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Explore the North SUMMER & FALL IN LAPLAND 2020 ACCOMMO DATIO N & ACTIV ITIES
Index
ABOUT US ........................................................................................... 03
PINETREE LODGE ............................................................................ 04
Accommodation ................................................................................. 05
Summer & Fall Activities .......................................................... 06-08
Summer & Fall Programs ........................................................... 09-10
Prices ..................................................................................................... 11
ARCTIC RIVER LODGE ................................................................... 12
Accommodation ................................................................................. 13
Summer & Fall Activities ........................................................... 14-15
Summer & Fall Program .................................................................... 16
Prices ..................................................................................................... 17
AURORA MOUNTAIN LODGE ...................................................... 18
Accommodation ................................................................................. 19
Summer & Fall Activities .......................................................... 20-22
Summer & Fall Programs ........................................................... 23-24
Prices ..................................................................................................... 25
GROUPS & CONFERENCES ........................................................... 26
GENERAL INFO ................................................................................. 27
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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
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Explore the North’s
PINETREE LODGE
S Ä R K I M U K KA > L A P L A N D
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Accommodation
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.
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Summer & Fall Activities
Husky Kennel Guided Tour > Half hour (1/6 - 31/10)
We take you into the kennel where you can meet our as one of Europe’s most protected areas. We will have
180 huskies, including our puppies. In this time of the a nice hike through this area, following hiking paths
year the dogs have a holiday and relax most of the or just our compass. Your guide will tell you about the
time. We explain to you how we take care of so many flora and fauna of the area. We prepare the lunch over
dogs, how we train them for winter and everything a campfire.
else you are interested in. Price ................................................................... 850 SEK
Price ................................................................... 100 SEK
Evening Midnight
Husky Day with walk > 4 hours (1/6 - 31/10) Sun Hike > 3-4 hours (1/6 - 15/8)
The adventure starts with a visit in the kennel where After dinner we depart by car for a 40 min. drive to
you will learn a lot about our beloved sled dogs. Then a nature reserve with some nice mountains. Here we
we take a few dogs out for a walk in the forest. You follow a trail through different landscapes, pinetree
get the chance to feel their pure joy and energy when forest, birch trees, swamps and marshlands. After an
you wear a belt to which one dog is attached on a appr. 50 min. hike we will be on a high point where we
leash. You will also enjoy seeing them running free enjoy an evening snack and a marvelous view.
in the nature and you will begin to understand our This tour requires good physical condition.
pack! Halfway we will make a campfire with coffee Price ................................................................... 700 SEK
and lunch. Back at the kennel you have some time for
cuddling dogs and taking pictures. Perhaps there are River Day Tour > 5 hours (1/6 - 30/9)
some cute puppies waiting to meet you. We drive north of Kangos where we start the rafting
Price ................................................................... 650 SEK boat tour on the Lainio river. The river runs mostly
through completely uninhabited areas so we can
Day Hike in Nature Reserve > 5 hours (1/6 - 31/10) enjoy unspoiled nature! We will follow the river down
After breakfast we take you to the Naakajärvi nature for several hours and have lunch on a beautiful sandy
reserve, a beautiful Eco park where you can admire beach. At the end we will be picked up by minibus
deep canyons with dramatic hillsides, unspoiled and go back to the lodge. Note > Don’t confuse this
forests, vast marshes, bubbling forest streams and trip with white-water rafting. We love to experience the
lakes rich in fish. The pine forests around Manalainen tranquillity of nature, so everyone can join on this trip!
with their nearly 500-year old pine trees are classified Price ................................................................. 1 400 SEK
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Summer & Fall Activities
River Tour with Overnight
in Wilderness Cabin > 1,5 days (1/6 - 30/9) lodge. Spend the night in a hideaway by a feeding place
We drive north of Kangos where we start the rafting for brown bears. Big chance of seeing one with your
boat tour on the Lainio river. This river is one of the own eyes and take photos to bring home as a life long
oldest in Northern Scandinavia. We enjoy unspoiled memory. Sleeping bag, liner, pillow included. Min. age
nature while paddling along sandy beaches, beautiful 10 years. Meals can be purchased on the spot.
forests and canyons with vertical cliffs on each side. Price ................................................................ 2 400 SEK
We find a nice spot for an outdoor lunch on the shore.
In the afternoon we arrive at Repolanto, our beautiful Fishing with Instructions > 1 hour (1/6 - 31/10)
wilderness cabin. Enjoy the well-deserved traditional We take the fishing rods and try our luck on the lakes
sauna and a dinner prepared over the fire. After break- around the Pinetree Lodge. These waters are full of
fast the following day we continue the trip until we get arctic char, brown trout, rainbow trout and perch. You
picked up and go back to the lodge. Arrival appr. 13:00. learn how to fish and to prepare a nice meal from your
Note > Don’t confuse this trip with white-water rafting. own catch.
We love to experience the tranquillity of nature, so Price ................................................................... 300 SEK
everyone can join on this trip!
Price ................................................................ 2 400 SEK Quad Tour > 1 hour (1/6 - 31/10)
Take a driving tour in our ATV quad bikes, 2 seats
Self-guided Hike with with seatbelts and a safety cage around you. 2 per-
Overnight in Camp > 2 days (1/6 - 31/10) sons per quad. Wel drive a nice nature trail with great
Find your way through the forest with the use of a surroundings. The guide leads the way through the
GPS. The hike is suitable for beginners and the dis- adventure and if you are lucky we will see some wildlife.
tance is appr. 10 km per day. Your destination is a Price ................................................................... 650 SEK
ready made tent camp with everything you need to
prepare dinner and enjoy an overnight in the wild. Rent a Bike > (1/6 - 31/10)
Price ................................................................... 650 SEK A tour with our mountain bikes is a great way to
explore the nature of the area. Choose between three
Brown Bear Watching > (1/6 - 31/8) different trails; 6 km, 9 km or 30 km.
Excursion for self-drivers, appr. 1 hour drive from the Price > Half day/Full day ......................... 395/500 SEK
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Summer & Fall Activities
Arctic Flavors > 4 hours (1/8 - 31/10)
Experience Lapland with all senses on this nice acti- lucky, watch the dancing Northern Lights in the sky.
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 Aurora Outdoor Dinner > 2,5 hours (1/9 - 31/10)
forest which changes with the seasons. Your guide Today´s dinner will be served on a nice location in
will explain which plants can be eaten. Depending on the nature, away from any disturbing lights. Here
the time of year you will collect different ingredients you have the best chance of watching the mystical
such as berries, herbs or mushrooms. Together with Northern Lights. We enjoy a tasty 3-course dinner
your guide you will prepare the local delicacies in a incl cold and hot drinks by the campfire and keep our
traditional way over the fire. Bon appetit! fingers crossed for the Aurora Borealis to join us on
Price ................................................................ 1 200 SEK this nice evening.
Price ................................................................... 900 SEK
Husky Training Day > 5 - 6 hours (1/9 - 31/10)
Autumn is the time of year when we are training with Northern Lights Hunt
our sled dogs to build up a good condition for the by Minivan > 5 hours (1/9 - 31/10)
winter season. We start the training in the non-snow It is a truly amazing experience to watch the Nort-
months using quad bikes and then progress to sleds hern Lights dancing in the sky. Of course it is nature
once the snow is deep enough and the marshes are so there is no guarantee but we will do all we can
frozen. You will join the training and learn how our to increase your chances of getting that experience.
dogs get fit for the winter season. The dogs love to Your guide will check the forecast for weather and
run and you can feel their pure joy and energy. Northern Lights activity to find the best spot for the
Price > 2 hours/5-6 hours incl. lunch ...... 450/950 SEK evening. During the tour you will learn about inte-
resting facts and stories about the Aurora Borealis.
Northern Lights Snacks and drinks included.
Hike & Campfire > 2,5 hours (1/9 - 31/10) Price ................................................................... 900 SEK
In the evening we take a walk away from the lodge
into the nature to search for the mystical Northern Aurora Spa > 2 hours (1/9 - 31/10)
Lights. During the walk, the guide will tell you interes- Private rental of the outdoor jacuzzi in the late eve-
ting facts and stories about the Aurora Borealis. After ning. Relax and wait for the magnificent Northern
a while we reach a nice spot and make a campfire. Lights. Including snacks and refreshments.
We enjoy pancakes and hot drinks and, if we are Price ................................................................ 1 600 SEK
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Pinetree Pinetree
Adventure Week Comfort Week
> 8 days/2-12 pers (7/6 - 24/8) > 8 days/2-12 pers (7/6 - 24/8)
DAY 1 > Arrival transfer > Check in and short info DAY 1 > Arrival Transfer > Check in and short info
about your program about your program
DAY 2 > Husky day with lunch > Fishing and BBQ by DAY 2 > Husky day with lunch > Fondue evening in
the wooden teepee the kota
DAY 3 > Overnight rafting tour on the Lainio river, DAY 3 > Guided forest walk > Collect ingredients and
with picknick on a beach > Dinner and overnight in a taste the local Arctic flavors > Enjoy a relaxing sauna
wilderness camp with traditional sauna and jacuzzi in the afternoon
DAY 4 > After breakfast we continue our rafting tour > DAY 4 > River day tour on Lainio river with picknick
Back at the lodge for lunch > Free afternoon on a beach
DAY 5 > Optional day DAY 5 + 6 > Self-guided hiking tour with GPS and
overnight in a tent camp. The hike is suitable for
DAY 6 > Individual 2-day hiking tour with GPS > beginners and the distance is appr. 10 km.
Overnight in camp
DAY 7 > Optional day
DAY 7 > Continue your hiking tour
DAY 8 > Breakfast > Transfer back to the airport
DAY 8 > Breakfast > Transfer back to airport
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Musher Aurora
Workshop Autumn Break
> 8 days/2-8 pers (18/9 - 31/10) > 5 days/2-12 pers (28/8 - 3/11)
DAY 1 > Arrival transfer > Check in and short info DAY 1 > Arrival transfer > Check in and short info about
about your program your program > Fondue evening in the kota out on the
island with a first chance to see the northern lights
DAY 2 > Extended kennel visit with puppy walk >
Training introduction with short tour, afterwards DAY 2 > Optional day > Northern Lights hunt by
kennel help with cleaning and feeding the dogs minivan
DAY 3 > Full training day with the dogs incl. kennel DAY 3 > Optional day > Northern Lights hike & camp-
help with cleaning and feeding the dogs fire
DAY 4 > Nature day hike in Eco park with some dogs DAY 4 > Arctic Flavors with outdoor dinner
on hiking belts
DAY 5 > Transfer back to airport
DAY 5 > Optional morning > In the afternoon start
of the combined overnight training and hiking tour
with dogs
DAY 6 > Return to lodge in the morning > Optional
afternoon
DAY 7 > Optional day > Evening training tour, expe-
rience driving in the dark with headlights, perhaps
under the Northern lights
DAY 8 > Transfer back to the airport
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ACCOMMODATION > 2 persons, incl. breakfast, price per night SEK:
Single Room 750
Double Room 950
Family Room 1 350
Cabin 1 200
Arctic Living 1 750
Extra Person > in Family Room, Cabin or Arctic Living 200/pers
Aurora Hideaway 1 600
ACCOMMODATION > ARCTIC LIVING > Price per night SEK:
Arctic Living > Incl. bedlinen for 4 pers and final cleaning (Excl. all meals and daily cleaning) 1 750
RESTAURANT SEK:
Breakfast 95
Lunch > Soup, salad & bread 95
Evening 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 > Sun-Sun 7/6 - 28/6 and Mon-Mon 29/6 - 24/8 7 990*/8 900
Pinetree Comfort Week > 8 days > Sun-Sun 7/6 - 28/6 and Mon-Mon 29/6 - 24/8 8 900
Musher Workshop > 8 days > Fri-Fri 18/9 - 30/10 7 000
Aurora Autumn Break > 5 days > Fri-Tue 28/8 - 3/11 6 500
All programs include: Fullboard, transfer from/to KRN, * Low Season Price:
30 % discount up to 12 years. Excl. alcohol and soft drinks . 1/6 - 30/6 and 16/8 - 31/8
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ARCTIC RIVER LODGE
TÄ R E N D Ö > L A P L A N D
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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.
The restaurant serves top quality food and wine. Our two chefs Audrey and Lowie welcome you to the table
and present local ingredients from the village and wine from our own wine cellar. Our guides will give you
a lifelong memory by welcoming you on all kinds of activities. Next to the hotel we have a newly built husky
kennel with 80 dogs.
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 Restaurant
Sit down and enjoy a hot chocolate Arctic River Lodge has a relax In our restaurant we serve top qua-
or local beer in our cosy lounge. area with 3 saunas and 2 outdoor lity food and wine. Only at Arctic
jacuzzis. A visit to Lapland isn’t River Lodge all programs include
complete without a sauna session. a 3-course dinner with local ingre-
Perfect for a relaxing moment dients from the village.
after a day filled with adventure!
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Husky Kennel Guided Tour > Half hour (1/6 - 31/10)
We take you into the kennel where you can meet our the forest until we reach the starting point of our hike.
80 sled dogs, including our puppies. In this time of From here we walk uphill. After appr. 1 hour hike we
the year the dogs have a holiday and relax most of will be on a high point where we enjoy an evening
the time, combined with running through the woods snack and a marvelous view.
and swimming in the lakes. We explain to you how Price ................................................................... 700 SEK
we take care of so many dogs, how we train them for
winter and everything else you are interested in con- Boat Tour with Fishing > 4 hours (1/6 - 30/9)
cerning our sled dogs. The rivers of the area are full of salmon, brown trout,
Price ................................................................... 100 SEK perch, greyling and pike, depending on the time of
year. Your guide explains how to fish and you can try
Husky Walk > 2 hours (1/6-31/10) your luck. This is a favourite hobby for many people
The adventure starts with a visit in the kennel where up here. Snack and hot drinks included.
you will learn a lot about our beloved sled dogs. Then Price ................................................................... 650 SEK
we take a few dogs out for a walk in the nature. You
get the chance to feel their pure joy and energy when Rent a Bike > (1/6 - 31/10)
you wear a belt to which one dog is attached on a A tour with our mountain bikes is a great way to
leash. Back at the kennel you have time for cuddling explore the nature of the area. Choose between diffe-
dogs and taking pictures. rent trails around the village of Tärendö.
Price ................................................................... 500 SEK Price > Half day/Full day ......................... 395/500 SEK
Bike through the Village > 2,5 hours (1/6 - 31/10)
During this easy guided bicycle tour we take you
through the village with information and stories
about the village and local people.
Price ................................................................... 450 SEK
Evening Midnight
Sun Hike > 2,5-3 hours (1/6 - 15/8)
After dinner we depart by car for a short drive through
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Arctic Flavors > 4 hours (15/6 - 31/10) Northern Lights
Experience Lapland with all senses on this nice acti- Hike & Campfire > 2,5 hours (1/9 - 31/10)
vity. First you enjoy a walk in the forest where you In the evening we take a walk away from the lodge
will learn about the nature. Listen to the sounds of into the nature to search for the mystical Northern
birds, feel the soft moss on the ground and smell Lights. During the walk, the guide will tell you inte-
the forest which changes with the seasons. Your guide resting facts and stories about the Aurora Borealis.
will explain which plants can be eaten. Depending on After a while we reach a nice spot and make a camp-
the time of year you will collect different ingredients fire. We enjoy pancakes and hot drinks and, if we are
such as berries, herbs or mushrooms. Together with lucky, watch the dancing Northern Lights in the sky.
your guide you will prepare the local delicacies in a Price ................................................................... 700 SEK
traditional way over the fire. Incl. wine tasting in our
wine cellar. Bon appetit! Northern Lights
Price ................................................................. 1 400 SEK Hunt by Minivan > 5 hours (1/9 - 31/10)
It is a truly amazing experience to watch the North-
Wildlife & Nature Tour > 3 hours (1/6 - 30/9) ern Lights dancing in the sky. Of course it is nature
On this guided tour by minivan you explore the beauti- so there is no guarantee but we will do all we can
ful surroundings and look out for wildlife. Moose, rein- to increase your chances of getting that experience.
deer, foxes and a lot of different kinds of birds can often Your guide will check the forecast for weather and
be seen when driving on the quiet forest roads. You Northern Lights activity to find the best spot for
will stop for a coffee break while you enjoy the nature. the evening. During the tour your guide will tell you
Price ................................................................... 650 SEK interesting facts and stories about the Aurora Borealis.
Snacks and drinks included.
Husky Training Day > 5-6 hours (1/9 - 31/10) Price ................................................................... 900 SEK
Autumn is the time of year when we are training with
our sled dogs to build up a good condition for the Aurora Spa > 2 hours (1/9 - 31/10)
winter season. We start the training in the non-snow Private rental of the outdoor jacuzzi in the late eve-
months using quad bikes and then progress to sleds ning. Relax and wait for the magnificent Northern
once the snow is deep enough and the marshes are Lights. Including snacks and refreshments.
frozen. You will join the training and learn how our Price ................................................................... 800 SEK
dogs get fit for the winter season. The dogs love to
run and you can feel their pure joy and energy.
Price > 2 hours/5-6 hours incl. lunch ...... 450/950 SEK
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Taste of the North Autumn Break
> 4 days/2-12 pers (7/6 - 30/8) > 5 days/2-12 pers (28/8 - 3/11)
DAY 1 > Arrival transfer > Check in and short info about DAY 1 > Arrival Transfer > Check in and short info
your program > 4 course dinner with local products about your program > Visit to our wine cellar and
4-course dinner with local products
DAY 2 > Guided bike tour through the village
DAY 2 > Optional day > Northern Lights Hunt by
DAY 3 > Arctic Flavours with outdoor dinner and a Minivan
visit in our wine cellar
DAY 3 > Husky Kennel visit > Arctic flavors - collect
DAY 4 > Transfer back to the airport ingredients on a guided forest walk and enjoy an out-
door dinner made from local ingredients
This program is possible to combine
with a stay at Aurora Mountain Lodge: DAY 4 > Optional Day > Northern Lights hike & camp-
fire with pancakes and hot drinks
BEST OF THE NORTH
DAY 5 > Transfer back to airport
DAY 4 > Transfer to Aurora Mountain Lodge
DAY 5 > Day hike on Kuormakka mountains
DAY 6 > Optional day > in the evening Sauna & Jacuzzi
DAY 7 > Husky Walk
DAY 8 > Transfer back to the Airport
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ACCOMMODATION > 2 persons, incl. breakfast, price per night SEK:
Single Room 750
Double Room 950
Double Room > Standard Plus* 1 200
Aurora Hideaway 1 600
* Kids up to 12 stay for free in Standard Plus (bed sofa)
RESTAURANT SEK:
Breakfast 75
Lunch 110
Evening Dinner > 3-course 380
TRANSFER SEK:
Transfer > Price per minivan per way, KRN Airport 2 500
PROGRAMS > Price per person in double room SEK:
Arctic River Lodge Taste of North > Sun-Wed 7/6 - 26/8 5 900
Best of the North > Sun-Sun 7/6 - 30/8
> With Transfers KRN – Arctic River Lodge – Aurora Mountain Lodge – KRN 10 400
> With Self-Drive 8 800
Aurora Autumn Break > Fri-Thu 28/8 - 3/11 6 500
All programs include: Fullboard, transfer from/to KRN
30 % discount up to 12 years. Excl. alcohol and soft drinks
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AURORA MOUNTAIN LODGE
L A N N AVA A R A > L A P L A N D
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Explore the North > Summer & Fall in Lapland 2020
Accommodation & ActivitiesAccommodation
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. The managers on site
are a couple, Katarina and Sandro. They have long experience in tourism and hospitality.
Guest Rooms Aurora Cabins Aurora Suites
6 double rooms with en suite faci- 14 Aurora cabins, semi-detached, 3 Aurora suites, 2 persons, situated
lities. Simple but comfortable, all 2-4 persons, situated on site approx. on site approx. 100 meters from
with toilet and shower. The rooms 100 meters from the main lodge. the main lodge. En suite facilities
are situated in the main building. En suite facilities, open floorplan and seating area. With an amazing
with wood burning stove, sofa area view towards the north.
and double bed. One bedroom
with comfortable bunkbed.
Lounge Sauna & Relax Wilderness Cabin
Enjoy a coffee or a glass of wine Melt away your everyday stresses 6-12 people. (Used at overnight
around the fireplace in our spaci- in our jacuzzi and sauna and fully adventure tours). These cabins
ous, but cosy lounge. Perfect for relax into vacation. Spend a relax- are traditional fishing & hunting
playing board games, reading a ing evening star gazing and aurora cabins. No running water, out-
book or sharing today’s adventures. spotting from the warm jacuzzi. door toilet, fire stove to heat the
After a day in the forest, spend cabin. Shared facilities. Simple,
some time in the sauna to refresh but beautiful!
yourself for tomorrow’s adventure.
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Husky Kennel Guided Tour > Half hour (1/6 - 30/9)
We take you into the kennel where you can meet our mountain. On the highest point we will have a lunch
60 sled dogs, including our puppies. During summer break, while enjoying the stunning views. Your guide
our dogs have a holiday and relax most of the time, will tell you about the flora and fauna of the area.
combined with running through the woods and swim- Note: This tour requires good physical condition.
ming in the lakes. We explain to you how we take care Price ................................................................... 650 SEK
of so many dogs, how we train them for winter and
everything else you are interested in concerning our Nature Hike > 3 hours (1/6 - 31/8)
sled dogs. During this easy hike your guide will tell you about
Price ................................................................... 100 SEK the flora and fauna of the area. Perhaps you find some
berries to pick and if you are lucky you might see
Husky Walk > 2 hours (1/6 - 31/8) some animal tracks. On the way we will enjoy a break
The adventure starts with a visit in the kennel where with coffee and sweet bread sticks at the campfire.
you will learn a lot about our beloved sled dogs. Then Price ................................................................... 450 SEK
we take a few dogs out for a walk in the nature. You
get the chance to feel their pure joy and energy when Midnight Sun Hike > 3 hours (1/6 - 15/8)
you wear a belt to which one dog is attached on a After dinner we start a nice hike up to Pullivaara
leash. Back at the kennel you have time for cuddling mountain. We walk through old forest, along an idyllic
dogs and taking pictures. lake and on swamps. A great view over the area and
Price ................................................................... 500 SEK several lakes awaits us at the top, where we will enjoy
an evening snack.
Hike on Kuormakka Price ................................................................... 500 SEK
Mountains > 6-7 hours (1/6 - 30/9)
After a short drive we reach the starting point of Rent a Bike > (1/6 - 30/9)
our hike at the foot of the mountain. We will hike up A tour with our mountain bikes is a great way to
through dense forest until we reach the first peak, explore the nature of the area. Choose between two
where no tree keeps away the fantastic view. We hike different trails or bike around Lannavaara village.
towards Lannavaara over all three peaks of Kuormakka Price > Half day/Full day ......................... 395/500 SEK
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Accommodation & Activities 20/28Summer & Fall Activities
River Tour in Pack Rafts > 4 hours (1/6 - 31/8) Self-guided overnight GPS hike > (1/6 - 31/8)
We will start this tour in the neighbour village Soppero Price > Per person ............................................. 650 SEK
on the Lainio river. The river runs mostly through com-
pletely uninhabited areas so we can enjoy unspoiled Culture Village Walk > 1,5 hour (1/6 - 30/9)
nature! We follow the river down and have lunch on a We take you on a village walk with info and stories
nice spot. Our tour ends at Kristallen, from where we about the local people and you will enjoy a traditional
walk a few hundred meters back to the lodge. Swedish “Fika”.
Price ................................................................... 650 SEK Price ................................................................... 450 SEK
Evening Fishing > 3-4 hours (1/6 - 30/9) Arctic Flavors > 4 hours (1/8 - 30/9)
We take the fishing rods and try our luck at the Lainio Experience Lapland with all senses on this nice acti-
river. We should be able to catch a variety of fish like vity. First you enjoy a walk in the forest where you
arctic char, brown trout, rainbow trout and perch. will learn about the nature. Listen to the sounds of
Your guide explains you how to fish and together you birds, feel the soft moss on the ground and smell
prepare your catch at the camp fire. the forest which changes with the seasons. Your guide
Price ................................................................... 550 SEK will explain which plants can be eaten. Depending on
the time of year you will collect different ingredients
Hiking on GPS Trails > such as berries, herbs or mushrooms. Together with
Choose your length and level (1/6 - 30/9) your guide you will prepare the local delicacies in a
Find your own way through the nature. Your guide traditional way over the fire. Bon appetit!
will explain how to use the GPS. We have an easy 5 Price ................................................................. 1 200 SEK
km trail and a longer and more advanced day hike.
For a little more adventure you can also choose a self-
guided 2-day hike with overnight in a ready made
camp with everything you need to prepare dinner
and enjoy an overnight in the wild.
Rent a GPS > (1/6 - 30/9)
Price > Per day ................................................... 150 SEK
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Accommodation & Activities 21/28Summer & Fall Activities
Husky Training Day > 5-6 hours (1/9 - 30/9) Northern Lights
Autumn is the time of year when we are training with Hunt by Minivan > 5 hours (1/9 - 30/9)
our sled dogs to build up a good condition for the It is a truly amazing experience to watch the North-
winter season. We start the training in the non-snow ern Lights dancing in the sky. Of course it is nature
months using quad bikes and then progress to sleds so there is no guarantee but we will do all we can to
once the snow is deep enough and the marshes are increase your chances of getting that experience.
frozen. You will join the training and learn how our Your guide will check the forecast for weather and
dogs get fit for the winter season. The dogs love to Northern Lights activity to find the best spot for the
run and you can feel their pure joy and energy. evening. During the tour you will learn about inte-
Price > 2 hours/5-6 hours incl. lunch ...... 450/950 SEK resting facts and stories about the Aurora Borealis.
Snacks and drinks included.
Northern Lights Price ................................................................... 900 SEK
Hike & Campfire > 3 hours (1/9 - 30/9)
In the evening we take a walk away from the lodge Aurora Spa > 2 hours (1/9 - 30/9)
into the nature to search for the mystical Northern Private rental of the sauna and outdoor jacuzzi in the
Lights. During the walk, the guide will tell you inte- evening. Relax and wait for the magnificent Northern
resting facts and stories about the Aurora Borealis. Lights. Including snacks and refreshments.
After a while we reach a nice spot and make a camp- Price ................................................................. 1 600 SEK
fire. We enjoy pancakes and hot drinks and, if we are
lucky, watch the dancing Northern Lights in the sky.
Price ................................................................... 700 SEK
Aurora Outdoor Dinner > 3 hours (1/9 - 30/9)
Today´s dinner will be served on a nice location in
the nature, away from any disturbing lights. Here
you have the best chance of watching the mystical
Northern Lights. We enjoy a tasty 3-course dinner
incl cold and hot drinks by the campfire and keep our
fingers crossed for the Aurora Borealis to join us on
this nice evening.
Price ................................................................... 900 SEK
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Accommodation & Activities 22/28Mountain Lodge Mountain Lodge
Adventure Week Hiking Week
> 8 days/2-12 pers (20/6 - 30/9) > 8 days/2-12 pers (20/6 - 30/9)
DAY 1 > Arrival transfer > Check in and short info DAY 1 > Arrival transfer > Check in and short info
about your program about your program
DAY 2 > Culture Village Walk with fika > Free afternoon DAY 2 > Guided nature hike with campfire & bread
sticks
DAY 3 > Pack Raft Day Tour on Lainio River with lunch
DAY 3 > Self-guided day hike on Kuormakka moun-
DAY 4 > Husky Walk with kennel visit tains with lunch package
DAY 5 > Optional day DAY 4 > Optional day
DAY 6 > Day Hike on Kuormakka mountains with DAY 5 - 6 > Self-guided 2-day hike with overnight in
lunch a ready made camp
DAY 7 > Optional day DAY 7 > Optional day > Sauna & jacuzzi evening
DAY 8 > Transfer back to the airport DAY 8 > Transfer back to the airport
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Accommodation & Activities 23/28Aurora Mountain Aurora
Lodge Family Week Autumn Break
> 8 days/2-12 pers (28/6 - 30/8) > 5 days/2-12 pers (28/8 - 29/9)
DAY 1 > Arrival transfer > Check in to your cozy cabin DAY 1 > Arrival transfer > Check in and short info
> Short info about your program about your program
DAY 2 > Husky Day with lunch (4 h). First you visit DAY 2 > Optional day > Northern lights hike with
the kennel and get to know the friendly dogs. Then campfire and pancakes
you go on a walk together with a guide and some of
the dogs. On the way you enjoy lunch by the campfire. DAY 3 > Optional day > Northern Lights Hunt by mi-
nivan
DAY 3 > Canoe day tour on the Lainio river, with
picknick on a beach (4 – 5 h) DAY 4 > Optional day > Sauna and Jacuzzi > Over-
night in Aurora Suite
DAY 4 > Optional day > More activities can be booked
DAY 5 > Transfer back to the airport
DAY 5 > Forest Family Day: Easy hike with treasure
hunt, learn how to make a fire, make your own fishing
rod and try fishing, lunch by the campfire
DAY 6 > Self-guided hiking tour with GPS incl. lunch
package. Today you spend the day in the nature with
your family and you can use the skills you learned the
day before.
DAY 7 > Optional day > More activities can be booked
DAY 8 > Breakfast > Transfer back to Airport
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Accommodation & Activities 24/28Prices Summer & Fall 2020 > Aurora Mountain Lodge
ACCOMMODATION > 2 persons, incl. breakfast, price per night SEK:
Single Room 750
Double Room 950
Cabin 1 200
Aurora Suite 1 750
Extra Person in cabin 200
RESTAURANT SEK:
Breakfast 75
Lunch 95
Evening Dinner > 2-course 280
TRANSFER SEK:
Transfer > Price per minivan per way, KRN Airport 2 500
PROGRAMS > Price per person in double room SEK:
Mountain Lodge Adventure Week > 8 days > Sun-Sun 20/6 - 30/9 7 200*/8 000
Mountain Lodge Hiking Week > 8 days > Sun-Sun 20/6 - 30/9 8 900
Aurora Autumn Break > 5 days > Fri-Tue 28/8 - 29/9 6 500
> Upgrade to Aurora Suite Supplement 2 000/pers
Mountain Lodge Family Week > 8 days > Sun-Sun 28/6 - 30/8
> With accommodatoin in Cabin 9 000
> Special Price for children up to 12 years 4 500
All programs include: Fullboard, transfer from/to KRN * Low Season Price:
30 % discount up to 12 years. Excl. alcohol and soft drinks 1/6 - 30/6 and 16/8 - 31/8
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Accommodation & Activities 25/28Groups & 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!
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Accommodation & Activities 26/28General Info > All Lodges
Restaurant & Lounge Cleaning
Enjoy a drink in our lounge bar and then sit down The rooms are cleaned every second day. If you
in our restaurant for a good meal made from locally would like extra cleaning or new towels, please ask.
produced food from Lapland. Reservations are not
needed for overnight guests. Weather and nature conditions
Occasionally weather conditions may be unsuitable
> Breakfast (buffet) - 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 (plate service + à la carte) - 17:00-21:00 and transfer.
Every night there will be an evening menu, but it is
also possible to order à la carte. Cancellation policy
> Until 45 days: Free cancellation
Sauna > Less than 45 days: Full payment
All our lodges have an electric sauna and relax area,
which is free for all guests. It will be open daily in the Explore the North AB
afternoon. For total relaxation you can book a jacuzzi. Postal Address: Box 98 • SE-980 63 Kangos
Phone: +46 (0)978-690 800
Conference Room E-mail: info@explorethenorth.se
10-60 persons, depending on location. Contact us for Website: www.explorethenorth.se
more info.
Pinetree Lodge
Internet Visiting Address: Särkimukka 27 • 980 63 Kangos
Wifi is available on the whole facility, free to use for Phone: +46 (0)978-690 800
all the guests.
Arctic River Lodge
Parking Visiting Address: Niemenrova 43 • 980 61 Tärendö
Free private parking is possible on site. Phone: +46 (0)978-690 803
Transfers Aurora Mountain Lodge
Transfer from and back to the airport of Kiruna is Visiting address: Guldvaskarv. 1 • 980 13 Lannavaara
included in the package price for all noon flights. Phone: +46 (0)978-690 802
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Accommodation & Activities 27/28Where 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: 556791-9682You can also read
