The Icehotel, Jukkasjärvi

Imagine being one of the lucky few who stay in the

world famous Icehotel, located in Swedish Lapland.

Once here, you are also in the perfect location to

hunt for the sensational Northern Lights.

Every year the world’s largest igloo, Icehotel, is built by the side of the Torneälven river during mid November where it stands throughout the winter until temperatures rise above zero and it melts away back into the river.

The Icehotel is not only an hotel built of ice and snow but is, in itself, an art project; inspired by the river and built by experienced ice artists who create new and unique art and design each year.

The tiny village of Jukkasjärvi (known locally as Jukkas) lies 17 kms east of Kiruna and 200 km north of the Arctic Circle in Swedish Lapland. A wide range of outdoor activities make the most of the great outdoors and offer a multitude of experiences.

Day 1

Arrive Kiruna Airport by air from the UK, via Stockholm. Met on arrival and transferred to Jukkasjärvi.

1 night JUKKASJÄRVI - Icehotel (BB)

Day 2

Full day at leisure in Jukkasjärvi with the opportunity to pre-book a number of optional activities (see under Excursions).

2 nights JUKKASJÄRVI - Kaamos Hotel Room (BB)

Day 4

Transfer to Kiruna Airport for return flight to the UK.

Departure Day:  Daily from London Heathrow Airport
Departure Dates:  6 Dec 2013 - 28 Mar 2014, plus 30 December 2013 and 13 February 2014
Duration:  3 nights

N.B. Departures also possible from the following airports, subject to flight schedules (please ask for further details).
Manchester (via Stockholm).

The Icehotel, Jukkasjärvi

Northern Lights Tour (snowmobile)
Daily, 1900 - 2300, until 28 March, 2000-Midnight between 29 March and 20 April.
In co-operation with the Swedish Institute of Space Physics is a snowmobile excursion in search of the magical Northern Lights. Trained guides will tell you about the mythical celestial phenomenon. 3-course dinner with local ingredients served in a wilderness camp.
Price: £195 per person/2 persons per snowmobile

Wilderness Tour
Daily, 1230 - 1500
A snowmobiling tour will take you into the wilderness, over frozen lakes and through beautiful arctic Taiga forests. You make a stop at a wilderness camp to enjoy a traditional Swedish Fika.
Price: £109 per person/2 persons per snowmobile

Arctic Wildlife Safari (snowmobile)
Daily, 0900 - 1500
An extra long snowmobile tour that will take you into the wilderness through magnificent mountain sceneries. You learn about animals living in this area like moose, reindeer and grouse and have a chance to encounter them. A traditional wilderness lunch is also included. 45 kms of driving.
Price: £275 per person/2 persons per snowmobile

The Story of Huskies (dog-sled)
Daily, 1115 - 1245 and 1300 - 1430
Take a seat in the sled, experience the howling dogs, and then the silence when the journey begins. Coffee and cake over a camp fire is included.
Price: £145 per person

Everyday Life of a Musher (dog sled)
Daily, 1115 - 1515
An exclusive excursion where you get an insight into a musher’s everyday life by helping your guide who will take you to an isolated wilderness camp. Transfer and a traditional wilderness lunch served in a wilderness camp are included.
Price: £299 per person

Moose Safari (on horseback)
Daily: 0900 - 1500
At the foot of Sweden’s highest mountain, Kebnekaise, you ride Icelandic horses out into the moose' winter grazing land in search of the king of the Lappish forest - the moose. Transfers and lunch included. Minimum age 12 years, max weight 90kg.
Price: £185 per person

Vuoján - Reindeer Sled Excursion (Sami culture)
Daily, 0900 - 1300
Experience handling and driving your own reindeer with a sled in Lapland’s virgin forests. Back at the reindeer camp you feed the reindeer and are then served a traditional Sámi lunch. Transfer included. Age limit 8 years. Age limit for driving own reindeer sled is 16 years.
Price: £265 per person, children: £185 (8-15 years)

Ráidu - Encounter with the Reindeer
Daily, 1400 - 1700
Join Sámi guides to the reindeer camp for an encounter with the reindeer and Sámi culture. Short reindeer sled ride around a track. Transfer, coffee and a sandwich served in a Sámi tent included.
Price: £179 per person, children: £89 (3-12 years)

Ice Sculpting
Daily, 1430 Duration: 2-3 hours
Let yourself be guided into the magical world of ice sculpting with sharp tools and professional guidance from artists. Age limit 12 years.
Price: £69 per person

Snow-Shoe Trekking/Cross-Country Skiing with Guide
Daily, 0845 - 1045
Experience Jukkasjärvi’s snowy forests on snowshoes or skis. Coffee and cake served in the wilderness camp included.
Price: £65 per person

Northern Lights Tour
Daily, 1530 - 2030 until Feb 28, 1700 - 2200
between March 1-31
Together with Icelandic horses you ride out into the winter night and hopefully both see the Northern Lights and moose. Transfer and dinner included.
Price: £185 per person