The original ICEHOTEL is located as far as 200km inside the Arctic Circle, in the little village of Jukkasjärvi, and on the banks of Torne River. This place has been a crossroads and marketplace for the reindeer herders, the Sami, and fur traders from the south for more than 400 years. Historically, few tourists have visited Jukkasjärvi throughout its long, dark, cold and snowy winters. However, in 1989, the ICEHOTEL was created for the first time and it turned the seasons on their head, making the northern winter the peak tourist season. 2012/13 marks the 23rd anniversary of the yearly rebuilding of the ICEHOTEL and it has become one of the world’s largest ice structures.

Abisko, in the middle of the Aurora zone, is considered to be one of best places on earth to see the Aurora Borealis. A visit to the Aurora Sky Station, accessible only by a chairlift which is high up above the lights of the village, allow you a great chance to experience the Northern Lights.

Countries visited

• Sweden

Places visited

• Stockholm
• Jukkasjärvi
• Kiruna

Transportation

Transfer to the ICEHOTEL and to Abisko

Included In Price

*1 night in an ice room at ICEHOTEL
*1 night in warm hotel room at ICEHOTEL
*2 nights in cosy family owned lodge in Abisko
*Daily breakfast, and half board in Abisko
*Dogsled ride to wilderness camp with lunch
*Evening snow mobile ride with dinner (2 people per scooter)
*Dinner at Aurora Sky Station
*Visit reindeer farm including lunch
*Warm winter clothes at ICEHOTEL and in Abisko (not in between)

Meals Included

This tour includes 7 meals; 4 breakfasts 3 dinners

Not Included In Price

International flight tickets, meals other than described, travel insurance, visas, gratitudes and any items of personal nature.

Day 1: Arrive Kiruna, transfer to Jukkasjärvi

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On arrival in Kiruna you will be brought to Jukkasjärvi, and your accommodation at the ICEHOTEL. The evening is free for optional activities.

In the evening you can enjoy a drink in the icebar before settling into your snow room at the ICEHOTEL.

Inside ICEHOTEL, the temperature is never colder than -5 °C to -8 °C, regardless of how cold it may be outside. Dress in warm thermal underwear, put on a hat and slip into the cozy sleeping bag. You are awakened in the morning with a cup of hot lingonberry juice at your bedside. Breakfast buffet, morning sauna and towels are included in your stay.

Accommodation

Snow room at the ICEHOTEL

Meals Included

none

Day 2: Dog sledding and Aurora Hunt

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What better way to start the day than a dog sled journey across the snowy landscape to a wilderness camp, followed by lunch. Afterwards ride back to the kennel to learn more about the Arctic dogs and their daily life. In the evening, rug up for a snowmobile excursion in search of the Northern Lights. Dinner included at a wilderness camp.

This evening you will stay in a warm room, i.e. a normal hotel room and enjoy a good long sleep.

Accommodation

Warm room in Jukkasjärvi

Meals Included

1 x Breakfasts
1 x Dinners

Day 3: In the Middle of the Aurora Zone

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After breakfast transfer to Kiruna train station for an hour’s train ride to Abisko. An evening visit to the Aurora Sky Station, including an aurora exhibition and dinner.

Abisko, in the middle of the Aurora zone, is considered to be the best place on earth to see the Aurora Borealis. With its fresh, clean air and its practically permanent cloud-free sky the prerequisites in Abisko are optimal. More or less active northern lights can be seen almost every night, however, can never be guaranteed.

Accommodation

Cosy family owned lodge in Abisko

Meals Included

1 x Breakfasts
1 x Dinners

Day 4: Feed the Reindeer

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In the morning, visit the Sámi Village of Gabna and local reindeer herder’s homestead. After lunch, feed the reindeers and have a go at driving a reindeer sledge.

Accommodation

Cosy family owned lodge in Abisko

Meals Included

1 x Breakfasts
1 x Dinners

Day 5: Depart Kiruna

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After breakfast transfer to Kiruna Airport.

Meals Included

1 x Breakfasts