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Arctic adventures for everyone Are you dreaming of a wild winter adventure in Norwegian Lapland, but worry that it might be too challenging? Think again! Lyngsfjord Adventure takes you straight from city to arctic excursion in no time. By Eirik Elvevold
“We’ve had guests as young as six months and as old as 93. Here at Lyngsfjord Adventures, you need no previous skills, special equipment or expensive clothing to go on a sledding or snowmobile tour under the northern lights,” says HansOlav Eriksen. The enthusiastic CEO is the brain behind several tourism companies in the beautiful Tromsø region, one of which is Lyngsfjord Adventure. The business philosophy is simple: Eriksen wants to get rid of all the entry barriers to northern Norwegian nature and offer arctic adventures of high quality for everyone. “Tourists usually think it’s more challenging than it really is, so we’ve made it as easy as possible. We pick you up in Tromsø, and a few hours later you’ll be heading out from Camp Tamok on a dog sledge in minus 20 degrees 66 | Issue 92 | September 2016
Celsius,” Eriksen explains. Camp Tamok, a wilderness camp located beneath the awe-inspiring Lyngen Alps and a mere 75 minutes from the city of Tromsø, will serve as your base. The stable, dry climate and minimal light pollution makes it a perfect place for watching the northern lights. “Camp Tamok is known for its clear sky. In the winter dark, when the sun is gone all day and night, you’re practically guaranteed to see some magic rays,” says Eriksen. Even though Lyngsfjord Adventure specialises in making the Arctic accessible, CEO Eriksen stresses the importance of keeping the experience authentic. Sami traditions therefore play a key role not only in dog and reindeer sledding, but also in local guiding, food and accommodation. “You’ll be staying in a traditional Sami herdsmen’s tent called
’lavvu’, without water or power. Imagine coming home from a trip and warming yourself in front of the fire. In many ways, Camp Tamok is an adventure in itself,” says Eriksen. Photo: Sweet films
EXCURSIONS AT LYNGSFJORD ADVENTURE: - Dog sledding - Snowmobile safari - Northern lights visit - Reindeer sledding - Full-day programme - Overnight stay
For more information, please visit: www.lyngsfjord.com