Fulfil your Winter Bucket List with this exciting winter holiday in the world famous ICEHOTEL. Located in the norhternmost part of Swedish Lapland. Including Northern Lights hunting, Dog Sledding, Snowmobiling and Sámi culture, 200km above the Arctic Circle.
Chasing the magical Northern Lights and crossing the Arctic Circle are on top of many travelers’ bucket lists. With this 4-day adventure you will fulfil your winter bucket list, a unique adventure 200 kilometers north of the Arctic Circle.
Imagine the dancing Northern Lights above you, while driving on a snowmobile through the arctic winter landscape. Discover the stunning snowy terrain on an exciting dog sledding safari, and ride on a reindeer sledge during a Sámi culture tour. To make this package even more memorable, you’ll stay a night in a unique and freshly carved Ice Room in the ICEHOTEL. The world’s first hotel made entirely of snow and ice! Additionally, you’ll be able to grab a drink in the ICEBAR. Savor a bespoke Ice Menu dinner with some dishes served on ice- made plates. This truly is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that will leave you with unforgettable memories. With its perfect combination of adventure, culture, and luxury, this package is sure to exceed your wildest dreams
During this Winter Bucket List holiday you will stay in the world’s first ICEHOTEL, locted in the small village of Jukkasjärvi. Since 1989, the hotel has been reincarnated every winter from massive ice blocks harvested from the adjacent Torne River. A hotel and an art exhibition with ever-changing art made out of ice and snow. Here you will stay one night in a one-of-a-kind Ice Room and the remaining two nights in a cozy, hotel-standard warm room.
SEK 21900
December – March
3 nights ICEHOTEL, combination of:
Including 3 activities
Winter Bucket List | 4 days / 3 nights
Welcome to Swedish Lapland! On arrival to Kiruna Airport, you land 150km north from the Arctic Circle into the northernmost part of Sweden. A short transfer will bring you to the family owned hotel Camp Ripan, close to the heart of Kiruna city. Here you will stay in a comfortable private timber chalet. The hotel’s rewarded Aurora Spa invites you to wander between heat and cold. Relax indoors and enjoy the winter white landscape through panorama windows, or feel the cool caress of the polar winter across your cheek while enveloped by the comfort of the outdoor warm pool. If you are lucky, the colorful dance of the Northern Lights will entertain you!
After a good night sleep and enjoying a rich Scandinavian breakfast buffet, a private taxi transfer will take you to world’s first ICEHOTEL. You may visit the ICEHOTEL Art Exhibition where you can see the fantastic sculptures and the ice rooms in peace on your own. A non-alcoholic drink at the ICEBAR is included in your visit. Before heading back to the hotel, you may check the souvenir shop. If you are interested in learning more about the indigenous Sámi culture and their reindeers. We have selected several optional tours where you can choose from.
During the evening you go hunting for the magical Northern Lights by dog sled! By arriving at the Husky Kennel, you can relax and take place on warm reindeer skins on a sled and enjoy the dark polar night! The team of friendly huskies will pull you through the sparkling winter wonderland. Immerse yourself in the dark wintry nights of Lapland and escape the city lights with the enthusiast huskies. Along the route a stop will be made to enjoy a warm outdoor dinner and a hot drink by the campfire. Meanwhile, the guide will provide you with more information about the Northern Lights. An experience which will give you memories for a lifetime!
Today you will continue northward to the small mountain village of Abisko. Situated within a bowl of mountains, Abisko is well known as the “Blue Hole” (a patch of permanently clear sky) because of its little cloudy and snowy weather. In addition to its location on the Auroral Oval, Abisko becomes the best place in Europe for observing the magical natural phenomenon Northern Lights. A transfer will take you to the Kiruna train station, followed by a 1,5-hour scenic train ride towards Abisko. In the evening you will take the chairlift up to the Aurora Sky Station, 900 meters above sea level, which is listed in the Lonely Planet’s top 10 places of the world for Northern Lights viewing. After arriving, you have an opportunity to learn more about the Northern Lights by participating in a guided tour. The last chairlift ride down leaves at 01:00.
In the morning you may take it easy after having a late night in the Aurora Sky Station. If you plan to wake up early then there are many optional tours to choose from to explore the Abisko National Park in your preferred way. What about taking part in a scenic snowmobile tour driving high up in the mountain areas. Ice fishing or snowshoe walking into the unspoiled winter wonderland? We can recommend visiting the Naturum visitor center for the Abisko National Park to learn more about the region.
After dinner, you may choose for a relaxed last evening in the hotel, or spend one more evening outdoors chasing the Northern Lights by joining an optional snowmobile Northern Lights safari.
After daily enjoying new experiences it’s time to travel home. Depending on your flight schedule, maybe you have some time left to relax in this Northernmost part of Swedish Lapland. If you have an early flight, then it is time to get ready and check out of your hotel room. A transfer will be arranged for you from Abisko to Kiruna Airport. You can look back on your amazing 5 days visit to Swedish Lapland!
After daily striking of topics from your Bucket List, today it’s time to travel home. Depending on your flight schedule, you may have some time to relax and unwind. If you’re feeling creative, try your hand at ice sculpture making under the guidance of an experienced instructor. If your flight is early, check out of your hotel room and take a private transfer to Kiruna Airport. For a truly memorable farewell to Lapland, upgrade your departure transfer to a thrilling dogsled ride to the airport.
Upon arrival at Kiruna airport, you will be transferred to the ICEHOTEL in Jukkasjärvi, a small village 200km north of the Arctic Circle. This unique hotel is made entirely of ice and snow. You’ll spend the night in a freshly carved Ice Room, where the temperature ranges from -5 to -8°C. Sleep comfortably in a thermal sleeping bag on a thick mattress. Consider upgrading to an Art Suite or Deluxe Suite with a private sauna and bathroom. Explore the ICEHOTEL, visit the ICEBAR, and see the ice sculptures. In the evening, enjoy a 3-course dinner at the hotel’s restaurant. After dinner, join an optional Northern Lights safari to spot one of the most magical natural phenomenon the earth has to offer.
Wake up amidst breathtaking ice sculptures and warm up with hot lingonberry juice. After a rejuvenating sauna session and shower, you’ll embark on an exciting dog sledding tour, gliding through the winter wonderland of frozen lakes, old pine forests, and snowy trails. Take a break in a traditional Sámi tipi tent, where you’ll enjoy hot drinks and cookies while listening to stories about the area and its wildlife. In the evening, join a thrilling snowmobile safari across the Arctic wintry landscape, with a cozy dinner in a wilderness cabin along the way. If luck is on your side, you’ll witness the astonishing Aurora lighting up the dark polar sky.
Spend the day with a local Sámi reindeer herder, where you will learn more about their culture. Meet and feed reindeer and try lasso throwing, a crucial but traditional technique for gathering reindeer. Take an exhilarating short reindeer sledge ride through the snow-covered forest. Enjoy a traditional Sámi lunch around a campfire, featuring dishes like smoked reindeer meat and locally picked lingonberries. The herder will share stories about the land and their interaction with the nature, giving you a glimpse into the modern Sámi way of life. This evening you will enjoy a fascinating 4-course Ice Menu dinner. Some of the dishes will be served on plates made by ice from the Torne River! Inspired by the Northern Swedish culture, the chef creates modern dishes with carefully selected local ingredients of the season.
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