What better way to discover rewilding than by living it directly?

Itinerary

DAY 1 – Arrival in Luleå Check in at Amber Hotel in the centre of Luleå. No activities are planned this day. Rest after your trip, take a walk on the ice-trail or explore Luleå City. You’ll meet your guide and the group tomorrow. DAY 2 – Storforsen & Northern Light Excursion We leave Luleå and stop at Storforsen, one of Europe’s biggest free-flowing rapids – a powerful mix of snow, ice and rushing water. We stay at a guesthouse and enjoy a home-cooked dinner together. If the sky is clear, we go outside to look for the Northern Lights. DAY 3 – Dogsledding & visit to a reindeer herder We spend the morning dogsledding through the forest with friendly huskies. In the evening we visit Anna, a Sámi reindeer herder, and join her for dinner in a traditional lávvu. She shares stories from her life and work close to nature. DAY 4 – Moose watching & into the forest We go wildlife watching and look for moose and reindeer in the snowy forest. After lunch we continue to a remote camp, where we stay in off-grid tents for the next three nights — surrounded by silence, snow and trees. DAY 5 – Forest skiing, birds & sauna Try simple wooden skis and move quietly through the forest. Look for animal tracks and visit a bird feeding station – some birds may even eat from your hand. In the evening we enjoy a slow meal by the fire and relax in the sauna. DAY 6 – Slow day at camp This is a day to go slow. You can ski, snowshoe, read, rest, or talk by the fire. If the sky is clear, we look for the Northern Lights. The sauna is warm and the snow is soft if you want to roll in it. No stress, no plans. DAY 7 – Morning at the camp & back to Luleå We enjoy one last morning in the wild before travelling back to Luleå. We check in at the same hotel as on day one. Go out for dinner in town. DAY 8 – Departure Breakfast at the hotel. If you have time before your train or flight, take a walk on the frozen lake with the locals – a quiet ending to your week in the north.

What's Included?

- Local guide with you from Day 2 to Day 7 - All activities in the day-by-day program - 7 nights accommodation - All meals, except dinner on Day 1 and Day 7 - We travel together in a 9-seat van during the tour

What to Bring

See our recommended packing list for our winter tours in Swedish Lapland here on our own website: https://www.wildsweden.com/packing-list-for-winter-tours You will also find our recommendations on how to dress in cold conditions.

Food & Stay

First and last night in Luleå We stay the first and last night at Amber Hotel in central Luleå, close to the train and bus station. You get your own room unless you book together with someone. Two nights in Jokkmokk We stay two nights at a small guesthouse in Jokkmokk, right in the heart of Sápmi. You’ll have a private room, but bathrooms are shared. The food is home-cooked and the atmosphere is warm and personal. Three nights in the forest We spend three nights at a remote camp in small heated cabins, without electricity. There are proper beds, warm stoves and shared dry toilets in heated booths. You’ll be surprised how cozy it is.

How your experience helps rewilding efforts

We actively support rewilding and local initiatives, contributing to the preservation of the region's unique wildlife and environment. For example we support the birdwatching club in Jokkmokk with birdseeds for their feeding program. You will also be invited to help save Sweden's old-growth forests from clear-cutting by donating to WildSweden's Save the Forest Fund. 100% of your donation goes directly to conservationists working to conserve Sweden’s forests.

Seasonal Availability

This experience involves

• Wildlife photography
• Birdwatching
• Gastronomy (local)
• Dark skies & stargazing
• Snowshoeing
• Dog sledding

Wildlife in this landscapePlease note that the presence of wildlife doesn’t guarantee sightings — these animals live freely and may remain out of view.

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