When: 9-15.8.2025
We hike on the Varangen peninsula, on the edge of Finnmark and the world. This is a journey that leaves a deep mark on our hearts. Here you have the feeling that you are traveling on the edge of the world, and that’s exactly what it is. After the peninsula, there is nothing but open sea to the North Pole.
The national park has been left very authentic. Marked routes, neither bridges when going deeper into the park does not exist. There are only a few huts that were built for workers during the war. This only increases the feeling of traveling on the edge of the world, when you have to know how to choose routes, navigate and cross rivers yourself. You hardly come across other hikers here.
The canyons create their own stamp on the area. Sometimes they are explored from below, and sometimes we are wandering above them while eagles and rough-legged buzzard fly overhead. For the evening, we will look for our own, secret spot somewhere in the canyon for the tents. A powerful experience also comes from an area that is completely covered with rock and stone as far as the eye can see. There it feels like the world has disappeared, until suddenly we move again to an area where scanty vegetation covers the ground.
Our hike begins and ends at Oarddojavre, from where it is possible to hike with different route options and so that we do not follow the same routes. Our route is determined by the prevailing weather and the wishes of the group, so if you want, you can plan a route together with me or just enjoy the ready-made plan and the landscapes around you. The hike therefore offers the opportunity to gain experience in route planning, orienteering, water crossings and hiking in treeless areas here in Norway.
When: 9-15.8.2025
Guide: Jenni Antinaho, professional wilderness guide. A Finn who has traveled all over the northern wilderness on longer and shorter hikes during all her holidays and vacations for the past few decades. She got the northern bite as a child, while hiking there with her parents. The bite became so strong that today her home is in Northern Norway, among the fjords and mountains.
Guide language: English & Finnish
Number of participants: 5 – 9 people. With a small number of participants, we create a peaceful hike that allows you to enjoy nature better.
Accommodation: In own tents. The tent must be suitable for open fell terrain, so tolerate also stronger winds. If you don’t have your own, the organizer has some tents for loan.
Previous experience: You must have previous hiking experience from a hike lasting several nights and where you have slept in the tent, carried all the equipment and food in your backpack. Be in good shape and have an adventurous mind. The ability and experience to carry all 7 days equipment and food in your backpack. Although we ain’t after covering long distances on the hike (10-15km per day), the river crossings and the daily ascent meters are adding an additional challenge. However, the terrain is mainly easy-to-walk fell highlands.
Own equipment: Hiking equipment. We sleep in the tent every night (the tent must take the windy conditions of the open fell), your own meals you prepare with a camping stove. Hiking poles (these are essential when crossing rivers in a treeless fell area) Before the hike, you will receive tips on how to lighten the weight of your backpack without lightening the weight of your wallet.
Price: 6590 NOK / person. The price includes guidance, tent if needed and safety equipment
The hike follows Karu Arctic’s Travel Terms and Conditions. Please read them through before registering. By registering, you confirm that you accept the travel terms and conditions.
For more information and registration: info (at) karuarctic.com.
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