[email protected]01539 822967 Exped Adventure Worldwide Ltd The Old Studio, Main Street Staveley, Cumbria LA8 9LW Experience one of Europe’s most remote treks, 200 kilometres inside of the Arctic Circle Look out for the Northern Lights Guide your own husky team to complete your Kingstrail trek Pass through wild mountain landscapes and huge glaciated valleys Spot reindeer and majestic elk Experienced British guides Training course included SWEDEN KING’S TRAIL COUNTRY: SWEDEN ALTITUDE: 1,140m PRICE: £1,750 DURATION: 9 DAYS
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ITINERARY Day 1 Travel to Kiruna, and meeting with your guides at 7:30pm in the hotel.
DAY 2 Transfer to Abisko, the trail head. The first stage climbs steadily from Abisko through light birch forest beside the fast flowing Abiskojakka river. Behind
you, the mountains of Norway may catch the sun, far away across Lake Torneträsk. Eventually, the river widens into the boulder strewn outflow of Lake
Abiskojaure. Just south of the lake, the hut awaits us with wood fires and a hot meal. (15km / 9 miles).
DAY 3 Today we head up into the high mountains. Big views of the peaks and icefields open up to the west as we climb above the treeline. Rugged mountains to the east, lakes and small glaciers nestled high on the northern slopes, mark the scenery of this day. On the hillsides and plains we may come across Sami huts, as we head up the Aliseatnu valley, en route to the Alesjaure Mountain Hut. Here, we have use of a sauna in the evening to relax. (20km / 13 miles)
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ITINERARY DAY 4 We travel a shorter distance today, making steady way up the slopes of the Aliseatnu valley. Crossing low hills of moraine, we see the valley receding into the mountains, with small glaciers nestled up its sides, and may catch the sight of reindeer if we’re lucky. We overnight at the Tatja Hut, the highest on the King's Trail. (13km / 8 miles).
DAY 5 This morning we start the day climbing across the Tatja Pass (1140m / 3740ft), the highest point on the Kungsleden. On top, we have long views down the upper reaches of the 32km Tjakavagge valley. A long, steady ramble along the valley takes us to the Salka hut, which sits on an outcrop above the river with views along the valley. (12km / 7 miles).
DAY 6 An easy snowshoe, continuing southward down the Tjaktjavagge Valley amid grand scenery. To the east, the Kebnekaise massif with its snowfields and glaciers opens up between the high ridges. We reach our huts at Singi, where our lodging will be in dorms with wood fires. (13km / 8 miles).
DAY 7 Our final day of snowshoeing leads us east, away from the Kungsleden, climbing up a long slope before tipping over into the Laddjubahta Canyon. The ice fields of the Kebnekaise massif remain in sight from the valleys, and at the end of today’s trail, the comforts of the Mountain Station welcome us with showers, saunas and a restaurant. (14km / 9 miles).
DAY 8 After breakfast at Kebnekaise, we are met by our husky guides who will teach us the art of dog sledding. Your challenge of the day will be to get yourself back to Nikkaloukta, crossing frozen lakes and seeing mousse and reindeer along the way. We then spend some time at the world famous Ice Hotel for a celebratory drink to toast our success before returning to Kiruna.
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Experience
As one of our harder challenges, this Arctic winter trek demands a reasonably high degree of fitness and is suitable
for fit hill walkers. If you are used to regular multi day hill walking in the UK, you will have the right level of fitness to
fully enjoy your time on this trek. Winter walking experience is desirable but not essential. Prior to the trip, we will
run a Winter Skills Course, where you will learn snowshoe skills.
What’s Included
All meals and accommodation (3 nights hotel, 5 nights huts, 8 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 6 evening meals)
Day pass into the Ice Hotel
Medical safety equipment and supplies
All road transfers in-country (except airport transfers)
Expedition team leader
What’s not included
Travel to and from UK airport
International flights and taxes
STF membership fee
Personal equipment (Snowshoe and walking poles)
Travel insurance
Drinks and personal spending
Tips for local staff
Visas
Airport transfers to and from the in-country airport (as many people like to extend their stay. There is a cheap and regular bus route and taxis are available to the airport)
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Accommodation
In Kiruna you will stay in a hotel right in the centre of town. Twin, double or single rooms are available. For our expedition, we overnight in remote mountain huts, some of which have saunas – the perfect place to relax after a long day’s hiking. Huts have dorm-like beds with pillows and blankets provided. You will only need to bring a sleeping bag liner. Here, you should expect only basic facilities.
Meals We will be catering as a team on our expedition – you will be expected to take part in ‘hut chores’ including cooking and cleaning. This could mean that, as a pair, you would cook 2 to 3 meals during the trips. Don’t worry if you are not much of a cook, there will be plenty of help around. Breakfast: Porridge or cereal with dried fruit. Lunch: Hot soup in flask with bread and soft cheese, chocolate snack. Dinner: A hot meal is cooked every night by our team. Please bring with you extra snacks for the day if required. If you have food allergies or intolerances, please inform us in your Booking Form. We will aim to cater to your needs, but it is advisable to also bring your own supplies from home.
What to carry
This trek is fully supported by a skidoo and driver who will transport your main baggage between the huts. You will only need to carry a daypack. A 35l rucksack is a useful size to comfortably fit in essential items for the day.
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GENERAL INFORMATION Flights
Flights are not included in the price. You need to arrive into Kiruna airport before 7:30pm on the advertised start date
to arrive in time for the briefing with your guide. This will take place at 7:30pm at your hotel in Kiruna. Return flights
can be booked for any time on Day 9, or later if you wish to extend your stay in Sweden. If you need any assistance
with booking your flights, please contact us.
Vaccinations You should contact your doctor or travel clinic to check whether you require any specific vaccinations. UK residents
should obtain a free European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). This entitles you to state provided medical treatment,
but is not a substitute for medical travel insurance which is still vital when travelling overseas.
Money You can obtain SEK at cash machines in Kiruna and change bureaux at the airport, or prior to travelling and this is
probably the best option. It is a good idea to carry a small amount of SEK in low denominations for transport and
refreshment.
Passport and Visa All participants require a full passport that must be valid for 6 months beyond the intended length of stay. Contact your local embassy or consulate for the most up-to-date visa requirements. It is your responsibility to have the correct travel documentation.
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The pre-expedition training course is designed to provide you with all the skills and information necessary to make sure you are in the best shape physically and mentally to succeed on your trip and enjoy the experience of your arctic expedition. The training course will take you out into the mountains of the Lake District, where you will get used to carrying a weighted pack and have the opportunity to get to know your equipment.
The course includes:
Time out in the mountains.
Itinerary and question and answer sessions
Time to meet and get to know your guides and team members
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KIT LIST
The following checklist should help you with your packing. As a general rule, you should always try to keep the weight of your equipment to a minimum. You must bring the following items: Backpack
60 litre minimum should be sufficient for you to carry your provisions for the trek, spare clothing, water, sunglasses, camera, waterproofs etc. Make sure your rucksack has a waterproof liner, or you can use heavy-weight shopping bags. Lightweight bags / bin bags not recommended.
Small bag (to pack travel clothes in) Sleeping Gear
Lightweight sleeping bag (rated to 0 degrees C for emergency use)
Sleeping bag liner
Pillow case Clothing
Trekking trousers/pants (for travel)
Ski or mountaineering trousers/pants or salopettes
Waterproof overtrousers
Long johns (thermal underwear)
Thermal baselayer shirts (2 short sleeve, 2 long sleeve)
T-shirt or casual shirt to travel in
Fleece jacket
Warm jacket (synthetic or down filled)
Windproof/waterproof jacket with hood
Sunhat & Warm hat
Lightweight balaclava or facemask
Eyewear- ski goggles and glacier sunglasses (Category 4)
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Notes Before setting out from Abisko, your travel clothes will be packed into a small bag (which you should bring with you for this purpose). These will be transported to Nikkaluokta to meet the group on the completion of the tour. Everyone needs to carry certain back-up items - see above - including a lightweight sleeping bag. At Abisko, the group will be paired up and each couple will be asked to carry a snow shovel and emergency wind shelter, which will be provided. A sleeping bag is not required in the huts, which provide bedding, but a sleeping bag liner or sheet sleeping bag is essential. We recommend a 60 litre backpack minimum as many of the safety items that you have to carry are bulky (not heavy). A larger backpack is easier to pack, and also you do not want to have items hanging on the outside of the backpack.
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WHY CHOOSE EXPED ADVENTURE Experienced and qualified guides
Small group size
Perfect safety record – access to remote medical support and director is trained as Wilderness Medical Technician
Personal, tailored journey from enquiry to stepping out on the mountain, to the next adventure
Itineraries have an emphasis on skills and personal development – one of our main aims is to help people gain confidence in themselves and their abilities for further mountain adventures
Well-researched, carefully selected route and itinerary
We provide a free training course and lots of advice and support prior to your trip
Flexible and personalised approach – we’re always free for a coffee and a chat and go the extra mile to exceed your expectations
