SUMMER & FALL IN LAPLAND 2021 - Explore the North ACCOMMODATION & ACTIVITIES - Explore the North AB
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Index ABOUT US ........................................................................................... 03 PINETREE LODGE ............................................................................ 04 Facilities ............................................................................................... 05 Summer & Fall Activities .......................................................... 06-09 Summer & Fall Programs ............................................................ 10-12 Prices ..................................................................................................... 13 ARCTIC RIVER LODGE ................................................................... 14 Facilities ............................................................................................... 15 Fall Programs ................................................................................. 16-17 Open on request ................................................................................ 18 Prices ..................................................................................................... 19 AURORA MOUNTAIN LODGE ...................................................... 20 Facilities & Prices ............................................................................... 21 GROUPS & CONFERENCES ........................................................... 22 GENERAL INFO ................................................................................. 23 Explore the North > Summer & Fall in Lapland 2021 Index Accommodation & Activities 02/24
A little bit ABOUT US Welcome to our slice of paradise! We, Johan and Sara, founded Explore the North in 2005 after years of dreaming. When setting out on this journey, we looked no further than Johan’s child- hood home: Kangos. Towering pine forests, lakes, and rivers make the area around Kangos wild and beautiful. We want to show you what makes our part of Lapland so special and magical. To us, you come as a guest and you leave as a friend. three different lodges to host you: Pinetree Lodge in We invite you to visit us and get to know more about Särkimukka, Aurora Mountain Lodge in Lannavaara Lapland. Join our friendly knowledgeable staff in and Arctic River Lodge in Tärendö. All three lodges small tour groups to experience all Sweden’s nature offer a variety of activities all year round for solo and has to offer. We want every guest to have a unique group vacations. trip of a lifetime. Beyond our amazing staff and the breathtaking wilderness, the heart of the company Welcome to Lapland! has always been our huskies. We have over 200 dogs working at Explore the North. Currently we have Johan & Sara Explore the North > Summer & Fall in Lapland 2021 About Us Accommodation & Activities 03/24
Explore the North’s PINETREE LODGE S Ä R K I M U K KA > L A P L A N D Explore the North > Summer & Fall in Lapland 2021 Pinetree Lodge Accommodation & Activities 04/24
Facilities The main lodge is situated just beside a beautiful lake in the middle of the forest. It has a reception, dining room for 80 people, bar, lounge and 10 double rooms upstairs. After activity we always have the hotel sauna heated, there you can relax and enjoy the beautiful view over the lake. Before dinner you can enjoy a drink in our lounge bar and then sit down in our restaurant for a good meal made out of the locally produced food from Lapland. The building next to the main Lodge has 7 double rooms, 1 family room and meeting room for 20-40 people for the special business moment. Here you can also enjoy a cold beer or a cloudberry sour in our cozy Brown Bear Bar. Guest Rooms Family Room Cabins 17 double rooms, with ensuite 1 family room, 4-6 persons, situ- 3 cabins, 2-4 persons, with en suite facilities, divided over the two ated on the second floor with one facilities, 1 room with double bed main buildings. Simple, but com- lounge room with bed sofa and and a bed sofa. Inside there is an fortable, all with toilet and shower. two double rooms. 1 bathroom open fire stove to have a cozy fire with toilet and shower. Both bed- in the evening after being out on rooms have windows straight adventures in Lapland. Perfect towards the north. hideaway for couples. Arctic Living Houses Aurora Hideaway Wilderness Cabin 6 Arctic Living Houses, 4-6 persons, Once in a lifetime, sleep in one 6-12 people. (Used at overnight with en suite facilities, 2 bed- of our two wooden Aurora Hide- adventure tours). These cabins rooms with double bed and a aways. Away from the Lodge, but are traditional fishing & hunting living room with bed sofa. Inside still in walking distance. They are cabins. No running water, out- there is an open fire stove and a located in a great spot to watch door toilet, fire stove to heat the fully equipped kitchen. Bathroom the northern lights, and have 3 cabin. Shared facilities. Simple, with shower, toilet and sauna. glass walls and a glass roof. but beautiful! Perfect for 2 couples or a family. Explore the North > Summer & Fall in Lapland 2021 Pinetree Lodge > Facilities Accommodation & Activities 05/24
Summer & Fall Activities Husky Kennel Guided Tour > Half hour (12/6 - 31/10) dogs get fit for the winter season. The dogs love to We take you into the kennel where you can meet our run and you can feel their pure joy and energy. 180 huskies, including our puppies. In this time of the Price > 2 hours/5-6 hours incl. lunch ...... 450/950 SEK year the dogs have a holiday and relax most of the time. We explain to you how we take care of so many River Day Tour > 5 hours (22/6 - 30/9) dogs, how we train them for winter and everything We drive north of Kangos where we start the rafting else you are interested in. boat tour on the Lainio river. The river runs mostly Price ................................................................... 100 SEK through completely uninhabited areas so we can enjoy unspoiled nature! We will follow the river down Husky Day with walk > 3 hours (12/6 - 31/10) for several hours and have lunch on a beautiful sandy The adventure starts with a visit in the kennel where beach. At the end we will be picked up by minibus you will learn a lot about our beloved sled dogs. Then and go back to the lodge. we take a few dogs out for a walk in the forest. You Note > Don’t confuse this trip with white-water rafting. get the chance to feel their pure joy and energy when We love to experience the tranquillity of nature, so you wear a belt to which one dog is attached on a everyone can join on this trip! leash. Halfway we will make a campfire with coffee Price ................................................................. 1 400 SEK and lunch. Back at the kennel you have some time for cuddling dogs and taking pictures. Perhaps there are some cute puppies waiting to meet you. Price ................................................................... 650 SEK Husky Training > 2 or 5 - 6 hours (1/9 - 31/10) Autumn is the time of year when we are training with our sled dogs to build up a good condition for the winter season. We start the training in the non-snow months using quad bikes and then progress to sleds once the snow is deep enough and the marshes are frozen. You will join the training and learn how our Travel agents get 10% commission on prebooked activities Explore the North > Summer & Fall in Lapland 2021 Pinetree Lodge > Summer & Fall Activities Accommodation & Activities 06/24
Summer & Fall Activities River Tour with Overnight Day Hike in in Wilderness Cabin > 1,5 days (22/6 - 30/9) Nature Reserve > 6 hours (12/6 - 31/10) We drive north of Kangos where we start the rafting After breakfast we drive up north and take a small boat tour on the Lainio river. This river is one of the ferry over the Lainio River. After approx. 1 hour we oldest in Northern Scandinavia. We enjoy unspoiled reach the end of the road. Here pure wilderness nature while paddling along sandy beaches, beauti- starts! We will cross small creeks and hike through ful forests and canyons with vertical cliffs on each unspoiled forests and vast marshes. The forest shifts side. We find a nice spot for an outdoor lunch on the from nearly 500 year old pine trees to small bushes shore. In the afternoon we arrive at Repolanto, our when we cross the tree line. Our goal is to reach one beautiful wilderness cabin. Enjoy the well-deserved of the highest hills in the area, from here you can traditional sauna and a dinner prepared over the see hundreds of kilometers in all directions; towards fire. After breakfast the following day we continue Norway, Sweden and Finland. Somewhere along the the trip until we get picked up and go back to the way we will stop and enjoy our lunch. lodge. Arrival appr. 13:00. Price .................................................................... 750 SEK Note > Don’t confuse this trip with white-water rafting. We love to experience the tranquillity of nature, so everyone can join on this trip! Price ................................................................ 2 400 SEK Self-guided Hike with Overnight in Camp > 2 days (12/6 - 31/8) Find your way through the forest with the use of a GPS. The hike is suitable for beginners and the dis- tance is appr. 10 km per day. Your destination is a ready made tent camp with everything you need to prepare dinner and enjoy an overnight in the wild. Price ................................................................... 650 SEK Travel agents get 10% commission on prebooked activities Explore the North > Summer & Fall in Lapland 2021 Pinetree Lodge > Summer & Fall Activities Accommodation & Activities 07/24
Summer & Fall Activities Evening Midnight Northern Lights activity to find the best spot for Sun Hike > 3 hours (12/6 - 15/8) the evening. During the tour you will learn interes- After dinner we depart by car for a 40 min. drive to ting facts and stories about the Aurora Borealis. a nature reserve with some nice mountains. Here we Snacks and drinks included. follow a trail through different landscapes, pinetree Price ................................................................... 900 SEK forest, birch trees, swamps and marshlands. After an appr. 50 min. hike we will be on a high point where we Arctic Flavors > 4 hours (1/8 - 30/9) enjoy an evening snack and a marvelous view. Experience Lapland with all senses on this nice acti- This tour requires good physical condition. vity. First you enjoy a walk in the forest where you Price ................................................................... 700 SEK will learn about the nature. Listen to the sounds of birds, feel the soft moss on the ground and smell the Northern Lights forest which changes with the seasons. Your guide Hike & Campfire > 2,5 hours (15/8 - 31/10) will explain which plants can be eaten. Depending on In the evening we take a walk away from the lodge the time of year you will collect different ingredients into the nature to search for the mystical Northern such as berries, herbs or mushrooms. Together with Lights. During the walk, the guide will tell you inte- your guide you will prepare the local delicacies in a resting facts and stories about the Aurora Borealis. traditional way over the fire. Bon appetit! After a while we reach a nice spot and make a camp- Note: Only on Wednesday and Friday. fire. We enjoy pancakes and hot drinks and, if we are Price ................................................................ 1 200 SEK lucky, watch the dancing Northern Lights in the sky. Price ................................................................... 700 SEK Northern Lights Hunt by Minivan > 5 hours (1/9 - 31/10) It is a truly amazing experience to watch the Nort- hern Lights dancing in the sky. Of course it is nature so there is no guarantee but we will do all we can to increase your chances of getting that experience. Your guide will check the forecast for weather and Travel agents get 10% commission on prebooked activities Explore the North > Summer & Fall in Lapland 2021 Pinetree Lodge > Summer & Fall Activities Accommodation & Activities 08/24
Summer & Fall Activities Pizza Evening in Kåta (12/6 - 31/10) Rent a Bike > (12/6 - 31/10) Enjoy a cosy evening in our wooden kåta. Listen to A tour with our mountain bikes is a great way to the stories about the area and make your own pizza explore the nature of the area. Choose between three in our wood oven. Min 4 pers. different trails; 6 km, 9 km or 30 km. Price ................................................................... 450 SEK Price > Half day/Full day ......................... 395/500 SEK Sauna and Hot Tub > 2 hours (12/6 - 31/10) Brown Bear Watching > (12/6 - 31/8) After a day filled with activities one of the best ways Excursion for self-drivers, appr. 1 hour drive from the to relax is of course to take a sauna and to sink down lodge. Spend the night in a hide by a feeding place in the hot tub. for brown bears. Big chance of seeing one with your Price ................................................................ 1 600 SEK own eyes and take photos to bring home as a life long Add sparkling wine & snacks (2-4 pers) ....... 450 SEK memory. Sleeping bag, liner, pillow included. Min. age 10 years. Meals can be purchased on the spot. Quad Tour > 1 hour (12/6 - 31/10) Price ................................................................ 2 400 SEK Take a driving tour in our ATV quad bikes, 2 seats with seatbelts and a safety cage around you. 2 persons per quad. We’ll drive a nice nature trail with great surroundings. The guide leads the way through the adventure and if you are lucky we will see some wildlife. Price ................................................................... 650 SEK Fishing with Instructions > 2 hours (12/6 - 31/10) We take the fishing rods and try our luck on the lakes around the Pinetree Lodge. These waters are full of arctic char, brown trout, rainbow trout and perch. You learn how to fish and to prepare a nice meal from your own catch. Price > Incl. 1 day fishing permit .................... 450 SEK Travel agents get 10% commission on prebooked activities Explore the North > Summer & Fall in Lapland 2021 Pinetree Lodge > Summer & Fall Activities Accommodation & Activities 09/24
Pinetree Adventure Week > 8 days/2-12 pers DAY 1 > Arrival transfer > Check in and short info DAY 5 > Optional day about your program DAY 6 > Individual 2-day hiking tour with GPS > DAY 2 > Husky day with hike and outdoor lunch > Overnight in camp Fishing DAY 7 > Continue your hiking tour DAY 3 > Overnight rafting tour on the Lainio river, with picknick on a beach > Dinner and overnight in a DAY 8 > Breakfast > Transfer back to airport wilderness camp with traditional sauna DAY 4 > After breakfast we continue our rafting tour START PROGRAM: > Back at the lodge for lunch > Free afternoon > Pizza Tuesday > Week 27-34 evening in our wooden kåta Explore the North > Summer & Fall in Lapland 2021 Pinetree Lodge > Summer & Fall Programs Accommodation & Activities 10/24
Pinetree Family Week > 8 days/2-12 pers DAY 1 > Arrival transfer > Check in and short info DAY 6 > Individual 2-day hiking tour with GPS > about your program Overnight in camp DAY 2 > Husky day with hike and outdoor lunch > DAY 7 > Continue your hiking tour Shared sauna and hot tub DAY 8 > Breakfast > Transfer back to airport DAY 3 > River day tour on the Lainio river, with pick- nick on a beach > Pizza evening in our wooden kåta DAY 4 > Optional day START PROGRAM: DAY 5 > Guided forest hike > Lunch in lodge > Free Tuesday > Week 27-34 afternoon Explore the North > Summer & Fall in Lapland 2021 Pinetree Lodge > Summer & Fall Programs Accommodation & Activities 11/24
Into the Wild > 10 days/2-12 pers DAY 1 > Arrival transfer > Check in and short info DAY 7 > Optional day > Fishing and BBQ evening about your program DAY 8 > Meet your guide, who will take you on a visit DAY 2 > Start of a 2-day hiking trip in nature reserve through our kennel > Overnight husky training > > Dinner and overnight at the hide Dinner and overnight in wilderness camp DAY 3 > Continue hiking trip > Return to the lodge DAY 9 > Return from husky training > Shared sauna and jacuzzi DAY 4 > Optional day DAY 10 > Breakfast > Transfer back to airport DAY 5 > Overnight rafting tour on the Lainio river, with picknick on a beach > Dinner and overnight in a wilderness camp with traditional sauna START PROGRAM: DAY 6 > After breakfast we continue our rafting tour > > 28 August Back at the lodge for lunch > Free afternoon Explore the North > Summer & Fall in Lapland 2021 Pinetree Lodge > Summer & Fall Programs Accommodation & Activities 12/24
Prices Summer & Fall 2021 > Pinetree Lodge ACCOMMODATION 12/6 - 31/10 > Price per night SEK: Double Room > 2 persons, incl. breakfast 950 Family Room > 2 persons, incl. breakfast 1 350 Cabin > 2 persons, incl. breakfast 1 200 Arctic Living > 2-4 persons, excl. breakfast 1 750 Extra Person > in Family Room, Cabin or Arctic Living 200/pers Aurora Hideaway > 1/9 - 31/10 > Incl. evening snack and a bottle of cava (max 2 pers/Hideaway) 1 600 RESTAURANT 12/6 - 31/10 SEK: Breakfast 95 Lunch 110 Dinner > 2-course 280 TRANSFER SEK: Transfer > Price per minivan per way, KRN Airport 2 500 PROGRAMS > Price per person in double room SEK: Pinetree Adventure Week > 8 days 9 200 Pinetree Family Week > 8 days 9 200 Into the Wild > 10 days 9 500 All programs include: Fullboard, transfer from/to Kiruna in the middle of the day. 30 % discount under 13 years. ACTIVITIES: Only activities with this symbol: can be prebooked. Explore the North > Summer & Fall in Lapland 2021 Pinetree Lodge > Prices Accommodation & Activities 13/24
Explore the North’s ARCTIC RIVER LODGE TÄ R E N D Ö > L A P L A N D Explore the North > Summer & Fall in Lapland 2021 Arctic River Lodge Accommodation & Activities 14/24
Facilities Artic River Lodge is situated in Tärendö, 80 km north of the arctic circle. It is famous for its beautiful location with rivers all around. The lodge is fully renovated in 2018 and has all the facilities you need to enjoy the best Lapland has to offer. Nice cozy rooms, a relaxed lounge with fireplace, sauna and relax area inside the building. In our restaurant we serve locally produced food from Lapland. Next to the hotel we have a newly built husky kennel with 80 dogs. Standard Rooms Standard Plus Rooms Aurora Hideaway 18 Double rooms (13 m , incl. 2 11 Standard Plus Rooms (20 m , 2 Once in a lifetime, sleep in our bathroom) with en suite facilities. incl. bathroom) with en suite faci- wooden Aurora Hideaway. Away Simple, but comfortable, all with lities, all with toilet and shower. from the lodge, but still in walking toilet and shower. Comfortable seating area. Some distance. The Hideaway is located have a sofa bed and are suitable in a great spot to watch the northern for 3-4 persons. lights, and has 3 glass walls and a glass roof. Woodland Lounge and Bar Sauna & Relax Wilderness Camp After the activities you can relax Arctic River Lodge has a relax This traditional cabin is located with a hot chocolate or a glass of area with 3 saunas and 2 outdoor on Vasikkavuoma, one of Europes wine by the fireplace in our cozy jacuzzis. A visit to Lapland isn’t biggest hay swamps. Fire stove to Woodland Lounge & Bar. Or try complete without a sauna session. heat the cabin, outdoor toilet, no one of our own beers and some Perfect for a relaxing moment running water. Shared facilities. local dried or smoked meat. after a day filled with adventure! Simple, but beautiful! Explore the North > Summer & Fall in Lapland 2021 Arctic River Lodge > Facilities Accommodation & Activities 15/24
Fall Program > 5 days/2-12 pers DAY 1 > Arrival with own car > Check-in and short DAY 4 > Optional day info about your program DAY 5 > Breakfast > Departure with own car DAY 2 > Half hour kennel visit > Lunch inside > Optional afternoon > Northernlights hike with camp- fire (2,5 hr) DAY 3 > Guided bike tour in Tärendö (2 hr) > Lunch START PROGRAM: inside > Optional morning or afternoon > Private sauna > Arrival with own car can be any day 1 Sep-31 Oct. and jacuzzi Explore the North > Summer & Fall in Lapland 2021 Arctic River Lodge > Fall Programs Accommodation & Activities 16/24
Fall Holiday > 4 days DAY 1 > Arrival with own car > Check-in Including > 3-course dinner every night DAY 2 > Optional day > Visit our wine cellar, with wine tasting DAY 3 > Optional day START PROGRAM: > Arrival with own car can be any day 1 Sep-31 Oct. DAY 4 > Breakfast > Departure with own car Explore the North > Summer & Fall in Lapland 2021 Arctic River Lodge > Fall Programs Accommodation & Activities 17/24
Arctic River Lodge Summer & Fall 2021 Open on request Arctic River Lodge is open on request for groups. We can tailor-make an experience and menu that fits your wishes. Contact us for more info. Explore the North > Summer & Fall in Lapland 2021 Arctic River Lodge > Open on Request Accommodation & Activities 18/24
Prices Summer & Fall 2020 > Arctic River Lodge ACCOMMODATION > 2 persons, incl. breakfast, price per night SEK: Standard Double Room > 1/9-31/10 950 Standard Plus Double Room > 1/9-31/10 1 200 Aurora Hideaway > 1/9-31/10 > Incl. evening snack and a bottle of cava (max 2 pers/Hideaway) 1 600 RESTAURANT 1/9 - 31/10 SEK: Breakfast 95 Lunch 110 Dinner > 2-course 280 TRANSFER SEK: Transfer > Price per minivan per way, KRN Airport: 2 500 PROGRAMS > Price per person in standard double room SEK: Fall Program > 5 days 5 400 Fall Holiday > 4 days 3 200 All programs include: Fullboard; with 2-course dinner for the Fall Program, and 3-course dinner for the Fall Holiday. 30% discount under 13 years. Explore the North > Summer & Fall in Lapland 2021 Arctic River Lodge > Prices Accommodation & Activities 19/24
Explore the North’s AURORA MOUNTAIN LODGE L A N N AVA A R A > L A P L A N D Explore the North > Summer & Fall in Lapland 2021 Aurora Mountain Lodge Accommodation & Activities 20/24 Explore the North > Summer & Fall in Lapland 2021 Accommodation & Activities
Facilities The main lodge is situated in Lannavaara, close to the mountains of Lapland. A great pristine wilderness with strong sapmi culture. In summer 2016 we renovated the lodge and all accommodation. Aurora Mountain Lodge is a perfect choice for those who enjoy a relaxing athmosphere and breathtaking landscapes. Aurora Cabins 14 Aurora cabins, semi-detached, 2-4 persons, situated on site approx. 100 meters from the main lodge. En suite facilities, open floorplan with wood burning stove, sofa area and double bed. One bed- room with comfortable bunkbed. The cabins are equipped with a kitchenette; 2 cooking plates, microwave and fridge. Prices Summer & Fall 2021 > Aurora Mountain Lodge ACCOMMODATION 1/7 - 31/8 > 2 persons, price per night SEK: Cabin with kitchenette > excl breakfast 1 200 Extra Person in Cabin 200/pers Explore the North > Summer & Fall in Lapland 2021 Aurora Mountain Lodge > Facilities & Prices Accommodation & Activities 21/24
Groups & Conferences > All Lodges Our lodges are ideal for meetings and special moments. Here you meet in a completely unique environment, complete your food experience. We have group and a break from everyday life, where new ideas arise. We conference menus. Or we can customize the menu offer meeting facilities for up to 60 people, a variety according to your wishes. of activities and good food. Both as a family or as a business group you will enjoy your stay with us. Activities Meetings, business events, birthdays or weddings, Kennel visit, team building, GPS adventure, cook- anything is possible! ing battle, live music, karaoke, or sauna and jacuzzi – nothing is impossible! We have many years of Food and drinks experience in guiding activities and can tailor-make Our meals are inspired by the traditional Lappish a program to suit your group. kitchen. We use locally produced food; berries, fish and meat from the forest. We offer a wine selection to Welcome to ”Your special moment” at one of our lodges! Explore the North > Summer & Fall in Lapland 2021 All Lodges > Groups & Conferences Accommodation & Activities 22/24
General Info > All Lodges Restaurant & Lounge* Enjoy a drink in our lounge bar and then sit down included in the package price for all noon flights. in our restaurant for a good meal made from locally produced food from Lapland. Weather and nature conditions Occasionally weather conditions may be unsuitable > Breakfast - 07:00-10:00 or other circumstances may cause changes to the itinerary. We reserve the right to change the program > Lunch - 12:00-14:00 if this should be the case. Lunch is included in all full-day guided activities. It is also possible to make a sandwich in the morning if Programs you want to go out for a day on your own. All our programs include fullboard (breakfast, lunch and dinner), all activities as described in the program > Dinner - 17:00-21:00 and transfer. Note that the order of the activities can Every night there will be an evening menu, but it is change. You will receive your personal program at also possible to order à la carte. check-in. Sauna* Cancellation policy All our lodges have an electric sauna and relax area, > Until 45 days: Free cancellation which is free for all guests. It will be open daily in the > Less than 45 days: Full payment afternoon. For total relaxation you can book a jacuzzi. Conference Room Explore the North 10-60 persons, depending on location. Contact us for Postal Address: Box 98 • SE-980 63 Kangos more info. Phone: +46 (0)978-690 800 E-mail: info@explorethenorth.se Internet Website: www.explorethenorth.se Wifi is available on the whole facility, free to use for all the guests. Pinetree Lodge Visiting Address: Särkimukka 27 • 980 63 Kangos Parking Phone: +46 (0)978-690 800 Free private parking is possible on site. Arctic River Lodge Cleaning Visiting Address: Niemenrova 43 • 980 61 Tärendö The rooms are cleaned at check-out. Please ask if you Phone: +46 (0)978-690 803 would like extra towels or cleaning. Aurora Mountain Lodge Transfers Visiting address: Guldvaskarv. 1 • 980 13 Lannavaara Transfer from and back to the airport of Kiruna is Phone: +46 (0)978-690 802 * Pinetree Lodge & Arctic River Lodge Explore the North > Summer & Fall in Lapland 2021 All Lodges > General Info Accommodation & Activities 23/24
Where to find EXPLORE THE NORTH ADVENTURES IN LAPLAND A AURORA MOUNTAIN LODGE B PINETREE LODGE C ARCTIC RIVER LODGE Explore the North AB Postal address: Phone: +46 (0)978-690 800 Web: www.explorethenorth.se Särkimukka 27 • SE-980 63 Kangos • Sweden Box 98 • SE-980 63 Kangos • Sweden E-mail: info@explorethenorth.se CIN No: 556791-9682
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