Trip overview

Day 1

Arrival at the airport followed by taxi transfer.
Last preparations for the expedition will be done at 4-star hotel camp Ripan.

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Day 2

Transfer to the helicopter airport in Kurravaara

Flight into the wild for drop off. Here the exceptional experience begins.

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Day 3 - 5

We find our way back to civilization by navigating through the forest, snowfields and across frozen lakes. During this journey, you will learn all new techniques from our guide. You will build your own snow cave to sleep in, create a comfortable fire pit with snow chairs, learn about fire starting in the arctic without lighters, brew arctic pine tea, learn to ride with snow scooters, and so much more.
 

Experiencing the wilderness during a thrilling and raw outdoor experience while being able to navigate and survive here on your own is the essence of this once-in-a-lifetime arctic expedition experience.

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Day 6

Arrival at the edge of civilization, where there will be snow scooters waiting for you.

Enjoy the comforts of civilization, fully relax in the hotel's wellness resort.

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We finish our experience with a luxurious diner.

Day 7

Flight home

Preparation

Starts 3 months before the expedition

• Analysis, briefing, gear overview, first lessons in survival

• Gear checkup, group training, follow-up lesson in survival

• Comfort in the cold, group training, last rehearsals​​

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The expedition:

• Local travel logistics are included in the price and are arranged by Get Out There

  • Airport transport in Lapland, snow scooter, helicopter dropping.​

• Food and water are included

• One day of on-site training and snowshoe preparation

• Helicopter dropping followed by 4 days of escape the wild

• One rest day with sauna and luxury dining

  • Here you will have the option to book extra activities (not included; dogsleds, snow scooter, ice fishing, etc.)

Practical info

When

12th of February 2023 - 19th of February 2023 (fully booked)

11th of February 2024 - 18th of February 2024

Price

€ 4200

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What's included​

• Briefing & preparation

• Helicopter dropping

• Expedition sleeping bag

• Bivouac bag (Raincoat for your sleeping bag, one per person)

• Expedition insulated air mattress

• Expedition down jacket

• Professional guidance

• Local hotel & transportation costs

• Food & water (+snacks)

• Survival challenge in the real Arctic wilderness.

• An idyllic final stay with welness

• Safety gear:

  • Trauma EHBO

  • Satellite connection

• Survival materials

• Snowshoes

• Snow shovel

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Not included

• Flight towards Kiruna

• Travel (annulation) insurance

• Medical insurance

• Personal backpack​

• Winter clothing:

  • Rain jacket & rain pants

  • Thermal base layers

  • Warm socks

  • Gloves

  • Sturdy shoes that keep your toes warm

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Optional costs

Extra food and drinks outside the team activities in the hotel before and after the expedition.

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Optional costs

Extra food and drinks outside the team activities in the hotel before and after the expedition.

Packlist

During the preparation of this expedition, we will go through the equipment that you will need together. This is how we make sure you will be safe during our expedition.

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Physical fitness

Being in good health and being able to walk 20 kilometers is sufficient to participate in this adventure.

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Knowledge and experience

No prior knowledge or experience in winter touring is required. We will teach you all you need to know during this trip.

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Guides

Safety is our number one priority. On this expedition, we work together with our Get Out There guides. The experts with whom we work together have the necessary experience as mountain-, survival-, outdoor-, and wilderness guide. They are also Wilderness First Responders, in order to keep medical assistance close by.

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Insurance

We ask every participant to prove that they have insurance that extends to the full period of the travel experience. In Belgium, we can suggest Allianz or KBF for this.
Get in touch with your insurance to make sure all the activities you will experience are covered. We are happy to help you with finding an insurance with the right coverage.

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Renting gear

Ask us about renting options:​

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Buying gear

Buying gear is possible until two weeks before your expedition.

Have a look at our partner page to see all the brands we work with, and contact us for more information about buying the perfect outdoor gear for this expedition.