Join us this summer on the ultimate wilderness adventure in Sarek National Park, where untamed beauty meets rugged terrain in the heart of Arctic Sweden. Over six epic days, you'll trek across diverse landscapes, from ancient forests to towering peaks, immersing yourself in the raw majesty of the Arctic wilderness.
Wild camping each night, allowing you to truly connect with nature and experience the serenity of the wilderness under the vast expanse of the Arctic sky. As you carry all your own gear for the week, you'll learn the art of self-sufficiency in the outdoors, gaining valuable skills and a deeper appreciation for the natural world.
With your experienced guide leading the way, you'll navigate remote trails, cross roaring rivers, and encounter wildlife in its natural habitat. From the elusive Arctic fox to majestic reindeer, Sarek National Park is home to a diverse array of flora and fauna waiting to be discovered.
Trips Dates
£1500
26-2nd August 2025 (Women Only)
2-9th August 2025
An authentic Arctic experience
With your experienced Sidetracked guide leading the way, you'll navigate remote trails, cross roaring rivers, and encounter wildlife in its natural habitat. From the elusive Arctic fox to majestic reindeer, Sarek National Park is home to a diverse array of flora and fauna waiting to be discovered.
This adventure is perfect for hikers seeking a new challenge and wanting to explore one of Europe's last true wilderness areas, this six-day hike in Sarek National Park promises an unforgettable trip filled with awe-inspiring landscapes and moments of pure wilderness magic.
What’s Included?
2 nights in a hotel/lodge accommodation
5 nights of wild camping
Expedition - Breakfast, lunch & Dinner
Lead by a qualified wilderness guide
Tent & cooking equipment
Ferry / Taxi Transport
What’s not Included?
Flights/transport to starting point
Evening meal on first & last evening
Insurance
*We will help you book your transport to our starting point - we encourage you to use public transport to align with our eco-tourism standards.
Trip requirements
This is a challenging trip so you will need to have previous hiking experience on different terrains you will need to:
have the ability to hike 20+ km along a trail with a backpack of around 10-15kg
You need to be in good shape and be comfortable with camping each night in variable conditions.
You need to be happy traveling in a group and have a good sense of adventure
Reserve your place
TRIP DEPOSIT
Secure your place on this trip with a £250 deposit. The full amount will then be due 90 days before the trip departs.
EQUIPMENT & CLOTHES
Here is our recommended packing list for the trip. A detailed recommended packing list for personal items to bring will be sent with your booking documentation.
FULL T&CS
For full booking terms and conditions please click here.
Any other questions? (FAQ)
WHERE DO we meet?
We will meet you at our accommodation in Jokkmokk at 4pm on the first day of the trip. We will also spend the last night here so you will leave on the morning of the final day of the trip.
How do I get there?
The most environmentally friendly option is by train :
Go to Stockholm
From there you take the night train to Boden or Murjek
From Boden or Murjek you have bus connection to Jokkmokk
Book the train and the bus on the same ticket at: www.vy.se/en
Train tickets are usually not released until approx. 3 months prior to departure. Before that it may look as if everything is sold out/fully booked and the connecting local buses may not even be in the search results yet.
By plane
You can travel part of the way by plane and continue by bus and/or train.
Travel to Stockholm
Fly from Stockholm to Luleå, Gällivare, Arvidsjaur or Kiruna
Continue by bus and/or train to Jokkmokk
You can then book your bus and or train tickets with SJ or VY and visit Länstrafiken Norrbotten for timetables for the buses.
From Luleå Airport to Jokkmokk there is an airport shuttle run by Länstrafiken Norrbotten.
What time do we need to arrive?
We meet at 4pm on the first day of the trip and you are free to leave anytime on the final day of the trip as there are no activities planned.
WHAT SHOULD MY hiking ABILITY BE?
You need to have a good level of hiking fitness and be able to carry a 12-15kg backpack on undulating terrain for the week. Each day will vary due to conditions and our guide’s route choice so you need to be comfortable hiking up to 20km a day.
WHAT WILL THE GROUP SIZE BE?
We keep our groups nice and small, so we run the trips with a minimum of 5 and a maximum of 7.
WHAT IS THE FOOD LIKE?
It will be expedition-style food (dehydrated meals) as we will be carrying it for the week so need to keep it light. We try to provide a variety of options. Please bring your own snacks for the trip, roughly 400-500 calories worth each day.
DO I NEED TRAVEL INSURANCE?
Yes, travel insurance is a must. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the appropriate insurance to cover you for all aspects this trip, including cancellation.
CAN I COME ON MY OWN?
Yes of course, It’s a great trip to meet new like minded people.
Any more questions?
Feel free to give us a call or send us a message if you want to know anymore about our trips.
Reserve your spot
Reserve your place on this trip with a £250 deposit. Choose your dates and then the full amount will the be due 90 days before the trip departs.
