Wilderness is calling. The Villmark Lodge at Ljørdalen is the perfect base to discover the stunning scenery and unspoilt wilderness of the Fulufjell National Park right at the Norwegian-Swedish border. Our adventure week combines many great outdoor activities that are also suitable for people with restricted mobility and provide many unforgettable experiences.

 Itinerary:

 Day 1, Saturday: Make your own way either by car directly to Ljørdalen or by coach from Oslo City Bus Terminal or Airport Oslo Gardermoen to Trysil. In Trysil you will be met by our driver. Transfer to Ljørdalen where you will be warmly welcomed at the Villmark Lodge

Day 2 Sunday: We depart on a full day guided canoeing trip on the Ljøra river. Just behind the Villmark Lodge we will board the canoes and start the tour. Our boats are air filled canoes providing a maximum of safety and comfortable high-pressure seats with backrest that allow to travel even longer distances and enough space for up to 3 persons and their luggage. Once on the river enjoy the amazing tranquillity and the beautiful scenery. We paddle through immense forests, pass by lush meadows, vast grasslands and picturesque little red houses and discover remote beaches and bays. Some rapids which are easy to navigate will provide additional fun and excitement. Return to Villmark Lodge in the late afternoon.

Day 3 Sunday: Today we spend rafting on the Ljøra river. It starts with assembling our catamaran rafts altogether. If everybody gives a hand it is soon done. The rafts have a big wooden platform which is assembled on two air filled hull floaters and provides plenty of space to hold a small group of people each. We journey downstream along the edge of the Fulufjell National Park towards the Swedish border. If you are lucky you might already today get a chance to observe some of the Nordic animals such as moose or beaver that love to hide on the tranquil banks of the river from aboard your catamaran raft. Return transfer to Villmark Lodge in the late afternoon.

Day 4, Tuesday. Day at leisure until late afternoon. You may choose to relax at Villmark Lodge (e.g. enjoying the sauna) or discover the village on your own. After dinner between 5 and 6 p.m. we depart on our Nordic wildlife & moose safari by bus or jeep. We will explore the wilderness on the traces of the exotic and precious Nordic wildlife. Your guide knows most hideaways of the shy animals. With a bit of luck you will be able to observe deer, lynx, fox and badger, golden eagle, different species of owls and other large forest birds tonight. There are also some excellent chances to encounter some moose since the forests between Trysil and Ljørdalen are home of one of Norway's largest moose populations. Return to Villmark Lodge around midnight.

Day 5, Wednesday. After breakfast transfer to the Swedish border. It is just a short drive as it is located only 19 km from Ljørdalen. Today's destination is the Flersjøn lake system where three lakes are connected with each other by a beautiful river-like system creating a paradise for canoeing. Enjoy the day discovering
beautiful bays, small islands and hidden beaches. Return transfer to Villmark Lodge in the late afternoon.

Day 6, Thursday. Today it’s a day at leisure. If you do not want to simply relax you may explore the village of Ljørdalen or might be interested in an excursion to the small open air museum of Trysil which is Norway’s oldest rural museum, founded in 1901 (not included).

Day 7, Friday. One of Southern Norway's largest Husky Farms is situated in Ljørdalen. The dogs must be trained also during the summer season by using purpose built husky carriages that are extremely safe against tipping over and very easy to handle. Today you will meet the friendly and well-trained huskies and get a short introduction into how to handle the carriage. Then you will drive your own carriage with a team of 2 – 4 huskies on small forest roads through a wonderful environment of majestic forests, lush meadows and picturesque lakes. Farewell barbecue dinner in a typical Samí Lavvo tent.

Day 8, Saturday. Departure.
You depart either with your own car or will be transferred by our guide to Trysil where you will join the coach back to Oslo.

Information & Dates:

Departure dates:
Every Saturday from May 15, 2010 to September 11, 2010 (last departure). Other departure days available upon request.

Minimum people:
None. Guaranteed departure!

Maximum group size:
12 pax

Included:

• 7 nights accommodation at Villmark Lodge in a spacious apartment (double house half, approx. 63 m²) with en-suite bathroom (shower/WC)
• Extended MAP (half-board): 7x breakfast, 7x lunch package, 7x dinner. Lunch packages must be prepared by the guests themselves at breakfast.
• transfers and tours as per itinerary
• well experienced multilingual (English, Norwegian, German) guides, well trained in providing services for handicapped people

Accommodation:
You stay at cosy Villmark Lodge, nestled amongst lush forest right at the banks of the Ljøra river and built out of wood and glass. The Lodge consists of 10 free-standing cottages (double houses) with 2 private apartments each and a central building with reception, a cosy restaurant with fireplace and bar. The spacious apartments (double house half) of approx. 63 m² are furnished in typical Norwegian style and offer private entrance, 2 bedrooms, bathroom (shower, WC), a cosy living area, TV, fully equipped kitchenette and an open gallery. Apartments are serviced once per week.
Booking of single rooms: 2 single rooms share an apartment (double house half). Each guest has his own private bedroom. No single supplement!

Important note for wheelchair users: One apartment (double house half) of the resort is fully accessible and equipped for disabled. It features ramp access at the entrance, no thresholds inside the apartment, doors that have been extended in width and a bathroom (shower)/toilet suitable and accessible for handicaps. In other units (double house halves) mobile facilities such as mobile ramps for the entrance or shower wheelchairs are provided. Between the rooms in those units there are however thresholds of a few cm height between the rooms. The centrally located main building and restaurant of the Villmark Lodge features a handicap toilet and entrance doors wide enough for wheelchairs. At the entrance of the main building there is a small ridge of about 10 cm height. A mobile ramp can be installed here, too, if required.

Please note:

• Requirements: In order to participate in all our activities a full psychic and physical function of head and arms is required. The tours are not suitable for people with any kind of psychic handicap. If you have any doubt about fulfilling our requirements please do not hesitate to contact us. We are pleased to assist you and to answer all your questions.
• The tours will be adjusted in length and grade to the skills of the participants.
• It is our personal concern to operate tours / activities for disabled together with non-handicapped people. In particular our dog sledding tours are operated together with non-handicaps. Guests with or without disabilities stay together in the same accommodation, the Villmark Lodge. Only a view touring contents are operated for handicaps only. Guests accompanying handicaps can participate in these activities.
• Minimum age: 18 years. 16 years if accompanied by an adult.
• All tours, all facilities and the whole equipment (sleds etc.) have been developed in close cooperation with handicapped people and are constantly tested by handicaps themselves if they are built to the needs of and are suitable for disabled people.
• Wildlife Watching: The region of Ljørdalen and Fulufjäll National Park is home of a rich diversity of wildlife such as southern Norway's largest population of brown bears and moose. The chance of being able to watch wood, black and snow grouse, golden eagle, moose and beaver during your stay is about 95 %. Please note however that these are all wild animals and that the observation of wildlife cannot be guaranteed.
• Please bring: Warm clothing, rain coat, sturdy walking shoes.
• Itinerary and touring content are subject to change due to weather conditions and skills of the group.

Rates (in EURO per person/week):

May 15, 2010 - June 18, 2010
In Double/Twin room: 749,- EUR
In Single room: 749,- EUR
(Booking of single rooms: 2 single rooms share an apartment (double house half). Each guest has his own private bedroom. No single supplement!)

June 19, 2010 - August 27, 2010
In Double/Twin room: 799,- EUR
In Single room: 799,- EUR
(Booking of single rooms: 2 single rooms share an apartment (double house half). Each guest has his own private bedroom. No single supplement!)

August 28, 2010 - September 17, 2010
In Double/Twin room: 749,- EUR
In Single room: 749,- EUR
(Booking of single rooms: 2 single rooms share an apartment (double house half). Each guest has his own private bedroom. No single supplement!)

Optional transfer from Oslo to Trysil:
Return coach transfer to Trysil:
from/to Oslo City Centre (return): 610,- NOK
from/to Oslo-Gardermoen Airport (return): 530,- NOK

Extension week (excl. any additional touring, incl. 7 nights at Villmark Lodge Ljøratunet and extended MAP (half-board) including 7x breakfast, 7x lunch package and 7x dinner):

May 15, 2010 - September 17, 2010
In Double/Twin room: 399,- EUR
In Single room: 399,- EUR
(Booking of single rooms: 2 single rooms share an apartment (double house half). Each guest has his own private bedroom. No single supplement!)