Itinerary:
Day 1, Saturday. Arrival. 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 guide. Transfer to Ljørdalen where you will be warmly welcomed at Villmark Lodge. After check-in and dinner you meet your guide who will give you a brief overview what to expect in the next few days.
Day 2 + 3, Sunday and Monday. 2 day trekking tour through the wilderness accompanied by sled dog. After breakfast transfer to the Villmark Husky Farm with more than 160 well educated and well trained sled dogs (mainly Alaskan Huskies and Norwegian Hounds). The Villmark Husky Farm is situated approx. 10-15 minutes outside of the village of Ljørdalen in the hills. It is surrounded by unique nature and wilderness preserves protecting hundreds of years old primeval forest, precious wetlands and swamps and a rich flora and fauna. At the husky farm you will met your four-legged travel companion who will accompany you on your two day trekking tour through the unspoilt wilderness. Equipped with a dog trekking belt and a dog backpack you will start your guided trekking adventure. Discover the surrounding nature and wildlife preserves on some spectacular hiking trails. Overnight in a basic mountain hut in the wilderness without electricity and running water. Here you can spend some evening hours fishing. Or you may wit a bit of luck observe some of the wild Nordic animals (e.g. moose) at dusk. Dinner will be prepared together at the wooden stove in the mountain hut. After dinner you might spend the later evening altogether around the wooden stove or an open fire enjoying the white Nordic summer nights.
Accompanied by your sled dog and led by your guide you continue your trekking adventure the next morning after breakfast. Again the tour will get you close into the wilderness and the nature and wildlife preserves. Enjoy the spectacular scenery, great panoramic views, the tranquillity and the immense vastness of this unspoilt and wild landscape. Return to the husky farm and the Villmark Lodge in the afternoon.
Day 4, Tuesday. Horseback riding tour on Norwegian horses into the mountains. Today you depart for a full day horseback riding tour on Norwegian horses into the highlands and mountains. After breakfast short transfer to the horse farm. After a comprehensive instruction you will receive your horse for today's ride. Small trails lead through deep forest up into the open meadows and the vast highlands offering great panoramic views on the surrounding mountains and into the valleys. On the way you will stop for some small barbecue at an open fire. Finally your guide will lead you back to the horse farm in the afternoon. Transfer back to the Villmark Lodge.
Day 5 + 6, Wednesday and Thursday. 2 day canoeing trip on the Fulusjön lake system. After breakfast you depart for your two day canoeing adventure. Transfer (approx. 1 hour) across the border to the Fulusjön lake in Sweden. The Fulusjön lake system is a canoeing paradise right in the wilderness. While paddling the waterways of the Fulusjön lake system enjoy the peaceful tranquillity around you and discover many hidden idyllic places from your canoe: idyllic bays, small islands and hidden beaches. The necessary equipment for your two day adventure is carried along in your canoe. Our boats are air filled canoes that can easily held up to 3 persons including their luggage. In the afternoon your guide will take you to an idyllic place at the lake shore where you will altogether pitch a typical Sami lavvo tent with a central open fireplace altogether. Herein you will also spent the night together with your co-travellers and your guide. When the tent is pitched you may take the opportunity to try to catch a fish. If you need any tips or assistance our guide will be happy to assist you with his experience in fishing. And maybe you will fortunate and may contribute your catch to this evening's dinner.
After an impressive night in the lavvo tent right in the middle of the wilderness you continue your canoeing trip the next after breakfast on river like waterways to the southern part of the Fulusjön lake system. Again you will discover many idyllic places and enjoy great views on today's canoeing trip. Finally, in the afternoon you will go ashore again and will be transferred back to Villmark Lodge.
Day 7, Friday. Day at leisure. Day at leisure. You may choose to relax at Villmark Lodge (e.g. enjoying the sauna) or discover the surroundings on some additional hiking or canoeing trips. Hiking maps and canoes are at your disposal. But there is also the possibility to participate in some optional activities as a full day white water rafting trip on Trysilelva (approx. 119,- € per person, min. 4 pax in total) or a Canyoning tour (approx. 119,- € per person, min. 2 pax in total). Or maybe you fancy another horseback riding excursion into the hills and mountains (approx. 99,- € per person, min. 2 pax)? Or what about renting a quad bike for own excursions (1/2 day: approx. 90,- €, full day: approx. 150,- € per quad bike)? In the evening farewell dinner at Villmark Lodge.
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.
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: 6 guests
Included:
- 5 nights accommodation at Villmark Lodge in a spacious apartment (double house half, approx. 63 m²) with en-suite bathroom (shower/WC)
- 1 night multi-shared accommodation in a Lavvo tent including camping equipment in the wilderness (no sanitary facilities)
- 1 night multi-shared accommodation in a basic, cosy mountain cabin without running water and electricity
- Extended MAP (half-board): 7x breakfast, 7x lunch package, 7x dinner. Lunch packages must be prepared by the guests themselves at breakfast. The meals during the two overnight activities will be simpler than during the rest of your stay as the food has to be carried along and has to be prepared on the wood-burning stove/camping stove by the participants.
- Transfers and tours as per itinerary
- Well experienced multilingual (English, Norwegian, German) guides
- Equipment for the overnight activities: fishing rod, sleeping bag, camping mat, Lavvo tent, dog trekking belt and dog backpack
Please note:
Accommodation:
Villmark Lodge: You stay at cosy Villmark Lodge, nestled amongst lush pine 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, cosy restaurant with fireplace, bar and billiard table. Furthermore the resort features a centrally located complimentary sauna. 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!
Camping in Lavvo tent: Accommodation during the two day canoeing trip is in a typical Sami Lavvo tent right in the wilderness. There are no sanitary facilities available. The Lavvo tent is a spacious tent with a fireplace in the middle. You will overnight altogether in the tent in sleeping bags on Isomatten around the fireplace. Single accommodation is not available.
Mountain hut: Accommodation during the two day trekking tour is in a cosy but very basic mountain cabin without running water and electricity. The cabin has one spacious room with a wood-burning stove. There is no separate bedroom and you will sleep in your sleeping bag on mattresses. Single accommodation is not available.
Meals: The meals during the two overnight activities will be simpler than during the rest of your stay as the food has to be carried along and has to be prepared on the wood-burning stove/camping stove by the participants.
Team spirit: This tour requires a sense of team spirit and your willingness to give a hand during the various acitivites, especially on the overnight activities. Together many things can be done easier and faster and while assisting each other you easily get to know your co-travellers and make new friends. E.g. you will have to assist in pitching the Lavvo tent or in preparing the meals during the overnight activities.
Minimum age: Minimum age is 18 years. 16 years if accompanied by an adult. This tour is not suitable for children under the age of 16 years. Families with children younger than 16 years please refer to our "8 day Villmark Active" and "8 day Villmark Adventure".
Itinerary and touring content are subject to change.
RATES (in EURO per person/week:
May 15, 2010 - June 18, 2010
In Double/Twin room: 899,- EUR
In Single room: 899,- 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: 999,- EUR
In Single room: 999,- 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: 899,- EUR
In Single room: 899,- 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!)
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