Waking up in a magical world.

Just imagine waking up to a dazzling light in a hushed world; it is the sun reflecting beautifully on the fresh snow and ice-covered twigs. Amazed, I walk around, enjoying so much splendor and tranquility.

Just as the dogs prepare for a new day, we do so with a short gathering in the snow. However at that moment the dogs raise a wolf’s song, making stillness briefly out of the question. What then follows is magical: one of the participants holds out her hands signaling to make a closed circle, then shortly thereafter the dogs fall completely silent.

A journey straight through nature, away from your familiar world full of comfort, provides numerous beautiful and enchanting moments. It brings you back to yourself where all that matters is making sure you stay warm. Moving in this endless white world proved beneficial and made me rediscover my own energy.As exciting as I found this challenge: it has given me wings. It worked out and it gives me a lot of confidence to make other new choices.

And all thanks to very expert guidance. And all in a relaxed atmosphere, it couldn’t have been better!

Feb 2022, after a long preparation (extra year) finally to the far north. What a fantastic trip, Arctic Adventure delivers an all-in expedition. Do you like a little challenge? Do you want to get to know yourself? Can you still learn something regarding winter camping? If your answer is yes, Henk-Jan will take you into a fairytale world where you and the team can enjoy and relax to the fullest during a wonderful challenge.

Last February I went with Henk-Jan Geel of Arctic Adventure, on an “expedition experience” in Lapland, Sweden, and this in “expedition style. I have some experience with outdoor / survival / bushcraft, but this was a totally new experience.

A fantastically organized trip of 69km of back-country skiing, with a sled behind me with all my luggage and 89 insane kilometers on the dog sled.

It was grueling, my limits were pushed, my endurance was put to the test, but under the enthusiastic guidance of Henk-Jan it became an experience I will never forget.

Breathtaking nature, endless snow landscapes, frozen lakes that had to be crossed, overnight stays in tents at -20 degrees, crystal clear starry skies with an arctic moon and the fairytale northern lights, encounters with moose and reindeer, huskies that stole my heart, running out of a sauna at -30 and looking at the starry sky on my back in the snow on a frozen lake, and an amazing team with other participants on this trip

Words fail to describe this experience. It changed me as a person, gave me positive energy to get back to it full force at home. Thank you Henk-Jan, thank you teammates, for this unimaginable experience.

Looking for something new? Want to see where your limit is, and want to go further? Want to experience the overwhelming ruggedness of the Arctic in a way you haven’t experienced before? Don’t feel like touring and bus trips with a well-behaved tour group, but want to go farther with your team? Then you need look no further.

Contact Henk-Jan Geel of Arctic Adventure. You won’t regret it!

Great to discover that you can do much more than you think. This expedition began with 3 days of canoeing. Funny how the world looks from the water. The area consists of several small lakes and a large lake. So sometimes the canoe had to be moved across the land. What seems impossible at first, we eventually fizzle out.

Every night we looked for a spot on a desert island. That is possible and allowed in Sweden. A campfire and enjoying the sunset completed the day. Then 3 days with the backpack. Food AND tent on the back. Fortunately, that backpack got a little lighter every day. Hiking through beautiful forest and occasional views of one of the lakes. Nice to see the landscape from a different angle now.

We concluded the expedition culturally with the Midsommar feast and a visit to Runen Stones. Thanks Arctic Adventure for this cool trip. Everything was fine. From beautiful spacious tents to great food. The tour guide was also top-notch! I felt in trusted hands every time. Sometimes I was physically challenged quite a bit. But that very thing ultimately made me feel proud and fulfilled.

In short, if you are looking for peace and quiet and want to be challenged at the same time, join an Arctic Adventure expedition.

I recently joined a winter expedition with Arctic Adventure for the 2nd time and both times were unforgettable experiences. How cool is it to sleep in the middle of a white snowy forest with the Northern Lights above you! I can recommend it to anyone to experience such an expedition.

This weekend we had a wonderful map-reading-and-using-your-compass-workshop with Henk-Jan Geel from Arctic Adventures. The enthusiasm of Henk-Jan made us forget all about the weather and we had a wonderful day in the outdoors of Amelisweerd.

I went to Southern Sweden with Arctic Adventure Expeditions for a camping, Canoeing and hiking adventure. I welcome this experience which was outside my comfort zone and has given me confidence that I can handle camping and walking with a heavy backpack with all your gear just fine.

In February 2022, I got to be part of the Grand Slam expedition in northern Sweden.
A special week with variety in the program. Cross-country skiing through a magical winter landscape and spending the night in a tent at -25 and 3 full days on the trail with your own sled with dogs. With Henk-Jan as Tourguide and a guide he really is too, with a lot of experience make sure we can manage independently in a very pleasant way. An unforgettable week where you break through boundaries and I did turn my fear of dogs into love for dogs. As the Sami say “hit by nature”

Obviously the goal: the volcano the Fagradalsfjall. The trek completely self-supported there. Via a road through and over solidified lava fields. The group dynamic initiated by Henk-Jan, the organizer was very inspiring. After each ( rainy) day’s walk, Henk-Jan immediately had a hot cup of soup or broth ready. Then a main meal. Super. In the morning, coffee or tea and a hearty granola-like breakfast. Really: all inclusive. This is comfort “out of your comfort zone.” Just do it, experience and enjoy, even afterward for sure.

“The floor is lava,” a challenging, adventurous, crazy and groundbreaking experience. For a week, lugging packs through the lava field led by Henk-Jan. Wow, how wonderful to see the working crater spouting and the lava sliding down the mountain. The tour is organized and guided from A to Z in a very professional manner. Henk-Jan has everything down to the last detail. He has an eye and ear for each individual and the group. In addition, he is resourceful, a super cook, discusses everything with the participants, he keeps a close eye on the environment, weather, etc., and makes sure that each participant goes out each day well and confidently. Having a great adventure together. Henk-Jan is a rock and you can rely on him completely. Even if you don’t have a raincoat with you, he conjures one from his backpack. An outdoor topper! Together with Henk-Jan of Arctic Adventure you can be sure to experience a reliable, insane, adventurous, special and unforgettable vacation.