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THE 87nd VASALOPPET RACE


Vasaloppet Race - 90 Kilometers!
Start in Sälen and finish in Mora.
Classic technique only.

Sunday - March 1, 2009

Let Nordic Saga Tours assist you with getting to this and other ultimate cross-country ski races!

Contact us for competitive airfare from most U.S. departure cities.

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ARCHIPELAGO SEAKAYAK ADVENTURE

3 days/2 nights

The trip begins in the bustling city of Stockholm with a transfer to the more secluded and relaxing archipelago region of Roslagen. After an introduction of the guides and gear, you head out on the open ocean. The pace starts out slow, so that everyone can become comfortable with kayaking in open waters. The water is so clear in this region; it's amazing how far you can see underneath you when the water is calm. Kayaking across the clear waters of the Roslagen Archipelago, just north of Stockholm, brings a sense of calmness and serenety to today's hectic world. We take many breaks to enjoy good conversation, a siesta in the sun or lunch on a favorite island. The routhe is determined as you go along and depends on currents, winds and weather. You will stop to view waterfowl and marine wildlife and to take pictures of typical archipelago cottages and wonderful seaside monuments.

Travel dates:
Ask for 2007 (inn stay)


Prices
From $1,262 per person (inn stay)
From $1,105 per person (camping)

NORDIC SAGA HORSEBACK ADVENTURE

5 days/4 nights

You begin your adventure in Lindköping, and transfer to the small community of Norra Vi and Kalvefall Farm. A hearty lunch and introductions, is followed by a meeting with the horses and a short afternoon ride. The horses are Nordic breeds, mostly the North Swedish breed but also the occasional Norwegian Fjord horse. Native to these lands, these horses are known for their strenght and stamina and are very surefooted and responsive. Over the next few days you will explore deep, enchanted woods, with great opportunities for trotting and cantering, clear lakes and scenic overlooks. Youäll pass old homesteads and beautiful farms in an area rich in culture and history. Spend one night at a secluded campsite and listen to fairytale around the campfire after a day of great riding. You ride with a type of hackamore called sidepull and Swedish military saddles, developed over the years by the Swedish cavalry. The horses are trained with Natural Horsemanship methods and are very responsive. Your guide, Olle Forsell, is an accomplished nature guide who knows his countryside inside and out, and will share with you ancient, wilderness cooking traditions, old tales of the forests and stories about his horses.

Travel date:
Ask for 2009

Price
From $1,414 per person

NORDIC SAGA MULTISPORT ADVENTURE

5 days/4 nights

You begin your adventure in Lindköping, and transfer to the small community of Norra Vi and Kalvefall Farm. A hearty lunch and introductions, is followed by a meeting with the horses and a short afternoon ride. The horses are Nordic breeds, mostly the North Swedish breed but also the occasional Norwegian Fjord horse. Native to these lands, these horses are known for their strenght and stamina and are very surefooted and responsive. You will exchange horses for feet and feet for kayaks and explore the islands and secluded beaches of Lake Sommen, known for its own species of char. A nice day of kayaking is followed by a scenic bike ride through a typical southern Swedish landscape, past historic farmlands and mansions, through deep forests and across scenic overlooks. You return to the water again, but this time in canoes, for a final segment of adventures. The small and hidden river takes us through enchanted forests with moss-covered trees and through exciting ripples and passages. Your guide, Olle Forsell, is an accomplished nature guide who knows his countryside inside and out, and will share with you ancient, wilderness cooking traditions, old tales of the forests and stories about his horses.

Travel date:
Ask For 2009 dates

Price
From $2,390 per person

HIGH COAST HORSEBACK ADVENTURE

5 days/4 nights

Our trip starts in the city of Härnösand with a transfer to the center of the High Coast region in Nora. On the way, we stop in at the High Coast Hotel for a lunch with panoramic views. After settling into our Inn, we enjoy a nice afternoon ride with our four-legged Icelandic friends. Icelandic horses are small, but very strong. They were the trustworthy partners of the Vikings, and offer a comfortable and secure ride. Icelandic horses are gaited, and have a special gait called "tölt". The tölt is a type of running walk, which is a very smooth gait and not bumpy like most people think of the trot. Over the next few days, we'll ride like the Vikings through deep forests, across open meadows and over high mountains, overlooking the ocean and fjords of the High Coast . We spend the first night at our country inn, and the next 2 nights in a comfortable cabin with access to both sauna and swimming, before returning to the inn for the final night. Our bags and other belongings will be transferred to our overnight accommodations by car, so that we can ride as much as we want to, without having to worry about heavy packs.

Travel date:
Ask for 2009 dates

Price
From $1,771 per person

HIGH COAST MULTISPORT ADVENTURE

5 days/4 nights

Your trip starts in the small city of Härnösand with a transfer to the center of the High Coast region in Nora. You get to know your guides and quaint inn accommodations over coffee followed by a nice afternoon ride with our four-legged Icelandic friends. Icelandic horses are small, but very strong. They were the trustworthy partners of the Vikings, and offer a comfortable and secure ride. Icelandic horses are gaited, and have a special gait called "tölt". The tölt is a type of running walk, which is a very smooth gait and not bumpy like most people think of the trot. We enjoy two days of riding along the ridges and valleys of the High Coast region, with several opportunities for faster gaits - a nice gallop along a remote forest road is tough to beat! You give your horses a break, and hike through abundant blueberry and raspberry patches down to the ocean, where you meet up with your kayaks. In your kayaks you glide gently past the islands and coves of one of the High Coast 's many bays. A great day is celebrated by a nice barbecue by the water followed by a soak in the hot tub. A multisport trip is never complete without another great hike! And by great, we mean hiking up to the highest point in the region for panoramic views. Enjoy a nice lunch break at the top before returning to our pleasant horses for another afternoon of great riding.

Travel date:
Ask for 2009 dates

Price
From $2,028 per person

RAVEN'S EYE HORSEBACK ADVENTURE

7 days/6 nights

Your trip beings in Östersund with a trip north to the tiny village of Jorm and our viking lodge, passing numerous mountain lakes and the occassional reindeer on the way. The following morning, you meet your horses. Icelandic horses are small, but very strong. They were the trustworthy partners of the Vikings, and offer a comfortable and secure ride. Icelandic horses are gaited, and have a special gait called "tölt". The tölt is a type of running walk, which is a very smooth gait and not bumpy like most people think of the trot. On the third day you head out into the high country for three nights of wilderness camping. The snow is still lingering on a few mountain tops. You ride through the rolling hills and mountains of northern Jämtland, close to the border of Norway, through mountain birch forests and fields of osier, along ridges and through ravines to meadows of soft cotton grass. Some say the mountains around Jorm resemble the mountains and highlands of Iceland. A calm walk is stirred up by a fast gallop, and everyone comes into camp with a smile. While on the trail all of our meals are cooked over an open fire and we enjoy reindeersteaks, moose and many other local products. You end your adventure with an evening of sauna and soaking in the hot tub before reluctantly returning to civilization.

Travel date:
Ask for 2009 dates

Price
From $2,443 per person

RAVEN'S EYE HIKING ADVENTURE

7 days/6 nights

Your trip beings in Östersund with a trip north to the tiny village of Jorm, passing numerous mountain lakes and the occassional reindeer on the way. You start your adventure with a nice warm-up hike in the vicinity of Jorm. Our Icelandic, four-legged friends join us on on the third day as you head out into the high country for two nights of wilderness camping. Without heavy backpacks, you can look around and enjoy the surroundings on the trek. We hike through the rolling hills and mountains of northern Jämtland, close to the border of Norway. This region is known for its flora and fauna and since the bedrock is rich in calcium oxide, our journey offers many surprises. You wander accross areas where the Sami people graze their reindeer, and there's a good chance to track both the reindeer and the predator's rampage. While on the trek all of our meals are cooked over an open fire and we enjoy reindeersteaks, moose and many other local products. Upon returning to Jorm, you are presented with many options on a day of leisure - another day of hiking, a day of caving one of Sweden's longest limestone caves (not for the claustrophobic!) or a day of horseback riding. With all the great ingredients, this trip is a recipe for the perfect adventure.

Travel date:
Ask for 2009 dates

Price
$2,186 per person