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Moose safari experiene –
Kolarbyn, Skinnskatteberg
Photo:
Skogens konung
Join
us for a genuine Scandinavian adventure and meet the king of the
forest, the mighty moose. Our experienced guide will take you
on an unforgettable journey through the dense forests of Bergslagen,
a region known for its many little lakes, evergreen woods and
amazing wildlife.
Bergslagen
is the region where you are most likely to encounter wild moose
in its natural habitat. During the tour you will get the chance
to visit a moose own home ground, a perfect environment to learn
more about moose and the other inhabitants of the forest in a
practical way. Your guide shares his knowledge of moose tracking
and we search for hoof prints, fresh droppings and bite marks.
He also shows different ways of communicating with moose, of which
some have been used by hunters in the region for thousands of
years.
As the night falls the forest is brought to life and moose awake
from their daytime slumber to feed. This means prime time for
moose watching in the glades and meadows. After years of experience
in the field, your guide knows the animals natural movements in
the surrounding terrain. He leads you to walk the most visited
animal paths to get to the nightly feeding grounds. Suddenly there
is a crack! Was that a moose? The hike continues through the woods
where dark shadows reaches for us and creatures hide just an armlength
away. And suddenly, a huge silhouette appears in the glade...
it´s the king of the forest!
The
base camp, Kolarbyn, is a sweet collection of genuine forest huts
beautifully located by the shore of lake Skarsjon. Kolarbyn is
Swedens most primitive hostel where you leave the modern world
and comforts behind and live in harmony with nature for a while.
We cut our own fire wood for the evening´s bonfire and prepare
a wilderness dinner together in the open. The ingredients for
the dinner is inspired by the moose´s own foods, with many
of the ingredients collected from the forest. We also blend our
own lingonberry drink with water from the forest well.
After
a full evening in the open and a late night sharing stories by
the fire place we deserve a good nights sleep. We accommodate
in the huts just like forest workers have in Bergslagen for centuries.
In the morning we are treated with a steady breakfast and singing
birds. Feel free to have a refreshing plunge in the lake before
we head back to civilization enriched by our new experiences.
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Season: May - September. Can be
arranged at any date at a minimum of 4 participants.
Duration: 2 days / 1 night. Starts afternoon day 1, ends after breakfast
day 2.
Participants:
Max 8 persons
Recommended
minimumage
15 years. Participants should be able to walk in the forest
without difficulties.
Price:
SEK 1795, children SEK 1250. We also offer
Moose Safari Evening, a shorter tour without lodging from
SEK 995, children SEK 750.
Discount:
Ask for our discounted prices if you are
a group of 5 or more participants.
Included
in the price: Tour leader, minibus
transfer during the tour, lodging. Wilderness dinner day
1. Breakfast day 2.
Accommondation: Forest hut in Kolarbyn Eco-lodge, or alternatively
bed at nearby Bed & Breakfast.
What
to bring: We recommend you to
bring sleeping bag, camera, binoculars, water bottle, and
weather resistant clothing and footwear.
Options:
Additional
nights in the forest hut
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