The Ultimate Arctic Circle Adventure in Norway
Husky sled, snowshoe and fat bike your way through the Arctic and sleep in a dome under the glow of the aurora
What's Included?
Activities & Certified Guides
All itinerary activities with expert, local, English-speaking guides and a local musher for the husky rideArctic Dome
3 nights in an Aurora Canvas DomeMeals
All your breakfasts, lunches and dinnersTransfers & Permits
Your airport and local transfers, permits and entry fees are includedEquipment
All snowshoeing, fat biking, dog sledding and snowmobiling gearSmall Like-minded Groups
Solo-friendly by design, join our small n’ sociable groups of up to 8 like-minded, active and outdoorsy people…
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What's it like?
Mush the Arctic with Alaskan Huskies, snowshoe to a frozen lake, try your hand at ice fishing and relax in a Nordic sauna
Fat bike through snow-blanketed trails at night on an aurora-hunting adventure, weaving through hushed pine forests
Hop on a snowmobile for an epic journey to the edge of the Finnmark Plateau, one of Europe's last true wildernesses
Bunk down in the dreamy Aurora Canvas Domes, warm up by the wood burner, and watch the northern lights dance above
Key Information
Day 1
Welcome to the Arctic Circle
Cycling
Northern Lights Watching
Touch down, meet your host at the airport and head to the remote coastal town of Alta - found on the inner reaches of the Altafjord in Norway's most northern county. Settle into your unique Aurora Canvas Dome before meeting for a welcome briefing at 15:00. In the late afternoon, strap on a headtorch and hop on a fat bike for an otherworldly bike ride amidst the Arctic wilderness. Pedal through the snow-blanketed forest at night on a network of trails, with the collective glow of head torches lighting the way. Switch your light off to (hopefully!) watch the Northern Lights dancing above as you listen to stories about the local area. In the evening you can warm yourself up with a traditional Nordic sauna before a three-course meal of local delicacies. Settle in for the night beneath the stars in the Aurora Canvas Domes.
Day 2
Snowmobile to the Finnmark Plateau and aurora hunting
Snowmobiling
Northern Lights Watching
Wake up in your cosy Aurora Dome and get ready for your next Arctic adventure. Hop on board a snowmobile for a journey through one of Europe's last wildernesses, gliding your way through beautiful winter Arctic scenery from Sorrisniva, through the Alta Valley, all the way to the Finnmark Plateau. On the way back you'll stop at the wilderness lodge restaurant adjacent to the Igloo Hotel and tuck into lunch. Perhaps pay a visit to the ice hotel bar or watch the ice sculptors at work (optional, subject to availability). Later on, warm up with a serving of hearty soup before heading out to hunt for the aurora.
Day 3
Snowshoeing, ice fishing, and dog sledding
Snowshoeing
Ice Fishing
Dog Sledding
After breakfast clip on some snowshoes for a hike, heading to a wilderness camp through peaceful pine forests surrounded by high mountains. You'll reach the idyllic camp beside a small lake and warm up around an open fire inside a Lavvu - a Sami herdsmen’s tent. Have a go at catching some Arctic Char for lunch by fishing through an ice hole on the lake. Head back to the Aurora Domes for some downtime before venturing out dog sledding in the afternoon. Take in the stillness of the Arctic on a journey through the forest and open landscapes beside the Alta River, with beautiful Alaskan Huskies and a local musher for company. Back at base, savour another tasty three-course dinner.
Day 4
Farewell to the Arctic
Say goodbye to your cosy Aurora Dome and soak up the last of your time at the base in Alta with a short stroll or sauna, before joining the group transfer to Alta airport.
The Area
Logistics
Starts
Alta Airport (or city centre)
14:30 Alta airport (or 14:45 Alta city centre) on Day 1
Ends
Alta Airport (or city centre)
12:30 Alta airport on Day 4
Transfers
One fixed-time group transfer is included on Day 1 for the 15-minute drive to your host's base. The transfer will collect anyone waiting at Alta Airport at 14:30 and then go to Alta city centre to collect anyone waiting there at 14:45 on Day 1. There will be a welcome briefing at 15:00 at the base.
On the final day of your trip, your host will drop you off at Alta airport at approximately 12:30, in time for flights departing any time after 14:00. If you choose to book a flight departing before 14:00 you will need to take a taxi instead.
It is only a 15-minute drive from the airport to the base so if your flight arrival/departure time doesn't coincide with the group transfer time, you can simply take a taxi: this will cost approximately 400NOK (£35/€40/$50).
Return flights from Alta tend to depart in the early afternoon, and you only need to be at the airport 90 minutes before your flight since it is a small airport, so there is some time in the morning to soak up the last of the area at the base.
Travel options
There are no direct flights to Alta from the UK but connections are available from both Oslo and Tromsø. From Oslo, the flight time is just over 2 hours, while the flight time from Tromsø is 40 minutes.
Day 1
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Day 2 – Day 3
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Day 4
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
What is the food like?
Breakfast consists of freshly baked rolls with locally sourced spreads and toppings, juice and fresh coffee. On your first and third evenings, you'll be treated to a three-course meal of local foods, including specialities such as fresh cod and halibut, salmon, moose, reindeer and king crab. Dinner on Day 2 is a simple affair of soup and bread. Lunch on Day 2 is a sumptuous feast at the Igloo Hotel in Sorrisnova, where the chefs create unique dishes using ingredients from Arctic Norway - including reindeer and moose from the tundra, seafood from the Alta River and the Norwegian sea, vegetables from local farms and berries picked in the nearby wilderness. Lunch on Day 3 will be a selection of local delicacies grilled by your host, hopefully including some Arctic Char which you have caught from the lake.
Vegans and vegetarians can be catered for on this trip, however, please request this at the time of booking.
What is the accommodation like?
Alta
A real highlight of this trip is staying in the Aurora Canvas Domes. These are purpose-built aluminium and canvas domes, with under-floor heating and a wood-burning stove, designed to get you as close to nature as possible. You can even open the roof – perfect for aurora watching. All the electricity here is 100% renewable and drawn from hydro-electrical power, produced by the nearby Alta River. You'll stay in twin-share domes. Couples will therefore automatically have their own dome.
Upgrades
Due to the limited number of Aurora Domes, it is not possible to request a private room upgrade for this trip. Your host can arrange a single room at a nearby hotel if you would like to join the trip and have your own room - however, you'll be missing out on the Aurora Domes as one of the trip highlights in this instance.
This trip has been rated as Easy
This trip is suitable for anyone with basic fitness levels. Although none of the activities are hugely demanding, and you'll never be exerting yourself for more than a couple of hours at a time, some activities require more physical effort than others. The fat biking is particularly influenced by the ground conditions and can be tiring in deeper snow. The trip is a busy one, with plenty to pack in, so you'll be regularly on the go - although, there is some downtime so that you can enjoy your base around the Aurora Dome as well. To get the most out of the trip you should enjoy being out in the cold during the winter and come prepared with adequate warm clothing - see the kit list for guidance. For each of the activities (dog sledding, snowmobiling, snowshoeing and fat biking) you'll be provided with a thermal suit, winter over-boots, gloves and woollen socks to ensure you are plenty warm enough to enjoy each mini-adventure.
What will I need to carry?
You'll only need a small daypack during the daily activities. Your main luggage can be stored at your accommodation.
Winter in Alta and on the Finmark Plateau can be described in one word: cold! This is the coldest time of year in this part of Norway, with average temperatures fluctuating between -11.4°C (11.5°F) and -6.7°C (20°F). There are only around 2 hours of full daylight at this latitude in January, with an extended twilight either side of the short sunrise and sunset. This doubles to around 3.5-4 hours of full daylight in February and increases again in March. Of course, the short days make for the best chances to see the Northern Lights, which can be seen until early April.
Amazing trip - highly recommend!
Amazing trip! Beautiful accomodation, lovely guides and such fun activities. We had the best few days, would highly recommend!
Unforgettable holiday
My already high expectations were surpassed on this trip - we had an amazing few days! This trip is a winning combination of beautiful scenery, a varied and exciting selection of novel activities, welcoming hosts, cosy accommodation and delicious food. There was a perfect mixture of activities and down time. I can't stop telling all my friends about it!
Perfect
Ultimate artic adventure!!
I’m not a huge adrenalin junkie but found the mix of activities challenging, exciting but not too scary! The location of Glod & the scenery far exceeds my expectations. Staff were helpful & the food fabulous!
Amazing trip - one of
Amazing trip - one of the best holidays of my life. The trip is well organised and has a great balance between activities and time to relax in the sauna/domes. We loved the variety of activities and the small group meant we felt like we had a relatively personal experience. The team and GLOD were very helpful and made an extra effort to ensure we got all the best opportunities to see the lights. The domes are extremely comfortable/warm and it is a nice touch having Isabelle deliver coffee/tea/hot chocolate each morning on wake up. I will be recommending to all my friends and family!
Great trip to Norway with
Great trip to Norway with MBA, staying at Glod Explorer. Highly recommend.
What an amazing adventure. Can’t
What an amazing adventure. Can’t recommend it enough. Nothing was too much for the Glod team.
Amazing experience!
Had such a great time on this trip. Not only were all of the activities great fun, they were well organised and our experience on it was the main focus! The team at Glod were amazing, the accommodation was excellent and the food was really good - there were some catering requirements from our group and they were handled well and with no hassle! I would thoroughly recommend this trip and I will definitely be doing many more trips via Much Better Adventures!
Full of activity
Had an amazing time enjoying the gorgeous scenery Alta has to offer whilst trying multiple activities at a relaxed pace. The accommodation at Glød is fantastic to stay in and has everything you could need and more! The three course meals really added to the trip as well! All the kit is well provided for, so you do not need to overpack!
A trip of a lifetime
From start to finish the most incredible experience at the most beautiful place with the best staff and amazing accomodation. Couldn't recommend it more highly. Food, all activities and the while trip surpassed our expectations.
The very best birthday present!
An absolutely perfect adventure! Every single item on my list was checked off. From Rikki and his team at Glod to the incredible dogsled adventure, a tiny hole in the clouds to see the aurora, spectacular food and super comfy domes. But that’s not all, beautiful views while snowshoeing and I caught a fish during the ice fishing (albeit so tiny I had to throw it back). And then the snowmobile trip and tour of the ice hotel was beyond compare. To top it all off the other folks on the trip are now good friends. It was so fun to meet new people, try new things, and just adventure. Thank you MBA and Glod!
Book this adventure right now!
Thank you Much Better Adventures (and Glod Explorer). I can't think of a place I would have rather been to celebrate my 10 years clear from breast cancer. Everything from the igloo (complete with log burner), activities (husky sledding, ice fishing, fat biking and ski mobiling) to the food (brown cheese and amazing salmon), wilderness landscape, company and endless hot chocolates was incredible. I felt inspired and energised (with a real feeling of accomplishment having rounded up huskies and not tipped the ski mobile) and genuinely happy to be alive. Thank you for opening my eyes to a part of the world I wouldn't have otherwise visited. I have memories that will last a lifetime. Can't wait to book my next adventure.
arTic all the boxes
There is Norway this trip could have been better, it was (Northern) delightful and the activities were huskey to making me happy. The staff are all lovely and the activities were amazing, one of the best trips I have ever been on. Loved meeting everyone in our group as welll. There isn’t anything I would have changed Thank you so much.
Literally the best holiday ever!
Literally the best holiday ever! All the activities are incredible, the snowshoeing/ice fishing was a particular highlight but realistically its impossible to choose! The domes themselves are amazing, set against an incredible snowy backdrop and they are so cosy and warm, with so many lovely touches throughout! We were so looked after the whole weekend, we were given snowsuits, gloves, hats if we needed - and were constantly supplied with teas/coffees/hot chocolates etc. The wake up call with a drink to enjoy in the pod was a lovely touch! The food was incredible! Local, fresh 3 course meals every day (other than the first night where I recommend you have snacks to munch on, as it is just a soup for tea!) The last highlight was the team! Everyone was so friendly and welcoming, they all clearly love what they do and were so helpful and happy to tell us stories! So a huge shoutout to Rikki, Kristine, Kalle, Thibault and the rest of the GLØD team!
A great adventure for a bucket list
I cannot fault a single thing with this trip and it is everything the blurb says and more. It is a great way to try Arctic outdoor activities and in the perfect setting. The staff, facilities and food were all excellent.
Great.
Absolutely Recommend!
Amazing trip - well, well worth booking! Although we didn't see 'The Lights' all the other varied activities made it a very special trip.
A truly magical trip
A super trip from the very beginning. Accommodation was exceptional, the domes were beautifully kept and the little touches really made a massive difference to the whole experience. All of the trips were really well organised and there was a fantastic variety between them all.I couldn't tell you which one was my favourite, as they were all special in their own way. The hosts were fantastic and had endless amounts of patience as we faffed around organising our million and one layers before leaving the accommodation. The standard throughout the trip was exceptional. If you are thinking of booking, I'd definitely recommend this trip!
THE most incredible trip and experience!
This trip was just amazing! Such a unique experience to the arctic circle in winter and seeing the beautiful arctic sun! We worried before about the cold temperature but all the kit provided ensured this was not a problem at all even when we got down to circa minus 20! The domes were just charming and really cozy! The experiences were all bucket list items - all amazing! Top notch service from the team on site and a lovely set up, great food etc. To anyone thinking about this trip - just do it, you won't regret it!
Fantastic
Accomadion, staff and food were amazing. Could not ask for a better experience. All activities were really well run and extremely enjoyable. I will definetly be booking it again.
Unmissable
Exceptional trip , great hosts, delicious food . The Domes were peaceful and so cosy, each adventure was simply amazing ,it the best holiday ever, a true highlight and 100% immersive.
Hi My wife and I
Hi My wife and I experienced a holiday of a lifetime in Norway. The northern lihgts were spectacular, all the activities at Alta were fantastic. Thoroughly have recommended this package to all our friends
Thank you all from Wendy and Andrew (Australia)
Excellent holiday
The domes were very comfortable and cozy and warm, with a log fire. The food was incredible and they catered to our dietary requirements. The staff were all lovely and welcoming. The activities were so much fun.
All the activities were so
All the activities were so much fun and exciting. Dog sledding was amazing as we collected our dogs, harnessed them ourselves and drove the sleds ourselves. Accommodation was super comfortable, warm and clean. Fantastic views from our bed! And a hot drink to wake up to each morning. Team members were very friendly with lots of local knowledge. We were definitely made to feel at home. And the food.... OMG! Delicious. It was ALL the small things that added together to make this trip unforgettable.
An amazing trip in Alta
An excellent trip, very well organised, great accommodation, staff were outstanding, activities were all great fun and the group we met up with were such nice people, we truly had a fantastic time. I've already passed on the details to some of my adventurous friends! If only the cloud would have moved we'd have seen more of the Northern Lights than we did, but can still tick that off the list!
Had the most amazing time
Had the most amazing time on this trip. Such a beautiful place and the high standard of accomodation meals and activities exceeded my expectations. The staff couldn’t do enough for you. If you want to experience all that northern Norway has to offer in outdoor activities and have a chance of seeing the lights this is the trip for you. We were very privileged to see the northern lights dancing for us in all their glory. Thanks you GLØD
Northern lights bucket list....check
What an excellent, varied, fun packed mixed adventure. The accommodation was just awesome, the host team bent over backwards to make things homely and were always there to lend a torch or binoculars or whatever we wanted. Well organised, well presented, well remembered.
Fantastic all round
The hosts, Trygve and his whole team of guides were fantastic and very welcoming especially as there were flight delays due to weather. The group dynamic was great and the Aurora Domes were so cozy and more than I expected! It was an experience that I thoroughly enjoyed and I will not forget.
Fantastic trip
I had a fantastic trip, the team at Glød were very welcoming and friendly and the other travellers were great company! We packed a lot into the three days, I can't believe how many activities we participated in, all were well organised and fun. The food and accommodation were amazing, and we were fortunate to see the Northern Lights on the first night!
Fantastic trip - the team
Fantastic trip - the team at Glod could not have been more welcoming, knowledgeable and fun! Dogsledding - brilliant, fat biking - brilliant, ice fishing and snowshoeing - brilliant, and the best of all was snowmobiling. What a hoot. We saw ‘the lights’, enjoyed the igloos, snug and comfy, and a real feeling of being out there.
Food was excellent (perhaps with the sole exception - the first night ‘soup and bread’ which really wasn’t good enough after a long day travelling) but everything else was superb.
A magical trip, highly recommended.
Itinerary Activities
- Guided fat biking through the forest at night
- Warm up in a traditional Nordic sauna
- Snowmobiling across the Finnmark Plateau
- Northern lights watching
- Guided snowshoe hike through pine forests
- Ice hole fishing session
- Dog sledding beside the Alta River
Guides
- Expert, local, English-speaking guides
- A local musher for the husky sledding
Accommodation
- 3 nights in an Aurora Canvas Dome
Meals
- 3 locally sourced breakfasts
- 2 delicious lunches
- 3 fresh, tasty dinners
Transfers
- Group arrival transfer from Alta Airport on Day 1
- Group departure transfer to Alta Airport on Day 5
- Transfers during the trip
Permits
- All permits and entry fees
Equipment
- All snowshoeing gear
- Fat bikes
- Husky sleds
- Snowmobiling gear
Our trips are hassle-free by design. We include all the activities and equipment, as well as many of the meals, so you can simply rock up with your rucksack and share the adventure with your new pals.
Travel to and from the trip
Our trips do not include flights, trains or other travel to the start point and back from the end point.
Tips
Tips are not included in the trip cost; these are entirely at your discretion. If you would like to tip, the amount should be reflective of your perception of service and quality.
Personal Expenses
You know your own spending habits best, so please budget an appropriate amount for things like optional meals and drinks, shopping, optional activities, and laundry.
Travel insurance
Travel insurance is compulsory for all of our adventures and you are required to provide your policy information before departing. Your insurance should include adequate protection for overseas medical treatment, evacuation/repatriation, your baggage and equipment and the specific activities involved on your adventure. We also strongly recommend it includes cancellation and curtailment insurance, should you be unable to join your trip for specific reasons such as illness. Our recommended travel insurance provider is Campbell Irvine, as their insurance offers all of the above.
Visas
Visa requirements often change, and you are responsible for obtaining any required visas for this trip. Please check with your nearest embassy or consulate for up-to-date advice.
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What's included?
- Thermal suit and over boots (to go over your winter boots) for each of the activities
- Snowshoes for the hike to the wilderness camp and frozen lake
- Ice fishing equipment
- Headtorch for fat biking to see the aurora
What do I need to bring?
Bags
- Main suitcase or backpack
- Daypack (20-30 litres)
- Waterproof liner for daypack
Clothes
- Down jacket
- Ski jacket (waterproof jacket with light insulation)
- Ski trousers (waterproof trousers with light insulation)
- Breathable wicking layers
- Fleece jacket or similar
- Thermal base layers (wool/merino is best)
- Warm hat
- Thick thermal gloves/mittens
- Buff or neck scarf
- Underwear and warm socks (wool is best)
- Winter boots for wear in and around the Aurora Domes base
- Something to sleep in
Other
- Swimwear for sauna
- Sunglasses
- Universal travel adapter
- Power bank or solar charger
- Passport
- Drivers license
- Earplugs
- Personal first-aid kit
- Personal items (biodegradable toiletries, sanitary wear etc)
- Reusable water bottle
No optional extras are available for this trip.
We partner with the World Land Trust to ensure this trip achieves Net-Zero emissions. We also support their Buy an Acre programme, helping local communities to buy and protect natural habitats in perpetuity.
What's the number?
It works out on average at 64kg of CO2 emissions per person, including all local transport, accommodation, food, activities, guides, staff and office operations.
The only thing it doesn’t include right now is flights and travel to the destination. We do make an overall estimate across all our customers separately, but as we don’t book flights, have customers from all corners of the world, and no way of reliably knowing their travel plans, we simply can’t include an individual number in the figure on display here. We’ve got a goal to fix that, so that when you book, there is a way to measure and mitigate the carbon emitted by your flight too.
But what does the number mean?
Yep, hard to picture eh? To give you an idea:
- Driving 1000miles/1609km would be approx. 281kg of CO2 in an average car (or 140.5kg per person if there was 2 of you in it).
- A return economy class flight London - New York would be approx. 1,619kg (1.66 tonnes) per person.
- 10 trees in a temperate forest are estimated to remove approx. 250kg of CO2 from the air in a period of 5-10 years.
What are we doing about it?
Our trips are relatively low-carbon by design, and we're working with all our hosts to develop long term carbon reduction plans. We partner with the World Land Trust to ensure this trip achieves Net-Zero emissions. We also support their Buy an Acre programme, helping local communities to buy and protect natural habitats in perpetuity, ensuring the protection of the reserve and its wildlife.
Want to know more?
Amazingly, no international travel company has ever publicly published their carbon measurements before, as far as we know. We believe that must change, quickly. So we’re openly sharing the method we used in the hope that other companies will be able to more easily follow suit and build on what we've done so far. You'll find it all here.
Fat bikes have extra fat, knobbly tyres that are designed for riding on soft surfaces like sand and snow, and they have little or no suspension. The super-fat tyres distribute the rider’s mass across a larger area, so you don’t sink in and do gain more traction than you would with a standard tyre size. You can ride with stability, even over firm snow and ice but in deeper/heavier snow more physical effort will be needed. Fat biking around Alta in the winter is one of the most commonly used methods for locals to travel short distances and is becoming increasingly popular as a way to see the northern lights, both by tourists and locals alike. You won't be riding very far, so anyone who can ride a bike at a basic level will enjoy fat biking to see the aurora.
Snowshoeing is a type of hiking that uses a special type of footwear - a snowshoe - to spread your weight over a larger area, allowing you to move easily across powdery snow-covered terrain. While today's snowshoes look modern, snowshoeing has actually played a vital role in Arctic life for centuries, with traders and trappers using wooden versions to move freely through the wilderness.
Snowshoeing is incredibly easy, comfortable and safe. You simply clip your snowshoe to the outside of your hiking boot and off you go. You'll be in the hands of local, experienced, and trained guides who know the area intimately and will guide you safely throughout the hike.
Absolutely. Our host uses a local family outfit called Tristi & Trina who have a lot of experience looking after the dogs and running a small scale sledding business in the local area. The dog's welfare has been and always will be their top priority. The breed of dog they work with is a polar type of dog called the Alaskan Husky. They are born outside, and are happy to live outside all their life - but of course, they are provided with insulated huts full of warm straw and hay to sleep and retreat into.
As this breed was bred to run, they need to have a lot of activity to stay happy and healthy. This is why your host ensures that every dog has enough possibility to move every day, depending on the dog's individual age and state of health. Young dogs, veterans or disabled dogs have reduced running. They will do a run on 5-20km running 4 to 5 days a week, with 2-3 days of rest. Normal dogs can run up to 40-50 km per day, depending on the day and conditions.
To make sure that every dog needs the care and attention they need, our hosts have a daily staff of dedicated employees tending to them. Every morning and afternoon they are trained in and provide the medical care of the dogs. They also work closely with local veterinaries in Alta, who take over where their medical expertise comes to an end.
Sure - you can leave your luggage at your Aurora Dome accommodation for the full duration of the trip.
This trip visits locations where daytime temperatures can be extremely cold and consistently below freezing (0C/32F) during the times of year when this trip operates. Temperatures at night will likely be even colder. Personal care should be taken to keep warm as best possible in the conditions, such as wearing appropriate clothing and proper hydration and nutrition. Very cold temperatures can impair an individual’s physical abilities to perform an activity that they may otherwise be able to do competently at warmer temperatures. In severe cold conditions people may experience symptoms associated with Exposure, Frostbite and Hypothermia. Your guide(s) are trained to mitigate the risks associated with cold temperatures, by carefully managing the intensity of the activity, and to provide the appropriate support response should someone feel ill during the trip. Should you experience health issues during your trip you should inform your guide immediately so the proper care can be provided.
Sure can! Over 70% of our travellers travel solo, it’s a great way to meet like-minded people.
Our team of Adventure Hunters co-create exclusive adventures which are run by highly vetted, specialist hosts. The trip is run by our trusted host partner in the destination. We only work with independent, local, in-destination experts who know the very best places to explore and how to stay safe. Read more information about the local teams we partner with. You’ll be introduced to the host straight after making a booking via the Much Better Adventures platform.
Much Better Adventures refer to the UK Government’s official travel advice when designing trips and monitoring trip operations. We recommend that all customers are familiar with the practical information provided on the Government’s FCDO website, where current travel advice can be found by searching for the applicable destination(s).
For customers joining this trip from other international destinations – please also read the official travel advice applicable to your country of residence/origin, as this may differ.
We recommend checking out the country-specific information and also talking to a travel nurse.
We automatically convert prices from the local currency that a host receives to your chosen currency. We update our exchange rates on a daily basis so this does mean that prices displayed on the site are subject to currency fluctuations, which is why you may see them change over time.
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All of our group adventures are specially designed for adults to enjoy (18+) as we want these adventures to bring together outdoorsy people who are truly like-minded. Children can be accommodated on some private departures.
You're always in good company on one of our adventures.
Our trips are typically made up of a mixture of solo travellers and small groups of 2 or 3 friends, with most in their 30s-50s.
Our sociable adventures are solo-friendly by design and naturally attract outdoorsy people with a shared mindset; a love for adventure, a desire to push themselves and meet awesome, like-minded people along the way.
It’s this camaraderie that has so often turned a great adventure into a life-changing one.
Don't just take our word for it:
- 95% of people rate the group dynamics on our trips 5/5
- 90% of people recommend joining a trip to make new friends
- 75% of people have met people on our trips that they would now consider friends
See here for more info about the Much Better Adventures tribe.
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