Saltoluokta Mountain Lodge - 2 days - Laponia Adventures

Saltoluokta Mountain Lodge – 2 days

Stora Sjöfallet National Park was inaugurated in 1909 to protect what ones was the biggest waterfall in Europe. Then decisions were mad that would affect the local people, the landscape and the visitors forever. Just outside the National Park you’ll find Saltoluokta Mountain Lodge, a through gem, away from roads and located right by the foot of the mountain.

Our idea is to enjoy the spectacular mountains around Stora Sjöfallet National Park.

Your guide will meet you in Gällivare and bring you on a two-day long tour visiting Stora Sjöfallet with surroundings. Together you’ll go on two easier hikes and you spend the evening and stay for the night at Saltoluokta Mountain Lodge. You’ll get to try some local food as well as listening to stories about the area.

Join us and experience:
  • Views over Stora Sjöfallet National Park
  • Staying at Saltoluokta Mountain Lodge
  • Eating local food
  • Hot saunas and ice cold mountain lakes
Book your adventure online!

Booking this tour is easy. Start by filling out the booking form below and pay a 20% deposit to secure your reservation. The remaining balance is cleared 30 days prior to arrival by a new payment link sent to your email.


Requirement to join the team

We want you to:

  • be able to walk shorter distances (500m) on gravel roads.
  • like traveling in a group
  • like going on active vacations with authentic nature experiences.

We also recommend you to:

  • To be able to participate in all activities you will have to be able to walk up to 8km in mountain terrain. The day tours are somewhat adaptable.

Please contact us if you have any questions regarding your physical ability or experience level.

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Quick facts:

Location: Stora Sjöfallet och Saltoluokta
Length: 2 days
Date 2025: Aug 16-17 or Aug 24-25
Price: SEK 6500/person
Group size: Maximum 16 guests
(maximum 8 guests per guide)
Level: Very easy
Guide to levels of difficulty

The price includes:

  • Experienced and local English speaking guide
  • Accommodation 1 night
  • Full board with all meals
  • Safety equipment
  • Round trip from Gällivare

Not included

  • Travel to and from Gällivare
  • Travel insurance
  • Beverage at restaurants
  • Accommodation in Gällivare
    (the night before the tour)

Itinerary

Included meals marked each day with B=breakfast, L=lunch and D=dinner

We recommend that you arrive Gällivare the day before the tour starts. Accommodation can be found at Pensionat Augustin or Grand Hotel Lapland. Both options are located close to the train and bus station.

Please see the following two links for options on where to stay in Gällivare

DAY 1 ARRIVAL GÄLLIVARE AND STORA SJÖFALLET (L,D)

Your guide will pick you up at Gällivare train station at 9.00 am. We continue in mini vans towards the mountains and Stora Sjöfallet National Park. We will visit Naturum and have lunch before continuing on a shorter day trip to what is left of the actual waterfall (it is still spectacular). After the hike, we continue by boat to Saltoluokta Mountain Lodge and enjoy a sauna followed by and a 2-course dinner in the restaurant. We stay overnight in a twin bedroom.

Hiking distance: about 3 km, 2km easy trail, 1km a bit more technical(optional)

DAY 2 DAY TOUR FROM SALTOLUOKTA (B,L)

We start the day with breakfast in the restaurang and then leave for at day hike in the mountains around Saltoluokta. The goal for the day depends on the group, the weather and the wind. In the middle of the day we take a longer break to enjoy the packed lunch, perhaps we are on a mountain top or dipping our feet in a chilly mountain lake. In the afternoon we take the boat back to the mini van and continue to Gällivare train station. Estimated arrival approx. 18.30

Small groups and experienced guides

The team will be up to 16 guests and one-two guides, maximum 8 person per hiking group/guide. We’ll need a minimum of 4 guests in total to give it a go.

Accommodation and comfort

One night at Saltoluokta mountain lodge. Cozy and rustic mountain lodge away from roads. Twin bed rooms. Shared bathroom located in the corridor. Sauna and showers in another building. Free WIFI, limited cell-phone coverage.

Meeting point and how to get here

We will meet you at Gällivare train station. If you choose to arrive one day earlier pickup can also be organized from your hostel/hotel in Gällivare.

Meeting time: At 9.00 on day 1

We’ll finish the tour around 18.30 in Jokkmokk on day 2.

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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.

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.

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