Amazing Autumn Nights in Swedish Lapland

Day 1: Arrive in Lulea

On arrival in Lulea you will be met and transferred to Brandon Lodge (journey time 45 minutes) in the Lulea Archipelago. Check-in to the cabin accommodation with time getting to know your surrounds before the evening meal in the main lodge restaurant.

Day 2: Wilderness adventure from Brandon Lodge

After breakfast get ready to embark on your first outdoor activity – Nordic Wilderness skills with lunch. Life in Swedish Lapland is made more comfortable by learning how to dress and behave in sub-arctic conditions and the environment. The guide takes you on a 3 hour journey in to the forests on an adventurous and educational excursion. Learn how to make a fire arctic style, how to make traditional coffee over an open fire and learn about the wildlife, flora and fauna of this area. At lunch time you can help make a typical outdoor wilderness lunch and enjoy the meal around the fire with more time to ask questions or relax with a hot drink. This is a perfect introduction to your Swedish Lapland experience.

Day 3: Rane River valley

After spending time in a coastal setting, head inland by transfer (journey time 1 hour) to the Rane River valley and Arctic Retreat, your base for 2 nights. This is a wonderful location in the remote wilderness, ideal for northern lights viewings and getting close to nature. During your time here there are several outdoor activities to choose from, such as guided hiking; mountain biking; canoeing and kayaking and visiting a local Sami family.

Day 4: At leisure at Arctic Retreat

A day spent in the wilderness, and relaxing at the retreat enjoying the facilities. Included in your stay is a Northern Lights Photography tour, heading out with a guide to the best spots for aurora sightings and learning how best to capture the lights on camera.

Day 5: Lulea River

A change of autumn scenery takes you by included transfer (journey time 1 hour) from the Råne River to Luleå River area and home to the iconic Treehotel with its seven unique rooms suspended in the Boreal forest. Spend 2 nights here, perhaps a different room type each night! Enjoy a hearty evening meal in the cosy guesthouse and venture outside to keep watch for the magical aurora.

Day 6: Exploring around the Treehotel

The area is perfect for enjoying the great outdoors. You’ll visit the impressive Storforsen, one of the highest unrestricted white-water rapids in Europe, and hike in the forests, picking berries while you appreciate the nature and silence all around. The guide prepares an open fire for hot drinks and snacks during the trip. Back at the hotel, warm up in the sauna before the evening meal is served.

Day 7: Depart Lulea

After breakfast, spend your last moments enjoying the natural surroundings before a transfer back to Lulea airport for the onward flight.