OVERVIEW

ABOUT YOUR JOURNEY

Is this Journey for me?

This trip will take place in lapland on an arctic adventure journey beyond the arctic circle. Being in one place long enough to make meaningful connections and conversations, absorbing and understanding our own paths. Slow travel is a time for personal awareness, turning into your own feelings, feeling at peace and setting your own goals.

On this  Journey, you will have the opportunity to experience the arctic in the most authentic way in northern Finland, in the wilderness. You will participate in some of the most iconic activities in Lapland and witness the pure magical energy it posses. In the evenings, as we gather around the fireplace, we will learn more about the Northern Light phenomena and what makes it so special. With you throughout your journey, you will have a Certified TJD Arctic Guide.

Your journey is about first in a lifetime experiences. This is for those who appreciate learning new cultures, new experiences and familiarizing themselves with the arctic, surrounded by nature. It is for those who want to try something completely unique outside their comfort zone and trying out new culinary experiences.

Your accommodations are not large resorts, but small boutique family owned lodges built by the family in the most comfortable way.

ABOUT

Adventure Level 4

A real Arctic adventure. In a landscape characterized by tundra, barren mountains, glaciers, extreme light variations and an exciting wildlife, we have experiences in everyday life that are unparalleled in the world. On this exclusive expedition, we experience the start of summer in the snow with adventures from husky safaris, boat trips, snowmobiling and wilderness adventures. After a day filled with arctic adventures you can spend time in the architectural pearl of a sauna. The view is incredible, especially when a group of whales swim by. Waking up in arctic silence you are ready for more. You will encounter wildlife. There are 3500 polar bears on Svalbard and they regularly visit us at Isfjord Radio. You will have our protection at all times. As you press the gas, the snowmobile starts moving, but the roaring noise from the motor is not there. The only thing to be heard is “the Arctic silence”. The sound of absolutely nothing. Join us on a whole new way to experience the Arctic.

The sunny winter is the most popular time to visit Svalbard, and we recommend that you book early.

Information on Svalbard

Svalbard is a Norwegian Arctic archipelago at the top of the world with endless areas of pristine and raw wilderness. Svalbard consists of all islands, islets and reefs between 74 ° and 81 ° north latitude and 10 ° and 35 ° east longitude. Spitsbergen is the largest island in the archipelago, where Newton’s peak is the highest mountain.

A visit to the high-Arctic archipelago, midway between mainland Norway and the North Pole, is full of contrasts and great nature experiences. The Arctic silence creates a very special atmosphere, and you experience a tranquility you can hardly find anywhere else in the world.

Here at 78 degrees north, you quickly become part of the most beautiful Arctic adventure you could ever dream of. Majestic mountains, blue sea ice, endless glaciers and a rich wildlife dominate the landscape, which changes costume with our three seasons.

Who lives in Svalbard?

Only 1300 km from the North Pole you can visit the world’s northernmost urban community, Longyearbyen . Most Norwegians live in this small, Arctic metropolis, but also inhabitants from around 50 other nations.

Common to the 2100 inhabitants is that we call this place our “home” and the unity among the inhabitants is strong. Even in the middle of the city, you get so close to the pristine wilderness that it takes your breath away.

Although Svalbard belongs to the Kingdom of Norway, there are two settlements on the archipelago where most Russians and Ukrainians live. The modern mining town of Barentsburg has 450 people, while the Soviet ghost town of Pyramiden has less than 10 people.

A cultural-historical leap into Russian culture and architecture. Here Russian is spoken, Russian food is served and the architecture from the Soviet era is fascinating even for the most experienced globetrotter.

An archipelago inhabited by both polar bears and humans

Here in Svalbard we live with the knowledge that polar bears are not necessarily far away at all times. The permanent residents always have this in mind when they move outside the settlements, and carry weapons as protection against polar bears.

This is one of the few places in the world where you, for example, see something as unusual as mothers with prams and rifles on their backs. Everyone who lives here must show respect for the mighty nature we have chosen to be a part of, and we are all aware that we are guests in the polar bear kingdom.

The people of Svalbard today have come here for various reasons, some are adventurers looking for a new, Arctic adventure, others are scientists who have come to look at, among other things, the exciting geology, and still others are ordinary families who like to live an ordinary life in a non-ordinary place.

Click the above tabs to learn more on what it includes, what it excludes

About Your Journey

Our South Coast Journey in May is all about road trips. Adored by those who love being on the road exploring landscapes and participating in exciting activities. We start early mornings on the road through some of the most iconic landscapes in Iceland with stops on the way. Your journey is built in the most considerate way for drive time and site visits. Due to the nature of this road trip, we will be staying in 4 different high end properties, of which we personally handpicked. Your journey is 5 nights/6 days but you can of course choose to stay longer or arrive earlier.

OVERVIEW

About Your Journey

Is this Journey for Me?

This journey takes place in one of the most beautiful island in Norway, Lofoten Islands. The journey is for those who love to travel long distances by car, photography, history and stops every now and then at every corner for beautiful landscaped and,  for those who are very easy going being on the road.

Click the tab buttons above to see what is included in this journey.