Ultimate Lapland

ULTIMATE LAPLAND

10-Day Independent Tour

Available Between: December 8, 2024 – March 31, 2025

 

Stockholm, Kiruna, Icehotel, Abisko, Narvik & Tromsø – this tour is ideal for those of you that would like to have a winter package that offers it all. Cool capitals, arctic scenery, a wilderness escape, and a visit to the worldfamous ice hotel. One of our best sellers, this tour starts in the beautiful capital, Stockholm from there to Sweden’s cool winter hot spot – the Icehotel in Jukkasjärvi. Enjoy the Arctic scenery as you cross from Sweden to Norway. The last stop is Tromsø, Norways’ winter capital, also known as Paris of the North.

ITINERARY INCLUDES

• 1 night accommodation in Stockholm, double occupancy, with private facilities
• Overnight train to Kiruna in a private compartment
• Private transfer to and from the Icehotel
• 1 night accommodation in Jukkasjärvi – Ice room
• 1 night accommodation in Jukkasjärvi – Kaamos room
• Train to Abisko
• 2 nights accommodation in Abisko, double occupancy, with private facilities
• Snow shoe hike
• Aurora Dinner at the Sky Station in Abisko
• Train to Narvik
• 1 night accommodation in Narvik, double occupancy, with private facilities
• Cable car in Narvik
• Bus to Tromsø
• Cable car in Tromsø
• 2 nights accommodation in Tromsø, double occupancy, with private facilities

ITINERARY – 10 DAYS

DAY 1     ARRIVE STOCKHOLM
Arrival in Stockholm according to your own itinerary. Sweden’s Capital is charming, vibrant and surrounded by beauty and water – hence its nickname, Venice of the North. Stockholm city has an abundance of charm, history and tradition. 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 alley ways – the perfect area to find a suitable restaurant for the evening. Accommodation in a 3-star hotel in Stockholm’s city center.

DAY 2     STOCKHOLM – KIRUNA                                                          [B]
Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy your day in the capital, before departing later in the evening by train from Stockholm to Kiruna. Accommodation onboard the overnight train, private compartment.

DAY 3     KIRUNA                                                                                          [B]
Breakfast is available on the train at your own cost. Transfer from the train station to the Ice Hotel, where your day is at leisure. Your accommodation for tonight will be in an ice room at minus 5 degrees, you sleep in a thermal sleeping bag on reindeer skins. Your special bed is made purely out of snow and ice. Accommodation in ice room at the Ice Hotel.

DAY 4     KIRUNA                                                                                          [B]
This morning you are awakened with a cup of hot lingon-berry juice at your bedside. Breakfast buffet with morning sauna and towels are included. The rest of the day is at your leisure to explore the beautiful surroundings. Please inquire about optional excursions upon registration. Accommodation in warm room at the Ice Hotel.

DAY 5     KIRUNA – ABISKO                                                                    [B]
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the train station for your train journey from Kiruna to Abikso STF Mountain Station. The mountain station is located in the heart of Abisko National Park, 250 kilometres north of the Arctic Circle. This area offers the perfect opportunity to view the magical Northern lights. Accommodation in Abisko (2 nights).

DAY 6     ABISKO                                                                                         [B,D]
Breakfast at the hotel. This morning’s excursion is all about snowshoes, as you explore the Abikso national park. Included in the excursion is a light snack and a hot beverage (a classic Swedish Fika). This evening a chairlift will take you up to the Aurora sky station. At the top of Abisko, a four course dinner influenced by Nordic cuisine is served. Overnight in Abisko.

DAY 7     ABISKO – NARVIK                                                                   [B]
Breakfast at the hotel and departure by train to Narvik. The city has a double personality. On the one hand, its location is spectacular, pincered by islands to the west and mountains in every other direction, while spectacular fjords stretch north and south. At the same time, the city is still quite industrial by loading several million tons of ore annually from train wagons on to ships. Accommodation in a 3-star hotel Narvik city center.

DAY 8     NARVIK – TROMSØ                                                                [B]
Breakfast is served at the hotel. Today view Narvik from the top, to get there you must take the 1810-meter long cable car to the highest point of the station where the breath-taking views over Narvik City, the deep Ofotfjord and the surrounding mountains can be seen. Later board the Arctic bus as your journey continues to the city of Tromsø. Accommodation in a 3-star hotel Tromsø city center (2 nights).

DAY 9     TROMSØ                                                                                      [B]
Breakfast at the hotel before enjoying the spectacular panoramic views of Tromsø and the surrounding islands, mountains and fjords by taking the Cable Car. Tromsø is known as the Gateway to the Arctic, and with the most Northern Lights in the world, Tromsø is where your Arctic adventure begins! The city is situated in heart of the Northern lights zone, known as Aurora Borealis, and therefore belongs to one of the best places on earth to experience this mysterious phenomenon. Tromsø is surrounded by hundreds of islands, breathtaking blue fjords, glaciers, the majestic peaks of the 1,800m Lyngen Alps. The cable car is open from 10:00 to 23:00. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 10     TROMSØ – DEPART                                                              [B]
Tour ends following breakfast at hotel.

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.