Wilderness Hiking and Wild Camping in Abisko (Sweden)

You'll be carrying everything with you for your hiking tour in this remote region. There will be long, tiring days and for much of the time you will be hiking away from marked trails.

In return for your efforts, you will be rewarded with dramatic views of endless horizons, mountains, lakes and waterfalls and the opportunity to experience something very special - the magic and silence of the wilderness. While you may meet some other hikers as your route briefly crosses the popular King's Trail, for much of the tour you're likely to have the remote beauty of Swedish Lapland entirely to yourselves.

There will be plenty of opportunities to enjoy the views in between the hard work of hiking! Photo: WH.

Camp wild beneath the Midnight Sun in June or the Northern Lights in September

Scheduled tours take place either in June or September. June is the time of the Midnight Sun, when the sun does not set at all and it is daylight 24 hours a day - an incredible experience!

Alternatively, choose to hike in the beautiful autumn period, when the fjälls are ablaze with red and gold. While many associate the Northern Lights with winter, autumn is an excellent time for viewing the Aurora. From late August onwards, the skies become dark enough for displays to be seen, and you'll be far, far away from any light pollution during your tour.

Provided of course that there is Aurora activity, the skies and clear and you're not fast asleep after an exhausting day's hiking, lying in your sleeping bag watching a display illuminate the wild skies above you may be one of your most magical memories from the hike.

Space, freedom and some of the cleanest air in the world - what better way to a spend a week! Photo: WH.

Camping equipment and food included

High-quality tents, sleeping bags, sleeping mats and cooking equipment are all included.

Food during the tour will be high-quality, dehydrated expedition meals. These are included for breakfast, lunch and dinner during the hike. You should also bring your own snacks for between-meal energy when hiking.

The wilderness is calling - will you answer? Photo: WH.

Included

Accommodation:

Six nights' wild camping in shared 2-person tents. Solo traveller will share tent with other same gender participant. Everyone assists with tasks such as preparing food, washing up, etc.

Meals:

All meals are included from lunch on arrival day to lunch on departure day. The group will cook and eat together. As dehydrated camping foods are often used during the tour and cooking facilities are simple/shared, common dietary requirements such as vegetarian, vegan, or lactose free can be accommodated, but opportunities to accommodate more restrictive diets (such as gluten-free, particular allergies) may be limited. Please advise any dietary needs in advance and contact us to discuss your requirements.

Equipment:

• Camping equipment: Sleeping bag (liner is also provided, but guests may prefer to bring their own) with closed-cell foam sleepng mat; tent (shared one per two persons).
• Cooking equipment.
• Camping plate/bowl, mug and cutlery.
• Toilet paper.

Guide:

Experienced and knowledgeable guide.

Not Included

• Travel: We do not arrange flights or domestic travel, but are happy to advise on suitable connections and assist you with any aspect of planning your journey. See under "Getting There" for general travel information.
• Alcoholic drinks.

Required

Health requirements/experience:

Min. age 18. Suitable for adults with a very high level of fitness and stamina who are used to multi-day hiking in mixed terrain and weather conditions with a backpack of typical weight 15-20kg over distances of around 20km daily.

The terrain and nature of hiking in this remote area will make the tour significantly more challenging than the daily distances alone suggest.

You should have previous experience of wild camping, be used to the outdoors in a range of conditions and comfortable living in close proximity with others.

The terrain can be very challenging and you will be hiking away from marked trails for much of the tour.

What makes this "Hard+"?

The Abisko region offers remote and challenging hiking terrain and weather conditions can change quickly. You will be carrying everything needed for the tour with you and camping wild along the way on all nights.

The pathless terrain, combined with many uphill and downhill sections and the requirement to carry a heavy pack, makes this a very demanding tour.

NB: Perception of difficulty is very subjective. What is hard to one person may be easy for another and vice versa, depending on factors including level of fitness, age and previous experience. Weather conditions/temperatures can also dramatically affect the actual level of challenge encountered.

Equipment/clothes needed:

For information on any equipment and/or clothing included as standard for this experience, please see under "What's Included".

A detailed recommended packing list for personal items to bring will be sent with your booking documentation.

NB: We advise you not to buy equipment or clothes for your trip or to incur other non-refundable expenses such as flights until you have received confirmation of your booking from us in writing. Note of course that the most appropriate clothing to use as well as the level of challenge experienced during any outdoor activity may vary significantly depending on factors such as the time of year and the particular weather/temperature conditions during your trip.

Preparing for your trip:

For further reading, we also have a number of general information articles to get you ready for your trip, covering a wide variety of topics from what to do on a city break before/after your tour, advice on packing, eyewear for winter and considerations for female travellers.

Minimum number:

No minimum required. Tours are guaranteed to run from the first booking.

Groups

Max. group size 8 participants.

Eco Info

This provider has a detailed written environmental policy.