Arrive in Lulea Sweden and take your transfer to your hotel in Overkalix with amazing views over the river and the surrounding landscape. Check into your double room and take the rest of the evening to relax. Make use of the sauna and jacuzzi before enjoying a delicious 3-course meal in the restaurant.
Location
Finland, Sweden
Duration
3 Nights
Price per person from (excl. flights)
£1,599*
Overview
Celebrate twice!
Celebrate New Year Twice in both Sweden and Finland! The perfect start to your New Year! This clever itinerary offers amazing activities and great accommodation for a unique New Year experience suitable for all the family to enjoy!
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 2
Dog Sledding Adventure
Get ready to meet a bunch of excited huskies for a thrilling dog sledding adventure! You will learn the basics on how to drive your own sled and handle the dogs from your experienced guide.
Day 3
Celebrate New Year's Eve
This evening you will enjoy a special 4-course dinner and then experience a very unique way of bringing in the New Year – you will celebrate it twice on both sides of the river – once in Finland and then in Sweden!
Day 4
A night in the wilderness
Enjoy a new year breakfast and a day at leisure. This evening snowshoe on deep snow and explore the winter landscape under the magical night sky. Your guide will make a fire for you to warm up and enjoy some Swedish fika. Keep an eye out for the Northern Lights during this evening adventure.
Day 5
Departure
Take your departure transfer and continue your journey…
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