We love the snow at Nature Travels and, in addition to our wide range of dogsled tours, we offer many options for cross country skiing and ski touring. As an ecotourism company, we don’t offer any skiing that relies on lift networks, but do have many options for hut-to-hut touring, cross country skiing and backcountry … What’s the Difference Between Cross Country Skiing and Ski Touring Equipment?
Sofia from the Nature Travels team joins our Ice Skating on Natural Ice experience in Sweden. In the middle of February I joined one of our Ice Skating on Natural Ice tours in Sweden. It was a great long weekend from arriving on the Thursday and departing on the Sunday, managing to skate on all … Ice Skating in Sweden – Ice Ice Baby!
Dog sledding is a wonderful adventure and at Nature Travels we have a wide variety, from easier tours for the family to challenging adventures in the mountains. Each of our tours offer something different and it’s important that you choose the right tour for you! No previous sledding experience is required for any of our … Guide to Finding Your Ideal Dogsled Tour
Cross Country Skiing in Eastern Finland is a guided ski tour in north Karelia and now includes an “introductory level” option. Niki from the Nature Travels team joined the first tour of the season in February and tells us a bit about her trip. We were warmly greeted by on arrival to the first guesthouse … Learning to Cross Country Ski in Finland
Bob from the Nature Travels team visited the kennels for a short sled adventure in the Jotunheimen mountain region in March. The Nordic countries in general have been blessed with a spectacular winter season this year – and nowhere was this more in evidence so than on my recent trip to the Jotunheimen area in … Visit to Husky Sledding at the Foot of the Jotunheimen in Norway
“Do I need to bring goggles?”, “I wear glasses – what’s the best solution?” Bob from the Nature Travels team discusses considerations for eyewear to best to enjoy your winter adventure. The article below gives advice particularly for guests who normally wear glasses/contact lenses, but similar considerations regarding eye protection are relevant for all participants … Guide to Eyewear for Winter Activities
Jayne from the Nature Travels team joined our Dog Sledding and Northern Lights in Vindelfjällen tour in February. In the very comfortable and warm guest house we were given the snow scooter overalls, winter boots & liners and other equipment that we would be using for the duration of our dog sled trip. Trying the … Dog Sledding in the Vindelfjällen Nature Reserve in Swedish Lapland
For many travellers, the adventure of driving your own dogsled and the opportunity to see a display of the Northern Lights are two things at the very top of their list. So why not combine the two and go dog sledding in the north of Sweden, Norway or Finland, where you will be far from … Best Dogsled Tours to See the Northern Lights
Dreaming of a white Christmas? Snowfall in Northern Finland arrives from around mid-November and stays until May. The inland region’s first snowfall can arrive mid-December until late March and April. The beautiful white snow-topped landscapes makes for a picture-perfect fairytale Christmas. Traditionally in Finland Christmas ‘Joule’ is celebrated on the 24th December. This being the … A Finnish Christmas
Now that the New Year is here, it’s time to start to planning some fun outdoor adventures for 2019! So we thought some top tips from the team here at Nature Travels would give you some ideas for some outdoor fun for the coming year! Each of us has chosen one summer and one winter … Top Outdoor Adventures for 2019 – Recommendations from the Nature Travels Team
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