Summer Animal Safari in Scandinavia

Add some animals to your family travel this summer with a new Animal Encounter experience in Lapland from Off the Map Travel. The seven-day itinerary takes participants from Swedish Lapland to northern Norway to seek out rare Arctic fox, European brown bears, moose, Eurasian beavers and three types of reindeer, led by specialist guides.

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“Africa is known for its safaris, but not many people have a safari-style adventure anywhere else,” said Jonny Cooper, founder, Off the Map Travel. “This wildlife adventure enables people to see some of Scandinavia’s magnificent animals, many that are endangered, all in their natural habitat. The professional guides help track the animals while providing information about them. They also help guests capture amazing photos. It’s the ideal trip for any animal and adventure lover.”

The trip begins with a night in the new Biosphere room in Sweden’s Treehotel, a guided tour of Storforsen waterfall and a night in a secluded log cabin where European brown bears can be spotted. On the rest of the adventure, guests take a quad bike tour through arctic forests; zip along forest trails on a cart pulled by huskies; hike to beaver dens; meet a local Sami family and their reindeer; and drive along Norwegian fjords to Narvik’s Polar Park. Other accommodations include Arctic Bath and Arctic Retreat. All are 4-star, except the secluded bear cabin. Picnics and evening meals are included daily.

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Available through August, the Animal Encounter itinerary begins around $10,200 per person, based on double occupancy. The price includes all accommodations, private transfers, activities and meals.