The opportunity to do some genuine winter activities is what you’re going to get on an adventure trip to Norway. Forget putting your feet up because it would be criminal not to take advantage of the ice-climbing, bobsled runs, snowmobiling, snowshoe treks and downhill skiing.
Exodus who offer this trip say:
“The small ski station of Kvitfjell has the perfect combination of a few quality ski runs and extensive back-country terrain. Almost deserted during the week, but with lively weekends, we think this is the number one choice for a unique combination of winter sports. We include a series of varied guided activities, mixed with free time for continuing with these alone, plus a 3-day ski pass and ski rental package that allows you to alternate between any type of equipment during the week. To finish this exciting week we spend the last day at the Olympic Park in Hunderfossen, home to Norway’s only bobsleigh run.”
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If you really want a white Christmas you might want to consider a Finnish winter adventure with Exodus.
“Discover the beautiful wilderness of Finnish Lapland on snowshoes, cross-country skis and snowmobiles. Our wilderness base located at the edge of the Oulanka National Park is a truly spectacular setting for this fun-filled winter holiday, designed to introduce you to some of the most popular Nordic activities. There is a chance to meet the indigenous Sami people of Finland, and take a trip on a traditional reindeer-pulled sleigh. A highlight of the week will certainly be time on the husky farm, playing with the puppies before heading out on a dogsled ride through forests and across frozen lakes. If you’re lucky, and the night sky is clear, you might even catch a glimpse of the magical Northern Lights.”
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Posted by Peter Brady on Tue 21st November 2006 at 06:00 AM, Filed in Adventure Holidays
If you fancy something a bit adventurous you should look no further than a trip to Khumbu Glacier in Nepal, which is one of the longest ice fields in the world (Lambert Glacier in Antartica is the biggest at a length of nearly 440 miles). Stretching from Everest towards the Nepalese plains your trip to Khumbu starts at base camp which is a tough and demanding climb but not technical and should not be beyond most competent walkers.
Exodus Travel are currently offering this trip and say:
“At 5400 metres the camp is the starting point for many of the expeditions to take on the summit of Everest, but the view from the camp up towards the peak across the Khumbu icefall is breathtaking. For years trekkers and walkers have argued about the differences between the Annapurnas and the Everest region. The simple answer is they are both magnificent yet different and if the former has the sanctuary and the view from Poon Hill and beyond, Everest has Base Camp. What they both have is the fabulous warm hospitality of the Nepalis and the superb service on the trek be it staying in tea houses, camping or lodges.”
Giant crevasses and shards of vivid blue ice traverse the glacier making this one of the most unforgettable trips (if a little uncomfortable) you will ever take.
19 day trips include a 13 night trek to Everest Base Camp starting from £1,182 ($1,900) including flights.
Posted by Peter Brady on Fri 17th November 2006 at 11:37 AM, Filed in Adventure Holidays
Heli hiking other wise known as taking a helicopter up a very large mountain and trekking back down again, has been popular in the US and Canada for some time. I think it’s quite a good way of seeing some stunning scenery without having to submit yourself to all the heavy grunt work of getting to a suitable spot - nice idea.
This craze is now hitting Europe with Andorra being the first destination to offer a package through Inghams for a very reasonable £105 ($190) per person.
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If you have ever aspired to spend significant periods of time under the sea then the Jules Undersea Lodge could be for you. Personally, I really couldn’t think of anything worse but it’s an interesting alternative from your run of the mill accommodation!
The only thing that might draw me to staying here would be the possibility of seeing some really spectacular sea life and with this structure acting as an artificial reef that sounds like a distinct possibility.
The lodge say:
“When guests visit Jules’ Undersea Lodge in Key Largo, Florida, they discover that the name is no marketing gimmick. Just to enter the Lodge, one must actually scuba dive 21 feet beneath the surface of the sea. Jules’ really is underwater. Diving through the tropical mangrove habitat of the Emerald Lagoon and approaching the world’s only underwater hotel is quite an experience. Even from the outside, Jules’ big 42 inch round windows cast a warm invitation to come in and stay a while, relax and get to know the underwater world that so few of us have even visited.
Entering through an opening in the bottom of the habitat, the feeling is much like discovering a secret underwater clubhouse. The cottage sized building isn’t short on creature comforts: hot showers, a well stocked kitchen (complete with refrigerator and microwave), books, music, and video movies. And of course there are cozy beds, where guests snuggle up and watch the fish visit the windows of their favorite underwater “terrarium”. Jules’ Undersea Lodge manages to reach a perfect balance of relaxation and adventure.”
