Wilderness trip in Lapland

Practical information:

No experience of the wilderness is needed but you do need to be in normal, good shape for the trip. To some people this trip will be an experience for life - for others it might be slightly over the top. If it rains we will get wet, and in the Arctic climate the wind conditions on the large lakes can quickly change. Precautions must be made and there might be days where we will need to stay at the campsite, meaning that we must paddle far on other days. Subject to changes in the program – force majeure. The trip is made on the terms of the wilderness and as comfortable and flexible as possible.

Accommodation:
At the campsite we aim to make our primitive days in the wild as comfortable as possible, so we bring a Lavvu with fireplace, where we can sit, eat, stand upright and sleep. Overnight in expedition tents. 

Catering:
The food in the wilderness is included. We cook together in the open using fresh ingredients that we supplement with herbs and mushrooms as well as fresh fish.

Equipment:
The weather in Lapland can vary a lot. Although the weather is usually splendid in summer it is not unusual for it to change from heat wave to cold and wet weather in just a matter of hours. It is important to bring clothes for any occasion. You should also bring a pair of hiking boots and it is best that you break them in before the trip. Remember that you must carry all your personal equipment plus your part of the supplies and tents and other equipment for the camp. Please do not bring too much, your personal equipment should fit into a 35-40 litre backpack. Instead bring some soap to wash socks and t-shirts from day to day. When signing up we send the information pack with advice for the wilderness and a list of equipment for the trip. We recommend that you read this material thoroughly.

Luggage:
Your other luggage can be stored in Lapland while we are gone. If you wish, you can bring a smaller backpack/bag to keep it in. Note that we cannot take responsibility for your luggage.

Personal expenses, money and currency:
You must cover meals and other personal expenses on the return trip to Lapland. Do not expect to be able to use credit cards, but instead bring cash in Swedish currency.

Insurance:
You must take out insurance that covers hiking and rafting in Lapland. Your insurance must include rescue by helicopter.

Included:

• 1 helicopter transfer and car transfer going back to the airport
• Canoe raft
• Experienced guide
• Expedition equipment
• 7 nights in the wilderness
• Fishing license
• All meals in the wilderness and lunch with sauna on the last day
• Information pack with advice for the wilderness and a list of equipment for the trip
• VAT, special scheme for travel agencies
• Product liability insurance

Not included:

• Return trip to Lapland, we happily help with booking
• Travel insurance
• Cancellation insurance
• Catering in addition to the above
• Personal expenses
• All that was not described under “included”

Day to day program

Day 1.
At arrival at the airport the group gathers, and we drive directly to the helicopter base. The transfer takes us up to the unique mountain world north of the Kaitum lakes, from where we hike approximately 4 km to our first campsite. There will be time for fishing for arctic char along the way and at the end of the day, we set up camp and enjoy each other´s company at the campfire under the polar sky. The fresh ingredients we cook over the open fire are the ideal accompaniment to our fish, and in river we have the finest drinking water. We spend the time doing everything that comes with being in the wilderness and next morning new experiences wait ahead.

Day 2.
This will be a long day packed with exciting experiences and lots of physical activity. We get up early and hike down to Kaska Kaitumjaure, where the helicopter has offloaded our canoe-rafts with supplies and the equipment we need for the rest of the trip. Here at the trip’s second step we help each other getting the gear ready, before we paddle the first distance along the mountain lake. When we reach our campsite we cook the fresh ingredients over the open fire, relax and enjoy the grand view. The weight of the equipment can be reduced a lot by using the fresh ingredients from nature, giving the adventure level and meals a kick. 

Day 3-4.
In the mountain scenery of the Kaitum lakes, we paddle through with a night’s stay between the lakes at the easily paddled rapids of Tirtjam. At the river inlet we pass by Tjounajokk and continue down the clear water river Kaitum. During the entire Kaitum trip you can take short hikes together or on your own with the fishing rod or camera. It is an exclusive adventure to be on the upper Kaitum river trip, and sharing the wilderness creates close friendships for the future.

Day 4-7. Day program.
The trip’s third step is on the deserted route of the river down to Killinge. On the way we go ashore to make lunch, fish and plan routes through the easy to medium grade rapids. On this part of the Kaitum river we will pass three mighty rapids; two of them we line the rafts along the banks and the third rapid have approximately 400 meters portage. The trip is done at the end of the season, where the water flow is usually pretty low, and the rest of the paddling route is easy to light-medium grade. If you are a beginner, this trip is perfect because the difficult parts are passed using lines or are being instructed, and because we use two-people canoe-rafts that require absolutely no experience. If there are rapids that you prefer not to paddle, it´s alright - they will then be paddled by the guide.

Day 4-7. Evening program.
After the adventures on the river a swim in the cool water is very refreshing. We set up camp and cook campfire meals near perfect views and fishing spots. Here north of the polar circle in the midnight sun, the moose come down to the river to drink while the fish find insects. The cool and late evening hours are a good opportunity to sneak along the river on a photo-safari or to go fishing. Before we settle down for the night, we enjoy each other’s company at the campfire with something warm to drink.

Day 8.
After the last night in the wilderness we paddle 9-10 km. We meet civilization at the trip’s first gravel road and in the small village, where we end the trip with a delicious lunch after a well-deserved bath and a hot sauna. After a long drive back to the airport, we bring the wilderness experience and the reindeer antlers we may have found back home with us.

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