Kayaking in Greenland Tasermiut (#1/6) Kayaking in Greenland with a greenlandic guide. Kayaking in Greenland - Tasermiut
South Greenland offers varied nature and awesome 1000 m vertical mountain walls. Rivers run in the lush valleys between the 2000 m high mountains into the fjord. Places like Qinngua Valley and Kloster Valley are ideal places for fly fishing and trekking. The destination of the trip is the spectacular Sermeq Glacier and its 1300 m, practically, vertical ice edge which meets the sea at the end of Tasermiut Fjord. At this place we might see large pieces of the glacier ice tongue breaking off.
The southern Greenland fjord system is perfect for kayaks. Alpine mountains, the ice cap and paddling between icebergs at the edge of Tasermiut fjord makes this trip a first-class experience. There is plenty of opportunity to admire this colourful fauna and animal life, and the guide shows how to move in the wilderness.
Along the way we gather and capture some of our own food, gaining insight to which plants that are edible. Most kayakers are into the gear weight and volume reduce thing, forgetting it can be reduced a lot by learning how to find and use the fresh ingredients given to us by nature, giving the level of adventure and meals a kick. The population of arctic char is very high, and together we cook the ingredients over an open fire, creating delecious meals.
You don’t need to be an expert in order to join us, but the trip demands that you are kayaking and that you are fit, since we paddle average 25 - 30km a day. At this time of year, the water temperature is about 5 degrees and the daily paddle distances might vary. On our unique campsites, we prepare arctic chars and supplies on the campfire and turn it into gourmet outdoor dinners. We will stay in expedition tents. The trip will be carried out as smoothly as possible on terms of the wilderness.
Hiking, Canoing and fishing expedition in Lapland (#2/6) 8 day expedition north of the polar circle. We fly by helicopter to the grand Arctic mountain world of the Kaitum lakes. The entire route goes through deserted wilderness, and only at the very end we meet civilization again. We mostly do these trips with small groups, and this is the way to experience Lapland’s wildlife. The expedition north of the polar circle combines easy hiking, drifting and fishing with wilderness adventure. Paddling most rivers in Lapland since 1981, everytime we return to the wilderness of Kaitum, it feels like being back home.
In spring the white winter landscape is brought back to life by the midnight sun. The colourful Arctic fauna explodes, animals breed and clear water rivers begin running again. We explore the changing summer landscape, and there is amble opportunity to admire the wildlife that includes eagle, Arctic fox, moose, reindeer and superb fishing. Silently drifting downstream, we hit numerous crystal clear pools, and we have a fair chance to see animals on the riverbank, so do bring fishing rod and a good zoom. After a few days we forget the everyday life back home and a new day presents itself by being in the wilderness on its own terms.
A wilderness-expedition is not only for experts, by ajusting the daily distances, using expedition equipment and experienced guides most people are able join us. The guide show how to move in the wilderness, and along the way we gather and capture some of our own food, gaining insight to which plants that are edible. At the campsite we cook over an open fire, and aim to make our primitive stay in the wild as comfortable as possible. This year we bring a Lavvu with fireplace, where we can sit, eat, stand upright and stay the night. We spend the night in expedition tents, for more privacy.
Hiking in Lapland - 7 day North of the Polarcircle. (#3/6) We fly by helicopter into a scenery mountain area near Padjelanta National park. The guide shows how to move in the wilderness. Along the way we gather and capture some of our own food, gaining insight to which plants that are edible. The trip’s route combines hiking with life in the wilderness, in untouched areas with detours to mountain cabins where we can buy food supplies for the rest of the trip. This way we only have to carry supplies for 3-4 days at a time.
High-peak adventures are not only for experts, by ajusting the daily distances, using expedition equipment and experienced guides most people are able join us. Reducing the weight in the bagpack by learning how to find and use the fresh ingredients given to us by nature, giving the level of adventure and meals a kick. The daily hiking distance is short, so it is possible to experience everything from catching dinner, picking berries, photo-safari or simply enjoying the grand wilderness.
Time is spent with everything coming with the life in the wilderness, and the mutual experiences create strong friendships. The Arctic fauna and animal life includes lynx, eagle, Arctic fox, moose and reindeer. Especially the lynx is rare and very shy of humans, but do bring a good zoom for your camera. We aim to make our primitive days in the wild as comfortable as possible. We cook over an open fire and spend the nights in expedition tents.
Bring high spirits.
Kayaking in Lapland (#4/6) Guided 9 day Kayak expedition deep in the Arctic mountains north of the polar circle.
The trip takes place in the wild and scenery mountain world. Far away from civilisation you can find these crystal clear Arctic mountain lakes, among the awesome mountains and waterfalls. Roaring rapids and waterfalls with extreme forces have shaped the landscape for millions of years. The route requires good shape and expedition equipment, and at the same time is the most spectacular and deserted trip to be made in the entire Scandinavia.
At the waterfalls and rapids the kayaks are lined along the banks or carried. There is plenty of opportunity to admire this colourful Arctic fauna and animal life, and the guide shows how to move in the wilderness. Along the way we gather and capture some of our own food, gaining insight to which plants that are edible. Most kayakers are into the gear weight and volume reduce thing, forgetting it can be reduced much more by learning how to find and use the fresh ingredients given to us by nature, giving the level of adventure and meals a kick. The population of arctic char, trout and grayling is very high, and together we cook the ingredients over an open fire, creating delecious meals.
We have been operating in the Samick wilderness since 1981, and a kayak expedition north of the polar circle is not only for experts. By ajusting the daily distances, using expedition equipment and experienced guides most people are able join us. The upper Pite river combining kayak, canoeing and trekking with a wilderness expedition is a huge experience. After a few days you forget the everyday life back home and a new day presents itself by being in the wilderness on its terms.
Bring high spirits - The Pite expedition is a taem effort.
Kayaking in Greenland - Ice cap tour (#5/6) The southern Greenland fjord system is perfect for kayaks. The inland ice that pours out everywhere makes paddling between icebergs, reindeer and mountains a first-class experience. Along the way we gather and capture much of the food and we will gain insight to which plants that are edible. After a few days we forget the everyday life back home and a new day presents itself by being in the wilderness on its own terms.
The destination for this trip is the fantastic glaciers, and where they meet the sea. Several of the places we stay the night on the way are ideal for fishing and trekking along the icecap. There is plenty of opportunity to admire this colourful fauna and animal life, and the guide shows how to move in the wilderness. Along the way we gather and capture some of our own food, gaining insight to which plants that are edible. Most kayakers are also into the gear weight-volume reduce thing, forgetting it can be reduced a lot more by learning how to find and use the fresh ingredients given to us by nature, giving the level of adventure and meals a kick.
A kayak expedition in Greenland is not only for experts, by ajusting the daily distances, using expedition equipment and experienced guides most kayakers are able join us. The conditions for participation are EPP2 or similar. The distances can vary according to the wind, and the water temperature remains at around 6 degrees Celsius. We will paddle around 25 km each day, so it is important that you are in good shape for paddling. We will sleep in expedition tents. The trip will take place as smoothly as possible on the wilderness' own terms.
Bring high spirits.
Trekking course i Lapland - 5 day (#6/6) 5 day trekking course - trips in Padjelanta with guide
By helicopter we dive into a mountain world far away from all civilization. The hiking course is organized as a real hike, and the guide shows how to move in the wilderness. Along the way we gather and capture some of our own food and we will gain insight to which plants that are edible. Besides eagles, reindeer, moose and Arctic foxes there are human shy lynx in the area. If we are lucky we will see them from the distance, so bring a powerful zoom.
In early summer the midnight sun arrives, and later in the hiking season the Northern Lights dance under the Arctic sky. The flowers and colourful Arctic chars glisten as jewels and bring contrast to the polar mountain scenery. Campfire dinner is prepared and we spend time with everything that comes with the wilderness. Supplies are mainly delicious dried ingredients that are supplied with berries, eatable herbs, mushrooms and fish we catch. Most hikers are joining todays gear weight reduce race. It can be reduced a lot more by learning how to find and use the fresh ingredients given to us by nature, and same time lifting the level of adventure and meals.
Wilderness trekking adventures are not only for experts, by ajusting the daily distances, using expedition equipment and experienced guides most people are able join us. The daily hiking distances are short, giving enough time to experience everything from photo-safari or simply enjoying the grand wilderness. We find it important to give everybody the experience of being a part of the wilderness. Exploring the wilderness since 1981 - this easy trekking route is located in one of the most breathtaking areas in Lapland.
Bring high spirits.
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