to the sparkling fire while enjoying some traditional Sami food and hot steaming coffee. We will also be introduced to the reindeer and have the opportunity to get really close to them and perhaps feed them. We return to our lodge in the afternoon and enjoy some free time before dinner.
Today we start a two day tour on forest skis. On our adventure we carry only the necessary equipment for the day in a small rucksack whilst the rest will be transported for us to the cabin. We venture deep into the forest, crossing frozen lakes and swamps, pine clad hills and valleys, until reaching our special accommodation for the night, a cozy log-cabin, traditionally used for for forest workers, heated by fire and using water from melted snow. We will all participate in the preparation of tonight's supper and will enjoy an optional sauna, before going to sleep in our dorm-style rooms. That is, if the impressive Aurora Borealis is not keeping us awake!
After breakfast we get on the skis and head back again to Rajamaa. We may be able spot some wild rendeer and moose in the area or even come across the tracks of Lynx or Wolverine. Back at the lodge, enjoy a final well-deserved sauna before our farwell dinner!
* 6 nights fully equipped chalets with twin rooms and shared facilities; 1
night wilderness cabin (dormitory-style)
* 5 days of mixed activities and 1 free day
* Group normally 6 to 14, plus guides and instructors. Min age 16 years
* Arctic clothing provided
All meals (except dinner on Day 1 and drinks) are included. The food at
Rajamaa is a mix of Swedish food and sometimes international dishes that is
all prepared on site. They only use regionally sourced meat and fish from
the Arctic Sea.
Breakfast will be a typical continental style, with fruit, cereals, eggs,
cheese and cold meats. The lunches provided as part of the itinerary will
be eaten outside or at the lodge and are usually a sandwich or soup. Dinner
is included every night (except on Day 1) and consists of a main course and
dessert. Vegetarian options are also available.
* 6 nights fully equipped chalets with twin rooms and shared facilities; 1
night wilderness cabin (dormitory-style)
* 5 days of mixed activities and 1 free day
* Group normally 6 to 14, plus guides and instructors. Min age 16 years
* Arctic clothing provided
A mixed activity week for adults, with a good selection of guided activities
and free time for independent excursions or relaxation. Although none of the
activities require previous experience, a reasonable level of fitness and
agility is required.
Some forest ski training and tuition will be provided during the week. The
distance covered on the two-day expedition will depend on the group's fitness
and on the temperature and weather conditions. Usually you will cover approx.
7-12 km each day and the activity duration is around 4 hours plus lunch-stop
by the fire.
Temperatures in this part of Sweden can drop as low as -30 degrees
centigrade. You should come prepared for such extremes. With standard
precautions and good clothing (please refer to our essential packing list)
the cold weather won't be a problem but can in itself be tiring.
Rajamaa
Our base for the week is Rajamaa, a complex of cosy wooden chalets run by
the welcoming Malmström family since 1986. The accommodation lays on an
island in the River Muonio which forms the physical border between Sweden
with Finland in a remote and unspoilt area of Lapland.
Rajamaa consists of a main building with reception, dining-room, lounge and
sauna. Free Wi-Fi is available at the property. Twin and double rooms will
be allocated in the big 46 sqm 2-bedroom chalets, equipped with shower/WC,
mini-kitchen and electrical drying closet. This means that a maximum of 4
people (2 couples or twin sharers) will stay in each chalet and will have
their own twin/double bedroom but shared facilities.
Single rooms are limited and subject to availability. These will be offered
for a supplement payable upon booking. Single rooms may be allocated in the
big chalets (shared facilities) or in a small chalet with private facilities
depending on availability.
1 night during the trip will be spent in a remote forest lodge where
accommodation is dormitory style (usually 4 people per room, single-sex) and
with shared facilities. No single rooms are available at this accommodation.
Subject to minimum group size, Rajamaa will be exclusively reserved for the
Exodus group.
During the week you will be well looked after by the owners and staff at
Rajamaa. All activities will be guided by one of the owners and/or other
local instructors.
All meals (except dinner on Day 1 and drinks) are included. The food at
Rajamaa is a mix of Swedish food and sometimes international dishes that is
all prepared on site. They only use regionally sourced meat and fish from
the Arctic Sea.
Breakfast will be a typical continental style, with fruit, cereals, eggs,
cheese and cold meats. The lunches provided as part of the itinerary will
be eaten outside or at the lodge and are usually a sandwich or soup. Dinner
is included every night (except on Day 1) and consists of a main course and
dessert. Vegetarian options are also available.
A minibus is used for transfers.
*Travelling flight inclusive from London: 8 days*
The group flight from London is a daytime flight departing on Day 1 of the
itinerary.
*Flights from London*
We normally use the scheduled services of Scandinavian Airlines (depending
on availability) to Kiruna (Sweden). As flight timings and schedules change
regularly we recommend you call one of our specialist sales staff or your
agent to confirm up-to-date timings. Please note timings may change at a
later date and cannot be confirmed until approximately two weeks before
departure.
There are alternative flight options from regional airports (Bristol,
Liverpool, Manchester…) Please ask our Sales team for more information.
*Travelling land only: 8 days starting and ending at Rajamaa
in Muonionalusta (Sweden)*
Your trip normally starts at our accommodation Rajamaa in the evening of Day
1 of the itinerary. Details of how to reach the start point are provided in
the Final Joining Instructions - sent approximately two weeks before
departure.
Airport transfers are included for those on the group flights. Please note
that transfers are not included for clients arriving on any other flight,
even if Exodus has booked it.
If you require airport transfers, you may (by prior arrangement only) be able
to join the group transfer. Transfers are arranged to coincide with the
arrival time of the group flight - please check the group flight details 2
weeks before departure. If you do not take this transfer, or miss it, you
must make your own way to the joining point at your own expense.
Temperatures should remain below 0°C for the whole season, however recent
years have had some unexpected fluctuations, both warmer and colder.
Generally, you should expect much colder temperatures in December and
January, around -25°C to -10°C. As the days get longer the temperatures
rise to around freezing point by March.
*Daylight hours:* As we are inside the Arctic Circle, from 01 December to 07
January the sun remains just below the horizon during the day. But it is not
dark - there is plenty of reflection from the snow - expect 4-5 hours of
daylight. At the end of January daylight hours increase to 6-7. In February
there are 10 hours and in March 15 hours.
*Northern Lights:* The stunning Aurora Borealis are one of nature's most
awe-inspiring sights, and seeing them hover above us on a cold winter's night
is an experience never to be forgotten. Scientists will tell you the Northern
Lights occur 'when solar wind particles collide with air molecules in the
earth's atmosphere, transferring their energy into light. The 'season' runs
from October to March. Within this window, the slightly better months are
October, February and March. During periods of high solar activity (not
forecastable) they can often be seen every night, but the sky has to be clear
of cloud cover, and you need to be away from other light sources. Displays
can vary in intensity - from a greenish-yellow glow moving gently around the
sky, to a spectacular multi-coloured show dancing across the heavens.
Sightings not only vary in intensity but in duration too, from just minutes
to sometimes hours.
*Equipment Provided*
The following clothing is issued on arrival and are yours throughout the
week:
Winter overall
Winter boots
Woollen socks
Woollen and leather mittens
Woollen hat
*You will need the following:*
Thermal underwear
Tight fitting base layer
Warm daily o evening clothes (including fleece and jacket)
Thick socks
Tube scarf/Buff
From the last week of February onwards: sunglasses and sun-cream.
Thin gloves (to wear under provided mittens)
Torch (head-torch recommended, with spare batteries)
Sleeping bag (1 or 2 season as wilderness hut is heated)
Sandwich box
Water bottle (thermos flask optional)
Apart from your main luggage, you will need a small daysack for the ski
expedition.
Note on temperatures below -30°C: Contact lenses can freeze, especially
when snowmobiling - ski goggles may help. Water-based cream/moisturisers may
freeze at very low temperatures. Camera batteries usually stop working at low
temperatures, so take spares.
Swimming costume and flip flops (for sauna)
This trip includes all meals except dinner on Day 1 due to the late arrival
of the group flight. Drinks are not included but are sold at the bar (prices
are usually €3-5 for soft drinks, €7-8 for a beer (50cl) and €25-40 for
a bottle of wine).
*Optional excursions - paid locally *
Snowmobile safari: €166 per person (max 2 pax per snowmobile)
Horse riding: price to be confirmed locally
Important note on snowmobiling: all drivers must be over 18 and have a valid
(car) driving licence and carry this with you whilst driving. You will be
liable to pay for any damage to snowmobiles up to the excess on the insurance
policy, which is approx. €1000 per machine. You will be asked to sign a
form agreeing to the above. This means, that in the unlikely event that you
damage a snowmobile in a major way, you will only be charged the excess and
not the full cost of repair. Snowmobiles are not for everyone and can be
difficult to master, however, damage is very rare if the drivers are alert
and considerate.
Staff in Sweden are paid well for their job but if you feel you have received
good service we suggest leaving a discretionary tip of approx. €15-20 pp at
the end of the trip which will be shared amongst the local staff.
* Travel insurance
* Single accommodation (available on request - limited availability)
* Visas or vaccinations
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