Wilderness camp
The trek to the wilderness camp takes us through beautiful and peaceful pine forests surrounded by high mountains.
The wilderness camp has an idyllic location beside a small lake, which has always had excellent fish stocks. We will light the open fire inside our lavvu (Sami herdsmen’s tent). This is the ideal place to warm up and enjoy a delicious lunch. The predominant fish species is Arctic char, but catching these big, nice fish is not always an easy task!
If we are lucky, we will eat fresh, self-caught Arctic char for lunch. If the fish are not biting, we will grill the delicacies we have brought on the fire.
The area has a rich animal life, such are hares, foxes and moose, as well as bird such as eagles and the rough-legged buzzard.
The total snowshoeing trek is about 2.5 km, including stopping off at a wonderful viewpoint. Bring your camera, as there are many photo opportunities!
We will be joined by a husky
This trek is not very demanding and most people manage to reach the wilderness camp in under 30 minutes.
We need some equipment and are accompanied by one of our huskies. They pull it by pulk/sled or carry it in a pack. Huskies are social creatures that love to help their best friends!
Extra warm clothes
The use of extra clothes, warm boots, mittens and woollen hats is included (if needed).
Pick-up
Transfers to and from your hotel are included in the tour price.
Duration: 4.5 hours from 10:00 – 14:30 (10 am – 2:30 pm)
We offer this tour every day (from 1 November to 15 April).
Price
Children (under 12): NOK 1100
Pick up/duration (4.5 hours)
Scandic Alta at 10 am (Thon Alta is 100 m from Scandic Alta)
Altafjord Gjestegaard & Spa at 10 am
Sorrisniva/Trasti&Trine/Holmen Husky at 10 am
What to wear
On this tour you need to wear ski pants and jacket, or similar, hat and mittens. If the temperature is low, woollen long johns and shirt.
If necessary, we will provide warm thermo suits and Neos overshoes.
Bring a down jacket if you have one as it will be nice to wear during the break.
You should wear two pairs of woollen socks (preferably a thin and a thick pair)
What to bring
Bring a backpack (to carry your extra gear) and a camera.
If you lack some of this, we can provide a down jacket, hat, mittens and backpack.