Kolarbyn Eco-lodge Wildlife Adventure
A 4-day/3-nights stay at Kolarbyn Eco-lodge with Moose and Beaver Safari tours.
Kolarbyn is called Sweden’s most primitive hotel. It is a natural refuge for silence, wilderness and adventure in a beautiful forest setting just a couple of hours away from the capital Stockholm. Guests from all over the world come to relax, enjoy the nature and meet with wild animals in their natural environment.
During the Summer season (May-September) we offer Moose and Beaver evening tours with Kolarbyn as a base camp. With the Kolarbyn Eco-lodge Wildlife Adventure you will have plenty of time to explore the Swedish nature at your own as well as with our professional wildlife guides. You can spend the day hiking in the forest, swimming in lakes, picking blue berries or just relax by the open fire place. In the evenings you can join our wildlife guides to see some of Sweden’s most spectacular wildlife such as Moose and Beavers. The following package is designed for nature lovers who are ready for a true adventure.
Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival in Kolarbyn Eco-lodge, Bergslagen forest
Arrival at the reception in Kolarbyn and meeting with one of the Kolarbyn hosts for a short introduction to the facilities. You cook your own evening meal over open fire. Kolarbyn provides outdoor kitchen equipment and a supermarket is available 3km away. Fetch water in the spring, chop your own fire wood and do the dishes in the stream. In the evening you can go hiking, fishing, swimming in the lake or just rest by the fire with the other guests. Night in forest hut.
Day 2 Kolarbyn Eco-lodge, Moose Safari
Self-service breakfast at any time. After breakfast you have a whole day to explore the surrounding forest. You cook your own lunch. In the evening one of our wildlife guides will take you for a guided Moose Safari tour. The forest near Kolarbyn is exceptionally good for Moose watching and our guides have succeeded in showing Moose on every tour since 2002. The tour lasts 4-6 hours and we return to Kolarbyn late at night. An outdoor dinner is included in the tour. Night in forest hut.
Day 3 Kolarbyn Eco-lodge, Beaver Safari
Self-service breakfast at any time. Another free day of outdoor activities at your own or with other guests. Lunch at your own. In the afternoon you will meet up with one of our wildlife guide again and this time for a Beaver Safari tour on the lake with big chances to see wild Beavers. The tour takes 4-6 hours and we are using a rubber boat with electric engine to increase our chances to get near to the Beavers during sunset. An outdoor dinner is included in the tour. Night in forest hut.
Day 4 Departure day
Self-service breakfast at any time. Free time on your own, stay as long as you want, then departure.
Tour details
Rates (valid 31 October, 2012)
- SEK 3770 per person (Children to 12 years SEK 2650)
- We recommend you to add a night at one of our partner guesthouses before or after the tour.
Included: 2 guided evening tours with dinner. Lodging in forest huts 3 nights at Kolarbyn Eco-lodge with self-service breakfast. Sleeping bag equipment.
Not included: Dinner day 1, lunches, travel insurance, alcoholic beverages, travel to and from the tour.
Tour dates: This tour has no fixed dates, but is usually offered every Thursday-Sunday during May-September. Please make a request for available dates.
When is best: May-September is usually good for the above mentioned wildlife although the chances to see certain species vary during the season. May means more Moose sightings because the calves are born. Second half of August and all of September means bigger chances to see Moose bulls with antlers because of mating season. Beavers can be seen during the entire period.
Guided activities: This adventure include two guided excursions which typically lasts for 4-6 hours in the evening depending on weather conditions, see itinerary for details. During most excursions we transfer by van and then walk through the forest. The Beaver excursion is usually made by rubber boat with electric engine.
Lodging: This tour includes lodging in a forest hut at Kolarbyn Eco-lodge.
Times: Since this tour has no guided activity on day 1 you are free to arrive between 12-16 and depart at 12 noon on the last day. Please make sure that you are at the meeting location in time. Give us a call if you are late.
Location: This tour starts and finishes at Kolarbyn Eco-lodge. See Map.
Suitability: Recommended minimum age is 10 years. Please note that the long sun hours during June and July means we have to stay out until late, often after midnight, but we often get the chance to sleep in the mornings. Participants should be able to walk in the forest without difficulties. The amount of walking is dependent on the current wildlife situation. Walking level is medium. We may walk up to 1hour on gravel roads as well as in uneven terrain off track. Walks include many stops along the way.
Group size: Maximum 8 participants per guide. With 2 guides there may be up to 16 participants. Kolarbyn Eco-lodge has availability for 24 guests.
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