Sweden
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Day One: Arrive in Sweden
After your flight, take a private transfer to Kiruna where you’ll check into your hotel.
Overnight in Kiruna at Camp Ripan
Meals included: None
Day Two: Embracing the landscape
Get acquainted with your incredible surroundings today – starting with a snowmobile tour across the snowy landscape. Travelling in small groups along tracks around the Torne River, you’ll take it in turns to drive yourselves through the silent wilderness (drivers must be over 18 and hold a valid licence). Break for coffee, cake and local delicacies by a cabin’s roaring fireside, before continuing your adventure. After your morning’s activity, there’s time to relax at the Aurora Spa, a stunning spa with a steaming outdoor pool set in the snow. Unwind in the aromatic sauna, exfoliate with fresh birch leaves or moisturise with pine-scented natural oils. After a relaxing afternoon, set off in search of the Northern Lights – wearing snowshoes. Immerse yourself in the environment as you track towards the best areas to view one of nature’s most amazing spectacles. Your guide will let you set the pace, meaning the trip is suitable for all levels of fitness.
Overnight in Kiruna at Camp Ripan
Meals included: Breakfast
Day Three: Northern Light safari by dog sled
Before another night spotting the Northern Lights, there’s the chance to choose between two optional excursions (see Extras tab for details). Nature lovers can traverse the landscape by minivan, hunting for wild moose along the Kalix River Valley on a safari that allows plenty of photo op stops and includes a splendid al fresco lunch. Alternatively, try your hand at cross-country skiing beside the Torne River. Embrace the silence and peace as you slide across the landscape, finishing with a ski through the forest towards lunch at a traditional Lappish cabin. (For related costs, see the Extras tab.) Later, you’ll set off on a once-in-a-lifetime search for the Northern Lights by dog sled. Heading off into the stillness of dusk, you’re enveloped by the silence of the forest as you traverse frozen lakes and swamps. Even if you don’t see the Aurora Borealis, this is an unforgettably magical experience.
Overnight in Kiruna at Camp Ripan
Meals included: Breakfast
Day Four: Towards the Aurora
After breakfast, you’ll transfer to the rail station to take the train to Abisko, passing frozen lakes and snowy mountains as you travel along the tracks. You’ll be picked up by a driver at the other end and transferred to your hotel in the village where you can relax for the afternoon. Tonight, you’ll be visiting the Aurora Sky Station, the best place in the world from which to see the Northern Lights. Located at the top of Mount Nuolja, 900 metres above sea level, it’s far from distracting noise and light. On this exclusive dinner trip, you’ll start with a chairlift ride up the mountain, allowing your eyes to adjust slowly to the darkness of the park. Follow your ride with a delicious four-course dinner, then learn more about the lights during a guided tour. Afterwards, there will be further free time to admire the lights by yourselves.
Overnight in Abisko at Abisko Turiststation
Meals included: Breakfast, dinner
Day Five: Returning home
After breakfast, you’ll transfer to the rail station to take the train back to Kiruna, ready for your flight home.
Meals included: Breakfast
Overall meals included: 4 Breakfasts; 1 Dinner
What's included:
- Private bilingual or English-speaking guides unless stated otherwise
- Private transfers unless stated otherwise
- Meals as listed
- Mandatory taxes and service fees
- Entrance tickets and permits unless stated otherwise
What's not included:
- International flights to/from experience: call 0208 432 0885 for AX specially negotiated flight rates
- Tips for guides, drivers, porters, hotel and restaurant staff
- Any visa, customs, airport taxes or similar charges before or after the tour
- We cannot guarantee the included hotel breakfast for early departures
- Drinks during meals unless stated otherwise
- Personal expenses, such as laundry
SUITABILITY FOR FAMILIES : Suitable for families with kids over the age of 7 years.
If you intend to travel solo, contact us on 0208 432 0885
GETTING THERE
Typical return Economy flights from London cost around £200 per person and take approximately 4 hours via Stockholm
Experience start point: Kiruna (KRN).
End point: Kiruna (KRN).
Prices for departures to 30th October include a 20% Pioneers Club discount and are subject to Pioneers Club terms & conditions. Click here for more information.
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