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Highlights
- Discover Europe’s last great wilderness on Sweden’s ‘King of Trails’
- Snowshoe the 100-year old Kungsleden (King’s Trail)
- Capture the striking profile of Lapporten, the legendary gateway to Lapland
- Enjoy back-to-basics living with chopping wood and fetching water from remote ice wells
- Leave only snowshoe prints as you travel gently through untouched snow,
- Trek alongside Kebnekaise (Sweden’s highest mountain) and track some of the park’s amazing wildlife
- Learn about the Sámi culture, reindeer herding and walk amongst a Sámi village
- Overnight in Swedish mountain huts and reward yourself with a traditional Swedish sauna
- Give yourself the best chance of witnessing the majestic dancing skies of the Northern Lights
- Receive a free Adventurous Ewe Water-to-Go bottle on departure to eliminate our plastic footprint in Sweden.
Overview
Embark on an extraordinary Arctic adventure along Sweden’s ‘King of Trails’, the 100-year old Kungsleden. Located 180 kilometers inside the Arctic Circle in the extreme north of Sweden, this expedition takes you through some of the most stunning and remote landscapes in the Swedish Lapland. Here, amidst the pristine landscapes, you’ll discover the fascinating home of the Sámi people and experience Sweden’s top distance trail.
Starting in Abisko, home to one of Sweden’s oldest National Parks and an optimal location for witnessing the Northern Lights, this snowshoe expedition covers approximately 14 kms per day. The journey traverses diverse terrain of glaciers, birch forests, alongside powerful rivers, and past the highest mountains in Sweden.
Each night brings a stay in remote Arctic mountain huts, where you can cap off your day with a rejuvenating sauna. This expedition provides a genuine Arctic explorer experience, requiring you to carry your own kit (around 12 – 14 kgs), chopping wood, lighting fire stoves for warmth, cooking meals, and fetching water from remote ice wells.
No prior snowshoeing experience is necessary, as comprehensive training and practice sessions are provided. Designed exclusively by Chief Ewe Jim and our expert local Arctic Guide, this unique Arctic Snowshoe Expedition promises an incredible week of adventure in the captivating frozen wilderness, with the added thrill of chasing the Northern Lights. Please note that you will be expected to take part in ‘hut chores’ including cooking, cleaning, fetching water from remote ice wells and chopping wood for the fire stoves in the mountain huts; for many this is one of the best parts of experience!
Join us for an unforgettable Arctic experience on the Kings Trail.
Flight from UK to Kiruna and transfer to Abisko National Park
UK to Stockholm-Arlanda (ARN) and Stockholm-Arlanda (ARN) to Kiruna (KRN)
1.5 hour transfer to Abisko
Meet the team and trek briefing
On your arrival into Kiruna on the recommended Adventurous Ewe flight time, you will be met with a transfer to take you from Kiruna Airport to Abisko, taking approximately 1.5 hours. Arriving at Abisko Mountain Station, almost Sweden’s most northern point, it’s a great starting place for the northern section of the King’s Trail expedition. The scenery is spectacular with views of the impressive u-shaped mountain formation ‘Lapporten’ and the grand lakes Torneträsk and Sjumilasjön. Here you will meet your Swedish Arctic Guide who will provide you with a full briefing of your adventure that lies ahead. Later in the evening dinner will be served in the restaurant with your chance to sample some Swedish cuisine. Your lodging for this evening is in freshly renovated 4-bedded hostel rooms with shared bathroom. Time permitting, you may have the opportunity for an optional trip to the Abisko Sky station to view the Aurora.
Included
Transfer: For those members of the team who are on Adventurous Ewe’s recommended flight from the UK to Kiruna, you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hostel in Abisko. For those of you who are not on or near this flight, you will need to catch a taxi to the hostel.
Accommodation: Mountain station (4-bed dorm basis)
Meals: Dinner
Abisko Snowshoe (6km trek / 3 hours)
Snowshoe fitting, training and warm up trek
After breakfast you will be issued with your snowshoes and the team will head out to explore Abisko National Park directly from the Mountain Station. This is a perfect time to try out your equipment and learn the technique of snowshoeing. Plus you will have the chance to see the striking profile of Lapporten, a ‘gate’ formed by neighbouring hills that serves as the legendary gate to Lapland. Your snowshoeing trek will also take you through a reconstructed Sámi village where you will learn about the Sámi culture. Sweden’s indigenous people, the Sámis, have a deep-rooted tradition of reindeer herding as their way of life and the way they have adapted to living in such extreme conditions is remarkable.
After 2 – 3 hours of snowshoeing you will return to the Mountain Station for lunch before your exciting 35km transfer by snowmobiles to the high mountains and your cabins at Lake Alesjaure. This will take approximately 2 hours. That evening, your lodging will be in mountain huts with either gas or wooden fire heating and there’s the welcomed opportunity to enjoy a sauna in the Swedish highlands. Any kit not needed for the snowshoe hike can be sent to the finish at the trailhead in Nikkaluokta.
Included:
Transfer: Snowmobile transfer from Abisko to Lake Alesjaure
Accommodation: Mountain hut (dorm rooms)
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Lake Alesjaure to Tjakja Mountain Hut (14kms / 6 hours)
This is the start of your King’s Trail adventure! The first part of today’s leg takes you along the frozen Alesätno River with steep mountain walls rising more than 1000 meters. The valley will narrow as you start the climb up towards the Tjäktja mountain-cabin. You will cover approximately 13km in distance through the awe-inspiring landscape gaining 200 metres in ascent. Lodging will be in mountain huts with either gas or wooden fire heating. On reaching the mountain huts each evening, in small teams you will adopt the expedition style roles of wood chopping for the fire stoves, fetching water from remote ice wells and cooking dinner. Your crew will assist you together with the amazing Swedish folks who volunteer at the mountain huts. This gives you a real sense of remote living and community spirit.
Included
Accommodation: Mountain hut (dorm rooms)
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Tjakja Mountain Hut to Sälka Hut (14kms / 5 hours)
Following breakfast, you will set out on your second day of snowshoeing through this everchanging frozen landscape. This morning your track continues upwards to the awe-inspiring Tjäktjapass at 1140 metres. On reaching this high point the remarkable Tjäktjavagge Valley opens up below you with incredible panoramic views stretching over 40 kilometres across the Arctic terrain below. This is one of the greatest views on the Kings Trail. You will then slowly descend winding your way to your mountain cabins at Sälka. Waiting for you here is another chance to have a sauna in this pristine frozen environment!
Included
Accommodation: Mountain hut (dorm rooms)
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Sälka Hut to Singi Hut (13kms / 5 hours)
The hike between the cabins at Sälka and Singi is among the most beautiful and magnificent that the Swedish mountain realm can offer. Imposing summits, steep slopes and huge glaciers surround you as you walk across the vast frozen landscape. The route takes you through the vast valley of Tjäktjavagge. The magnificent surroundings will keep you mesmerised as you leave snowshoe tracks in the fresh snow. You will be graced with incredible views across the powerful Drakryggen and the northern summit of Kebnekaise, and the peaks just keep on appearing one after the other. This will be your final night of lodging in mountain huts and undertaking the rewarding jobs of wood chopping and fetching water.
Included
Accommodation: Mountain hut (dorm rooms)
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Singi Hut to Kebnekaise (15kms / 6 hours)
Your final day in snowshoes will see you leave the Kungsleden long-distance trail. The hike between the Singi cabins and the STF Kebnekaise mountain station passes through the narrow part of Laddjuvagge with truly spectacular scenery. The route continues eastwards towards the imposing passage between the steep rugged slopes of Singitjåkka and Skárttoaivi. After passing the narrow part of the Laddjuvagge valley, you arrive where the landscape opens. The final few kilometres to the will see you wind your way to the finish at Kebnekaise Mountain station, which is at the base of the highest mountain in Sweden and the heart of Swedish alpinism. It’s the perfect way to complete your arctic adventure. A final chance for another well-deserved sauna and shower before a celebration dinner at the restaurant that evening!
Included
Accommodation: Mountain station
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Kebnekaise to Kiruna Airport
Following a delicious Swedish breakfast in Kebnekaise you will have a snowmobile transfer through the frozen Valley of Ladtjovagge to Nikkaluokta. (19kms / 1 hour). This will be followed by a vehicle transfer to Kiruna Airport (1 hour 15 minutes). Full of an immense sense of pride, new skills, new friends and endless stories of a week spent in the pristine frozen wilderness of the Arctic, it’s time to return home.
Included
Transfers: Snowmobile transfer and vehicle transfer
Meals: Breakfast
Sustainability is so integrated into the Swedish lifestyle, and things like good working conditions and organic produce are a natural way of life. At some Swedish destinations, visitors are crucial for a sustainable ecosystem. For these reasons, we wish to further support Swedish tourism given their forward thinking and doing when it comes to sustainability.
This exclusive adventure has been designed by Adventurous Ewe to deliver an amazing experience and showcase the some of the most stunning landscapes across the Arctic Circle. Whilst also giving you the chance to step out of your comfort zone and gain a greater understanding of the Arctic, the environment, the wildlife, the Sámi culture and enjoy back to basics living.
Financial security
If your adventure needs to be cancelled for any reason, like say a global pandemic, you won’t be left stuck and you’ll be offered plenty of alternative options thanks to our financial protection through our insurance company. What’s more, in the very unlikely event of Adventurous Ewe going under, you’ll get your money back and be repatriated if you were on a trip at the time. This cover has been arranged by IPP (International Passenger Protection) which is underwritten by Liberty Mutual Insurance Europe SE (LMIE) trading as Liberty Specialty Markets, a member of the Liberty Mutual Insurance Group.
For more info, please our Book and Travel with Confidence page.
On booking your King’s Trail Arctic Snowshoe Expedition, you will receive all the exciting trip info via our mobile travel app.
You’ll have access to your itinerary, trip countdown, live updates, contact info, weather forecasts, know before you go trip info, kit lists and much more at the touch of a button 24 hours a day via your mobile phone. No more unnecessary use of reams of paper to benefit the environment and the need of carrying around documents with you. A’ppy days.
With being a small family business we pride ourselves with providing personal, professional and friendly service for your Arctic adventure. We appreciate that everyone has different levels of experience and reasons for wishing to embark on this expedition and therefore require varying levels of support and guidance. We’re here to help you every step of the way from the moment you join the flock all the way through to completing the snowshoe trek and beyond. Jim and Sue’s knowledge and expertise stems from dozens of years of travelling and exploring the destinations that we visit in order to fully support you in the lead up to your adventure. Jim and Sue have both completed this expedition numerous times, so are well equipped to answer any of your queries no matter how big or small.
On signing up for the trip, we will provide you with the recommended flights to book to Kiruna Sweden or alternately, we can book the flights for you through our ATOL & ABTA protected Flight Agent at an additional cost. The recommended flights will include airport transfers in Sweden.
Flights are not included in your to give you the flexibility to travel from your nearest airport, use any frequent flyer points or extend your stay in Sweden if you wish.
There are direct flights from London Heathrow or London Gatwick and non-direct flights for all major airports across the UK. Flights are operated by SAS and Norwegian Air.
To travel to Sweden, you must follow the Schengen area passport requirements.
To enter Sweden (and all Schengen countries) your passport must:
- have a ‘date of issue’ less than 10 years before the date you arrive. Passports issued after 1 October 2018 are now valid for only 10 years, but for passports issued before 1 October 2018, extra months may have been added if you renewed a passport early
- have an ‘expiry date’ at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave.
You can travel without a visa to the Schengen area (which includes Sweden) for up to 90 days in any 180-day period as a tourist.
TRAVEL INSURANCE
Travel Insurance is an important part of any booking. It is compulsory that everyone who travels with us has taken out adequate travel insurance which includes, among other things, cover for the full value of your trip, medical (emergency, evacuation and repatriation) arrangements, trekking to an altitude of 4167 metres, personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects and travel delays.
For UK residents we have partnered with Campbell & Irvine Direct to provide you with a travel insurance. If you would like to obtain cover for your trip please feel free to contact specialist Insurance Brokers, Campbell Irvine Direct for a quote.
Global Rescue Membership
For peace of mind whilst trekking in the mountains, Global Rescue provides short term membership giving access to travel, security, medical advisory and evacuation services up to $US500,000. They’re a specialised field rescue company, and assist from the point of illness or injury by getting you to the closest and most appropriate medical facilities to get stabilised. Once fit to fly if you require additional inpatient treatment Global Rescue will further evacuate and repatriate to your home hospital on record. These services are all covered through their upfront membership fee with no claims process. For more info, please click here.
Vaccinations
For the most up to date info on vaccinations, please consult with your GP or travel healthcare practitioner 8 weeks in advance of travel. For more info, feel free to visit https://www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk/destinations/europe-russia/Sweden.
Severe allergies
If you have a severe allergy please inform us at the time of booking. We will do all we can to help, but unfortunately we are unable to guarantee an allergy free environment on this trip. You will need to carry your own treatment for the allergy with you, as ‘adrenaline auto-injectors’ are not carried as standard by AE leaders and crew. Whilst your leader is aware of our trekkers medical history, please also inform your leader on arrival of your allergy, and let them know where you keep your adrenaline pen.
Adventurous Ewe puts the safety and wellbeing of you, our leaders & crew and the communities we visit at the centre of all our operations, always. Your safety and wellbeing is our top priority. The Kings Trail Arctic Snowshoe Expedition is intentionally challenging and requires individual preparation as the trip is designed to take you out of your every-day comfort zone and achieve something incredible. Rest assured we have a thorough Safety Management System, indepth risk assessments and risk management systems in place.
You will be accompanied by your Adventurous Ewe Leader and Local Arctic Guide. Our Leaders are First Aid trained and have extensive experience in leading groups in this region. They will be ultimately responsible for your safety on this trip.
For more info, please visit our Safety and Well-being page.
All our Adventurous Ewe Guides are experienced Leaders and have been carefully selected to ensure you have the best and safest experience with a bit of humour thrown in for good measure. They’re a fun bunch with plenty of Winter trekking experience. All Guides are first aid trained.
Your Local Arctic Guide is a key part to this trip. They are all expertly trained and experienced in every field of this Arctic expedition, bilingual and qualified in first aid and/or Wilderness First responder. They also have a huge passion for what they do and have plenty of knowledge ready to share with you. They are responsible for ensuring the complete safety, wellbeing and enjoyment of the team whilst also retaining a flexible and fun attitude.
The Leaders have a Garmin Connect in case of emergency and have contact with Adventurous Ewe’s HQ.
The King’s Trail Arctic Snowshoe Expedition is graded as ‘Tough’ namely due to the climate, remoteness and need to carry your own kit and equipment.
An appropriate level of fitness and overall endurance will go a long way to helping you enjoy this incredible expedition. A training programme will be provided when you have joined the team for this adventure. This trip attracts people of all levels of experience, fitness and ability as well as ages and backgrounds. This trek is designed to be a unique adventure and complete as a team, it is not a race. If you have concerns about your fitness or if you have reduced mobility please contact us for a confidential chat about whether this expedition is appropriate for you.
To complete the Kings Trail Snowshoe Expedition comfortably, it is preferable that you have previous experience of long treks in varied and irregular terrain carrying a 45 litre day-pack. You do not need previous snowshoe trekking experience as training will be provided, however it is beneficial that you are a confident walker with a good level of fitness to manage the sections of ascent and long duration of the trek, combined with carrying your day-pack every day. During the expedition you will be required to carry all your own kit together with food, emergency shelter and snow shovel (the latter two items will be divided across two people).
A bespoke training programme will be provided when join this trip to help you with your preparations.
You are also most welcome to visit our Training and Preparation.
Our motto is: Train hard, smile harder and enjoy the journey!
A full kit list will be provided when you register for this Arctic Adventure. Good kit can make the difference between a fantastic expedition and an uncomfortable one. Well worn in insulated, waterproof winter boots with higher ankle support, thick soles and rubber or leather uppers are ideal. Examples are Salomon Toundra Pro boots or The North Face Chillkat snow boots.
An exclusive Adventurous Ewe discount code will be provided for the independent outdoor retailers both online and in store when you book for this expedition.
As part of your expedition, you will be supplied with snowshoes and trekking poles based on your size. You will have the opportunity to learn and practice using these items the day prior to setting out on your expedition. No previous snowshoeing experience is required. You will also be provided with a group shelter and snow shovel which will be carried between two people.
To help you get the very best from your Arctic Expedition we will provide you with exclusive Adventurous Ewe discount codes to use in specialist independent outdoor retailers both online and in store. They offer a large choice of kit that the staff themselves use while climbing, hiking, mountaineering, running, travelling or enjoying expeditions across the globe and they pride themselves on sharing their experience and knowledge of equipment so you can choose the right gear to suit you and your Arctic adventure.
The weather in Lapland from March to April is generally stable. Because of its continental, dry climate, the Lappish cold is more bearable than in Western Europe. You can expect temperatures from -5°C to -15°C during the evening and from -3°C to -10°C during the days with clear skies.
Late March to early April is a time of change and renewal in Lapland. You get the greatest snow coverage as by then the snow has been falling for anything up to 6 months. The unspoiled snow provides the perfect canvas for warmer temperatures and stunning ice-blue skies that stretch endlessly away over the forests and frozen lakes to a far horizon. The air is crisp and pure and the days start becoming visibly longer. Though there’s great anticipation for darkness to fall as the great thing about March and April is the improving weather very often means less cloud cover making it perfect for viewing the Aurora. During periods of high solar activity (not forecastable) the Northern Lights can often be seen every night, but the sky has to be clear of cloud cover, and you need to be away from other light sources which is why this expedition gives you the best opportunity to witness such an incredible display. These displays can vary in intensity – from a greenish-yellow glow moving gently around the sky, to a spectacular multi-coloured show dancing across the sky. Sightings not only vary in intensity but in duration too, from just minutes to sometimes hours. Add in the theory that the sun is more active around the spring equinox, you have a great reason to head to the Kings Trail for the ultimate Arctic adventure at this time of year.
Please note, the Expedition Leader reserves the right to change the itinerary at any time should the conditions require it. In these circumstances we will make the best alternative arrangements possible that maintain the integrity of the original itinerary.
During your Arctic Snowshoe expedition you will be spending 2 nights in mountain stations which are well equipped and both of which have great restaurants serving delicious Swedish meals. The rooms in which you stay are dorm rooms of typically 4 beds with shared bathrooms. A mountain station is a fantastic cross between mountain hotel, hostel and bed-and-breakfast. Typically they occupy unique sites in the stunning mountain ranges with vast views of the impressive frozen landscape.
The other 4 nights you will be staying in mountain huts. These mountain cabins are located 10 to 20 kilometres apart, along the King’s Trail. When you arrive, you are welcomed by the cabin host who is a volunteer. They will explain how the cabin stay works – for example how everybody lends a hand with household tasks. These tasks include chopping wood, fetching water from ice wells, cooking and cleaning up after yourself. Quite often this is a highlight of the trip with such back to basic forms of living. There is a wood-fired sauna in two of the mountain huts we overnight in and most cabins have shops that stock a range of staple products including snacks, drinks and alcohol. Please bring cash if you wish to make any purchases.
There is no electricity or running water in the cabins, and the toilet is a dry toilet. The rooms are different sizes, there are bunk beds and usually heated by wood or gas stoves. There are blankets and pillows available, but you need to bring your own sleeping bag. Your stay will be simple, but always personal and memorable.
All meals are included during your expedition. Typical meals include:
Breakfast: Porridge or cereal with dried fruit, tea & coffee
Lunch: You will pre-make your own packed lunch prior to setting off each day. Items for lunch include hot soup with bread and cheese, sandwiches, snacks, etc.
Dinner: A hot meal is cooked every night by the dinner crew for that day. Meal examples include meatballs and rice with fruit salad for dessert.
You will also have the opportunity to eat traditional Sámi cuisine, reindeer meat with lots of butter. Plus you can sample other Swedish meals at the mountain stations.
A celebratory dinner is included on your final night.
Water will be supplied from the ice wells; you will need to bring your own wide-mouthed water bottle for this and also a flask to take hot drinks.
The impact of single use plastic is having on our landscape, wildlife and oceans, it is now more important than ever that we all make changes in order to help our planet. We may not be a huge global company but we’re passionate about playing our part and trying to make a huge difference collectively. Together we can dramatically reduce our consumption of single use plastics and support our responsible travel ethos of ‘Take nothing but photos, leave nothing but boot-prints, keep nothing but memories.’
You can make a difference too with taking part in the Arctic Expedition. As part of our commitment to helping the planet, members of the flock you join us for this Arctic Adventure, you will receive a free Adventurous Ewe Water-to-Go bottle. This is our way of saying thank-ewe and also making a difference to the consumption of single use plastics in developing countries. For more info please click here or email us at info@adventurousewe.co.uk for more info.
Remaining balance: £1950 per person is due for payment no later than 6 weeks prior to the trip start date.
Remaining balance: £2020 per person is due for payment no later than 6 weeks prior to the trip start date.
Monthly payment plan
A monthly payment plan can be arranged for this trip. Please contact us for more information or to set up your plan. Simply email info@adventurousewe.co.uk or call 01492 588 069.
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Fundraising
You’re welcome to fundraise for a charity of your choice if you wish to do so. All sponsorship monies are to be sent directly to your chosen charity.
You are most welcome to extend your stay in Sweden following the Arctic Snowshoe Expedition. A popular option is to stay at the Ice Hotel or to travel by overnight train in Sweden.
For any further info, please get in touch with us at info@adventurousewe.co.uk.
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Your Adventurous Ewe Leader/s and Crew will have a satellite phone, mobile phones and radios communications in case of emergencies. The team are trained to deal with these situations. Please ensure you listen to your Leader during these times and refrain from putting any posts on social media. Should you find yourself unable to continue with the trek, your Leader and crew will make the necessary arrangements. Depending on the situation, you will be met by the support vehicle (depending on access) and you will be transferred back to your accommodation or nearby medical facility as required.
Your Emergency Contact at Adventurous Ewe HQ is Jim Young on +44(0)7747 346 588.
Cool Earth
We are very excited to have teamed up with leading climate change charity Cool Earth, who share our mission to protect the planet’s precious environment in a sustainable manner. The future of rainforest protection is where everyone makes a difference to climate change! We invest a % of our revenue into supporting critical conservation projects around the world through Cool Earth. You are most welcome to help make a difference too by sparing a few pennies. Please give what you can and help save the world’s rainforests today by clicking here. Just £2.50 will save 10 trees and lock up 10 tonnes of CO2.
Together, we can all make a difference in helping preserve this precious and wonderful planet.
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What's Included?
Pre-trip:
- Personalised trip support from your Adventurous Ewe team
- All trip info supplied via our mobile travel app, so you have access to live updates 24/7
- Discount on personal kit from specialist independent outdoor retailers both in shop and online
- Travel protection for your booking
- Public liability insurance
- Risk assessment and emergency management planning
- Monthly payment plan available
- Free Adventurous Ewe Water-to-Go Bottle
On your trip:
- Qualified UK Mountain Leader with groups of 7+
- Qualified Swedish Arctic Mountain Guide
- Garmin connect for group
- 2 night’s high mountain station accommodation
- 4 night’s mountain hut accommodation
- All meals as outlined in your itinerary
- Snowshoe, trekking pole, group shelter and snow shovel hire
- Snowmobile transfers
- Sauna in Alesjaure and Sälka
- Safety equipment and first aid provisions
- All vehicle transfers in country
- Expedition management before, during and post trek.
What's Not Included?
Currently not included but can be organised at an additional cost:
- Return flights from the UK (LHR or LGW) to Kiruna Sweden. Flights operated by SAS or Norwegian Air
- Any overnight accommodation required during flight times / stopovers / extensions
- Luggage transfer between Abisko to Nikkaluokta, cost £20 per bag, which can shared between two people
- Option to extend your trip and stay in the Ice Hotel in in Jukkasjärvi. Please get in touch with us for more info
Items not included:
- Travel insurance (mandatory)
- Clothing and equipment as detailed on the Kit List
- Any personal snacks, electrolytes and medication
- Single room supplement (please note, this is not available in the mountain huts)
- Personal spending money, cash is needed for purchases in the mountain huts for snacks & drinks
- Tips for local crew
- Other items not listed on your itinerary
- Any expenses incurred with leaving the trip early ie. hotel accommodation or change of flight costs.
Sustainable and Responsible Travel
Adventurous Ewe is committed to delivering our trips in a responsible and ethical manner with sustainability at its core. We respect and aim to operate our adventures to benefit local people, their economy and the environment!
Some of the responsible travel features embedded in our Kings Trail Arctic Snowshoe Adventure are:
- Using local crew who are qualified Guides, support crew and drivers who are all extremely knowledgeable and experienced
- Staying in local mountain huts run by volunteers
- Promote internal train travel as opposed to internal flights in Sweden between Stockholm and Abisko
- Minimising plastic waste wherever possible with providing a complimentary Water-To-Go bottle on departure
- Careful management of limited energy and water resources
- Offering real life experiences which promote cross-cultural understanding with a visit to a Sámi Village
- Operating with a ‘leave no trace’ ethos – take only memories, leave only footprints
- Adventurous Ewe will make a financial contribution to the environmental charity, Cool Earth, as part of our business partnership.
Together, we can all make a difference in helping preserve this precious and wonderful planet.
‘Snowshoeing in the Arctic Circle was a well organised, adventurous trip with a real personal touch from the initial enquiry to returning home.
We weren’t ever spoon – fed and at times it was hard work, pulling water, chopping wood – but because of that, the experience was far more rewarding and it felt as if we were on a real Arctic expedition!!
Our guides, Sofia and Dan added hugely to the enjoyment and understanding of that area of Sweden, with Sofia’s knowledge of the Sami culture and Dan’s vast outdoor experience.
Looking forward to searching your website for my next adventure!’
Liz, 2019 Kings Trail Arctic Snowshoe
‘Oh my goodness where to start! Just back from the epic Kings Trail Snowshoe Trek in Sweden. This is a beautiful part of the world, remote, untouched by humans. Jim and Sue were so responsive in any questions I had, I had injured my knee training and I felt so much more at ease chatting with Jim about it.
The trek WOW, Dan, Sofia, Sophie were a dream team, as well as keeping us safe we shared a lot of laughs and I mean a lot. Sofia’s knowledge of the area and the history was fascinating. The trek itself was incredible, hard work and yes we had all that Mother Nature could throw at us but everyone worked together, we had to do all the chores, collecting water, chopping wood, cooking, carrying all the food we needed I think this really made the trip.
So if you are thinking about doing this then just do it, book it now ! You won’t be disappointed.’
Kate, 2019 Kings Trail Arctic Snowshoe
This was my second trip with Adventurous Ewe, so we were excited to go with them again. A complete five-star experience. From the preparation (via Zoom calls), to niche transportation logistics, to departure COVID tests…the patience level that Jim had for our high maintenance group was incredible! His local contacts were top notch as well. I will recommend Jim and his company for all my future adventures, no doubt.
Deirdre, Private Group, Kings Trail Arctic Snowshoe Luxury Trek 2022