The word Lapland
gives you an idea what it's all about. Land of the Sami (Lappish)
people. What most people today consider to be the last wilderness
of Europe is in reality a cultural landscape inhabited by Sami
people for thousands of years. Here you will find reindeer
pastures, places where people has harvested natures gift in form
of berries and herbs, old settlements and reindeer enclosures. The
marks are not always obvious, but if you are attentive and know
what to look for, you will find signs of human activities almost
anywhere.
What most people think about is the magnificent landscape, with
big variations both through seasons and geography. In the east you
will find pine forests and deep river valleys. As we travel west
there will be big marshlands sparsely grown with birch and spruce
until we reach the birch forest with low birch trees that
sometimes looks more like a tropical rainforest. In the west there
are the magnificent mountains and the barren valleys and
plateau's.
Everywhere you will find water, in lakes, streams, marshlands and
rivers. Sometimes in wild waterfalls and sometimes in crystal
clear mountain lakes where you actually can see the arctic char
swimming.
The fauna and flora is surprisingly rich if we consider how far
north we are. The big predators bear, wolf, wolverine and lynx is
living here. Summertime the bird life is unbelievable. Most of the
birds you can see in Sweden nest here.
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The part of Lapland where we carry out our
tours are north of the polar circle and inside national parks
and nature preserves. In these areas it's especially important
that visits are carried out with the greatest of caution. If you
visit the area together with us you can be sure that your visit
will do no harm to either the environment, animal life or the
Sami culture. Our knowledge about nature, Sami culture and
reindeer herding ensures you a safe and genuine trip.
To achieve this we only work with smaller groups. In groups of
maximum twelve persons we will be able to minimise environmental
risks and to disturb the reindeer herds. For you as a
participant this also means that you always will get more
personal service, you will really get a chance to learn about
the area and the culture.
Vägvisaren - Pathfinder Lapland company's products is certified
as "Natures Best" an Eco-tourism certification system.
For more information see: http://www.naturensbasta.com/en
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