Fly from the UK to Sweden's capital city Stockholm then catch another internal flight north to Ostersund. On arrival you will be met by Intrepid Expeditions' staff with transport waiting to drive you to the remote location they use for their winter activities. The cabin is very basic with no electricity, no indoor bathroom, no TV/phones or computers....But let's face it this week is all about going back to nature and basics.
After breakfast we say goodbye to the cabin for the next 5 days and travel for one hour until we meet the canoes at the drop off point which is close to the Norwegian border. After a safety briefing and a familiarising ourselves with the canoes it's time to load up and head out into the vast silent wilderness.
Each day will consist of paddling about 10 kilometres across various lakes and rivers in a relaxing and enjoyable atmosphere whilst maintaining a steady pace. An opportunity to fish whilst canoeing will always be available. Every evening we will find a suitable spot to make camp for the night, sometimes it may be a sheltered bay or a remote island. Once the tents/hammocks are up it's just a case of sitting around the campfire or going for a spot of fishing/ walking, or just simply soaking up the surrounding scenery and wildlife.
Each day has a similar routine, all that changes are the lakes, rivers and landscape. At two points along the journey the canoes have to come out of the water to be portaged around some rapid sections of river. During the summer months the sun shines for up to twenty hours a day, which is ideal as we are not restricted by the number of daylight hours. This gives us plenty of time to relax and fulfill our enjoyment through the day.
Once we arrive back at the cabin this day is basically free for relaxing and sorting ourselves out. The evening meal is usually a BBQ cooked by our Swedish friends.
Unfortunately all good things must come to an end and it's time to head back to the UK.
What is included?
Flights
Food (during time in cabin)
Transport to and from Ostersund airport and the cabin,
and to the canoe drop-off point.
Canoe
Paddles
Storage barrel
Buoyancy jacket
Fishing licence
Spirit cooker and fuel
Hammock
Insurance
Instructor/guide
What is not included?
Rations for the canoe phase
Personal travel insurance
Personal expenses
Climate statistics
Temp Sunset Sunrise
July 18c 2230hrs 0315hrs
August 16c 2130hrs 0440hrs
Please note these are average climate statistics and
temperatures can get higher or lower.
Passport, Visa and Vaccinations
All that is required is a current valid ten year passport,
plus a current European health insurance card.
Fitness
Please note that you do not have to be super fit to attend this trip as it is quite relaxing, however you must be a competent swimmer..just in case.
