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“The icing on the cake was that we managed to see the Northern Lights three times in a row: what an indescribable, amazing, unforgettable, emotional experience.”
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Northern Lights Special Holiday Travel Plan
HIGHLIGHTS: Combine Northern Lights viewing at world renowned Abisko Skystation with wilderness sled dog and snowmobile adventures, a visit to the world famous Ice Hotel and an authentic Sami experience and you have a once in a lifetime experience!
This, our most popular Northern Lights break, has several opportunities for seeing the Northern Lights including a night at the Abisko Sky Station, widely regarded as one of the best viewing places in the world. We also include a great selection of the best Arctic experiences and include all meals.The 2012/13 Season is forecast to be excellent for aurora watching as the solar activity that drives the Northern Lights is at a peak. To get a flavour please view the video of the Northern Lights at Abisko Sky Station by clicking on the arrow on the second photo below.
PLEASE NOTE: THIS BREAK WAS SOLD OUT FOR THIS SEASON SO BOOK EARLY FOR 2012/13 TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT
Northern Lights Special
DAY 1
Fly to Swedish Lapland. Northern Lights Sami Evening
Fly to Kiruna in Swedish Lapland where you will be met and transferred to your hotel, the 4* Arctic Eden and kitted out with complimentary Arctic Clothing for your Northern Lights Trip.
This evening Hakan, your Sami guide, will take you onto his land for an encounter with his reindeer. After feeding them you will learn how to lasso them before taking an outing into the wilderness on a Snowmobile Sled.
Journey through the dark forest and glide over the frozen river in pursuit of the aurora borealis. At the end gather around the fire in the Sami Tepee (lavvu) to enjoy hot drinks and snack dinner. Hakan will share his many stories with regard to Sami mythology and history.
Late evening drop back at the Arctic Eden Hotel.
Meals included: Dinner
This evening Hakan, your Sami guide, will take you onto his land for an encounter with his reindeer. After feeding them you will learn how to lasso them before taking an outing into the wilderness on a Snowmobile Sled.
Journey through the dark forest and glide over the frozen river in pursuit of the aurora borealis. At the end gather around the fire in the Sami Tepee (lavvu) to enjoy hot drinks and snack dinner. Hakan will share his many stories with regard to Sami mythology and history.
Late evening drop back at the Arctic Eden Hotel.
Meals included: Dinner
DAY 2
Wilderness Husky Sled Safari. Northern Lights Hunting in Abisko
After breakfast continue your Northern Lights Holiday with your guide who will pick you up for a 4 hour experience in the wilderness driving a husky sled dog team. With one Husky team between 2 people you can take turns driving!
Glide over frozen lakes and through woods enjoying the beautiful snowy landscapes around you. Stop for a wilderness lunch before a return journey back to Kiruna.
Early evening transfer by minibus to Abisko, the Northern Lights Capital of Europe. Enjoy a delicious 3 course dinner at Abisko Mountain Lodge prior to taking the chairlift up Mount Nuolja to the Aurora Sky Station, which offers visitors a panoramic view over Lapporten, the Abisko Alps and Tornetrask.
During the winter nights this is, dependent on weather conditions, one of the best places on earth for consistent sightings of the Northern Lights.
To understand just why Abisko is the best place for seeing the Northern Lights you may find the content on the link to the Abisko sky station of interest
Return to Kiruna late evening and overnight at Arctic Eden
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Glide over frozen lakes and through woods enjoying the beautiful snowy landscapes around you. Stop for a wilderness lunch before a return journey back to Kiruna.
Early evening transfer by minibus to Abisko, the Northern Lights Capital of Europe. Enjoy a delicious 3 course dinner at Abisko Mountain Lodge prior to taking the chairlift up Mount Nuolja to the Aurora Sky Station, which offers visitors a panoramic view over Lapporten, the Abisko Alps and Tornetrask.
During the winter nights this is, dependent on weather conditions, one of the best places on earth for consistent sightings of the Northern Lights.
To understand just why Abisko is the best place for seeing the Northern Lights you may find the content on the link to the Abisko sky station of interest
Return to Kiruna late evening and overnight at Arctic Eden
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
DAY 3
Day Wilderness Snowmobile Safari. Visit World Famous Ice Hotel.
After breakfast Mikko your snowmobile guide will meet and transfer you to a spectacular valley near Kiruna for your snowmobile adventure. You will enjoy a 4 hour exploration of the arctic wilderness. The terrain includes the frozen river and lake system of the Kalix river plus Sami lands with remarkable views before you.
You will cover about 40 kilometres in your day, which will also include lunch back at Máttaráhkká Sami Lodge. The valley is home to some wildlife so you could bump into the occasional Reindeer!
Mikko will then drop you down at the world famous IceHotel where you can spend a couple of hours touring the hotel, marvelling at the Ice Suites, having a drink in the Absolut IceBar or doing some shopping.
If you would like to spend a night in the IceHotel we can arrange this for you either as an extension to your holiday or as a supplement for one night during your 3 night break.
At around 6pm transfer back to the Arctic Eden hotel where you have an evening at leisure and dinner included at the Arctic Thai restaurant adjacent to the hotel.
If you want to do something a bit special tonight then we can suggest the dinner and Northern Lights hot tub evening at Mattarahkka Sami Lodge. Please see options below.
Meals included: Breakfast lunch and dinner
You will cover about 40 kilometres in your day, which will also include lunch back at Máttaráhkká Sami Lodge. The valley is home to some wildlife so you could bump into the occasional Reindeer!
Mikko will then drop you down at the world famous IceHotel where you can spend a couple of hours touring the hotel, marvelling at the Ice Suites, having a drink in the Absolut IceBar or doing some shopping.
If you would like to spend a night in the IceHotel we can arrange this for you either as an extension to your holiday or as a supplement for one night during your 3 night break.
At around 6pm transfer back to the Arctic Eden hotel where you have an evening at leisure and dinner included at the Arctic Thai restaurant adjacent to the hotel.
If you want to do something a bit special tonight then we can suggest the dinner and Northern Lights hot tub evening at Mattarahkka Sami Lodge. Please see options below.
Meals included: Breakfast lunch and dinner
DAY 4
Airport Transfer at end of Northern Lights Holiday.
Breakfast at hotel prior to direct transfer to the airport for your flight home after your Northern Lights Holiday
Weekend a la Carte offer a wide range of tailor made Northern Lights Holidays. Please contact us to discuss your particular requirements.
Meals included: Breakfast
Weekend a la Carte offer a wide range of tailor made Northern Lights Holidays. Please contact us to discuss your particular requirements.
Meals included: Breakfast
Make an enquiry
Call 01722 744695
Price From: £1,450 per person
Includes : Flights, 3 nights bed & breakfast at the 4* Arctic Eden, Snowmobile and Sled dog safaris, Sami Northern Lights wilderness evening, Northern Lights search in Abisko with dinner and chairlift pass, Visit to world famous IceHotel, Transfers, Guides, 2 lunches & 3 dinners, Arctic Clothing loan
Departures from: Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester
Departures from: Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester
A La Carte Optional Extras
Dinner, Hot Tub and Northern Lights
A wonderfully relaxing evening hopefully seeing the Northern Lights at Mattarahkka Sami Lodge. Enjoy an excellent 3-course Lappish dinner prior to spending time in the roof-top hot tub from where you can relax and enjoy the star filled night sky and with a little luck even see the Northern Lights dancing above you. Although the temperature outside is below zero, you will be really warm in the hot tub. If the 35-40 degree celcius water isn´t enough enjoy a warm sauna in the special relaxation zone.
Price per person: £95 includes transfer, dinner, sauna, hot tub
Price per person: £95 includes transfer, dinner, sauna, hot tub
Night in Art Suite at World Famous Ice Hotel
The Ice Hotel in Swedish Lapland ranks as one of the most unusual and inspiring places to stay.
Now in its 21st edition, each year the hotel is unique. As the temperature in Jukkasjärvi drops below zero Ice Artists descend from all over the world to build this magnificent creation. Using only frozen water from the Torne River, their art is created with imagination and hard work, only to melt away under the unforgiving rays of the sun come springtime. All that remains are your impressions, memories and photographs.
Price per person: £180 for Art Suite
Now in its 21st edition, each year the hotel is unique. As the temperature in Jukkasjärvi drops below zero Ice Artists descend from all over the world to build this magnificent creation. Using only frozen water from the Torne River, their art is created with imagination and hard work, only to melt away under the unforgiving rays of the sun come springtime. All that remains are your impressions, memories and photographs.
Price per person: £180 for Art Suite
A La Carte Extensions
A Night in a Wilderness Cabin
Perfect for Special Occasions a real getaway into the Arctic wilderness. Journey out by either sled dog team or on snowmobiles for a very special night overlooking the frozen Torne River
This experience can either be an extension to your trip or a substitute for one of the nights in your 3 night programme.
Spend the day exploring pristine arctic wilderness prior to arrival at the wilderness cabin. Your guide will fire up the sauna, cook you dinner which can be enjoyed with a complimentary bottle of champagne!
After dinner he will leave you to enjoy the rest of the evening and then join you for breakfast prior to driving your sled dog team or snowmobiles back to Kiruna.
Spend the day exploring pristine arctic wilderness prior to arrival at the wilderness cabin. Your guide will fire up the sauna, cook you dinner which can be enjoyed with a complimentary bottle of champagne!
After dinner he will leave you to enjoy the rest of the evening and then join you for breakfast prior to driving your sled dog team or snowmobiles back to Kiruna.
From £250 per person
Day sled or snowmobile tour, dinner bed and breakfast, champagne, sauna
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