Why choose Nature Travels for your hiking holiday?
The Nature Travels team has hiked extensively in the Nordic countries, from the wide wilderness of the King's Trail in northern Sweden to the breathtaking mountains of Norway. As with all our experiences, the tours we offer are those we love to do ourselves. In our range of tours we bring you some of the gems of the thousands of hikes to be enjoyed in the Nordic countries.
From dramatic peak ascents to walking through cool forests, the Nordic countries offer stunning landscapes for your next hiking adventure. Photo: Eamon Harbison.
Should I choose a guided or self-guided hiking tour?
If you're a solo traveller, the answer is simple: a guided tour (as all our self-guided options require min. 2 persons for safety reasons. If you're travelling with one or more companions, then you can choose the freedom and flexibility of a self-guided option.
However, guided tours are by no means just for solo travellers. A knowledgeable guide will add an extra dimension to any experience - from your guide, you can learn about the natural and cultural heritage of the area you're hiking in and pick up a wealth of tips on navigation, outdoor safety and general hillcraft. If you're a group of friends, a private guided tour on custom dates can be a great option.
Where will I be staying on my hike?
Accommodation will of course vary depending on the location of your tour and option chosen, but for the majority of our hiking tours, you will be staying in cabins along the route, normally sharing sleeping accommodation with one or more other persons. The standard of the cabins varies from simple wilderness accommodation with no electricity or running water, to comfortable fully-featured mountain stations.
How long is the hiking season?
In the far north or in the high mountains, where autumn and winter arrive early and the snow persists well into the spring, the hiking season is relatively short, from around mid-June to September. Further south and in the lowlands, anytime from May to late September or even October can be wonderful for hiking tours.