Duration
4 Nights
Price
From £3099 pp*
Best time to travel
When
January to March
A frozen Aurora
Experiencing the Aurora at any time of the year is magical however heading out to Northern Scandinavia when everywhere is frozen is completely amazing. A true winter wonderland awaits with snow covered ground and frozen lakes and rivers; it is a magnificent sight to behold. In this exciting itinerary you will get the chance to experience some of the most amazing ways that the ice can enhance your stay with a highlight of driving along the ice road in Lulea city. To see the frozen sea is amazing in itself but to drive along it; knowing that in the summer time this is an open body of sea water is spectacular!
Aurora on Ice
Day 1
Arrival
Arrive into Lulea Airport and make your way through to meet your private transfer who will take you out of the city to a local homestead. Here, you will get changed into your winter gear before finishing your transfer to the beautiful and secluded Aurora Safari Camp deep in the forests by snowmobile across a huge frozen lake. On arrival you will settle into your cosy teepee and spend the evening enjoying a delicious dinner and relaxing in the camp before heading out to the sauna which is frozen into the middle of the lake to enjoy the chance to spot the Aurora overhead.
Day 2
Day at Camp
Wake up this morning and enjoy the silence of the forest and look out over the beauty of the frozen lake around you. Have a delicious breakfast before heading out to meet your guide who will teach you all about ice sculpting! Get your creative juices flowing and spend the rest of the afternoon creating your masterpiece! Take breaks to enjoy exploring the nearby area on the fat bikes, cross country skis or toboggans. Tonight; enjoy an amazing Northern Lights photography session from the frozen lake with your guide.
Day 3
Head to the Treehotel
After breakfast this morning you will head to the Treehotel by dog sled or snowmobile (depending on the conditions). On arrival, check in to your beautiful room and take in the amazing surroundings. Spend the afternoon at leisure in the spa before this evening heading out for a ‘dining on ice’ experience. As you wander down the candlelit path to your private teepee you will be welcomed with a delicious dinner in the perfect spot to keep your eyes peeled for the Aurora overhead.
Day 4
Driving the ice roads
Today you will enjoy one of Lulea’s most impressive winter time phenomenons – the frozen sea being turned into an ice road! It is hard to imagine that the roads you are about to drive on are actually metre-thick ice on top of the Lulea archipelago connecting the islands with the main land for the duration of winter. An awe-inspiring experience to add a real ‘wow-factor’ to your experience here. You will head out across these amazing ‘roads’ to Hinderson – a pretty and cosy Swedish house where you will enjoy traditional Swedish hospitality, lunch and waffles! Afterwards, return to Lulea for your final night in the city to explore, relax and enjoy the spa.
Day 5
Departure
After breakfast, check out and take your private transfer back to Lulea Airport for your return flight home.
Not ready for the holiday to end? Why not extend or combine this trip with another to make it your perfect escape? Speak to one of our Adventure Artists today to get inspiration and to make your dream holiday a reality!