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Bivouac Adventures

Finland is a nature paradise open to everyone. Some of you may not have the capacities or the interest to go on long adventures such as treks, day hikes, or packrafting trips with many kilometers to cover. However you do love nature and have the deep desire to live the spirit of adventure. Good news! We have the perfect program for you in any season. Find out more about it below.

 

Our unique bivouac adventures are a short distance hike to reach a beautiful spot in the nature of Lapland where we set up a camp for one or two nights. At the camp you can fully enjoy in a flexible schedule many different types of outdoor activities: outdoor cooking, exploring, making fire, swimming, sauna, Northern lights watching (in Fall and Winter), and simply relaxing. 

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BIVOUAC IN THE FOREST

WHEN: From May to August
 
WHERE: in an old-growth forest near a lake and a beach

DURATION: 2 full days

MEETING POINT: In Kittilä or Levi

DISTANCE: 3 km one way  (6 km total)

ENVIRONMENT: in the wilderness, about 30 km away from a town, forest environment, not exposed to winds, forest trails, no elevation gain, 1 eco-toilet and 1 shelter nearby the campsite

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: nothing in particular, except the acceptance of the discomfort that camping in the wilderness may sometimes bring

383 euros/individual SOLO MODE
329 euros/individual if 2 bookings 
307 euros/individual if 3+ bookings
274 euros/individual (13-18 years old)
242 euros/individual (5-12 years old)

Price includes: the private mode of the trip (= not mixed with other people or groups), local transportation, the gear for wilderness camping (tents, 3 seasons sleeping bags, sleeping pads, sustainable Kupilka dishware, stoves, backpacks...), hot drinks, snacks, meals, pictures, guiding work in English or French, permits and taxes

Price does not include: your round trip home-Lapland, your accommodation before and after the program, your liability insurance, your health coverage, your souvenirs, your clothing adjusted to the season

Payment: 30% at the time of booking then full payment 30 days before the beginning of the trip. Bank transfer.
Discount: Single parents, students (hand in a valid student card), individuals in ministry or clergy. Contact us.
Free of charge: all additional programs related to the specificity of our agency. On request. Contact us.

THE EXPERIENCE TO LIVE: The forests of the Far North are a treasure and the favorite place to be for the locals. It might become yours as well! Set up your tent in the middle of nowhere, surrounded by a forest of pine trees and spruces. and birch trees. Feel and smell the carpet of mosses, lichens, and berry shrubs as the ground of our campsite. If you're interested, we all stay the night in our special "kota tent" (for no extra fee!). In Finland, a lake is never far. Get all the health benefits of swimming in pristine and refreshing waters. Let's gather the wood that we need to cook on fire and simply enjoy the fellowship of being all together around it as the day dawns. Open your eyes and ears, reindeer and Siberian jays might come to surprise you. 
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BIVOUAC AT THE LAKE 

WHEN: From June to August

WHERE: by a lake in the wilderness 

DURATION: 2 full days

MEETING POINT: In Kittilä or Levi

DISTANCE: 200 m

ENVIRONMENT: in the wilderness, about 35 km away from a town, forest, and small lake, not exposed to winds, no elevation gain, 1 dry toilets and hut

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: You must know how to swim and feel at ease aboard a floating device. Be prepared for the small discomforts that wilderness camping can sometimes bring.

483 euros/individual SOLO MODE
429 euros/individual if 2 bookings 
406 euros/individual if 3+ bookings
374 euros/individual (13-18 years old)
329 euros/individual (5-12 years old)

Price includes: the private mode of the trip (= not mixed with other people or groups), local transportation, the gear for wilderness camping (tents, 3 seasons sleeping bags, sleeping pads, sustainable Kupilka dishware, stoves, backpacks...), the gear for packrafting, hot drinks, snacks, meals, pictures, guiding work in English or French, permits and taxes

Price does not include: your round trip home-Lapland, your lodging before and after the program, your liability insurance, your health coverage, alcohol and souvenirs, your clothing adjusted to the season

Payment: 30% at the time of booking then full payment 30 days before the beginning of the trip
Discount: Single parents, students (hand in a valid student card), individuals in ministry or clergy. Contact us.
Free of charge: all additional programs related to the specificity of our agency. On request. Contact us.

THE EXPERIENCE TO LIVE: What would you say having a wild camping experience that also includes some packrafting on a remote lake in the heart of a national park!? Definitely, this would give you the taste for adventure and the joy of the simple things of life in a deep nature environment. Early in the morning on the first day, we set up our camp on the shores of the lake. The spot is just perfect! Straight access to the peaceful waters of the lake and a grassy river, and where the sunsets will catch your breath. Once we have put up our tents, we explore the lake's shores on foot or rafts. In the evening we gather around a bonfire outside or in a traditional Lappish hut. 
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BIVOUAC IN THE MOUNTAINS 

THE GUIDE'S INVITATION:

"One day I unfold the map of Northern Norway, a region close to Lappitrek's headquarters. I study it with the eyes of exploration. As I scan each corner, I spot these little altitude lakes in a mountainous peninsula surrounded by the majestic fjords. I tell myself: There must be a way to leave with the backpacks, tents, packrafts, hike to these lakes, camp there, and paddle on the turquoise waters of those glacier lakes. It didn't take me long to make the project a reality. Now it has become a unique Lappitrek adventure program crafted for those who dream of wilderness camping in various off-beaten spots. Beauty is not an empty marketing word here. Come to check yourself!"

WHEN: From June to August
WHERE:  in the mountains of Northern Norway 
DURATION: 6 full days
MEETING POINT: In Trømsø, Norway
DISTANCE: 8 km + 10 km + 15 km (about 35 km total)
LEVEL: Demanding
ENVIRONMENT: This bivouac adventure takes place in the mountains of Northern Norway, quite far away from any urban infrastructure.  We progress in a mountainous environment at a moderate altitude. At every campsite, there is a lake, waterfalls, and glaciers, which make the spot colder than we can imagine. Expect about 400-500 m elevation gain in total. There is no facility on the bivouac site.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: You must know how to swim and feel at ease aboard a floating device. Be prepared for the small discomforts that wilderness camping can sometimes bring.

2409 euros/individual 
1723 euros/individual if 2 bookings 
1474 euros/individual if 3+ bookings
1019 euros/individual (13-18 years old)
898 euros/individual (5-12 years old), but this trip is not suitable for children. Only active early teens are welcome.

Price includes: the private mode of the trip (= not mixed with other people or groups), local transportation, the gear for wilderness camping (tents, 3 seasons sleeping bags, sleeping pads, sustainable Kupilka dishware, stoves, backpacks...), the gear for packrafting, hot drinks, snacks, meals, pictures, guiding work in English or French, permits and taxes
Price does not include: your round trip home to Lapland, your lodging before and after the program, your liability insurance, your health coverage, alcohol and souvenirs, your clothing adjusted to the season
Payment: 30% at the time of booking, then full payment 30 days before the beginning of the trip
Discount: Single parents, students (hand in a valid student card), individuals in ministry or clergy. Contact us.
Free of charge: all additional programs related to the specificity of our agency. On request. Contact us.

SCHEDULE:
DAY 1:
Welcome to Trømsø Airport in Norway! Transportation to the campground. Installation.
Presentation of the trip and preparation of the gear.
Dinner. Good night!

DAY 2:
Good morning! Breakfast. Packing time. Early morning departure.
Road trip along the beautiful fjords. We take a ferry boat to reach the peninsula. Arrival at the trailhead of the first hike & bivouac trip. Picnic lunch.
We hike in a vast moraine for about 4 km. About 100 m elevation gain.
Arrival at the campsite. We put up the tents by the lake facing the mountains and a glacier.
Time for paddling and exploring the turquoise waters of the glacier lake.
Dinner. Good night!

DAY 3:
Good morning! Breakfast. Packing time.
We hike back to the car.
Road trip along the fjords. Arrival at the trailhead of the second hike & bivouac trip. Picnic lunch.
We hike up a steep trail. Strenuous but gorgeous climb with spectacular views of the fjord. About 400 m elevation gain.
Arrival at the campsite. We put up the tents by the lake facing the mountains and the glacier.
Time for paddling and exploring around aboard the packrafts.
Dinner.
Short hike to a waterfall. 
Good night in the light of the midnight sun!

DAY 4:
Good morning! Breakfast. Packing time.
We hike back to the car. 
Road trip along the fjord. Arrival at the trailhead for the third hike & bivouac trip. 
We hike up to a beautiful glacier. We don't take the packrafts for this third trip.
Arrival at the campsite. We put up the tent facing the glacier.
Time to explore around.
Dinner.
Good night in a majestic setting!

DAY 5:
Good morning! Breakfast. Packing time.
We hike back to the car.
Road trip to Tromso. Installation at the campground.
Visit to the city.
Dinner in a restaurant. Good night!

DAY 6:
Good morning! Breakfast.
Packing time
Transfer to the airport.
End of the trip. 
 
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