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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: 7 Dec 2012 - 13 April 2013, plus 30 December 2012 and 13 February 2013
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 Ice Hotel at Jukkasjärvi was the first hotel of its kind and is therefore perhaps the most extensive of all ice hotel projects. The hotel is built of ice and snow with designs inspired by the local nature i.e. Jukkasjärvi, the River Torne, the cold Arctic climate and The Northern Lights. The Ice Hotel has several different 'room' categories; a snow room which is simple but spacious accommodation where you sleep in thermal sleeping bags on reindeer skins on a bed built of snow and ice or an Ice Room With additional furniture made from ice and unique artwork decorating the room. Those not on a buget may also choose to stay in an Art Suite with ice art in the shape of fantastic design and wonderful sculptures. Standard, of course, is the Ice Bar and lounge where you can mingle with other guests sipping colourful cocktails from glasses made of ice, however you may also choose the warmer option i.e. to sit in the warm building connected to the Ice Hotel around a crackling fire until it is time for bed. A hot drink, breakfast and sauna are included the following morning.
Warm accommodation is provided in Kaamos Hotel Room where the double rooms are spacious and bright with a contemporary Scandinavian design. The double bed in some rooms can be converted into twin beds (please advise at time of booking). All rooms have TV, phone and kettle.
Description: Learn to master the vehicle that gives you a sense of freedom out of the ordinary on a 40 kms long snowmobile safari in Lapland’s virgin forests.
Operates: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays 1530 -1730
Price: £90 per person (2 per snowmobile).
N. B. Driving licence required
Description: An extra long snowmobile tour that will take you into the wilderness and to one of our wilderness camps. Traditional wilderness lunch is included.
Operates: Daily, 1115-1445.
Price: £155 per person (2 per snowmobile).
N. B. Driving licence required.
Description: In co-operation with the Swedish Institute of Space Physics is a snowmobile excursion in search of the magic Northern Lights. Trained guides will tell you about the mythical celestial phenomenon. 3-course dinner with local ingredients served in a wilderness camp.
Operates: Daily, 1900-2300, until 28 March, 2000-0000 between 29 March and 20 April.
Price: £175 per person (2 per snowmobile).
N. B. Driving licence required.
Description: 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 included.
Operates: Daily, 1100 - 1500.
Price: £295 per person.
Description: 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.
Operates: Daily: 0900-1500.
Price: £159 per person.
Description: Together with Icelandic horses you ride out into the winter night and hopefully see the Northern Lights and moose. Transfer and traditional Sami wilderness meal served in a Sami lavvu included. Minimum age 12 years, max weight 90kg.
Operates: Daily, 1530-2030 until 28 Feb, 1700-2200 between 1 and 31 Mar.
Price: £159 per person.
Description: Join Sami guides to reindeer camp, take part in Sami everyday life, its rich culture and the excitement of driving your own reindeer sled. Transfer, coffee and sandwich served in a traditional Sami tent are included. This tour is certified with the Swedish Ecotourism Society's label, Nature's Best.
Operates: Daily, 1400 - 1700.
Price: £140 per person, children 3-12 £75.
Description: An activity that is part of the project ICEMoose which takes you on a guided tour by minibus through the moose’ winter grazing land. Transfer, coffee and cake is included.
Operates: Daily, 0830-1230.
Price: £88 per person, 10% of which goes to the project.
Description: Let yourself be guided into the magical world of ice sculpting with sharp tools and professional guidance from artists. Age limit 12 years.
Operates: Daily, 1430, about 2-3 hours.
Price: £65 per person.
Description: Experience Jukkasjärvi’s snowy forests on snowshoes or skis. Coffee and cake served in the wilderness camp included.
Operates: Daily, 0845-1045.
Price: £68 per person.
Description: Take a seat in the sled, experience the howling dogs, and then the silence when the journey begins... Coffee and cake over a campfire is included.
Operates: Daily, 0930 - 1100 and 1300 - 1430
Price: £139 per person
Description: 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.
Operates: Daily, 0900 - 1300
Price: £199 per person (children 8-15 years £139)
Description: A guided tour of Europe's only civilian space centre - an international centre for space research. Transfers included.
Operates: Daily, 0830-1230
Price: £65 per person, students £60, children 3-12 years £32.
Please view our Terms & Conditions for this holiday.
To book call 01274 875 199 or