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Cross country skiing in Norway

COUNTRY:
Norway
HOLIDAY TYPE:
A small group adventure
DEPARTURES:
2012: 26 Feb, 4 Mar, 11 Mar, 1 Apr, 23 Dec, 30 Dec
PRICE:
From £999 - £1099 (8 days) including UK flights
MORE INFO:
From £799 - £849 excluding flights.
LATE AVAIL:
We still have places available on the 11th March trip (Grade 2 skiing)
VOUCHERS:
Gift vouchers can be used with this holiday
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Cross country skiing in Norway

Cross country skiing in Norway

Small group adventure holiday
Typically you will be sharing your experiences with between 4-20 like minded travellers (depending on the trip, operator and how many others are booked on the trip) and you'll have a group leader with you. Whether you are travelling alone or with friends its good value, and a great way to meet new people! While itineraries are pre-planned there is some flexibility and you'll have plenty of privacy. This trip will appeal to travellers of all ages who enjoy meeting new people as well as seeing new places.

How this holiday makes a difference

UK office
It all starts at home so we have first worked to reduce our carbon footprint in our UK offices. Through energy conservation measures and recycling policies in place, we are proud to be actively reducing the waste produced and our impact on the environment. We support various projects all over the world to try and give something back to the places we visit.

Leaders & local suppliers
Our accommodation occupies a unique setting overlooking a frozen lake with magnificent Mount Gausta as the backdrop. Environmental policies in place at Kvitavatn Fjellstoge include recycling waste materials, energy saving with night heating, requesting suppliers limit cardboard and the number of deliveries, as well as recent upgrades to the refrigeration and freezer system in order to save water. Towels are only changed mid-week upon request and cleaning materials are ecologically friendly where possible.

Group size
We operate small group tours that have a low impact on the communities we visit and we always ensure our operations do not disrupt or lead to the displacement of local people. This allows us to stay in unique and characterful accommodation that would not have benefitted from tourism due to their limited size.

Activity
Our selection of alternative winter activities seeks to make the most of the natural environment in its pristine state, rather than changing it. Snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and dogsledding are best suited to remote wilderness areas and the development of these alternatives is key to the long-term survival of many mountain communities.

Our cross-country skiing holidays in general avoid large alpine ski areas, and are less dependent on snow cannons, graded pistes and ski lifts, creating significantly less environmental impact than alpine skiing holidays. Using skis that are longer and lighter than alpine skis, our cross-country day tours explore the magical scenery and tranquillity of the natural winter environments. Journeys further afield may utilise public transport and the local economy benefits from our groups purchasing supplies and ski hire directly.

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Story of the holiday provider

This small group adventure holiday company offers winter holidays with a difference. From dogsledding through remote wilderness in the Arctic to snowshoeing on an active volcano, if you are looking for a special winter holiday you need look no further. Many of their guides are local and fully trained which means they have exceptional knowledge of their destination and for all winter is a passion. With expertise in cross-country skiing, they have holidays throughout Europe and Scandinavia. So if you fancy building your own igloo, climbing an ice waterfall or simply snowshoeing through sparkling snow-laden forests then this is the company for you.

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Cross country skiing in Norway

Reviewed 16 Jan 2010 by Linda White4 star rating

The scenery In Norway is beautiful especially after having a meter of snow the day before we arrived. It made the cross - country skiing area very beautiful.(read full review)

Reviewed 23 Feb 2009 by Ellen Tarquinio4 star rating

The place and the people that participated on the trip. The instruction from Ilsa was excellent, the lodge was very clean and well kept and hte food was first class.(read full review)

Reviewed 09 Mar 2008 by Catherine Harris4 star rating

The friendliness and expertise of the leaders, the scenery and plenty of good food were the most memorable. (read full review)

Reviewed 25 Mar 2006 by Nigel Davies5 star rating

Ingrid, the instructor, was fantastic... The snow conditions and weather were perfect, and the trails varied and interesting. The hotel was great, very friendly staff and very comfortable, and the food was plentiful and well prepared.(read full review)

Reviewed 01 Apr 2006 by Giuseppe Molinari4 star rating

The most memorable part of the holiday was literally, going to the hell! "hellvete" in Norwegian are broad, deep pits carved out in gorges where streams flow; in winter they become a fantastic cathedral of rock and ice and you can reach their bottom. (read full review)

Reviewed 25 Mar 2006 by Jane Bellinger4 star rating

The most memorable part of our holiday was the perfect blue skies and soft powdery virgin snow - irresistible scenery with enough exercise to warrant the gargantuan suppers! (read full review)

Reviewed 18 Feb 2006 by Lindsay Easton4 star rating

It's really difficult to pick out an individual event or moment as the best; it was a accumulation of things. I really enjoyed it and I'm looking forward to doing it again next year. (read full review)

Reviewed 11 Jan 2006 by Julie Gilson4 star rating

The most memorable part of the holiday was learning to cross country ski and the Norwegian countryside... Our guide (Ingrid) made the holiday - she was wonderful. Four stars.(read full review)
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