Overview:
This tailor-made journey to Swedish Lapland includes accommodation at the world famous Icehotel and Treehotel. Both hotels offer unique architectural experiences with traditional and more contemporary Swedish and Sami cultural references. Add-on any winter excursions such as Northern Lights Chase, Snowmobiling and husky sledding to make this Lappish journey a truly tailored experience to fulfill your bucket list.
Holiday price is from £ 2,095 per person based on availability and two people sharing standard accommodation. Single supplement is available upon request.
The opening and closing dates of the Icehotel is subject to weather conditions.
Departure Dates:
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| 16 Dec - 10 Apr |
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Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Welcome to the Icehotel
Arrival in Kiruna and transfer to the Icehotel for your overnight stay in an Iceroom. Overnight in an Iceroom at the Icehotel
Day 2: Icehotel
Breakfast at the Icehotel and enjoy the day with optional excursions (please see list below) Overnight in warm room at the Icehotel
Day 3: Icehotel - Treehotel
Breakfast at the Icehotel and enjoy the rest of the morning before your transfer to Kiruna train station. Train Kiruna - Boden. Upon arrival in Boden you will be transferred to the Treehotel. Overnight in your choice of accommodation at the Treehotel
Day 4: Treehotel & Swedish Lapland
Breakfast at the Treehotel and enjoy the day at your own leisure or add optional tours (please see list below) Overnight at Brittas Pensionat
Day 5 : Treehotel & Swedish Lapland
Breakfast at the Treehotel and enjoy the day at your own leisure or add optional tours (please see list below) Overnight at Brittas Pensionat
Day 6: Farewell Sweden
Breakfast at the pensionat and transfer to Luleaa Airport for your return flight to the UK
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Optional Excursions at the Icehotel:
SNOWMOBILE TOUR WITH SWEDISH FIKA
A perfect opportunity to experience Lapland’s magnificent nature in broad daylight. This excursion takes us across frozen lakes and bogs, through hilly landscapes with views over the river and Kiruna in the far horizon. Traditional Swedish fika by an open fire included. Daily: 12.30-15.30. Price: £130 pp (2 people sharing a vehicle)
NORTHERN LIGHTS SNOWMOBILE TOUR
Join our specially trained guides for a nightly excursion in search of the northern lights! For the best chance to see this phenomenon, we head out into the untouched wilderness on snowmobiles. During the course of our tour, the guide will make short stops and tell truths and tall tales about the mythical Aurora Borealis. Three-course dinner included. Daily: 19.00-23.00 (until 28/3) 20.00-24.00 (29/3-12/4). Price: £215 pp (2 people sharing a vehicle)
ARCTIC WILDLIFE SAFARI
Along with a local guide, this tour takes you through a magnificent mountain scenery. Learn about the wild animals native to this region, how the moose affects the climate here and tracking them, as well as reindeer and grouse. Incl. transfer and lunch with local ingredients. Daily: 09.00-15.00. Price: £310 pp (2 people sharing a vehicle)
LOG CABIN OVERNIGHT TOUR
This excursion takes us to a traditional log cabin, beautifully situated on the water’s edge of Torne river. On arrival, our guide lights the fireplace and candles; and the wood-fired sauna is readily available for those who want to give it a try. The guide cooks a three-course dinner which we enjoy in the cabin, where we’ll also spend the night. Hopefully, the Aurora Borealis makes an appearance! Fri & Sat 16.00-10.00 (day after). Price: £510pp (1 person per vehicle).
DOG SLEDDING IN WINTER WONDERLAND
Take a seat in the sled, experience the howling dogs, and then the silence when the journey begins. Coffee and cake over a campfire included. Daily, 09.30-11.00 & 13.00-14.30. Price: £165 pp.
DRIVE YOUR OWN DOG TEAM ON OVERNIGHT ADVENTURE TO WILDERNESS LODGE
Join an exciting adventure with your own team of sled dogs in search of the Aurora Borealis. The tour begins at the kennel and we spend the night in one of our secluded wilderness camps with the option to try a traditional sauna. Dinner, breakfast and sauna snacks included. Daily 15:30-11.00 (day after). Price: £675 pp.
LUNCH EXCURSION WITH HUSKIES
Get an insight in a musher’s exciting everyday life with this exclusive excursion into the isolated wilderness. You can choose to drive your own team of dogs, or join as a passenger and assist with unharnessing the dogs after the tour. Transfers and traditional lunch at a wilderness camp included. NOTE: Be sure to tell the staff whether you want to drive your own sled or ride as a passenger! DRIVE YOUR OWN DOG TEAM: Daily, 11:15-15:15. Price: £430 pp. AS A PASSENGER: Daily, 11:15-15:15. Price: £ 330 pp.
SLED DOG AIRPORT TRANSFERS
An exotic way to begin or end your stay at ICEHOTEL. The dog sled journey to/from the airport takes approximately 75 minutes. Transportation of luggage included. Must be pre-booked. Daily, on arrival or departure. Price: £675 per sled (1-4 passengers).
MOOSE SAFARI ON HORSEBACK
The moose is known as the King of the Swedish forest and on this excursion we head out on our Icelandic horses in search of His Majesty. We ride through his winter grazing land, at the foot hills of Sweden’s highest mountain, Kebnekaise. Transfers and lunch included. Min. 12 yrs. Max. weight 90 kg. Daily, 09.00-15.00. Price: £215 pp.
NORTHERN LIGHTS ON HORSEBACK
Accompanied by our Icelandic horses, we head out into the winter night and will hopefully see both the northern lights and moose. Transfers and dinner in Sámi tipi included. Min. 12 yrs. Max. weight 90 kgs. Daily, 15:30-20:30 (until Feb 29), 17:00-22:00 (Mar 1-25). No tour Dec 24 & 31. Price: £215 pp.
JUKKASJÄRVI SAUNA RITUAL
Gain the skills to sauna like a Scandinavian with our ten-step sauna ritual, including an ice plunge and a thorough cleansing of mind & body. Light snacks included. Daily, 17.00-20.00. Price: £220 pp.
RÁIDU – ENCOUNTER WITH REINDEER
Join our reindeer herder to the reindeer camp for a close encounter with the reindeer and Sámi culture. Try a reindeer sled ride around a short track and hand-feed the curious reindeer. Learn more about reindeer husbandry and the region’s indigenous people. Enjoy a hot coffee and taste suovas, the Sámi national dish, in front of a roaring fire inside the traditional Sámi tent. Transfer included. Daily, 14:00-17:00 (no tour Dec 24). Price: £265 pp. (Child 3-12 yrs £130 pp).
VOUJÁN – REINDEER SLED EXCURSION
Experience the Sámi people’s traditional mode of transport during winter! Take care of and drive your own reindeer and sled through the snow-clad pristine forests and frozen bogs. Enjoy a Sámi lunch in a traditional tipi-style tent before making your farewell to your new travel companion. Transfer included. Passenger: min. 8 yrs. Driver: min. 16 yrs. Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays 09:00 -13:00 (8/1-12/4). Price: £330 pp (Child 8-15 yrs £230 pp).
SKIING IN THE POIKKIJÄRVI WOODS
Strap your skis on and follow the guide into the forest around the village of Poikkijärvi. During the tour we refuel with hot dogs and coffee around a log fire. You may borrow the skis for the rest of the day. Times: daily 08:45-11:30. Price: £75 pp.
MAKE YOUR OWN ICE SCULPTURE
Your ICEHOTEL experience is not complete without having carved a sculpture of your own, so come on - unleash the creativity! Same as for the hotel, we use ice from the Torne River. It’s smooth and easy to work with - no matter if you’re a first-timer. Min 13 yrs. Times: daily 08:30-11:30. Price: £75 pp.
WILDERNESS DINNER
Northern lights, star-gazing & delicious dining. In the comfort of a mini bus we travel to our secluded wilderness camp. While your wilderness chef prepares an elegant three-course dinner in the rustic cabin, the guide serves your welcome drinks. Far away from light pollution and city smog, the Polar sky shows off its panoramic, star-studded glory. Lay down on reindeer skins spread on the fluffy snow and gaze up at the sky. You learn facts and myths surrounding the northern lights, and identifying some of the star constellations of the Northern Hemisphere. Sample delectable local flavors with hand-picked beverages to match. Following dessert and coffee, we return to ICEHOTEL for the night. Daily 19:00-23:00 (until Mar 31). Price: £275 pp.
WINTER SURVIVAL INTRODUCTION
We offer a fun and educational way to learn the basics of winter survival. With experienced guide we head off into the wilderness in a snowmobile sled. Well there you will learn how to make a fire with flint, navigate by using signs in the nature and a lot more vital information on winter survival. Max. 16 participants. Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday 13:00-16:00. Price: £130 pp.
EIGHT SEASON PHOTO TOUR
Bring beautiful pictures of Lapland, a piece of Kirunas nature and wildlife back home, join our photoguides on a tour. With our cameras or with your own we begin with learning the basics for the days photography. We prepare for catching animals and nature on photo. Depending on season, our sami guides helps you to find elk, birds and beautiful landscapes. We never guarantee you will see wild animals but we do our best. We end the tour with a cup of coffee or tea. SD Memorycard 8GB are possible to buy on location SEK 200. Maximum 8 participants. Daily: 09:00-13:00. Price: £185 pp.
NORTHERN LIGHTS PHOTO TOUR
If you want to be sure that you get good pictures of the amazing Northern light you should join this tour. Our photoguides borrow you good cameras and tripods for Northern light photography or if you have your own camera you will get help to use it. Beginners or more experienced, we go to beautiful photolocations where it is good chances to photograph and experience the Aurora borealis. While we wait for the Northern light we learn the bacics for northern lights- and nightphotography. We photograph the sky, the Northern light, ourselves and the nature around us. The tour ends with a cup of coffee or tea by the fire. SD Memorycard 8GB are possible to buy on location SEK 200.Maximum 16 participants
Daily: 19:00-23:30 (time is approximate) From March 26 20:00-00:30 No tours Dec 24 and 31. Price: £160 pp.
EQUIPMENT RENTAL
If you want to head out for your very own adventure, we have some equipment available for rental.
DAY RENTAL
Cross-country skis £30 pp (poles & boots included).
Snow shoes £30 pp (ski poles included).
Backpack £9 pp.
Ice fishing equipment & permit £30 pp.
Optional Excursions at the Treehotel:
DOG SLEDDING TOURS
A tour with dog and sled through the pristine forest and over the frozen river provides a dream-like feeling. You’re side by side with nature and we promise you an unforgettable experience. The tour begins at Treehotel where our guide will provide you with warm clothing, gloves and hat. After a safety briefing and instructions it’s time to go! After an hour of sledding, we’ll pause to enjoy a warm drink in the beautiful wilderness before returning to Treehotel.
Sitting on the sled
4 guests/ sled. This is a two hour tour with an experienced guide that will take you through our beautiful landscape on a sled. Min. 2 persons. Price includes transfer, experienced guide, warm clothing and hot drinks. Number of participants: 2-8 Minimum age: At least 7 years to participate in this excursion. Price £245 pp
Sharing sled
2 guests / sled. After short instructions in how to drive a dog team, we will go on a trip for 2 hours. You will get your own dog team with approx. 4-6 dogs/sled. After half the tour you can switch driver. Min. 2 persons. Price £260 pp
Drive your own sled
1 guest / sled. After short instructions in how to drive a dog team, we will go on a trip for 2 hours. You will get your own dog team with approx. 3-4 dogs/sled. Min. age is 14 years old. Min. 2 persons. Price £310 pp
Day tour
1 guest/ sled
The price includes an own dog team, a professional dog musher and a lighter lunch. The trip lasts for approx. 5 hours. Min. 2 persons. Price £450 pp
SNOWMOBILE SAFARI 5-6 HOURS
Snowmobile Safari (50 km/~ 5-6hours) AFTER BREAKFAST our guides will pick you up at your hotel for short and transfer to our start point. The Expedition starts with an educational part where your guides inform about safety, and how to handle the 550 cc touring snow-mobiles. Then we start our safari along the frozen Råne River. We will pass through the forest landscape with all its different characters of nature from moors to thick snowcovered pine forest. After a half day of snow-mobile driving we reach Gumberget Mountain, a high mountain with a spectacular view over the river valley here we make a stop at the wind shelter for our outdoor lunch sitting onreindeer skins around the campfire. Chances to see moose, reindeer and other wildlife arenormally good. After Lunch we will cross a lake where we will try on some ice fishing. Operated by Creactive adventure . The tour contains: An experienced guide, Snowmobile (One snowmobile per two guests), Warm clothes, boots, gloves, helmets. Lunch and/or hot beverages are included in the tour. Season: December through April. Price: £335 per person. 2 persons per snowmobile. Plus transfer £260 for 2-4 guest. Single driver: £110 supplement pp. Min: 2 persons. Skill level required: None. Instructions on driving a snow mobile will be given before the tour.
NORTHERN LIGHTS SNOWMOBILE OR DAY TOUR 2.5 HOURS
Riding a snowmobile through a beautiful winter landscape is a liberating feeling, just like surfing or riding a motorbike. If you haven't tried it, it's a must. If you have, you're going to want to do it again. The tour includes: An experienced guide, Snowmobile (one snowmobile per two guests), warm clothes, boots, gloves, helmets, coffee, Tea, Hot chocolate, snack. Price: £170 pp. Notes: The tour is only available in clear weather. For "single ride" snowmobile, add £62 pp.
NORTHERN LIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY
Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis, can be seen here in Lapland when the sky is clear combined with solar activity. We go to nearby Bodträskån which lies in the middle of the forest. Here you can experience silence and darkness, a good place to see the Aurora and discover Arctic winter at night. Together with a photographer we set you up with a tripod and a DSLR camera. Step by step you are given instructions how to capture the night sky and you will have beautiful pictures with you home on your memory card. Tour includes: Certified guide, transport, DSLR camera, tripod, hot beverages. Tour Length: 2,5 hours, 8.30 pm - 11 pm. Transfer: 20min, one way by car from Harads. Dates: October - March. Min/ Max persons: 2-6. Bring: Warm clothes, SD Memory card (optional). Price: £170 pp, children 7-12 years: £85 pp.
ICE DINING 2.5 HOURS
A new beautiful and exciting activity in the moonlight with the chance to see the Northern ights. The evening is lit by torches and candles while we serve a 3 course dinner in a heated tipi tent on an ice covered lake. You sit on reindeer skins while enjoying a fantastic meal over two and a half hours. Season December-April. Included: Warm clothes and shoes, transport by snowmobile 10 minutes, 3 course dinner with wine or beer. Price: £235 pp. Child £100 pp.
BEAR DINNER WITH SAMI HISTORY
Including: Three course á la carte bear dinner. Local alcohol free drinks from nature (Wine and beer can be purchased separately) “The bear has always been a sacred animal for the Swedish natives, associated with rites and traditions. In the glow of the fire you will experience the Sami bear ceremony with the Legend of the Bear; the rituals, the hunting, the celebration and afterwards you will taste the meat. You will hear stories and songs, get knowledge of the Sami culture and see traditional clothing presented by the famous Sami artist Katarina Rimpi. Maybe you also will learn how to jojk?” This activity is only available to a minimum of 4 guests. Activity must be booked 10 days in advance. Price: £245 pp with 4-6 pax.
MEET THE SAMI CULTURE & ARCITC CIRCLE VISIT
Your guide picks you up in the morning and takes you on a guided tour to Flakaberg, a village about 80 km from Harads. Here we’ll visit the family of Lars Eriksson who will show his reindeer pastures and talk about the Sami culture. In winter, you’re invited to Lars cabin , where you’ll be served a typical Sami lunch. In summer around a campfire in a teepee-like “kåta.” The kind hospitality of Lars and his family will give you memories for life. Activity length: approx. 6 hours. Price: £280 pp. Price includes transport, experienced guide and lunch. Number of participants: 2-8 pax.
MOOSE SAFARI BY SNOWMOBILE
We go by snowmobile through the wilderness of Harads to search for the “king of beasts”. If we’re lucky we will also see other animals such as foxes, reindeers and forest birds. Activity length: 2,5 hour. Price: £170 pp, children 3-12 years £85. Tour includes: Experienced guide, drinks and snacks. Number of participants: 2-4 perpsons.
BUILD YOUR OWN IGLOO
7 - 9 hours igloo building in the Harads wilderness. Excursion includes: Profession Igloo guide, transfer, euqipment fo rigloo building and lunch. Min 4 guests, max 8 guests per excursion. Price is £285 pp.
NORDIC SKI TOURING
With stable wooden skiis and a certified guide, you will glide silently over the snow like the Samis has done for ages. We will ski on flat ground in a slow pace and take regular breaks. In the middle of the snow landscape, your guide will prepare coffee and tea overopen fire served with organic home baked pastry. This is an opportunity for you to get close to and learn about the Arctic nature while gently exercising your whole body. Close to a frozen pond, your guide will prepare coffee and tea over open fire. Tour includes: Certified guide, transport, touring skis, ski poles, hot beverages, organic home baked pastry. Tour Length: 3 or 5 hours incl. 20 min transfer one way Min/ Max persons: 2-8. Transfer: 20min, one way by car from Harads. Dates: December - April (depending on snow conditions) Physical Activity: Medium. Bring: Warm clothes. Price: 3 hours with swedish fika £160 pp. 5 hours with outdoor lunch £205 pp. Recommended age: from 13 years
PINE TREE FOREST SNOWSHOE WALK
Snowshoeing is a fun winter activity that needs no special skills and can be enjoyed at any pace. It´s an easy way to experience a winter landscape. The snowshoes gives you the possibilty to walk on deep snow without sinking down. Together with your certified guide, you will walk in untouched snow and discover the forest. Learn about the typical fauna, survival skills and follow animal tracks in the snow. Close to a frozen pond, your guide will prepare coffee and tea over open fire. Tour includes: Certified guide, transport, snowshoes, hot beverages, organic home baked pastry. Tour Length: 3 hours. Transfer: 20min, one way by car from Harads. Dates: December - April (depending on snow conditions). Min/ Max persons: 2-4. Bring: Warm clothes. Price: 3 hours with swedish fika £160 pp, children 7-12 years 50% discount. 5 hours with outdoor lunch £205 pp, children 7-12 years 50% discount.
ICE FISHING
Price includes: Professional guide, transfer, fishing equipment and lunch. Activity offered 1 January - 1 April. As the activity requires strong ice and dates are due to change. Temperature limit - 25 degrees. Activity length: approx. 3 hours. Price: £145 pp. Child under 12 year 50% discount. Children under 3 years for free.
ICE FISHING COMBINED WITH SKIING OR SNOWSHOE TOUR
Together with a private guide you will snowshoe or ski among snow-covered trees and over frozen ponds. We will talk about the typical fauna, survival skills and look for animal tracks in the snow. In the middle of the snow landscape, your guide will prepare an outdoor lunch over open fire. After the lunch you will try your fishing luck on the frozen lake. You will be equipped with an ice fishing rod and to keep you warm we will serve you coffee and home baked pastry. Includes: Private guide, transfer, snowshoes/skis, fishing rod, organic outdoor lunch, hot drinks, organic home baked pastry, locally produced delicacies. tour Length: 5 hours incl. 20 min transfer one way. Min / Max persons: 2-8. Price: £205 pp, children 7-12 years £135 pp.
DISCOVER STORFORSEN NATURE RESERVE
Northern Europe’s largest rapid. Even in extreme cold, the water does not freeze here. To get here, your guide will drive at a small gravel road through the forest, which gives you good chances to spot reindeers. At Storforsen, you walk an easy 2 km nature trail on wooden walkways, which take you upstream close to the rapid. This part is made on your own and in your own pace. Your guide will meet you up and take you to the warming fire, where an organic meal is made for you on the traditional Murrikka pan. There will be plenty of time to soak in the atmosphere or explore more of the area. Tour includes: Certified guide, transport, organic meal. Tour Length: 4 - 5 hours. Transfer: 1 h, one way by car from Harads. Location: Storforsen. Min/ Max persons: 2-8. Physical Activity: Low, it's an easy walk. Bring: Warm clothes. Price: £220 pp, children 3-12 years £110 pp.
SPEEDY SKIJORING (HORSE-PULLED SKIING)
Are you looking for a fun challenge? Test your balance on a pair of horse-pulled skis or bobsleigh and experience the speed and excitement! You’ll skijor in a harness behind the horse with an experienced guide as your co-rider. The speed depends on how steady you are on your legs. Warm shoes and clothes are a must; there’s a high risk you’ll get closer to the snow than you think. We’ll stick to the open fields so you can fall softly in the snow. Activity length: 1-2 hours. Price: Incl. transfers to/from Treehotel: £190 pp. Children 50% discount. Tour includes experienced guide, horse, equipment and skis or bobsleigh. Number of participants: 2-8 pax. Offered: December 15th to March 15th if snow permits.
SEGWAY GUIDED TOUR
A new way to experience nature. Quiet, friendly and sustainable. Easy to learn. Experience an exciting day by Segway There are many fine trails around Harads and Luleå River. And with our talented guide on board, you’ll roll through woods and fields. We drive through the village Harads on the road and the last part on the footpaths of the countryside. You stop in different places where the guide talks about what you see. Activity length: 1,5 hour. Price: £170 pp with guide. (Without guide, 1 hour rental is £70 pp incl. instructions, helmet and map.) Trou includes: Training for about 15 minutes. segway, helmet, experienced guide and light refreshments. Number of participants: 2-4 persons. Minimum age: 18 years. 12 years with a parent's company.
TAIGA FOREST ON FATBIKE
On this tour you are in for an exclusive experience. Biking on snow, through the old woods and open meadows, maybe seeing moose and reindeers. Fatbike is like a mountain bike but with balloon tires that makes it easier to bike on soft surfaces. And much more fun since you reach areas you can’t reach otherwise.
Included: Guide; experienced adventure cyclist, Fatbike, helmet.
Min/Max: 2/2 pax.
Physical fitness: Medium
Choose level: Easy, medium, demanding
Clothing: According to temperature.
Location: Start and end at Treehotel, Harads.
Minimum age: 16 years.
Period: October to April.
On booking: State your length for right size Fatbike.
Short tour:
The tour starts directly from Treehotel after a short introduction on how to bike on a fatbike. We bike in the woods along narrow forest roads and winding snowmobile trails, over bogs and frozen creeks. About half way we take a break to fuel up with some hot beverage and homemade berry muffins before taking on the last part of the tour. Tour Length: 2,5 hours. Included: Hot beverage and berry muffin. Price: £ 180 pp
Full day tour:
Same start as for the short tour before we take a turn deeper into the woods. After a couple of hours it’s time to make a fire and have lunch. We will barbecue sausages and try reindeer meet together with some bread and coffee/tea before getting back on the bikes for some more winding tracks, photos and memories. Tour Length: 5 hours. Included: Hot beverage and lunch. Price: £270 pp.
THE TREE SAUNA
A steam bath offers both relaxation and stimulation for philosophical thoughts and ideas. Our tree sauna has comfortable space for up to 8 people. Price: 2 hours includes towel, bathrobe, soap & shampoo. Small tree sauna £10 pp. Big tree sauna £24 pp. Sauna/relax package 3 hours. Includes cold drinks beer/cider, local snacks, towel, bathrobe, soap , shampoo £ 50 pp. The is also an outdoor hot tub chargeable for £230 per use.
FOREST SPA
Romantic wood-fired bathtub for two people. Price: 3 hours £115 pp. Included: Sauna and shower, towel, bathrobe, soap , shampoo.
Package Includes:
- Return flights from London Gatwick to Kiruna and return from Luleaa (other UK airports upon request)
- 1 piece of check-in luggage per traveler (up to 20 kg)
- Breakfast daily
- Transfer: Kiruna Airport - Icehotel
- 1 night in Iceroom at the Icehotel
- 1 night in warm room at the Icehotel
- Transfer: Icehotel - Kiruna Train station
- Train: Kiruna - Boden
- Transfer: Boden Train Station - Treehotel
- 1 night in Treehotel (option of 6 types of accommodation in the wilderness)
- 2 nights' at Britta's Pensionat
- Transfer: Britta's Pensionat - Luleaa Airport
- 24-hour emergency service
- ATOL protection
- All taxes
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