On 19 July 2026, a helicopter lifts us from Kilpisjärvi, Finland into the vast Arctic wilderness of the Käsivarsi region

We are dropped over a remote lake deep in the tundra. We jump and survival begins.

For six days we navigate through one of Europe’s most isolated landscapes using only:

• Map
• Compass
• Terrain judgement
• Team cohesion

There is:

• No GSM / mobile coverage
• No villages
• No marked trails
• No external assistance

This is not a guided hike. This is a wilderness navigation expedition.

The Concept

This expedition is built around three remote checkpoints.
The team must:

• Navigate across Arctic tundra, wetlands and rolling mountain terrain
• Cross rivers safely
• Select viable camp locations
• Manage energy, food and morale
• Make route decisions under pressure

Our objective:
Return to civilisation within 6 days.
Failure is not dramatic.
But it will be uncomfortable.

Who Is This For?

This expedition is designed for:

• Experienced hikers
• Survival practitioners
• Outdoor professionals
• Military / law enforcement backgrounds
• Those who completed advanced Sweden Survival training

This is NOT a beginner trip.

You must be:

• Physically strong
• Mentally resilient
• Comfortable with discomfort
• Confident carrying 25–35 kg
• Able to operate calmly without signal or backup

Terrain & Environment

The Käsivarsi wilderness is unlike Scandinavia’s forests.

Expect:

• Open tundra
• Bog and marsh crossings
• Rocky plateaus
• Fast-changing Arctic weather
• Midnight sun
• Mosquito intensity

Temperatures in July can range from 5°C to 25°C.
Weather can shift rapidly.
This landscape offers no shelter unless you build it.

Expedition Structure

Day 1
Helicopter insertion from Kilpisjärvi
Water entry at remote lake
Swim to shore
Establish first camp

Day 2–5
Route navigation to 3 remote checkpoints
Daily terrain assessment
River crossings
Self-managed camps
Energy management

Day 6
Final navigation push
Re-entry to inhabited area

Safety & Responsibility

This expedition is remote and serious.
Important:

• This is NOT a rescue-supported tour.
• Participants must carry personal emergency equipment.
• A satellite emergency device will be carried by expedition lead.
• Medical screening required.
• Wilderness experience mandatory.

Sweden Survival operates with responsibility — but wilderness risk cannot be eliminated.

This is a real survival expedition. Make no mistakes!

Why we do this

Modern life removes uncertainty.

In the Arctic wilderness:

• Your decisions matter.
• Your navigation matters.
• Your preparation matters.

This expedition builds:

• Self-reliance
• Leadership under stress
• Terrain awareness
• Decision-making clarity
• Team trust

It is a reset.

Practical Information

Dates: 19 – 26 July 2026
Location: Kilpisjärvi, Finland
Duration: 7 days
Group Size: Small (max 6 participants)
Level: Advanced
Price: € 1499,00 p/person
Includes:

• Helicopter drop
• Expedition leadership
• Pre-expedition briefing
• Route planning session
• Risk assessment preparation
• Travel to/from Kilpisjärvi

Excludes:

• Personal gear
• Insurance
• Personal food

Application Process

This expedition is application-based.

Step 1: Submit application
Step 2: Experience review
Step 3: Video call assessment
Step 4: Confirmation

We select a team — not just individuals.

Investment

Premium Arctic expedition pricing will reflect:

• Helicopter logistics
• Remote operations
• Small group exclusivity
• Expedition leadership

Early interest list now open and receive 15% discount.

Call to Action

This is not tourism.
This is commitment.

If you are ready to test your navigation, your endurance and your judgement in true Arctic wilderness -> Apply now.