From Stockholm to Swedish Lapland

@ Arctic Retreat
@ Arctic Retreat

This expertly curated journey through Sweden blends cosmopolitan culture with deep Arctic immersion. Beginning in Stockholm, guests explore the elegant capital with private guiding, historic neighbourhoods and time to discover its food and design scene. An overnight train then carries travellers beyond the Arctic Circle into Swedish Lapland, where landscapes become wilder and traditions older.

The journey offers rare insight into Sámi culture through private guiding, storytelling and shared meals, alongside gentle hikes, wildlife encounters and Autumn Northern Lights opportunities. Guests travel through Abisko National Park, explore Norwegian fjords with a professional photographer and relax in handpicked wilderness lodges and cabins.

The final days are spent at the secluded Arctic Retreat, surrounded by forest, rivers and autumn colours, with time for slow living, outdoor experiences and seasonal cuisine. This is a journey designed for travellers seeking authenticity, comfort and meaningful connection with nature and culture in Northern Sweden.

This itinerary balances guided exploration with time to unwind. Guests enjoy private cultural tours in Stockholm before travelling north by overnight train. In Lapland, activities focus on nature, culture and wellbeing, including hiking through birch forests, fjord exploration with wildlife photography, and learning directly from Sámi guides and storytellers.

Northern Lights viewing opportunities are woven throughout the journey. Time at this secluded Arctic Retreat allows for sauna rituals, lake swimming, forest walks and seasonal cuisine, creating a deeply restorative and immersive Nordic experience.

Location Norway, Sweden
Price per person from (excl. flights)
£10,395*
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Overview

What’s Included:

  • Private airport and ground transfers throughout
  • Premium accommodation in Stockholm and Swedish Lapland
  • Overnight Arctic Circle train experience
  • Daily breakfasts and selected lunches and dinners
  • Private guided Stockholm city tour
  • Full day and overnight Sámi guided experience
  • Guided hiking in Abisko National Park
  • Norwegian fjords photography and wildlife tour
  • Cultural museum visit in Jokkmokk
  • Swedish fika experience with Sámi storytelling
  • Storforsen waterfall excursion with outdoor lunch
  • Private Swedish cooking class
  • Sauna and wellness access at selected lodges
  • Concierge support through your stay

Your Trip, Your Way

This itinerary is just a starting point—a flavour of what’s possible. Whether you want to tweak the pace, upgrade your hotel, or deepen the culinary immersion, we’ll design your perfect trip from scratch.

Day by Day Itinerary

Day 1

Stockholm Arrival and Waterfront Luxury

Arrive in Stockholm and meet your private driver for a seamless transfer to the Grand Hôtel. Settle into your Deluxe Double Room overlooking the harbour and Royal Palace. The rest of the day is free to relax after travel or begin exploring the city at your own pace. A dinner reservation in the city is arranged following booking.

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@ Grand Hotel Stockholm
Day 2

Discovering Stockholm With a Private Guide

After breakfast, meet your private guide for a curated exploration of Stockholm. Walk through Gamla Stan, discover royal landmarks and gain insight into Swedish history, architecture and culture. The afternoon and evening are at leisure, ideal for museums, shopping or waterfront dining.

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Day 3

Leisure in Stockholm and Arctic Night Train

Enjoy a relaxed morning with breakfast before a free day to explore Stockholm independently. Optional activities include archipelago cruising, food experiences or Viking history excursions. In the early evening, transfer to the station and board the overnight train, travelling north beyond the Arctic Circle in a private sleeping compartment.

@ Overnight Train
@ Overnight Train
Day 4

Sámi Culture and Mountain Wilderness

Wake to Arctic landscapes and breakfast on board before arriving in Kiruna. Meet your private Sámi guide and journey through remote wilderness towards Nikkaluokta, with chances to spot reindeer or moose. Enjoy lunch before a gentle hike through birch forest towards Ladtjojávri, with fika and berry picking along the way. Dinner is hosted by a Sámi family, followed by Northern Lights storytelling and viewing. Overnight stay in a mountain cabin in Nikkaluokta.

@ Nikkaluokta Mountain Cabin
@ Nikkaluokta Mountain Cabin
Day 5

Fjords, Wildlife and Abisko Lodge

After breakfast, transfer to Abisko before continuing into Norway for a private fjords tour led by a professional photographer. Explore dramatic coastlines and remote landscapes with opportunities to photograph wildlife including sea eagles and reindeer. Return to Abisko for sauna relaxation, seasonal dining and evening Northern Lights viewing. Overnight stay at Abisko Mountain Lodge.

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@ Abisko Mountain Lodge
@ Abisko Mountain Lodge
Day 6

Hiking Abisko National Park

Begin the day with breakfast before setting out on a guided hike through Abisko National Park. Follow river canyons and mountain trails surrounded by autumn colours. Return to the lodge for lunch and a restful afternoon with sauna access. Dinner is served in the lodge, with further chances to see the Northern Lights.

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Day 7

Sámi Heritage and Arctic Retreat

Travel south with your driver guide towards Jokkmokk, stopping to visit the Ájtte Museum of Sámi Culture. Continue through forests and lakes to Gunnarsbyn, where you check into your private log cabin at the Arctic Retreat. Enjoy dinner and relax in your outdoor hot tub beneath the northern sky.

@ Attje Museum
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Day 8

Sámi Storytelling and Forest Living

After breakfast, gather around the fire for a private Sámi storytelling and fika experience. The remainder of the day is dedicated to relaxation and nature, with opportunities for sauna bathing, lake swimming, cycling and forest walks. Dinner is served at the retreat, followed by another peaceful evening under the stars.

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@ Arctic Retreat
@ Arctic Retreat
Day 9

Storforsen Waterfall and Wilderness Time

Today features a private excursion to Storforsen, Europe’s largest waterfall, with guided walks and an outdoor lunch beside roaring rapids. Return to the retreat for a relaxed afternoon enjoying nature and optional treatments. Dinner and hot tub time round off the day with Northern Lights possibilities.

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@ Storforsen Nature Reserve
Day 10

Cooking Traditions and Return to Stockholm

Spend the morning at leisure enjoying canoes, bikes and lakeside nature. At midday, join a private Swedish cooking class and enjoy your creations for lunch. Transfer to Luleå Airport for your flight to Stockholm, then check in at the airport hotel for a comfortable final night. Overnight stay at Radisson Blu Airport Terminal Hotel Stockholm. Flights not included.

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@ Radisson Blu Stockholm
Day 11

Departure

Enjoy breakfast before your onward flight home, concluding your journey through Sweden and the Arctic North.

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Where You Could Stay

Grand Hotel Stockholm
Grand Hotel Stockholm
The hotel overlooks the Royal Palace and Gamla Stan, Stockholm’s old town
Abisko Mountain Lodge
Abisko Mountain Lodge
There is time to plan your next hike or Northern Lights hunting adventure
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Arctic Retreat
This secluded log cabin sanctuary invites you to reconnect with nature
Radisson Blu Airport Terminal Hotel
Radisson Blu Airport Terminal Hotel
Radisson Blu Airport Terminal Hotel - With stylish rooms, wellness spaces and seamless access to Sweden’s vibrant capital and beyond.

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