Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival at Rajamaa
You'll arrive at Rajamaa, a remote island lodge sitting between Sweden and Finland along the River Muonio. The Malmström family will greet you, and depending on when you get in, you'll either have your main briefing tonight or catch it tomorrow morning.
Landmarks Rajamaa 
- Day 2
Snowshoe Trekking and Forest Orientation
After breakfast, you'll strap on snowshoes and head into the Arctic wilderness to learn how to read animal tracks and see what plants actually survive out here. By midday, you'll stop for lunch warming up by a log fire in the forest before walking back through snowy terrain. The afternoon gives you free time to relax or use the sauna, then you'll sit in on an evening presentation about Scandinavia's predators.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Continental style, with fruit, cereal, porridge, boiled eggs, cheese and cold meats), Lunch (Lunch by log fire in the forest), Dinner (Main course and dessert)
Included Activities
- Snowshoe trekking in the surrounding landscape
- Animal track identification and nature guidance
- Lunch by log fire in the forest
- Wildlife presentation about lynx, wolverines, bears and wolves
Optional Activities
- Sauna
Landmarks Sámi (Lapland) 
- Day 3
Dog Sledding and Forest Skiing Introduction
You'll meet professional musher Anna at a small husky kennel and learn about Siberian huskies before taking turns driving your own dog sled through snow-covered forests and frozen swamps for about 15km. Back at the lodge in the afternoon, you'll pick up forest skiing techniques using traditional Scandinavian skis to prepare for a two-day expedition later in the week. Another wildlife presentation happens before dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Continental style, with fruit, cereal, porridge, boiled eggs, cheese and cold meats), Lunch, Dinner (Main course and dessert)
Included Activities
- Husky kennel visit and dog training information
- Dog sled driving for approximately 15km
- Forest skiing instruction and practice
- Day 4
Free Day with Optional Activities
This day is yours to plan. You can take a snowmobile through snowy forests and frozen lakes, try a geocaching adventure on snowshoes, or simply stay at the lodge and soak in the peaceful Arctic setting.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Continental style, with fruit, cereal, porridge, boiled eggs, cheese and cold meats), Lunch, Dinner (Main course and dessert)
Optional Activities
- Snowmobile driving through forests and frozen lakes
- Snowshoe trekking with geocaching activity
- Sauna and lodge relaxation
- Day 5
Sámi Reindeer Herding Experience
You'll travel on foot and by traditional reindeer sled to visit a Sámi family at their kåta (traditional hut). There you'll help feed the reindeer, warm by the fire, and spend a couple hours learning about Sámi culture, language, and the challenges they face today. After a warming lunch and coffee inside the kåta, you'll head back to Rajamaa with time to relax or use the sauna before dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Continental style, with fruit, cereal, porridge, boiled eggs, cheese and cold meats), Lunch (Warming lunch and hot coffee in the kåta), Dinner (Main course and dessert)
Included Activities
- Visit to Sámi reindeer herding family
- Travel by traditional reindeer sled
- Reindeer feeding
- Cultural conversation with Sámi family
- Lunch and hot coffee in the kåta
Optional Activities
- Sauna
- Day 6
Forest Skiing Expedition (Two-day tour begins)
Your two-day forest skiing adventure begins as you carry only essentials in a backpack while snowmobiles transport the heavier gear. You'll ski deep into the forest, crossing frozen lakes and pine-covered hills until reaching a cosy log cabin for the night. You'll help prepare dinner and settle in by the log burners, sharing dorm-style rooms with up to three others. Later, watch for the Aurora Borealis from the warmth of the fire.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Continental style, with fruit, cereal, porridge, boiled eggs, cheese and cold meats), Lunch, Dinner (Dinner prepared with water collected from frozen river)
Included Activities
- Forest skiing across frozen lakes and pine-clad hills
- Dinner preparation
Optional Activities
- Sauna
- Day 7
Forest Skiing Return and Farewell
After breakfast, you'll get back on skis and head toward Rajamaa, stopping for lunch by another fire along the way. Keep your eyes open for lynx or wolverine tracks in the snow. Once back at the lodge, you've earned a well-deserved sauna before your final dinner of the week.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Continental style, with fruit, cereal, porridge, boiled eggs, cheese and cold meats), Lunch (Lunch by fire on the way), Dinner (Main course and dessert)
Included Activities
- Forest skiing back to Rajamaa
- Lunch by fire
- Sauna
- Day 8
Departure
Your Arctic adventure concludes this morning as you start your journey home, bringing stories and memories from a week in the Sámi wilderness. Before you go, ask about extending your stay if you want to explore the Swedish wilderness further.
Optional Activities
- Extend stay to explore Swedish wilderness further
