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Varmland Summer Adventure

from £1034 excluding flights

  • 7 nights
  • Jun-Aug
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Highlights

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Spend quality time in the great outdoors

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Paddle downstream in a canoe and swim in a lake

Sunlight filtered through forest in Varmland

Explore under the long days of the midnight sun

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Stay in a teepee and cook dinner over a campfire

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Soak up the views of unspoiled forest, lakes and rolling hills

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Hike and bike along scenic wilderness trails

Why this trip...

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Activities included

This itinerary features a range of included activities

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Off-the-beaten-track

This holiday showcases places and experiences away from the usual tourist routes

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Stay in great locations

This holiday features accommodation in incredible locations

Overview

This adventure holiday is based in one of the most picturesque regions in Sweden. With its sweeping forests, fertile farmland, lazy rivers and verdant valleys, Varmland is a hidden gem. It offers a wealth of stunning scenery and wonderful activities and provides the complete summer wilderness adventure for adults and families alike.

Enjoy the great outdoors and spend some quality time together on this active family wilderness trip. Discover the beautiful region of Varmland with its enchanting River Klaralven, one of the longest waterways in Scandinavia, in a myriad of adventurous ways.

Activities include rafting on Grasmangen; hiking through forests; cycling in the lush countryside and leisurely canoeing through picturesque scenery – at all times, keeping your eyes open for the local wildlife perhaps spotting moose and eagles.

This wonderful 7-night holiday starts and ends in the Norwegian capital Oslo, so why not extend your trip and spend a day or two exploring this fascinating city, making the most of the many attractions and places of interest it offers. There are regular trains from the airport to the central station, then change to a high-speed train whisking you across the border in two and a half hours to Karlstad where you are met and transferred to the accommodation. It is also possible to fly directly to Stockholm instead, and then a longer train journey to Karlstad. Speak to our specialists to discuss your options.

Itinerary

On arrival at Oslo or Stockholm take the train to Karlstad. Leave the hustle and bustle of the capital city behind as the train heads inland into the peaceful Varmland region. Alight at Karlstad and from here you will be transferred to Fyrbo Guesthouse for a welcome dinner and information on the week ahead.

Pack your back packs and get ready for a day trekking through the forests of Ostanas. You are shown how to use a small GPS system and provided with maps of the area, then set off for a trek of about 10km. If you fancy something a little more challenging or a bit less, ask the guides who can recommend routes for you. Head back Fyrbo to relax before the evening meal. Meals included: breakfast, lunch pack, dinner.

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This morning take a trip on Lake Grasmangen by raft with an electric motor or canoe and spend the night in a tepee tent on an island in the lake. On arrival at the Island enjoy the peace or swim in the lake (which is 33 meters deep). A guide will deliver ingredients for your evening meal which you prepare on the campfire. Meals included: breakfast, lunch pack, outdoor dinner.

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After a leisurely breakfast and packing up the gear, hop back into your canoes or raft for a relaxing trip back to Fyrbo Guesthouse enjoying the scenery and wildlife as you float by. Take the time to stop for a rest, swim and picnic on the riverbank. Meals included: breakfast, lunch pack, dinner.

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A day to relax by the lake and enjoy the peaceful surroundings, For the more active, try stand up paddle boarding or go mountain biking in the area. The lake is always welcoming for a swim or a spot of fishing. Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner.

Enjoy a beautiful cycle ride past unspoiled forest, pretty lakes and rolling hills. You have a choice routes around Lakes Lersjon and Orten. There are plenty of opportunities to top and rest or swim before returning to the guesthouse in time for dinner. Meals included: breakfast, lunch pack, dinner.

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Following breakfast, collect your lunch pack and GPS once again before making your way to the trail which leads you to a surprise location. Continue further on the trail taking you through the forests and eventually heading back towards Fyrbo (11km trek). Meals included: breakfast, lunch pack, dinner.

After breakfast say goodbye to your hosts, Richard and Julia and join the transfer to Karlstad in time to catch the train to Oslo or Stockholm. Meal included: breakfast.

Accommodation

Price from £1034 excluding flights

Airfares are quoted separately to the holiday price and start from around £330 per person with SAS, or from around £550 per person during peak times such as Christmas and New Year. When enquiring, our Travel Specialists will provide the best fare possible from your preferred airline / airport.
Note: Airfares tend to be cheaper the earlier you book.

What's Included

  • Accommodation in rooms with private bathroom
  • All meals
  • 7 night activity package; activities as per itinerary
  • Return train fares from Oslo to Karlstad
  • Return transfers between Karlstad and Ostanas
  • 24 hour emergency assistance from our team during your holiday
  • No surcharge guarantee
  • Full financial protection

Prices from per person

Based on 2 sharing a room with private bathroom. Prices may vary depending on departure date. Please contact us for a detailed quote based on your preferred travel dates, or to tailor this itinerary.

Departure Duration Twin Price Child Price (6-11 years)
Jul - Aug 7 nights £1,034 £814

Also available with accommodation in tents located in the grounds of Fyrbo Guesthouse, please speak to one of our Travel Specialists for more information.

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As independent destination specialists, we are able to tailor make holidays to suit you, be that customising the itineraries shown on this website or creating something bespoke.

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