Stockholm & Ice Hotel

SWEDEN:  STOCKHOLM & ICE HOTEL

6-Day Independent Tour

Available Between: December 12, 2024 – March 31, 2025

 

Your holiday break begins in Sweden’s beautiful capital, Stockholm – the capital of life and movement. Stockholm is built on 14 islands all part of an archipelago. Sweden’s Capital is charming, vibrant and surrounded by beauty and water – hence it’s nickname, Venice of the North. After enjoying an urban lifestyle in Stockholm continue north – 200km inside the Arctic Circle to the world-famous Ice hotel.

ITINERARY INCLUDES

• 2 nights accommodation in hotel in Tromsø with private shower/WC, breakfast included
• 2 nights accommodation in Stockholm, double occupancy, with private facilities
• Overnight train from Stockholm to Kiruna in a private 2-3 person private compartment
• 1 night in an Ice room at the Ice Hotel
• 1 night in warm accommodation (Kaamos rooms) at the Ice Hotel
• 4 Breakfasts [B]
• Transfer from Kiruna train station to the Ice Hotel
• Transfer from the Ice Hotel to the Airport

*The ICEHOTEL® opens gradually in several phases. The first phase is completed mid-December and each week a new section will open. More suites and rooms will be available each week until mid-January when the construction of ICEHOTEL® is completed in full.

ITINERARY – 6 DAYS

DAY 1     ARRIVE STOCKHOLM
Independent arrival in Stockholm. This urban and trendy city will impress you with its interesting museums and castles. The city keeps its’ warm atmosphere apparent in the old town. Take time to explore the small and winding alleyways – the perfect area to find a suitable restaurant for the evening. Our recommended hotel for this evening is the Clarion Hotel Sign. The Clarion Sign hotel is close to all attractions allowing you to explore this fabulous city with ease. Accommodation at the Clarion Hotel Sign or similar (2 nights).

DAY 2     STOCKHOLM                                                                                 [B]
After breakfast the day is yours to continue exploring Stockholm. Our recommended top 10 includes the following: Gamla Stan – The Old Town, Vasamuseét – The Vasa Museum, Skansen Open Air Museum, Kungliga Slottet – The Royal Palace, Stadshuset – The City Hall, Drottningholms Slott – The Drottningholm Palace, Östermalmshallen – The Östermalm Food Court, Millesgården – Art Museum, Moderna Museét – Museum of Modern Art and Kungsträdgården – City Park. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 3     STOCKHOLM – KIRUNA (OVERNIGHT TRAIN)            [B]
Breakfast at the hotel and the rest of the day is yours to spend at leisure. In the late evening, depart by overnight train from Stockholm to Kiruna. Overnight on-board the train in a private sleeping compartment.

DAY 4     ARRIVAL IN KIRUNA
Transfer from the central railway station in Kiruna to the world famous Ice hotel located in the village of Jukkasjarvi. The rest of your day is at leisure in this unique and breathtaking area. Tonight you will experience an overnight in the Ice hotel. The Ice rooms are especially comfortable and spacious – you will get a good night’s sleep in minus 5 degrees. You sleep in thermal sleeping bags on a special bed built of snow and ice, on reindeer skins. Accommodation in an Ice room.

DAY 5     ICE HOTEL                                                                                     [B]
This morning you are awakened with a cup of hot lingon-berry juice at your bedside. Breakfast buffet with morning sauna and towels included. Your day is at leisure to simply enjoy your surroundings or book an activity as per your preference – list on request. Overnight in warm accommodation.

DAY 6     KIRUNA – DEPART                                                                    [B]
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your return flight home.  End of services.

NORTHERN LIGHTS: The Northern Lights are visible in the northern sky from September through April when the sky is clear and free of clouds. Like many natural wonders, it is an ephemeral spectacle – the Northern Lights may be visible, they may appear for a bit and then be gone (it is not a TV show that you can just turn on and off). But it is worth the patience which is much required. Because they are a winter event, you need to be prepared to wait outside while looking for them. It is best to dress very warmly, in layers, with good footwear, gloves, hats and whatever else makes you comfortable while you await this truly outstanding event. For the best photos we recommend using a tripod.