Welcome to Norway!

After flying into the Tromso-Langnes airport, you’ll take a short and easy 15 minute transfer and get settled into your hotel - the beautiful Scandic Grand Tromsø in the middle of the city centre.

Once settled we’ll gather for an opening meet and greet and then head for a sumptuous 3 course dinner at a nearby restaurant.

Accommodations: Scandic Grand Tromsø

Meals: D

**Please arrive at the Tromso-Langnes airport by 5PM.

After breakfast, enjoy a scenic 1.5-hour drive along the fjords to the picturesque village of Oteren.

Surrounded by the Lyngen Alps, your stay at Lyngskroa hotel offers an ideal base to kick off your adventure.

A test hike today ensures all gear is ready for the days ahead.

Accommodations: Lyngskroa!

Meals: B | L | D

Today we start our big trekking adventure, which consists of 3 legs of hiking and a stay in 2 different mountain cabins (total of 3 nights).

The day will start with a short 10 min drive into the valley and a view of the last farm before the wilderness begins.

From here we start hiking into the wild!

This first hike is a medium difficulty hike with no steep terrain - a total of 11 kms, 600 meters elevation gain, and approximately 4 hours walking time.

We’ll be enjoying the arctic mountain landscape and a picnic lunch.

After our 4-5hr hike we’ll arrive at a Gappo hut, a cabin owned by the national hiking association DNT.

This is part of the proud heritage of Norway with over 500 of such cabins, mostly unserviced but available for use for everybody. The system is based on trust and functions very well.

The cabins have beds available, blankets, outhouse, water from the stream, wood, stove, all cooking gear and cups and plates. A great Norwegian outdoors experience!

After our first day trekking we’ll cosy up with wood - fire or outside campfire depending on the weather.

Food: Since we will be carrying food for 3 full days we will have to rely on some freeze dried meals, oats, dried fruit and nuts and of course we will try to add what we find in nature - fresh berries, mushrooms etc.

Accommodations: Gappo Hut.

Meals: B | L | D

Details on Packing: Everyone will carry their own backpacks with personal clothing, toiletry bag, water bottle and food for 3 days.

All the rest of the items that we will need will be available in the unmanned cabins.

This means a medium to big size backpack of apprpximately 50-60 Liters will do (depending on your personal packing habits. Excess luggage can be left behind on this day in the hotel  and will be available on day 6.)

Get ready for another beautiful day of hiking with amazing arctic mountain ranges around us.

Today’s hike will be 12 kms and only 100m elevation gain/loss, approximately 4-5 hrs.

Our destination today is the Golda hut where we will stay 2 nights. This longer stay will afford us the time to enjoy nature, each other and relax.

With no wifi or cell-phone reception we’ll really have the opportunity to slow down and get back to basics preparing our own food and drink, getting water from the river, and cooking on the wood stove.

Accommodations: Goldahut

Meals: B | L | D 

Today is a great highlight of our adventure!

We will enjoy the Three Nations Border point and lake view. It's an easy walk - about 45 minutes one way. 

Anybody in for an arctic swim? 

We will have the incredible opportunity to swim from Norway through Sweden and Finland back to Norway (about 5 minutes).

Enjoy the rest of the day in and around the hut and revel in the 24/7 daylight at this time of year.

Accommodations: Goldahut

Meals: B | L | D 

After breakfast and cleaning up the cabin we will leave for the last leg of our trekking adventure.

Depending on group energy and preference we’ll take a short hike plus a boat ride or opt for an 11 km hike with a little elevation gain (150m up and down).

We’ll trek along the cairn to Kilpisjavri along the E8 road in Finland and be picked up by private bus. After enjoying a scenic coastal drive with a lot of fjords (4 -5 hr drive), we’ll arrive at our next stay in the woods outside Alta where we’ll stay in a Iglo tents.

These dome tents have heating/air conditioning (driven by green waterpower energy) and very comfortable beds.

From your tent you can explore the woods and take a walk along the banks of the famous Alta river, which is famous for its big Atlantic salmon spawning each summer.

Accommodations: Iglo Dome Tents

Meals: B | L | D

Today we relax, enjoy the wilderness, swim, hike, mountain bike or yoga and enjoy our past trekking endeavors.

We’ll enjoy a final farewell dinner with a tasting menu of 8 dishes all made from local resources at Trasti og Trine.

Accommodations: Iglo Dome Tents

Meals: B | D

After breakfast we’ll transfer to the Alta Airport and say farewell - for now!

Meals: B

We provide a full service experience. Included in your trip cost:

+ Accommodation as per the itinerary.
+ English speaking licensed local guides.
+ Transportation as per itinerary.
+ Group Airport drop off.
+ Meals as detailed: B- Breakfast/ L- Lunch / D- Dinner
+ All tips/Gratuities
+ Daily mindfulness activities
+ 2 pre-trip calls
+ 2 post trip calls

+ Access to our Director of Traveler Experience who can help answer all your questions logistical, emotional, or otherwise.
+ 3 month pre-trip preparation series
+ 6 Week Post-Trip Meditation Series to help integrate your experience
+ Lifetime access to the Root Community

Airfare, travel insurance, souvenirs, alcoholic beverages, and anything not detailed in the itinerary.

The weather in July in Scandinavia will generally be mild and relatively cool, but it can vary depending on location.

• Tromsø (Norway) & Lyngenfjord (Norway): Expect temperatures ranging from 10°C to 18°C (50°F to 64°F). It can be a bit cooler in the evenings and mornings, and there’s a chance of rain, so pack accordingly with layers and waterproof gear.

• Mountain Cabins (Norway): In the mountains, it could be colder, especially at higher elevations, with temperatures ranging from 5°C to 15°C (41°F to 59°F). The weather may also change quickly, so prepare for potential rain, wind, or even a light snowfall at higher altitudes.

• Alta & the Finnmark Plateau (Norway): This region tends to be a bit warmer with daytime temperatures around 12°C to 18°C (54°F to 64°F). Nights can be cool, often around 5°C to 10°C (41°F to 50°F).

In general, be ready for changeable weather, especially in the mountains, and pack layers to stay warm and dry.

You’ll need to make sure you are in Tromso via the Tromso-Langnes airport by 5PM on your arrival date.

Please depart from the Alta airport in Norway any time on your departure date.

We classify this trip a level 5 out of 5. This means that prior hiking experience is required. Expect long hikes, some elevation gain and variable terrain and weather.

We definitely recommend preparing physically for this trip and will provide a pre-trip preparation guide with a training plan starting 3 months out from your trip.

Check the detailed itinerary with daily mileage, approximate walking time and elevation changes.

Sleeping accommodations are a combination of stays in hotels, dome tents and huts.

The huts have beds available, blankets, outhouse, water from the stream, wood, stove, all cooking gear and cups and plates.

The iglo dome tents have heating/air conditioning (driven by green waterpower energy) and very comfortable beds.

Check the itinerary for more details on each location.

Everyone will carry their own backpacks with personal clothing, toiletry bag, water and food for 3 days.

All the rest of the items that we will need will be available in the unmanned cabins.

This means a medium to big size backpack of approximately 80 liters Liters.

You can view the packing list here.

Yes! Most dietary requests can be arranged in advance.

On the days we are trekking expect no access to wifi, cell-service or electricity.

Electricity: The country uses Type C and Type F plugs, with two round pins. The standard voltage is 230V with a frequency of 50Hz.

If your devices have a different plug type or are not compatible with 230V, you will also need a voltage converter. However, many modern electronics like phone chargers and laptops can handle a wide range of voltages (e.g., 100-240V), so check the label on your devices to see if they are compatible with the local voltage. If so, you just need the adapter.

If you're unsure, it’s always safe to carry a universal plug adapter and check your device’s voltage compatibility beforehand!

Throughout this trekking adventure there will be plenty of opportunities to shower.

There are toilets/outhouses at all overnight accommodations, however there are no showers at the huts.

As you’re trekking on trail there will not be easy access to toilets, so your guides will brief you on “leave no trace behind” principles for elimination on trails and outdoors.

You can find a packing list here. We will also go through gear questions in more detail in our two pre-trip calls.

It is recommended that you do practice hikes, walks, or strength and cardio conditioning to prepare for this trip. Three months before the start of your trip you will receive a pre-trip preparation series that includes a training plan.

Please email info@rootadventures.com or schedule a call. We would love to hear from you!