Which tour would suit you?
A guide to the different levels of difficulty on our longer tours
To describe the level on our longer tours we use a 5-point scale from Very easy-Very difficult. But what does the different levels difficulty mean in reality?
For us it is important that you find a tour that suits you.
- Start by finding the level or levels that match your experience level and physical condition.
- Look at the different options available and read the specific requirements for those tours.
- If you are still unsure, please contact us and we’ll help you.
Very easy
On our very easy tours you don’t need any prior experience. We stay in hotels or hostels and go on day trips from the accommodation. To be able to participate in all activities you have to be able to walk shorter distances on uneven terrain and have full mobility. Please send us an email if you have questions. Some of the activities can be adapted to your conditions if we know it in advance.
Winter
>> Jokkmokk Winter market holiday
Easy
We’ll stay at mountain lodges with hostel standards and single nights in more simple but cozy mountain huts. You should have a decent condition and balance so that you can hike/ski for several hours per day. Maybe you take regular longer walks and go to the gym/group training once a week. We also want you to have earlier experience from day hikes (hiking tours) or day tours on skis (ski tours). On the tour you’ll be carrying a lighter backpack of 3-8 kg with lunch for the day, safety equipment and what you’ll need for the night if we are staying away in a mountain hut.
Summer
>> Yoga and hiking retreat in Saltoluokta
Intermediate
We stay in mountain huts with a simpler standard and single nights in mountain lodges/hostels. You should be in good condition so that you can be out all day in the mountains. Maybe you run or go to group training 1-2 times a week, or have an active lifestyle where you cycle to work and go for longer hikes during weekends. We also want you to have earlier experience from day hikes (hiking tours) or day tours on skis (ski tours). On the tour you’ll be carrying a backpack of around 8-12kg with your personal equipment, safety equipment and food for 1-2 days. If we are out for a longer time our support crew will organize food depots along the way.
Winter
>> Laponia ski tour
>> Kungsleden and the gate to Sarek
Summer
>> Kungsleden and Sarek Nationalpark
>> Weekend hike in Muddus Nationalpark
Difficult
We’ll stay in mountain huts with a simpler standard and sometimes single nights in a tent. You should be in good condition so that you can be outside for long days in the mountains with a heavier backpack/pulka. You should do some kind of cardio training regularly and be used to being out in nature, preferably in the mountains. We want you to have earlier experience of easier multi-day tour on foot (hiking tours) and on skis (ski tours). On the tour you’ll be carrying a backpack of around 12-15 kg or pull a pulka of around 30 kg.
Winter
>> Across Padjelanta
Summer
>> Hut-to-hut in Padjelanta
Very difficult
We’ll stay in tents and single nights in a mountain hut/hostel. You should be in very good condition so that you can be outside for long days in the mountains with a heavier backpack/pulka and still have the energy to build camp in the evening. You should do some kind of cardio training regularly and be used to being out in nature, preferably in the mountains. Earlier experience of backcountry camping is a plus and sometimes a requirement. We want you to have earlier experience from multi-day tours by foot (hiking tours) or on skis (ski tours). On the tour, you’ll be carrying a heavier backpack of up to 20+ kg or pull a pulka of 30-40 kg.
Winter
>> Sarek ski expedition
Summer
>> Trekking in Sarek National Park
>> Laponia Explorer
Do you have any questions?
If you are unsure of what levels of difficulty that will suit you or if you have other questions.
Please send us an email to info@laponiaadventures.com
We are happy to help and will answer you as soon as we can.