FROM THE BALTIC TO THE BLACK SEA
Kiruna Winter Experience
Kiruna is the most northern town in Sweden, nestled in the wilderness of Swedish Lapland. In winter, under a thick blanket of crisp white snow, it is a winter wonderland where nothern lights dance in the sky, huskies pull sledges through the snow-sprinkled trees, the Icehotel is reinvented for another year and Sami culture welcomes you to enjoy the cold, stark landscape wrapped up warm around a fire with a hot drink and storytelling. A beautiful place with extraordinary people and experiences.
Swedish Lapland short break * 5 nights * Winter activities * Icehotel experience * Tailored to suit you * From EUR pp
Day 1
Transfer From Kiruna Airport To Your Hotel
Our driver will meet you in the arrivals hall and drive you to your hotel (they will be holding a sign with your name on it). Welcome to Kiruna! Check in to your hotel and relax for the evening; enjoy dinner in the restaurant, take a stroll in the local surroundings, enjoy the hotel spa... the evening is free for you to get settled in.
(There are many different activities available in Swedish Lapland, so please discuss with us what you are interested in - photography tours, northern lights hunting, wildlife... we can then recommend the best experiences for you!)
Day 2
Northern Lights Hunt By Snowmobile Group Tour
Join us on an exciting hunt for the Northern lights by snowmobile. From the Camp Ripan area we ride out into the polar night to get a glimpse of the mythical light phenomena. During our trip we will take a break out in the wilderness and enjoy a light snack from the Lapland kitchen. You even have the opportunity to drive your own snowmobile at an extra fee if you do not wish to take turns.
Day 3
Forest Escape Husky Ride Group Tour
Experience a ride on a dog sled through the magical winter landscape of Lapland. The landscape is like something out of a storybook and the cold air is filled with the warm breath of our huskies as they run along an exciting forest trail away from other tourist kennels. Half-way, we stop at our lávvu, a traditional Sami-style tipi, where you will warm yourself around a roaring fire with a steaming mug of coffee or hot chocolate in your hands, served with homemade apple cake. The scenery that surrounds you is beautiful, and with plenty of time to cuddle the dogs, we’re sure it’s an experience you’ll remember forever. You may even see reindeer or moose on your adventure!
This is the perfect tour for families, couples and individuals where you sit on a sled driven by a professional guide, so you can relax and enjoy time in nature with our friendly huskies.
Day 4
Kiruna - Jukkasjarvi Private Transfer
Our driver will meet you at your hotel reception and drive you to Jukkasjarvi - to the Icehotel. Explore the Icehotel, a drink in the bar is quite an experience!
Day 5
Ráidu – Meet The Reindeer Tour
For thousands of years, the Sámi people have lived in harmony with nature and their reindeer, constantly moving in search of food for the herd. After a short transfer from Icehotel, you encounter the Sámi culture at Nutti Sámi Siida, founded by the Sámi Nils Nutti.
Here you get to meet and feed the curious reindeer and learn more about the Sámi lifestyle and the indigenous people of the region. Try driving a reindeer sled around a fenced 200-meter track, a wooden sled, pulled by a reindeer – a real adrenaline-kick. You then gather around the fire in a traditional Sámi tent where you are served coffee and get to taste the Sámi signature dish suovas. The tour ends with a short transfer and you will be back at Icehotel at 5 pm.
The tour lasts 3 hours, and is suitable for everyone. This tour is certified with the Swedish Ecotourism Society’s Label, Nature’s Best Sweden.
Day 6
Jukkasjarvi - Kiruna Airport Private Transfer
Our driver will meet you at your hotel reception and drive you to Kiruna Airport.
Overview
Swedish Lapland short break
5 nights
Winter activities
Icehotel experience
Tailored to suit you
From EUR pp
Notes
For groups of friends we can offer a discount, so please ask us about this
If you want to visit a particular place or event - we can arrange this!
This tour does not include flights - you can book your own or we can do this for you
Tailor-made itineraries are our speciality and we want you to get the right tour for you
Call or email us to discuss your plans
More Reviews
THANKS FOR ALL OF YOUR EXPERTISE IN ARRANGING OUR ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME HOLIDAY IN SWEDEN. IT WAS AMAZING.
The dog sledding in the dark was an amazing experience and one we won't soon forget! Very cold and very dark but that did not stop us from having a fantastic time. We learned about dog sledding in general and we had just as much fun interacting with the dogs as we did chatting amiably with the members of the family in their home afterward.It felt very personal/intimate, exactly what we were looking for. The Arctic Bath is one of the most dazzling locations/accommodations that we have ever experienced. The service was assertive without being pushy, they were always there to help when we needed someone but otherwise, it was a very intimate and tranquil stay. The bath itself was amazing, and we will never forget the evening plunge into icy waters. Just amazing. The sauna was something the whole family enjoyed. The food was as dazzling as our lodgings, the Christmas dinner was the highlight with every course thoughtfully prepared and presented. ArcticBath is one of the most romantic spots we have ever been but it was still a fantastic spot for our 5 person family. Our snowshoeing experience was not just a fun trip through the breathtaking landscape but a fascinating lesson in Sweden culture, its floraand fauna, and survival skills. Our guide was very informative and tailored the trip so our kids could keep up and stay engaged. Both the hovercraft ride and the snowmobile trekking were fun and thrilling for all members of our family, racing across the frozen Baltic Sea and through the dazzling snow-covered landscape. As stunning as it was in winter, it is a place we would love to come back to during the summer. Thank you again for organizing a once-in-a-lifetime holiday for our family! We are delighted with our trip.
CHRISTMAS IN SWEDISH LAPLAND, BROTHERS FAMILY, DEC 21
EXCELLENT, WELL BALANCED ITINERARY
In summary, we would like to add that we described our Scandinavian package as EXCELLENT, well BALANCED itinerary and especially the variety of hotels, means of transportation, guides, transfer which were all FLAWLESSLY arranged. After 35 days on the road, we had no desire to terminate the holiday.
SCANDINAVIAN CAPITALS PRIVATE TOUR, MR & MRS WHITE, SEPTEMBER 2019
EXCELLENT, WELL BALANCED ITINERARY
In summary, we would like to add that we described our Scandinavian package as EXCELLENT, well BALANCED itinerary and especially the variety of hotels, means of transportation, guides, transfer which were all FLAWLESSLY arranged. After 35 days on the road, we had no desire to terminate the holiday.
SCANDINAVIAN CAPITALS PRIVATE TOUR, MR & MRS WHITE, SEPTEMBER 2019
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