Explorer ski expedition
A ski tour through Sarek and Padjelanta National Parks
This year we are launching Explorer ski expedition, a ski tour where we find new exciting routes and let the weather and our mood dictate the exact route. On Explorer ski expedition 2026 we will explore the area along the border between Sweden’s two largest and wildest national parks, Sarek and Padjelanta. Our goal is also to visit the point of inaccessibility, the place in Sweden that is furthest from roadways. Most nights we will stay in tents but there may also be occasional nights in mountain huts.
On Explorer ski expedition 2026 we will explore the area along the border between Sweden’s two largest and wildest national parks, Sarek and Padjelanta.
The special thing about Explorer ski expedition is that the route is not completely determined from the start. Of course, we have an overall plan, but then the details are adjusted according to what we feel like once we are out there. And of course, what the weather permits. Explorer ski expedition, is the perfect tour for our most experienced guests. Maybe you have been on one of our advanced tours and want to experience something new, or you have been out a lot on your own and want to experience the winter mountains together in a group.
Join us and experience:
- Sarek and Padjelanta National Parks
- Dramatic nature and mighty views
- The joy of exploration
- Great fellowship and team spirit
- The enjoyment of well prepared and tasty food after a long day’s hike
Book your adventure online!
Or actually, an expedition in Sarek and Padjelanta are not suitable for spontaneous online bookings. It can rather be something that you dreamed about for a while or had to prepare for. Let’s instead call it an application to join our team!
Please start by filling out the form below and we take it from there.
If the tour is booked out?
Or the available dates Explorer ski expedition doesn’t match your schedule. Would you like to know when we open up for reservations for next winter?
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Requirement to join the team
We want you to:
- have the ability to be out in the mountains skiing with a sledge for up to 10 hours per day.
- be a fairly strong skier to be able to handle both tough uphills and downhill without too many falls.
- have earlier experience from at least one multi-day ski tour during the last 10 years.
- have experience from backcountry camping, summer or winter.
- have the ability to deal with cold and wet environments 24/7.
- like traveling in a group and work well in a team.
We also recommend you to:
- like going on active vacations with authentic nature experiences.
- have earlier experience from at least one night in a tent in arctic winter conditions.
- be 18 years old or older.
Please contact us if you have any questions regarding your physical ability or experience level.
Booking with us should feel easy and safe!
When receiving your application, we will manually review it to make sure we think the Sarek ski expedition is the right tour for you. After that we’ll send you a payment link where we ask you to pay a 20% deposit to secure your reservation. The remaining balance is cleared 30 days prior to arrival by a new payment link.
Quick facts:
Location: Sarek and Padjelanta National Parks
Length: 9 days
Date 2026: March 24-April 1
Price: SEK 34900/person
Group size: Maximum 8 guests
Level: Very challenging
Guide to levels of difficulty
The price includes:
- Experienced and local English-speaking guide
- Accommodation 8 nights
- Full board with all meals and snacks
- All camping, skiing and safety equipment
- Round-trip from Jokkmokk
Not included:
- Travel to and from Jokkmokk
- Travel insurance
- Beverage at restaurants
Add-ons:
- Single room supplement first and last night SEK 650/person
Small groups and experienced guides
The team will be up to 8 guests and one-two guides and we’ll need a minimum of 3 guests in total to give it a go. At least one of the guides will have experience from leading several expeditions in Padjelanta and Sarek National Park on skis. In the team there will also be a second guide or trainee.
Solo travelers
Most of our guests travel on their own and some travel as couples, family or friends. Traveling solo is a great way to experience new areas and to find new outdoor friends.
What to bring
We supply you with all skiing, camping, cooking and safety equipment. What you need to bring is your clothes and some small things.
Accommodation and comfort
Two nights at Åsgård Guesthouse in Jokkmokk. Located close to town center near the closest bus stop. Charming building with a cozy atmosphere. Twin- or multi-bed rooms or single rooms for an extra fee. Shared bathroom and showers located in the corridor. Sauna in the basement. Free WIFI.
Six nights mixing winter camping with nights in mountain huts in Sarek and Padjelanta National Park.
- High-quality tents from Hillebergs. Two-three persons in each tent. No toilets, showers, running water, electricity, cell-phone coverage or wifi available. Just pure nature, snow and mountains!
- Mountain huts along the Padjelanta trail. Cozy, basic cabins often with scenic surroundings. 2-6 persons in each room/cabin sleeping in bunk-beds. Mattresses, pillows and duvets available, outhouses outside the cabins. No showers, running water, electricity, cell-phone coverage or WIFI.
The food
Let’s be honest! We are not a “go-light” company, and we like good food! And we want you to try the best that the north of Sweden has to offer. At least the best that you can have in a tent far out in Sarek National Park or in a cabin in Padjelanta. Actually, good food is also important to stay warm and happy all day and night. We start the day with a hearty breakfast in camp in the morning followed by a simpler lunch somewhere in the mountains during the day. In the evening is where the magic happens.
In Jokkmokk we enjoy 2-course dinners in the evening and breakfast buffets in the morning.
Meeting point and how to get here
We will meet you at Jokkmokk Guesthouse. Check-in is from 15.00 but until then you can leave your luggage and use the common kitchen and the toilet.
Address: Åsgatan 20, Jokkmokk
Meeting time: At 13.00 on day 1
We’ll finish the tour after breakfast in Jokkmokk on day 9.
Itinerary
We reserve the right to make changes
Nature is a dynamic place and we may need to adjust the route and the itinerary according to the current weather conditions. We are also in contact with representatives for the local reindeer herders’ communities and other local actors to collaborate in the best way possible.
Included meals marked each day with B=breakfast, L=lunch and D=dinner
DAY 1 ARRIVAL JOKKMOKK (D)
We’ll pick you up at Jokkmokk guest house and drive you to our base just outside Jokkmokk where we’ll give you an introduction to the expedition. In the afternoon we all help to check and pack all equipment and food for a week in Sarek and Padjelanta National Parks. There will also be time to pack your private bag and to get to know the other expedition members. When everything is packed and ready we head back to Jokkmokk Guesthouse where you will have some time to check in to your rooms before we enjoy our first dinner together at a local restaurant.
DAY 2 HEADING TO THE MOUNTAINS (B,L,D)
After breakfast we pack the mini-van and head west towards Kvikkjokk and Tarra Valley. In Kvikkjokk we’ll continue by snowmobile for another hour or two before we get dropped off somewhere in Tarra Valley. We’ll ski four an hour or two to find a nice place to build our camp for the night, have dinner and sleep well after our first day in the mountains.
Distance on skis: about 5-10 km, elevation gain/loss: +50-100m, estimated time out skiing: 2-4h
DAY 3-7 SAREK AND PADJELANTA NATIONAL PARK (B,L,D)
We explore the area along the border between Sarek and Padjelanta National Parks. One of the goals along the way is to visit the point of inaccessibility, the point in Sweden that is furthest from roads. But it doesn’t get any more specific than that. Maybe we’ll take a detour into one of the valleys in Sarek National Park or spend the night in a cabin in Padjelanta National Park.
Distance on skis: about 10-20 km/day, elevation gain/loss: there way be steeper up and downhills along the route, estimated time out skiing: 6-10h/day
DAY 8 BACK TO JOKKMOKK (B,L,D)
We’ll leave Sarek and Padjelanta behind us and ski in the direction of Ritsem until we get picked up by the snowmobiles that bring us to Ritsem. After loading everything on the minivan we continue along the road back to Jokkmokk. We have a shower and sauna followed by dinner at a local restaurant.
Distance on skis: about 10 km, elevation gain/loss: +50/-50 m, estimated time out skiing 2-4h
DAY 9 DEPARTURE DAY (B)
We have breakfast in the restaurant before it is time to say good-bye and get ready for your journey home from Jokkmokk.
Common asked questions and answers
How heavy will the sled be?
As part of the team you’ll pull your own sledge through Sarek and Padjelanta with your private gear and part of food and common equipment. In the beginning the sled will weigh about 40kg but as we go it will weigh less and less. Remember the pulling 40kg is NOT the same as carrying a backpack of 40kg that’s why we use sledges!
Do I have to be super-fit?
The Explorer ski expedition is our toughest tour and it requires a lot from the members of the team. But you don’t have to be running marathons or be an expert in downhill skiing. Please read through the requirement listed further up to go to Explorer winter and don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or would like to discuss your experience level.
How cold will it be?
During a week in Sarek and Padjelanta National Parks we see all kinds of weather. We can experience sunshine and -15C degrees during the day but also +5C degrees with rain and strong winds. Night temperatures can drop down to -30C, but normally stays around -10C to -20C. But don’t worry too much about the cold. Pack according to the packing list and listen to good advice from the guide team about how to stay warm.
I am not a good skier; can I still go?
The skiing is not very technical, it is more about endurance and attitude. BUT, as the route is not completely determined, it is good if you can handle both slightly steeper uphills and downhills without being too limited by your skiing skills.
I have high blood pressure; can I still go?
We don’t automatically say no just because you have a medical condition but it should not be a high risk factor for you or the group. We recommend that you talk to your doctor and make sure you have medication that you know works well for you. AND please let us know when filling out the application form and we can discuss this with you before we enter Sarek on skis.
I am a vegetarian; can I join the team?
We are used to handling most food preferences and allergies, just let us know when filling out the application form. BUT with limited cooking space we can’t handle too advanced requests or guarantee that it will be totally free from gluten or lactose etc. If you have a severe allergy please contact us to discuss this with us.
Do you have any questions?
Please send us an email to info@laponiaadventures.com
We are happy to help and will answer you as soon as we can.